Weekly Dinner Party in Paris?
Jan 14th, 2005, 10:28 AM
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Weekly Dinner Party in Paris?
Does anyone have information regarding a gentleman that hosts a weekly dinner party in his apartment in Paris? I had read an article about his soirees - you pay about 10E and he cooks a simple dinner for about 10 or 20 people (pretty much the first people to turn up at his door) and enjoy conversation with people from around the glove. It sounded very intriguing and fun, definitely something "different" for our trip to Paris.
Jan 14th, 2005, 11:25 AM
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I'd bet the article was about a guy named Jim Haynes who has been hosting these Sunday parties at his apartment for years.
I went to one a couple of years ago, It was, as you might imagine, an eclectic group.
If you Google Jim Haynes & Paris, you'll get details on how to arrange to attend.
I went to one a couple of years ago, It was, as you might imagine, an eclectic group.
If you Google Jim Haynes & Paris, you'll get details on how to arrange to attend.
Jan 14th, 2005, 01:02 PM
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Jan 14th, 2005, 01:13 PM
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There's also this one (I haven't attended so don't have personal knowledge)
Patricia Laplante-Collins has international dinner parties on the Ile St-Louis. There is always a Guest speaker, perhaps a Writer, Actor, Historian -- you name it, Patricia hosts them all. Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge our circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people.
SUNDAY 16 JANUARY
CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.
Thanks for reserving via return email! If you don't receive an email
confirmation by Sunday, please call Patricia's Tel: 01.43.26.12.88,
E-mail: [email protected]
Patricia Laplante-Collins has international dinner parties on the Ile St-Louis. There is always a Guest speaker, perhaps a Writer, Actor, Historian -- you name it, Patricia hosts them all. Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge our circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people.
SUNDAY 16 JANUARY
CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.
Thanks for reserving via return email! If you don't receive an email
confirmation by Sunday, please call Patricia's Tel: 01.43.26.12.88,
E-mail: [email protected]
Jan 14th, 2005, 03:45 PM
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An article by Adrian Leeds in October 2004 states: "To reserve at Jim Haynes' Sunday Soirée, call him at 01.43.27.17.67 or email him at [email protected]. Bring a suggested donation of 20 euros to cover dinner and be sure to tell him Adrian sent you."
Mar 1st, 2005, 06:16 PM
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Am adding a link to a friend's blog called "Peel Me a Grape" where she posted about her dining experience at Jim Hayne's house (which, incidentally, she mentions was once Matisse's atelier!)
http://peelmeagrape.blogspot.com/200...im-haynes.html
http://peelmeagrape.blogspot.com/200...im-haynes.html
Mar 1st, 2005, 07:51 PM
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Mimi, did anyone who was chatting about him actually go to his home and meet him?
Imagine, if writers and artists opened their homes to people once a month,pay me 10E and come have dinner at my house! What fun that would be..although Jim Haynes looks a bit scruffy
Imagine, if writers and artists opened their homes to people once a month,pay me 10E and come have dinner at my house! What fun that would be..although Jim Haynes looks a bit scruffy
Mar 1st, 2005, 08:09 PM
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A few had and were negative, but this photo of beatchick's friend makes him look very nice. Otheres I've seem make him look scuffy.
I somehow got on a mailing list that has a woman who hosts dinners but for professional women, often with a guest speaker.
I somehow got on a mailing list that has a woman who hosts dinners but for professional women, often with a guest speaker.
Mar 1st, 2005, 08:13 PM
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http://www.jim-haynes.com/
here's a photo
here's a photo
Mar 1st, 2005, 08:16 PM
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Here's Adrians piece on him
http://www.parlerparis.com/issues/pparis1-10-04.html
http://www.parlerparis.com/issues/pparis1-10-04.html
Mar 1st, 2005, 08:20 PM
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Nikki, I'm sorry you didn't go - I would loved to have read your perspective on it.
I guess some of us are so hung up on the superficial things in life. Too bad, as one can really miss something special. It does pay to do one's homework when visiting Paris!
Mimi, my friend said she loved meeting up Jim Haynes. She's a lot like you: very literary, very down to earth, very real.
I guess some of us are so hung up on the superficial things in life. Too bad, as one can really miss something special. It does pay to do one's homework when visiting Paris!
Mimi, my friend said she loved meeting up Jim Haynes. She's a lot like you: very literary, very down to earth, very real.
