Paris In New York

Summer Fun in French for Kids and Teens at the FIAF

Le carnaval des animaux

Age 5-11

Age groups: 5-6,7-8 or 9-11

Bilingual groups available as well

In the Summer Fun in French program, children are immersed in the French Language through workshops and activities designed to both educate and entertain. Through this year's theme, Le Carnaval des Animaux,  they will enter a world of discoveries, curiosities, and questions, while learning how to observe, describe, and respect nature.

In one-week, two-weeks or three-weeks sessions, children will participate in art, theatre and culinary workshop, play games and sports, and take filed trips around the city, while integrating the theme of Le Carnaval des Animaux

French Institute Alliance Française 22 East 60th Street, NYC

Contact Guitty Roustai  646 388 6605 groustai@fiaf.org

Villa for Rent in the Hamptons - August - Amazing views

Located in Hampton Bays on the Great Peconic, this house has 6 bedrooms (with one as a playroom), and 5,5 baths (Master Bathroom overlooking the beach). Very private location by the beach with exceptional views. Available for the whole month of August 2008. Wonderful for one or two families.

One hour and half far from the city, a two minute drive into town and ten minutes from Southampton.

To get more info, contact us directly at parisinnewyork@mac.com

           

Pique-Nique at Central Park : Pizza delivery to your blanket...

This has nothing to do with Parisian or French habits, but I found the idea pretty convenient for an improvised Picnic this week-end. Place order with Slice (212-249-4353 or sliceperfect.com), then meet delivery guys at 72nd St., at Fifth Ave., or at Sheep’s Meadow, 66th-69th Sts., near beach volleyball court entrance.

Mother's Day: Offer her a Lunch prepared by a Chef and delivered to your home

Dont know yet what to offer to your mother or your wife for Mother's Day ?

Call quickly Cuis'In. Chef Eric Delalande will cook a Special Menu for your family and Cuis'In will deliver it to your house ready to be warmed up and served on Sunday between 8 and 11.30 am.

Appetizer :

Tomato Confites, Artichoke Heart and Pan seared Scallop Thin Tart

Choice of Main Course:

Veal Medallion, Mushroom sauce and mixed baby vegetables
-or-
Roasted Half Lobster, Tarragon butter, Tomato Concassee and Asparagus

Dessert :

Individual Strawberry Tiramisu

$140/person

Also you can get :

. 3 private cooking classes at your home with Chef Eric Delalande - $320

. The perfect gift for a Romantic dinner for two : Chef Eric Delalande will come and cook at your home an exclusive dinner for two - $450

. Dinner for 2 delivered anytime, ready to warm up - $220

To order, call at 646-468-6159
info@nycuisin.com
www.nycuisin.com

Marilyn Tov: Airy clothes for romantic kids.....

Marilyn Tov's designs draw inspiration from her native Paris and her East Asian heritage. Her vision is to "bring high-quality fabrics together with sophisticated designs to create easy-to-wear children's clothing that reflects the romance and poetry of her childhood in the City of Light".

Airy and easy-to-wear clothes designed in delicate Jerseys, cottons and knits with flattering cosmetic tones. Breezy white dresses, silkscreened tees and cotton toile tops..a classic, romantic French sensibility with the influence of her East Asian heritage. Tov lives in New York, where her voile cotton-and-jersey ensembles are manufactured.

You can find her clothes at ABC Carpet and Home
888 broadway
New York, NY 10003

or contact her directly at 917-293-3482
infos@marilyntov.com

www.marilyntov.com

Download catalog_fall.winter08[1].pdf

A new bilingual preschool

What good timing ! When the Lycee Francais is reducing the spots in nursery, a new bilingual preschool just opened in the Upper East Side.

At Le Petit Paradis, your kids will evolve in an international environment, with children from various cultural backgrounds. The Teachers combining both Montessori and Bank Street, will also give your child the opportunity to learn French as a second language from a very young age.

Christina Houri, the founder, who worked at "Le Jardin a L'Ouest" (another Franco-american Preschool in the Upper West Side), wants to develop a unique service using education, psychology, communication, caring and nurturing with elements of creativity, play recreation, enthusiasm, fun, humor and lots of love resulting in confidence, independence, high self-esteem and overall happiness. "That’s why we call it The Little Paradise!!"

