Tuesday Tidbit: French Cinema (Cinéma français)

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as part of their site's Paris Then and Now series

"I'm very happy. I'm very proud. I'm over the moon." - Jean Dujardin stated to journalists after being the first French man to win the Oscar for Best Actor.

Robert Doisneau - Les Halles de Paris

Before the the current shopping center and movie theatre which are now undergoing an impressive expansion and renovation (due date 2014),  Les Halles de Paris in the center of the city, was where Paris came to replenish itself. Completed in 1866 by architect Victor Baltard, les Halles de Paris was a vibrant commercial center where no less than 5000 people worked at the food stands, cafes and shops.

Triporteur aux halles. © Atelier Robert Doisneau

A Girls Guide to Paris travel club

You may already know about the website which was founded in 2009 by Francophile Doni Belau, which has put together extensive lists of all things Paris. A fabulous resource when planning your trip to the city of light. This year, Girls Guide to Paris, with the desire to meet the growing needs of its users, created a travel club which provides savings and value, as well as VIP treatment.

Thursday Food for Thought: From Moscow with love - Cafe Pouchkine

My sweet tooth is not what it used to be - my teeth are certainly grateful for that bit of news - but I do like a delicious pastry every once in a while and Paris certainly has its more than fair share of great pastry stops and guess what? They are not all French but hey that is what being the capital of gastronomy is all about. People want to come from near and far and make their mark here where every boulangerie/patisserie is set to tempt you with colorful displays of delectable delights. Calories, calories, calories. Bring 'em on!