Theatre du Chatelet : just a few metres from the Hotel Britannique

Don’t delay in buying your tickets at the Theatre du Chatelet and booking your room at the Hotel Britannique, as these exceptional performances are bound to appeal to large audiences. Indeed, this is the first time this unique adaptation of the Peony Pavilion has been performed in Europe! After having conquered Beijing, where it was staged in 2008, this Chinese classic opera has had rave reviews wherever it has performed, from Shanghai to Tokyo and from Suzhou to Hong Kong. Note: The Peony Pavilion, which tells the love story between Liu Mengmei and Du Liniang, is a huge epic told in 55 acts, composed in 1598 by the Chinese poet Tang Xianzu. It is probably one of the most beautiful examples of the Kunqu opera genre.

Theatre du chatelet – a scene of the Peony Pavilion

The Peony Pavilion : At the Theatre du Chatelet from 10th to 16th February 2013

• Cast: Yu Jiu Lin, Zhu Hui Ying, Lu Fu Hai, Shen Guo Fang…
• Dates & Times: Sunday 10th February at 4 pm, Monday 11th February at 8 pm, Tuesday 12th February at 8 pm, Wednesday 13th February at 8 pm, Thursday 14th February at 8 pm, Friday 15th February at 8 pm, Saturday 16th February at 8 pm
• Ticket prices : from €25.50 to €92.50
• Theatre address: 2 Rue Edouard Colonne – Paris 1^st arrondissement
• Metro station: Châtelet (lines 1, 4, 7, 11, 14)
• Information and booking and reservation on the site of the Theatre du Châtelet

Winter sales 2013 Paris , shopping near the Hotel Britannique

No need to take the metro or crisscross the city to take advantage of these Winter sales 2013 Paris : just a few minutes’ walk from the Hotel Britannique you can work your way through all the stores on the Rue de Rivoli. Parisians consider this street to be one of the capital’s best shopping districts.

Paris Ier - Rue de Rivoli

The most well-known store on Rue de Rivoli is probably BHV, just opposite the Hôtel de Ville. Famous for its DIY, lighting and home interior departments, since autumn 2012 it has also offered leather goods, fashion, jewellery and even an extensive selection of shoes !

Make sure you visit the Carrousel du Louvre and its shopping centre spread over more than 10000 m², situated under the Tuileries Garden. Open 7 days a week, it is home to numerous boutiques including Lancel, Louis Pion, Ladurée and Swarovski, and even a very high-tech Apple Store.

Did you know? Rue de Rivoli Rue de Rivoli owes its name to an Italian city, where Napoleon Bonaparte and his troops won a battle against Austria in 1797.
 

Winter sales 2013 Paris : some of the best places to shop near the Hotel Britannique

BHV : 52 rue  de Rivoli – 75004 Paris

• Metro : Hotel de Ville, ligne 1 et 11

Carrousel du Louvre : 99 rue de Rivoli – 75001 Paris

• Metro 1 et 7 : Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre, sortie « Carrousel du Louvre »
• Lancel
• Louis Pion
• Swarovski at Carrousel du Louvre
• Apple Store
• and To restaure Ladurée

Hotel Britannique: why choose the Junior Suite?

Like all the rooms at the Hotel Britannique, our Junior Suite will appeal to you for its charming decor, its luxury bed, the numerous stylish little touches as well as its designer-style bathroom. In this room, as spacious at it is intimate, available from €304 a night, you will appreciate the harmony of the tones and the subtle lighting which enhances the various shades of beige, yellow and red, bestowing on the room a warm and relaxing atmosphere.

A perfect mix of comfort, elegance and generous dimensions, the Junior Suite also boasts the full range of facilities for your enjoyment: Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen television, courtesy tray, Annick Goutal welcome products, soft towels and dressing gowns.

Canaletto-Guardi: almost fifty works on display

This highly informative Canaletto-Guardi exhibition is divided into six sections. The first looks back at the origins of the veduta genre – this very realistic pictorial art, based on the precise representation of perspectives and topographic details – and the early career of Canaletto, influenced by his illustrious predecessors.

The exhibition continues with a side-by-side comparison of works by Canaletto-Guardi, who began his career a few years later, to highlight their similarities as well as their differences. Venetian squares and canals are painted in amazing detail and with a remarkable representation of the light at different times of the day.

The third section is devoted to the triumph of Guardi and his most emblematic works. The visitor is then invited to reflect on works evoking the allure of the lagoon, Venetian festivals and ceremonies and the capricci, fascinating imaginary views of the city.

Canaletto-Guardi at the Jacquemart-André Museum – Official Website

Romantic hotel: personalised welcome and service

Couples staying at our hotel firstly fall in love with its charming decor, the cachet of the superb Haussmann building dating back to 1860 and the cosy atmosphere of the rooms, like the elegant Junior Suite, ideal for your romantic breaks. Couples also fall for our special romantic package, which includes a personalised welcome, champagne, roses and chocolates!