"My goal is to create a cozy, relaxed environment where teachers are approachable and where parents can communicate with ease. I understand the important step it is for parents to choose someone other than themselves to take care of their child. I hope that children will benefit from our program, and that it will give them the foundation to become confident and fulfilled adults."

http://www.lepetitparadispreschool.com
Le Petit Paradis Preschool
1656 Third Avenue New York, NY 10128
Tel: 646-262-6549

Kids or Babies : A selection of French Websites that deliver in the US

Most of those websites are in French but they all deliver in the US.

. You are looking for a gift out of the ordinary for a new baby or you would like to decorate the room of your baby, I recommend to log on Le Berceau Magique.

http://www.berceaumagique.com

. You want to remember the melody or the paroles of a French lullabies , some original ideas of art projects for your kids or information on French traditional feast ? go to www.momes.net.

.You would like to find a cute little dress for your girl or a sailing Tea-shirt for your boy...a bit of New England style 'a la francaise". Order on www.cyrillus. com, a quality brand of clothing for all the family.

. For inexpensive but yet original shoes or clothes : www.dpam.com. Du Pareil au Même is a forerunner in children's fashion that favors strong creativity and the best price-quality ratio. Sorry the euro is not playing on our side...

. For subscriptions to French magazines for you or your kids from 1 to 17 years old, UNI-Presse offers a great portfolio of titles. The association set up by French publishers to promote French magazine publishing throughout the world, is the specialist in offering subscriptions to French magazines or newspapers for people living outside France. You can pay directly in the US by contacting jlebreton@unipresse.fr or at 646.938.5466

And if you are looking for the good old classics that have disappeared from the shelves of the bookstores in France, I highly recommend the publishing house that specializes in books and comics for children:Les Editions du Triomphe.

These are just few sites to start, more to come !
If you have any suggestions, don't hesitate to write a comment.

Corolle - the dolls that look and feel like real children and smell so good!

Any French girl might associate her childhood to this wonderful vanilla scent of the "Poupees Corolle".

The dolls are adapted for every age and stage, from birth to 5 years and up, so that children can truly « Grow with Corolle »:

From birth to 12 months, Babicorolle snugglies are super soft and ultra lightweight so they are easy for little hands to hold and to hug.
Designed especially for little ones 18 months and up, the Mon Premier collection is a complete play world of scaled-to-size baby dolls, fashions and nursery accessories.

Little girls 2 years and up will find the baby doll of their dreams in the Les Classiques collection: these beautiful baby dolls are available in six different sizes, and there are coordinating fashions and nursery accessories to choose from, too.
The Miss Corolle collection of toddler dolls, including Classic Dolls, Les Cheries (for ages 5 and up) and the captivating Les Dollies, has something for every young girl.

Corolle, the French company, is very well known worldwide for their dolls since it was founded in 1978. Winner of numerous toy industry awards including multiple DOTY awards (Doll Of The Year), Corolle's baby dolls and bigger dolls are highly regarded for their excellent quality and high standards.

You can find the Corolle dolls at :

Didis Children's Boutique
1196 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10128
www.didis.com

FAO Schwartz
767 Fifth Avenue
(Fifth Ave at 58th Street)
New York, NY 10153
www.fao.com

Private Sale : French books for kids

A Good Selection Of French Books at Reasonable Prices.

B2D2 Next Sale (kids of all ages welcome !)

March, Thursday 6th

From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

If this date is not convenient for you or if you can't wait, call (646)824.7787 or send a mail to B2D2@nyc.rr.com for a private sale... and of course, you can bring your kids!

B2D2 can ship anywhere in the USA and also order books for you.

To order e-mail "b2d2@nyc.rr.com" or call 646.824.7787. www.b2d2.net

A Good Book Is A Good Friend

French loungewear ARTHUR just opened on Madison

French loungewear retailer Arthur is making its U.S. debut with a small shop on the Upper East Side.

Surfing on the growth trend of well-being and cocooning, Arthur has developed its own concept of "chic family homewear". The Arthur attitude : fantasy, humor and exclusive designs.

Like the Arthur chain based in Paris, the Manhattan store will sell the brand’s proprietary lines of pajamas, robes and underwear for men, women and children.

Arthur
922 Madison@73rd
www.arthur.tm.fr