Winter Recess Activites

Things to do this week

Winter recess is in full swing and if you're running out of ideas as to what to do with the kiddies, you're in luck!

Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione: "Virtuose"
Kids and parents will enjoy the various acts this family owned and run circus has to offer. Tigers, magicians, trapeze artists, clowns, jugglers, and so much more. As you walk in find your seats- check out the ornate architectual details and finishes.
Hurry, shows end March 4th! Click here for tickets.


FYI- seats are pretty tight and I highly suggest buying popcorn and treats before finding your seats. 

Aquarium SEA LIFE is conveniently located in Val d'Europe mall (RER A Val d'Europe station) offers a wide range of sealife and activities for children- there's even an interactive area where your children can discover hands on! For more info- click here. FE

There's also a special print-out offer -free entry for 1 child (with 2 adult tickets)








Skating anyone?

Patinoire des Buttes Chaumont has a pretty cool skating rink and pool area.  30, rue Edouard Pailleron, 75019 - Metro 7bis to Buttes Chaumont


Patinoire Gaité Montparnasse   16, rue Vercingétorix, 75014 -Metro 13 to Gaité




À bientôt!

Black History Month

Black History Month


Celebrate Black History month with your child through various activities around the city and at home. Below are a few ideas:


-There's a Black History Month feature on infoplease.com. You'll find facts, biographies and games- like this quiz.


-Tonight at 2035 (8:35pm) and tomorrow night on France2, the story of Toussaint Louverture- the leader of the Haitian revolution which lead to Haiti being the first independent black state. Learn more about the revolution that rocked the early 19th century and the inhumane institution of slavery. The Haitian-born actor, Jimmy Jean-Louis (Heros, Borne Identity), plays the title role. Check out the movie preview here.  

-Art on View: Following The Flavors of the African Diaspora at the American Library Paris- 10, rue du Général Camou, 75007 Paris, France- now until March 4th. 


Grammy Awards! 
And the winners are...

Record of the Year: 
Rolling in the Deep- Adele

Album of the Year:

21- Adele

Song of the Year:

Rolling In The Deep- Adele

Best New Artist: 

Bon Iver

Best Pop Solo Performance:

Someone Like You- Adele

Best Pop Duo Group Performance: 

Body and Soul- Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse

Best Pop Vocal Album: 

21- Adele

Best Rock Album: 

Wasting Light- Foo Fighters

Best Alternative Music Album: 

Bon Iver- Bon Iver

Best R& B Album:

F.A.M.E- Chris Brown

Best Rap Album: 

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy- Kayne West

Best Country Song: 

Mean- Taylor Swift

Best Country Album:

Own the Night- Lady Antebellum

For more listings of nominees and winners, go to grammy.com. 

À bientôt!

Le Paris Weekend

T.G.I.F!

Make the most of your weekend with some of these great "en anglais" events near you! 

Discover One Crazy Summer with the BOOKSWORMS book club (ages 9-12) at The American Library Saturday Feb. 12 at 1200-1300. Have a younger reader? 1500-1630 is the Saturday series program for children 6+. This week's theme is...Valentines day!

Enjoy American art at The Louvre! "New Frontier: American Art Enters the Louvre - Thomas Cole and the Birth of Landscape Painting in America" will be on exhibition until mid-April, but why wait till then to enjoy landscape art of the homeland. The exhibit is located  in the Denon Wing, 1st floor, room 32. Admission is 10€ and closes at 1800.

W.E. at the movies: Out this weekend
Zafara - an animated tale of unbreakable friendship between a child, Maki, and an orphaned giraffe named Zafara.

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace -  the wait is over for the Star Wars fans out there!


For more listings of movies and showtime, check out allocine.com


Grammy Awards


The Grammy Awards is this Sunday Feb. 12th.
Who do you think will win best new artist? Album of the year?
Just because you're far from home does not mean you have to be in the dark about the awards.
For a full listing of nominees check out the Grammy site!

Happy Weekend!
À bientôt

Fun Indoor Activities

Brr...It's cold out there! 


Winter time does not mean you need to stay cooped up indoors. While the temperatures drop to below freezing levels, you can find various fun-filled indoor activities around the city to enjoy with your children.

Cité des science & de l'industrie (Metro 7 to Porte de la Villette or Coretin Cariou) has activities for children that parents will also enjoy! Admission fees vary depending on what you're in the mood for.
Have a preschooler? Cité des enfants allows preschoolers and younger children (ages 2-7) the chance to explore the world on their level. Admission for children ages 2-7 is 6€ and includes admission to a 3D movie.

Discover life under the sea at Cinéqua (Metro 6 or 9 to Trocadéro or the 9 to Lena). Admission is pretty high (19.90€ for adults), but they do offer an annual pass for 59€ for adults- so if you think you will visit more than twice this year- the annual pass may be a wiser choice. Plus, it's right across from the Eiffel Tower.


No Place Like Home


For days when going outside is not an option, turning your living room or child's bedroom into an art studio is a great way to get their little creative juices flowing while the temp outside is dipping. Be sure to have construction paper, crayons, and other supplies your budding artist needs. Basic supplies can be found at most markets. Why not make a home made Valentine's Day card?

À bientôt!