Paris for Reel

June’s almost over… one of the most festive times of the year. You might think there’s nothing left for the rest of the year (aside from Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas). But in a city where boredom is never an option, there’s always something in store for you. So for July, Paris got something real for you. Or shall we say… something REEL.

This July, there are two kinds of film or cinema events in Paris. These are events that for sure you can’t say no to.

But before we get there… make sure you will be in Paris on July or you’ll miss these spectacular events. Have you booked an apartment in Paris already? If not, take a look at some Paris apartments in Louvre. They could be the perfect place to stay while you’re on your vacation in Paris. Some Paris rental in Louvre could possibly have discounts if you book early. So hurry!

Going back to our original topic… yes, Paris got something in store for you this July.

There’s an Open-Air Cinema at the Parc de la Villette. There’s also a Paris Cinema Festival. Both events are centered in showing the people different films both in French and in English (or in French with English subtitles).

The Open-Air Cinema would be at the Main Entrance of Cità de Sciences et de L'Industrie, 30 rue Corentin-Cariou, 19th arrondissement. This would be on July 19 to August 21. There, you get to experience watching movies outdoors! You can sit on the lawn or rent some chaises lounges for just a small charge. This would be one great activity if you would love to just sit back and enjoy the moment with family and friends. It doesn’t cost much, plus you’ll enjoy the company of other people who enjoy this kind of activity. For more info on the event and its schedule, you can log on to http://www.villette.com/agenda/Cinema-en-plein-air-2011.htm.

On the other corner, we have the Paris Cinema Festival from July 2 to 13, 2011. This festival of French movies is located in many locations not only in Paris but also the entire Europe. And just like any other festivals, the movies are in French and from different independent film makers. For more information on where you could watch the films click here. To know where to purchase the tickets, click here. And lastly, to know more about this event, click here.

May these events be great suggestions for your Paris tour this July. Enjoy the movies and enjoy Paris!

Loving Louvre

It is, without any question, one of the most beautiful museum there is in the world. It is architecturally perfect. It is, in all means, a perfect example of beauty. Something as popular and as most visited as this museum, you could never go wrong once you decide to visit. Louvre Museum/Musee de Louvre or simple... The Louvre. One of Paris' loveliest thrones of art. And if they said Paris was a place for love and lovers... then Louvre is simply one of the best loved to be visited by lovers.

This historic landmark, which stood (and still standing) in the heart of Paris since 1793, has housed previous leaders like Francois I and the Sun King, Louis XIV. It is housed in the Louvre Palace - a palace that was built little by little in every new leader in France.

This 652,300 square feet contains 35,000 works of art even from the pre-historic times. The Louvre opened in August 10, 1793, with 537 painting exhibits. Although it was closed during 1796 to 1801, it has collected more and more collections during Napoleon's time.

Surrounded with a lot of apartments in Paris, the Louvre is easily and mostly visited by the foreigners and locals alike.That's why, to date, this has been one of the most visited museums in the world. With its art collection growing and growing by the day, the Louvre has matured itself in a sense of art exhibits and as a living archive of art and history.

Currently, the Louvre features collections such as Egyptian antiquities, Near Eastern antiquities, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman antiquities, Islamic art, sculptures, decorative arts, paintings, prints and drawings. Its location is pretty much easy to locate since it is at the center of Paris on the Right Bank. It is also near to fastfood chains, shopping malls, and the Carousel de Louvre.

So if you like to come and see the beauty and art of the Louvre Museum, there are a lots of Paris vacation rentals in Louvre. For sure you'll be satisfied with the service and it would be a justifiable value for your money. Just book a Paris rental in Louvre and be nearer to the museum's beauty. The more accessible, the better.

And just a tip, cameras are ALLOWED, but you should use it WITHOUT FLASH.

Magnifique Vins: Wine Tasting in Paris

So you're planning to take a short visit in Paris. Probably 4-6 days. Just because you want to see its beauty, feel its culture, and whatever good the place could give you. Pretty easy.

