Babar the Elephant Exhibition in Paris

Babar at the Arts Decoratifs
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Get in touch with the big kid in you or bring the kids out to the new Babar Exhibition in Paris at the Toy Gallery of the Arts Decoratifs Museum. It celebrates the 80th year anniversary (1931 by Jean de Brunhoffof) the creation of the famous french book series with all the books by giving a behind the scene look at sketches and the process of the creation of the stories. In an effort to create a massive collection, many items were borrowed from prestigious museums around France and the world as well as submissions from private collections of toys, figurines and board games.

The history of King Babar and his green suit awaits you from December 8th, 2011 to September 2nd 2012.

Toy Gallery – Art Decoratif Musuem (Musée des Arts décoratifs – galerie des jouets )

To visit the museum:
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Les Arts Décoratifs
107, rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris
France
CLOSED ON MONDAYS.
more info here on the museums’ website

METRO/SUBWAY: Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre trains M1 or M7


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Paris Plages – Going on Now

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Enjoying the sand at Paris Plage under the Pont

You still have some time to bask in some seine, sun and sand at Paris Plage before it all comes to an end on August 21st.

The annual four week event takes place from July 21 until August 21 at three locations:

1) The Georges Pompidou Expressway (in central Paris)
2) The La Villette Basin (Paris 19th district)
3) The square in front of the Hôtel de Ville (Paris 4th district)

It’s great, free family fun that’s Open from 8 Am to midnight. with tons of activities easily accessible to by either walking or public transportation. Continue reading

Chloe’s Cupcakes Paris

Cupcakes at Chloes Paris

Walking into Chloe’s Cupcakes Paris, can send a couple of sensations through you, the two most notable would probably be:
1. the feeling that you’re in Don and Betty Draper Kitchen a la Mad Men 1960s ( alas an all in pink one)
2. that everything smells and looks so good!

Chloe’s offers a wide variety of cupcakes and even does special cake ordering and cooking classes here in Paris. Its a cool place to grab a quick sweet treat, or hang out with the girls, or take the kids.

Tip: call in advance if you plan on going with a big group, as you might need to make reservations.

Address: 40 Rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
75009 Paris, France
01 48 78 12 65
Subway: Metro Saint-Georges
Hours: Open Wednesday to Sunday. 11Am to 7:30 Pm. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

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How cute is this little snowman cupcake? made with caramel, delish!

bagel food at chloes paris

They serve food too – not just sweet stuff. Check out this vegetable bagel sandwich with salad.

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Rose Green Kusmi Tea to match the pink decor.

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Bonton Paris

5 boulevard des filles du calvaire
75003 PARIS
Tel: 01 42 72 34 69
From Monday to Saturday 10:00am-7:00pm

Imagine a three story space dedicated to big kids and small alike, with a Hair Salon, clothing section , a massive array of candies, trinkets and goodies located in the heart of Paris and you’ve probably thought of Bonton located at Filles du Calvaire (not too far from the Merci Store).
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We stopped by a while back to check it out and we were pleased with the helpful staff and cool interior and of course the candy selection!

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Kids Clothes and more

The kid's hair salon at Bonton Paris

The kid's hair salon at Bonton Paris

Inside Bonton Paris

Inside Bonton Paris

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Bonton Paris Photo Station

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The "bonbon" at Bonton

Address:

Bonton Filles du Calvaire
5, boulevard des Filles du Calvaire 75007 Paris

01 42 72 34 69
www.bonton.fr






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