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Paris News from the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau n°11 - May 2007
| Paris News n°11 - May 2007
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|  |   Inaugurations
The capital is gearing up for the launch of the TGV Est (the high speed rail line linking Paris to eastern France). Meanwhile, the keep at the Château de Vincennes has re-opened after over a decade of renovation work. The Hôtel des Académies et des Arts has a new and unusual decor. There are changes in the Madeleine district too with a new art foundation and the opening of La Boulangerie, Fauchon’s de luxe snack bar. | |  Trends
Contemporary architecture in Paris. Home to modern architecture, today Paris is a genuine showcase for international contemporary architecture. Le Corbusier, Jean Nouvel and Dominique Perrault are only a few of the names that have contributed to making the capital a treasure house of architecture covering an extraordinary range of schools and styles. | |  In the spotlight
Learning the French art of living. Courses in social skills and etiquette have never been as popular as they are today and the last word in the matter of minding your manners is the French concept of good breeding, known as “savoir vivre”. Why not take advantage of a weekend or short stay in the capital to learn to become a perfect French guest or host, take a course in French gallantry, the art of tasting or French elegance? French sophistication is à la mode and Paris is, of course, its temple. | |  Buzz on meetings
The amphitheatre of the Palais des Congrès de Paris is being given a major overhaul and the Hotel Westin has added to an already extensive range of services. The restaurant and club L’Étoile provides tailor-made organisation of all your business events, while Hors Piste offers incentive activities that are off the beaten track. | |  Affordable Paris
Music on a shoestring. With the Fête de la musique, the Paris Jazz Festival, mini concerts by singers and musicians in music shops, organ concerts in medieval churches decorated with Gothic sculptures and much more, the French capital offers musical pleasures to suit everyone’s taste and budget, however limited. | |
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