Salle Pleyel
Paris 8
Immensely well-known for her talent and prowess, Anne-Sophie Mutter has formed a duo with Lambert Orkis on piano and chosen a program combining German, French and Spanish composers from the beginning of the 20th century: Claude Debussy’s Sonata in G Minor, Felix Mendelssohn’s Sonata in F Major, Johannes Brahms Sonata n° 3 and Pablo de Sarasate, Sarasate's Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25. PAN has pre-purchased a limited number of tickets at 38€ each.
We will hike through a nature reserve along the Essonne and its ponds, past the ruins of a castle and a 12th century chapel, and finally through the park of another castle.
This hike is 19 kms long and should take us from 5 to 6 hours. We will take the RER D (train BIPE) to la Ferté-Allais. It leaves from the
Chatelet Les Halles station at 9:37 am. To find the right track, look for signs in the main station for the RER D direction Melun. We will meet
on the platform or inside the third car from the end of the train. This train also leaves from the Gare de Lyon at 9:43 am.
Do not buy a round trip ticket, as we'll be coming back from Mennecy. Trains leave every hour from there.
Wear your sturdy shoes, bring a picnic lunch, and keep your fingers crossed that we'll have a beautiful June day.
Paris 1
Let’s explore the urban legends and haunted history of Paris on this one-of-a-kind tour put together especially for PAN members and friends. As we walk around the spookier nooks and crannies of the city, we will be told about phenomena such as the ghosts and haunted places, the ancient cemeteries, the catacombs, satanic conspiracies, medieval serial killers, the Marquis de Sade, and the Knights Templar. 15 € for members, 17 for non-members.
Paris 8
This night club is one of Paris’ hidden treasures and has to be seen and experienced to be believed. Men in suits and ties and women in their finest do the waltz, samba, pasodoble, and rock and roll to French and American classics. Lots of fun guaranteed. 11€ entrance includes one drink.
Paris 12
Since 1840, this bronze-smith and craftsman in wrought iron makes luminaries that adorn private lounges and prestigious places, such as Versailles Château, the Ritz hotel, the Banque de France, and the newly renovated Salle Pleyel. The current collection includes contemporary artwork and new editions of old pieces. These artisans are instrumental in perpetuating the know-how of chiselling and crystal setting. Hour and a half visit in French and English. 6€ for members, 8€ for non-members.
Jardin Shakespeare
Bois de Boulogne, Paris
UK’s Tower Theatre Company is coming back in June for their 19th annual season at the Théâtre de Verdure in the Bois de Boulogne, this year performing Julius Caesar in English, with French subtitles. PAN has pre-purchased 10 tickets at 12 euros each.
Paris 9
Claudine Riou, Agrégé de l’université en histoire et géographie. Diplômée de l’Ecole du louvre, conférencière nationale. « …Acteur principal de la modernité, il est à la recherche de nouveaux langages et de nouvelles formes d’expressions et explore les nouvelles techniques de la sculpture moderne. Cependant son éducation classique et sa culture méditerranéenne font aussi de lui un artiste classique. "
