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June 2-3
This weekend is the Portes Ouvertes at Les Frigos! Check out the artist studios in one of the most famous former squats in Paris. In the 13th (near the Bibliothèque Mitterrand, just off Rue de Tolbiac), ree entry, Saturday (2-10pm) and Sunday (2-8pm).

June 8-10
Nearly 6,000 feathered and sequinned costumes, designed and made in the workshops of the Folies Bergère, one of the world’s most prestigious music-halls, are going on auction at the Palais de la Bourse (Place de la Bourse, 2nd) over three sessions (two catalogued sales on Saturday 9th at 6pm and Sunday 10th at 4pm, one non-catalogued sale of costumes, accessories, notions and supplies). To this magnificent set of lots will be added a hundred posters and programmes recounting a century of revues, original musical scores composed for Folies Bergère revues and drawings by famous fashion illustrator Erté. Public exhibition of the collection from 2-6pm on Friday, 10am-5pm on Saturday, 10am-3pm on Sunday.

June 17
It's time yet again to don your most fashionable hat and a picnic basket and head up to Chantilly for the annual Prix de Diane at the Chantilly Hippodrome. It's Ladies' Day at the races, and the fashions might overshadown the horses, but overall it's a fabulous day out for free (well, if you can get out there by train or car or helicopter). Check out one of my posts from the 2010 event with photos.

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Le Baron

DateSaturday, November 11, 2006

 

Le Baron
6 avenue Marceau, 8th
M° Alma-Marceau
Tel 01 47 20 03 01

 Famed graffiti artist Monsieur André and his partner turned this former “old hooker’s club” into a VIP nightclub in 2004 (they’re also the ones who opened Le Paris-Paris a year later). Its sexy red velour interior -- not changed since its heyday of mafia types and ladies of the night – can only hold about 150 people max, so getting in here is famously difficult. There’s no website, there’s no mercy at the door. The first time we tried to get in, it was January and the crowd outside was so large there wasn’t even a way for the people inside to get out. Things are calmer now, but still très fun! There are often excellent DJs who know how to get people dancing. Alas, no more live karaoke because of the noise (see the videos here). Great atmosphere, beautiful young Parisians in designer digs, and a smattering of stars in shades.

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Dear Heather -

I have some friends coming to town from London (I posted earlier re: Wini June). They are interested in THE hotspot in Paris. I wanted to take them to Le Baron. Any recommendations on how I can get us on the list? We'll be 2 couples.

Thanks again for the site!

Lauren
May 23, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLauren
Howdy Lauren,
The list doesn't exist! But you can try to get in on Thursday during the Urban Nights soirees (see the nightlife soirees entry).
Heather
May 24, 2008 | Registered CommenterHeather
is it still a good spot to go? how do we get in?

the site is wonderful by the way...thanks
January 20, 2009 | Unregistered Commentersara
Still a great spot, still difficult to get in. No magic answer, just try getting there early-ish, around 11pm, and tell them a friend of Nicolas Ullmann recommended you visit (it may not help at all, but you never know).
January 21, 2009 | Registered CommenterHeather
I am currently in paris for 1 more week, i am from miami and i heard the palce to go is le baron, how do i get in, reservation spossible, or is there anything to do....??/
July 26, 2009 | Unregistered Commenteranabelle
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