Paris Alumnae/i Network

Guided Visit in French
RER C

Inheriting three centuries of history and a tradition of teaching excellence, the lycée militaire in St Cyr l’Ecole still harbors the memories of the royal house of Saint-Louis. Founded by Louis XIV at the request of Madame de Maintenon, the institute welcomed more than 3,000 young ladies until the end of the Ancien Régime. Napoleon I later founded the military academy for infantry and cavalry officers there in 1808. Hour and a half visit in French, 8€ per person.

Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
Under the direction of Christian Vasquez
Salle Pleyel
Paris 8

This evening’s wonderful program consists of Tricorne Suite n° 2 (Manuel De Falla) ; Concertos for violin n° 1 and n° 2 (Karol Szymanowski) and Richard Strauss’ Don Juan. PAN has purchased a limited number of first category tickets at a group-rate price of 38€ each.

Paris 20

Shop-owner Jerome Boulestreau is inviting PAN members to a private visit of his boutique for an introduction to his profession. He will tell the story of the shop and describe the production process (raw cream, raw butter, white cheese, etc.) produced near Nantes. Visit in English and French. A tasting is offered. 11€ per person.

Paris 8

One of the most elegant hotels in Paris has one of the friendliest piano bars imaginable. Joel has been the resident weekend piano player there for the past ten years, and has a loyal following among Parisians who appreciate his fine interpretation of jazz and easy-listening standards. We have the OK from the hotel to come as a group, but a small one – so sign up quickly if you’re interested. Count 22€ for your cocktail or after-dinner drink.

GR 655/GR11 (10 miles or less)

PAN members Bob and Barbara Levy will be leading the walking group over hill and dale: “the countryside is absolutely lovely and varied; early on a pair of climbs through the forests 'Butte de Reims' and 'Cul du Cerf', along lovely village pathways in Vauhallan and Igny, to the banks of the River Bièvre. From there we follow the route of that river; the villages Bievres, Jouy en Josas, and Loges en Josas. We pass the spectacular Abbey de Vauhallan, then the country residence of Victor Hugo, and finally the Chateaux Roches and Montcel”

We will meet at the REAR of the RER 'B' platform at Chatelet-Les Halles - Direction St. Remy - at 9:15 am for the 9:23 am train to Lozeres . For those who wish to board at stations further south (St. Michel, Luxembourg, etc.) add two minutes for each stop south of Chatelet

Boulogne-Billancourt
Metro lines 9 or 10

André Manoukian gained notoriety as a jury member on M6’s « Nouvelle Star » but his most genuine claim to fame is as a jazz pianist and composer, having studied at Boston’s Berkley School of Music in his younger days. His Armenian roots shine through his jazz compositions and much of what we’ll hear comes from his newest album, Inkala. Listen to him on : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClmVIUolZKI

PAN has pre-purchased a limited number of tickets at a group-rate subscription price of 15€.

188, Avenue Jean Jaurès, Paris 19

This is a lovely, typically Parisian brasserie, founded in 1865 under Napoleon III. In the words of a review by the New York Times: «This instantly likable and nicely informal restaurant is an old place...with an entry through a wooden revolving door, a sense of spaciousness, cushy leather banquettes and real leather chairs. Overall, the food is terrific. …» The fixed menu includes a before-dinner cocktail, starter, main course, cheese and dessert, plus a ½ bottle of wine per person. 35€

See for yourself at:
http://www.gerard-joulie.com/boeufcouronne-1.html Table limited to 10 people.