But you're too confused on what to do for your itinerary. What would you do for 4-6 days? Aside from the usual sight-seeing of all the wonders in Paris, what else is there that Paris could offer? Well... if you're up for wines, then there's something you might want to try.

If there's one thing fun to do in Paris, it's wine tasting. Paris is known for its rich wine culture and business and are really great in producing the finest wines there is. So it's no question that wine tasting is a popular tourist (and even for the locals) attractions and must-do in the city.

There are a lot of wineries, wine connoisseurs, and wine cellars in Paris. These are, most of the time, open for the public who would want to join them in wine tasting. So whether you are a wine expert or just merely a fan of wines, you would enjoy all wine tasting activities Paris has to offer.

Other wineries would offer you wine tasting of 3 special wines for three hours. This goes with some bread and snacks, of course, perfect for that fine-tasting wine. Aside from this, there would also be an introduction on the best practices on wine tasting. This could probably be the choice of the novice or to those who just wants to experience wine tasting and not spend too much time on it (like for tight itineraries for example).

Another one tasting experience you could try is an hour-and-a-half wine tasting of 5 fine wines with cheese, bread, and charcuterie. This would probably interest future chefs and those who are into fine dining more than any other activity since this discusses the best types of food to pair with different kinds of wines.

Lastly, there's this wine tasting experience for the experts and masters of such "art." For two hours, you got to taste six French wines (still with the breads, and cheeses, and the likes) plus a deeper, more in-depth understanding of wine pairing, where to find the finest and tastiest grapes in France, and a lot of tips on the use of wines.

With all these given activities, a wine enthusiast would surely want to be in Paris. The best wines in Paris are found in Louvre. So if you want to visit there, make sure to book your vacation rentals in Paris in advance. There are a lot of vacation rentals in Louvre that are just near the wineries. If you happened to book a Paris vacation rentals in Louvre, then you would have the nearest access to the fine wineries and the latest happenings on wine tasting are just within your reach.

Paris' Groovy Fete

June is here... and you know what this means! It means that a series of festivals are going to happen in Paris. A series of festival usually happens every week of June in Paris. This makes one festive time of the year for the city. It's the time of the year where they would be lots of crowd, food, partying, life, and music.


Speaking of music, it's probably one of the things that keep the French people going. Of course it does to lots of people. Music embodies a great part in life and culture. Everyone would probably love to celebrate music in a day. Thus, Paris often has this festival of music or most popularly called as Fete de la Musique.

Fete de la Musique launched in June 21, 1982 during the summer solstice. It was when Maurice Fleuret, the Director of Music and Dance back then, thought of bringing people in the street just creating music anywhere. From that day on, French's festival of music has become widely known in the world. Others even celebrate it in their respective countries themselves. Want proof? Here's something we quote from a good source:

Though the European dimension remains the most visible one, now that Berlin, Budapest, Barcelona, Istanbul, Liverpool, Luxemburg, Rome, Naples, Prague and the French Community of Belgium, Santa Maria da Feira have signed the « Charter of the partners of the European Festival of Music », the Fête has also taken root in San Francisco, in New York this year, in Manila, and has practically become the national feast in many African countries, not to mention Brazil and Colombia. - The Spirit of La Fete.

So we suggest that if you're going to Paris, France this June, please do witness Fete de la Musique It would be one experience you wouldn't regret. Since the party is literally EVERYWHERE, you can start from where it is nearest to you. You can either look at the schedule and choose a specific gig to attend to. Or you can wander around gig-hopping to have a more in-depth experience on the Fete.

Go book an a vacation rental in Paris now to make sure you'll be there on this great festival of music. There are Paris accommodations in Marais that are really clean and affordable and are near some highlighted venues of the festival. And if you're lucky to grab a great rental in Paris, you might just get a great deal of discount/perks if you book ahead. So book them now and anticipate for a fun and enjoyable festival of music in Paris, France.