THINGS TO DO IN PARIS ? [APRIL 2014]

Yanique Francis

10 years ago

I love Paris in the springtime! With all the cherry blossoms out now in Paris and the warm weather changes, I’m super excited at all the fun things to do in April. If you’re looking for some inspiration here’s a list of some things to do. ?We might run into each other! A bientot…xoxo

KIDS – CINEMATIC AFTERNOONS – April 2 to June 11 2014.

“Les Apres midi des Enfants” are just that! ?An afternoon for the kids. Have been taking my son for years – and they have films for each age range; like Kung fu Panda, Cinderella or Billy Elliot.

Every Wednesday and Saturday – a Movie, debate and snacks for the kiddies and parents.

Centrally located in Paris – Forum des images / Les Halles.

2 RUE DU CIN?MA,?75001?PARIS
Merto Line 4 – Les Halles
Wednsdays and Sarudays – 3pm to 4:30pm
?4 ? ?to 6 ?

EAT – CLINT New concept Restaurant at Pere Lacahise

A new restaurant that offers fresh seasonal ingredients also the best in coffee and “epicirie” right next to Pere Lachaise. Make an afternoon of it! Perfect to brunch then head over for a tour of the popular cemetery where you’ll find Jim Morrison. you’ll also find artesian olive oils and copies of Kinfolk magazine in their shop corner.

Address:?Clint,?174 rue de la Roquette,?Paris?75011
Telephone: +33 9 81 60 17 36.
Metro: Philippe Auguste (Line 2)

EVENT – The Paris Marathon

Maybe it’s too late to sign up to run the Paris Marathon, but it’s not too late toa go out and show some support along the scenic Champs Elysee and see some 37 000 runners from all over the world.

1 AVENUE DES CHAMPS ELYS?ES,?75008?PARIS
Sunday April 6th 2014
Metro Line 1 and 9 – Franklin D. Roosevelt

GALLERY – The Last Shooting, Kurt Cobain by Youri Lenquette.

Grunge is (not) dead. Head out to the Marais to see the exhibition of Youri Lenquette “The Last Shooting” ?- the last photo shoot before the suicide of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain a few weeks later in February 1994.?

Addict Galeri
14/16 RUE DE THORIGNY,?75003?PARIS
Metro Line 8 -?Saint-S?bastien – Froissart
March 25 to June 21 2014
Tuesday to Saturday?11am to 7pm.

SHOPPING – Flea Market Season

Flea Market junkie and Vintage shoppers will rejoice in the new warm weather changes for April with tons of vintage finds – for example the weekend of the 26th and 27th there are 4?Arrondissements?that have very interesting fleas:

11th Arr.?:?Boulevard Richard Lenoir
14th Arr?:?Avenue du Maine
16th Arr?:?Avenue de Versailles
18th Arr?:?Place des Abbesses (My Favorite!)

More up to date info on flea and yard sales ( see this website in French).