Finally, those in search of a romantic hotel will also appreciate our surroundings, right at the heart of historical Paris, a stone’s throw from the Seine and its bridges, gardens and most romantic places in this City of Love. The website ousebalader.com will give you a few ideas of places perfect for strolling hand in hand!

Hotel Britannique: the anti-crisis remedy!

To take advantage of our best rates, book your stay directly on our website! Valid exclusively online, our 3-night package enables you to make up to 5% savings on any stay of 3 nights or more at the Hotel Britannique. The cost of a single room falls from €176 to €167 a night, the classic double room is €215 instead of €226, and the Classic King Size room is €229 rather than €241. Don’t miss this chance of an extremely comfortable stay at very attractive prices at the heart of historical Paris!

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Salon de la Photo 2012: 5 days of activities and events

For all the major brands, this event is obviously the chance to present their latest products. State-of-the-art cameras, image processing software, dedicated printers or photo sharing solutions will be showcased and made available for the public to buy in the vast shopping village. The Salon de la Photo 2012 also has a bookshop, as well as a unique exhibition. Visitors can attend several conferences and discover some talented, little-known photographers thanks to Zooms, a programme through which they can be sponsored by major specialist editors.

DATES, PLACES, TIMES

Thursday 8 – Monday 12 November 2012
Pavillon 4 – Parc des expositions de la Porte de Versailles à PARIS
Daily: 10 am to 7 pm
Saturday 10 November :  opening at 9 am
Monday 12 November : final day, fair closes at 6 pm

ADMISSION FEE

General admission : 11 Euros
Reduced price : 6 Euros (students, less than 18 y.o, groups of 10 people)
Free admission for less than 12 y.o
Admission to the fair includes free access to the conferences, workshops, exhibits, etc… subject to the availability of seats.

Salon de la Photo 2012 – Official Website

Salon Cuisinez, the culinary event of the year

This year’s Salon Cuisinez will gather together more than 60 chefs, among which are Thierry Marx, Jean Imbert, Cyril Lignac, and numerous others of the great culinary names. Two “Top Chef” lecture halls will be reserved for cooking demonstrations. A bookshop will also be organized for meetings and book signings with your favorite chefs. The entrance ticket will permit free attendance to all the activities organized during this event, which includes classes, cooking workshops, and culinary challenges…

Salon Cuisinez, a place of sales and exhibitions

Salon Cuisinez is also a sale-exhibition of cooking materials and equipment. More than 200 products and novelties are waiting to be discovered. Here you will find all the necessary items for superior cooking, from kitchen electronics to cookbooks, without forgetting the art of entertaining. Salon Cuisinez has also dedicated a place of privilege for quality products. There you will be able to taste and buy wines, as well as visit a delicatessen of an exceptional quality.

Salon Cuisinez by M6 – Official Website

Paris Burlesque Festival, lights for All Souls Day in Mexico

For its 4th edition, the Paris Burlesque Festival returns to the Bellevoise room with its inspiration from the Mexican celebration of All Souls Day. The event organizers are emphasizing the universe of Life and Death, of zombies and sorcery.
Internationally renowned artists will come to bring this event to life. Already on the program: training courses and workshops, an exposition along the lines of the event’s theme, a conference on the Burlesque and feminism, a stage open for young talents, and the election of Miss Paris Burlesque Festival 2012. A Burlesque Bazar will close the festivities on Sunday.

Paris Burlesque Festival, an event combining humor and glamor

Each year, the Paris Burlesque Festival is the occasion for all lovers of the world of Burlesque to find and express themselves through not only words, but also gestures. For the debutants or the curious, it will simply be a matter of discovering this universe where humor, glamor and poetry are all rolled into one.

Paris Burlesque Festival 2012 – Official Website

Marriage at the Carrousel: a grandiose event

The show, Marriage at the Carrousel, will certainly arouse the wonder of couples, artists, and amateurs of fashion. This event is organized each year at the heart of a splendid exposition location that is rich in history: The Carrousel at the Louvre.

This edition will see, among other things, the participation of talented wedding gown designers like Kees Van Beers and Marie Laporte. The daily showings will give you the opportunity to see their most beautiful creations.

Marriage at the Carrousel: all about marriage

Marriage at the Carrousel, for its 2012 edition, will organize exhibitors in its 4 rooms: Lenotre, Soufflot, Delorme, and Gabriel. Visitors will be able to admire wedding gown designs, and wedding jewelry as well as decorative accessories for the reception. The show is veritably an ensemble of services connected to marriage which will be represented by photographers, confectioners, and wedding planners, as well as tourism and religious entities.

Marriage at the Carrousel – Official WebSite – Site Officiel

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