The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, a food tour – there are certain Paris must-sees that never change. But the French capital is also home to a thriving, ever-changing scene of exhibits, concerts, and more! Here are the three things we’re most excited about for this month.
1. Celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau
The third Thursday of November is time for celebrating the very first primeurs, the first wines of the year. The first region to release its primeurs is the Beaujolais, where fruity Gamays make for easy fall drinking. Pretty much every bar and café in Paris will have a few bottles of this wine on-hand to enjoy, but here are some of our favorites:
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2. Discovering Renoir (Father and Son) at the Musée d’Orsay
It’s hard to decide which of Pierre-Auguste or Jean Renoir is the more famous: the father was one of the founding fathers of the Impressionist movement, while the son was an illustrious artist of the screen. Both are being featured at the Musée d’Orsay through January, and we’re excited to see how the museum (recently voted the world’s best) is going to do these great men justice.
3. Enjoying a New Chocolate Bar in the Marais
Summertime in Paris is all about where to find the best sidewalk terrasse, but it turns out you can also enjoy sitting outside in wintertime, thanks to the Marais’ Jardins du Marais hotel. Starting on November 9, the hotel is inviting the pastry masterminds behind Hugo & Victor to create a chocolate wonderland in its private courtyard. Pull up a chair and enjoy the heated terrace complete with twinkle lights and chocolate creations ranging from macarons to waffles to hot chocolate.