Showing posts with label saving money. Show all posts
Showing posts with label saving money. Show all posts

Sunday, March 14, 2010

free films @ Forum Des Images


If you're into films or free things I would highly recommend visiting Forum Des Images, which is found in the underground mall/shopping area of Les Halles (Metro Les Halles). They're always screening independent films and classics usually centered around a monthly theme so walking there is like walking into a constant film festival, except more tranquil. For 5euro you can usually get one big screening and then two hours in the Salle de Collections. There are different ways of mixing what they offer for similar prices at the entrance and they also have a yearly pass for 80euro.

Every day after 7:30pm (19 h 30) you can go into their Salle de Collections for free. There are couches and flat screens computers with a variety of classic films that you can view "gratuit" until they close at 10pm. At the entrace of the Salle you exchange a pair of huge headphones for an ID, and you're golden. Good for watching with another buddy or a date, but not in groups. (There might be a max of two people per screen, but I'm not entirely sure.)

In any case, with a friend or solo on a lovely cold evening, enjoy your French classics! :)

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Used Books!




Check out a store called "Gibert Jeune" by place St. Michel (Metro St. Michel). The store spans several locations (and stories too!) around the plaza, categorized by subject matter. Used books are called "livres d'occasion" and are mixed within new ones by author. Check for the yellow sticker denoting "d'occasion." The used books range from 1-4 euro, depending on the lenght of the piece generally. It is a great place to find essential French readings - from Hugo to Camus, Appolinaire and de Beauvoir for really cheap. You can buy the new versions as well here, which would make wonderful souvenirs for your francophone friends and loved ones back home.

Enjoy!

PS - I'm starting to adore reading again because it is the cheapest activity in many ways. 2-3 euro can give way to days of entertainement, and that's not even counting re-reading. :)

PPS - Here is the website. Sorry I haven't figured out how to make it all fancy clickety links.

http://www.gibertjeune.fr/page/public/index.php