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If you have been around for a while, you would have noticed that we redesigned the site in the past few weeks. Of course, as a result, the site had to remain offline for sometime but I am sure everyone will agree that the wait has been worthwhile.

A little bit about the reasons and the motivation for giving the site a renewed look! We had been receiving a lot of feedback and suggestions (Thank You!) on how we could make the portal more user-friendly and information oriented. So, we refurbished the design so that there was more room for content such as events, classifieds, forums an so on. Also, the Home page now is a single point of navigation across various sections of the site.

As the events keep getting added on the Home page, a smart Calendar lets you keep a tab on the events of your interest. Also, we have added a list of discussions that takes place on our forums which keeps getting updated as the threads are added.

This could not have been possible without you and we are grateful for your inputs as well as your patience while we were working on remodeling the site.

We hope you like the new look and feel. Feel free to drop a line if you have any suggestions or questions.

Happy browsing!

Ice Skating In Paris

Every winter, the illustrious Hôtel de Ville is home to an ice-skating event the popularity of which reaches far and wide. A large ice rink is created outside the hotel to the delight of Parisians and tourists alike. Not only is skating the perfect way to spend a winter's afternoon, but the experience is also free.

The building itself is a notable landmark, acting as the seat for the Mayor of Paris. While in the area, you can enjoy a stroll round one of the city's most diverse districts: the beautiful Place des Vosges, the bars of the Marais, and the Jewish quarter round the Rue des Rosiers, all of which are within a short walking distance of each other.

Confucius Revisited: Anne Cheng, Collège de France

Anne Cheng from the Collège de France is currently showcasing Confucius revisited. Conferences are being held each Thursday from Jan 14th 2010

Born in 1955 in Paris, Anne Cheng devoted her career to the study and research on the intellectual history of China, specifically Confucianism, first under the CRNS (National Center for Scientific Research), then at INALCO (National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations), before being elected to the Collège of France.

When: every Thursday from Jan 14th 2010

Where: Collège de France, 11, place Marcelin Berthelot, 75231 Paris Cedex 05, métro Cluny - La Sorbonne

For more details on this event, please visit our website at www.paris4u.net to send a private message to the event organizer.

Paris is home to booklovers from all over the world; be it amateur readers, literary geniuses, researchers, or students. Apart from the complete assembly of European languages in which the books are available, there are several English book shops as well. Paris is easily accessible on foot and therefore it is a great idea to have a look around some of Paris’s well-known book stores.

You can find more information on some of the leading boom stores here:

http://www.discoverfrance.net/France/Paris/Shopping/Paris_bookstores.shtml

A unique opportunity to revisit the pages in history, both for the enthusiasts of European and German history, as well as admirers of Claus Schenk Grat von Stauffenberg, a tall figure when it comes to resistance to the Hitler regime.

This exhibition is a tasteful journey of twenty historical stories with archives and photos exploring the role of Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg and his involvement within the context of Operation Walkyrie.

The exhibition looks at his career as an officer welcoming the arrival of Hitler into power to the conditions and motivation that led to his progressive awareness of the dangers and crimes of national-socialism.

When: Wednesday 24th March 2010 at 17:00

Where: Mémorial du Maréchal

Leclerc de Hauteclocque et de la Libération de Paris – Musée Jean Moulin, Jardin Atlantique (au-dessus de la gare Montparnasse) - 23, allée de la 2ème DB – Paris 15e

Member of The Month: Sanjeev Banabas

After living in New York City for a while, in 2005, I moved to Paris. It is a great place to live and I have really been enjoying my time here. From weekend trips to the countryside, to
simple walks around
Paris – I like the opportunity to be a sort

of long-term tourist.

At the same time, being in Paris for a longer period has

allowed me to get more involved. Early last year, I decided that

I needed to join a book club. I was tired of reading a book and then forgetting what I had read just a few weeks afterward, and thought that reading and discussing the book with others might help. After a cursory search, I did not find any English language book clubs here in Paris, so I decided to start one myself. Thus, the name “Book Club Paris”! In time we’ve grown to a fairly large group and meet every month to discuss the book we’ve chosen.

Being an English language book club (read: largely foreign/expatriate), we have a somewhat transient group of members. Many of the original participants have moved away from Paris, and new ones frequently join. The Paris4u site is perfect for our group, as it allows current and potential members to keep informed of the club’s activities.

Looking For Event Organizers

Paris4u is looking for event organizers who are interested in organizing events that promote their national culture. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is social, enthusiastic, a great organizer, imaginative, and likes to mingle with people.

Interested? We would like to hear from you!