Et un joyeux Jour de l'An. New Year's Eve is big in Paris. Michael and I were able to experience the evening about 4 years ago. We were part of a group of teachers who normally are out of the country with students and chaperones. However, this time, it was just adults, which made things so much easier (no need to count heads, for one).
Dinner was at the traditional and fun Bouillon-Chartier restaurant. Normally you have to wait in line to be seated, but we had a reservation. SO much food, great service, and fun friends made it even better. Then it was off to "une boite de nuit", a nightclub, where we wore those really funny glasses, counted down to the new year, and kissed our favorite people. The next morning, seeing as how there are no American football games, the city of Paris was quite quiet and subdued as most folks weren't up yet. While in Paris this summer,we can definitely have a meal at this wonderfully awesome very French restaurant - prices are quite reasonable, aussi!
This time of year in France, as in many European countries, is magical. The streets are lined with twinkling lights, the streets are full of families strolling through the still open Christmas markets, and the wonderful odors of chestnuts roasting on kettle drums everywhere you go.
Paris is fun anytime of year, almost like the song "I Love Paris". Thanks to my travels, I have had the chance to experience the City of Lights in all four seasons. I think that the fall is pretty good, followed by winter (because I love to wear coats), then the spring and summer in a tie.
Here is a link to an article about all the cool things that are going on in France in 2016. If you wish to take advantage of some of these suggestions, come with me in June 2016 to Paris and Barcelona. We will miss the soccer frenzy, but might be able to stroll through the soon to reopen Ritz Hotel. Then we will go on to Barcelona to enjoy all things Gaudi, experience the Ramblas, taste the sangria and devour all sorts of tapas.
Why visit France in 2016: http://www.thelocal.fr/20151229/why-you-should-visit-france-in-2016
Restaurant Bouillon-Chartier: http://www.bouillon-chartier.com/en/
youtube video - "I Love Paris' sung by Ella Fitzgerald and with beautiful shots of Paris
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGIDwVUbFy4
Information on Paris and Barcelona 2016: http://jackiwilliams-jones.grouptoursite.com/
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