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Post by GitteK on Oct 17, 2007 4:34:53 GMT -5
Has anyone visited this multimedia centre/ live museum, showing the history of Paris in a more "hip", exciting way ? It is Rue Scribe just next to the Opéra. Have a look: www.paris-story.com/It has been on my rainy-day-to-do list for some time, as it looks interesting, but I wondered if anyone here has tried it ? |
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Post by Jody on Oct 17, 2007 6:58:07 GMT -5
I think darcy has but I'm not sure. I know she sent it to me some time ago.
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Post by trechic on Oct 17, 2007 8:18:13 GMT -5
Thanks, Gitte for sharing that...it looks very interesting! I will save it too for a rainy day and incorporate for rainy day shopping at the large dept stores nearby.
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Post by GitteK on Oct 17, 2007 8:31:04 GMT -5
yep, and for the Fragonard perfume museum AND for a guided visit in Opéra Garnier AND for a luxury brunch/lunch at Café de la Paix.
There you go: a full day's programme !
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Post by geordy on Oct 17, 2007 9:30:10 GMT -5
Yeah, been there, done that. I went soon after it opened , I think the minature and experience part have been added since. It was enjoyable..they keep referring to Paris as SHE.. You are probably familar with most of what they go through but ...as I said I enjoyed it. Your rainy day plan sounds good!  |
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Post by Darcy on Oct 17, 2007 9:41:00 GMT -5
Haven't made it to Paris Story but it's been on my B list for quite a while. My A list is just too long!  I've been to a ballet, Caligula, at Opera Garnier but have not taken the tour which I really, really want to do. I can't seem to find exact info on days and times for the English tours. |
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Post by Shoesy on Oct 17, 2007 9:46:47 GMT -5
I think the best part of going to the Opera Garnier is having a look at the grand staircase. It's so impressive, and you don't need to pay to see that.  |
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Post by geordy on Oct 17, 2007 9:51:26 GMT -5
Caligula..the Ballet?  What will they think of next!! How was it? who's was it?  Wasn't someone here seeing Wuthering Heights?? I want a review! |
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Post by annettecinca on Oct 17, 2007 10:07:49 GMT -5
Darcy, from my notes:
Opera Garnier English tour Wed, Sat, Sun, 11:30 and 2:30 (11€)
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Post by Darcy on Oct 18, 2007 14:41:40 GMT -5
Thank you, Annette!  |
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Post by Anne on Oct 19, 2007 2:00:31 GMT -5
Darcy and others, I read that the best time to visit the Opéra is between 1pm and 2pm in order to get a chance to visit the theater itself, whose Chagal-painted ceiling is a must-see . Outside these hours there is a good chance that you may not be allowed to enter the theater because of rehearsals going on . These hours don't fit with the English guided tours ones, but then you are also allowed to visit the place without joining a guided tour . At least ask before joining a tour whether you will be allowed to see the ceiling on that specific tour . Phone number is 01-40-01-22-63
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Post by GitteK on Oct 19, 2007 3:30:46 GMT -5
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Post by Darcy on Oct 19, 2007 15:56:43 GMT -5
Geordy, I am not a big ballet fan, I went mainly for the 'experience'. I don't know whose ballet it was or even whether it was any good or not. I am so cultured, n'est-ce pas? I enjoyed it but I probably spent as much time looking around the theater and up at the ceiling as I did looking at the stage. I thought the horse was very interesting, though! |
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Post by geordy on Oct 19, 2007 16:53:49 GMT -5
Oh Darcy I know! I went to the Opera ticket office on an early visit wanting to get a ticket to ANYTHING!!! Just wanted to see a performance in that House! (And I am a huge ballet fan) But there had been nothing on during my first trips) I ashed about availability for the dates I was there....the lovely lady informed me sadly that "Coppelia" was sold out. apparently it was a HOT ticket, but having recently seen both the American Ballet Theatre version and New York City Ballet's it was not a big draw for me. Felt like saying..."Lady I just want to see something here..I'd go to a dog fight"! (Of course I would NOT!!!! purely figure of speech..not too funny here these days..so I apologiize..just my figure of speech thinking those days)
Another ballet was available one night, got the tickets, good, and wow, what an experience!
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Post by Darcy on Oct 19, 2007 21:30:36 GMT -5
Oh, I'm so glad you understand! Yes, I, too, just wanted to be in the building!
I have also gone in and just walked around absorbing the beauty and some time, I will actually take an English tour thanks to Annette!
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Post by annettecinca on Oct 19, 2007 21:41:24 GMT -5
I'm anxious for a tour, too. A couple years ago we went in and saw the gorgeous foyer and staircase, but what I could see beyond the ropes looked even more amazing. At that time I didn't know there were English tours, so I'm excited to go for a full visit next month!
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Post by Darcy on Oct 19, 2007 21:46:54 GMT -5
...... and we will want a full report! ;D
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Post by annettecinca on Oct 19, 2007 22:41:42 GMT -5
I think that can be arranged, Darcy!  |
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Post by ouiparis on May 2, 2008 12:17:41 GMT -5
We saw Paris Story in February. Here is an excerpt from my TR:
We hurried into the theatre where we found a large group of English teenagers and their chaperones occupying several rows in the back. The 45-minute movie, narrated by Victor Hugo (not the real Victor Hugo of course) and Paris, highlighted the history of the city and featured its great monuments and churches. You realize just how old you are when you begin "sssh-ing" loud teenagers. All in all, there was nothing very memorable about the movie. There is a great 3-D scaled model of the city in the lobby that lights up when you press the corresponding button for a landmark. It provides a great perspective on how many cultural and architectural gems are densely packed in a relatively small area. And for a lover of Paris as I am, it makes you realize just how much you have yet to discover and explore.
So, if Paris Story is on your B list, it can stay there until you run out of things to do.
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What will they think of next!! How was it? who's was it? 
hahahha