Holly Warner, our Paris Director, emails students with all sorts of happenings in Paris. I wanted to include a few so you can see what there is to do in Paris in the spring!
THE BIGGEST FARM IN EUROPE
Right here in Paris for 10 days starting Friday! Let me explain -- every year, all the farmers from all over the country bring their best pigs, cows, bulls, ducks, chickens, goats and whatever to Paris for an ANNUAL BEAUTY CONTEST. Also, there are contests for the best milk, the best honey, the best paté, etc. And the best tractors, the best grass seed....sort of 4-H for those of you who live anywhere near the country, or Future Farmers of America. BUT...this is all in Paris, at the Porte de Versailles. It is really fantastically interesting -- and everyone there is giving out samples of jam and milk and cheese and foie gras and cider and walnuts....whatever it is they make or grow.
The entry fee for students is about 7euros, but believe me...you'll get a taste of everything that this country is famous for, and lots of impressive samples to eat for the next two weeks, & brochures about holidays on the farm, and it is simply silly old fun. Go for it.
FASHION SHOWS
Students had the opportunity to attend several fashion shows and even act as dressers for the Elie Saab show (Halle Berry wears his designs).
WINE TASTING
This is my friend BENOIST (ancient spelling, usually BENOIT) the Caviste down the street from me. H
e is hosting a Wine tasting on the dates mentioned below.......all you do is show up, meet the owner of the properties on which these wines are grown, taste a few....decide which you like best and buy a bottle! The "farmer" will be happy to speak (in French, ususally, but you never know....) about the land he lives on, the process, etc. It is fun, and a fun way to meet other French people.....