Paris Alumnae/i Network

This ~20 km hike will begin in La Verrière (reached by train from the Gare Montparnasse) and wander across the valley countryside, passing by the abbey of Port Royal and the medieval Château de la Madeleine before ending in St. Rémy les Chevreuse (return by RER B). It should take about 6 hours including lunch and rests.

Walk in historic Marly-le-Roi, Les Yvelines (78)

Join us for this rare walking tour in English. Historians trace Marly-le-Roi’s existence back to the 7th century, but the town became better known when Louis XIV decided to establish his country retreat from Versailles there in the 1680s. Later, in the 19th century Alfred Sisley, Victorien Sardou, Aristide Maillol and Alexandre Dumas came to Marly, looking for calm and inspiration. The picturesque streets, old homes and church continue to charm visitors.

Marly-le-Roi is a 25-minute train ride out of St Lazare station; the visit itself will last 90 minutes.
10€ for members, 12€for non-members.

Cité de la Musique - Paris 19

In one of its final concerts this year, the annual “Jazz à la Villette” festival is highlighting Henry "Hank" Jones, American jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer, described as “eloquent, lyrical, and impeccable.” He has been awarded a myriad of prestigious awards in his lifetime and recorded over sixty albums. Jacky Terrasson will be playing the first part of the evening. PAN has purchased a limited number of tickets at 23€ each.

Paris 13

Come join other PAN members for dinner in a restaurant with quite inventive cuisine that has many reviewers tizzy. ("Don't be fooled by the modest, corner bistrot quality of this restaurant: ... discover their shrimp fritters, pigeon tagine with dried fruit, spiced pork and moelleux au chocolat. Undoubtedly the best value in the capital.") See their Website at http://www.lavantgout.com Reviews: EatInParis, Fodors,

Where? L'avant-Goût -- 26, rue Bobillot (13eme) Métro Porte d'Italie, bus 57, 67

35€ (includes 3-course meal and some wine). Table limited to 10 people.