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Paris, the city of lights and romance, has always been and will be an endless source of inspiration for event organizers. Mimes, French baguettes and wigs from the Marie Antounette era, berets and the main symbol of Paris - the Eiffel Tower - are not all that event managers use when creating events.

Here are some ideas for planning an event with a subtle French flavor.

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French style party

France is romance, beauty, chic, sparkle. Therefore, a party in French for a birthday or corporate event is the dream of many. But only a few realize it. Difficulties scare us away - how to organize a party, what attributes to choose and where to get them, competitions, food, and so on.

How to throw a party in French style

In this article we will break down the whole party from beginning to end, and I hope this will help you celebrate your next holiday in the style of France and fill it with the spirit of Paris.

1. Guests

To complete the picture, it is better to inform your friends or colleagues about the upcoming event in advance and ask them to dress appropriately. What can correspond to the image of France:

• black and white, blue and white stripes.
• elegant neck scarves are relevant for both men and women
• berets
• striped stockings
• clothing colors: red, white, pink, black and dark blue
• face makeup like mimes
• elegant beanies

2. Decoration of the room itself

• tablecloths: these can be either striped in the colors of the French flag, or black and white striped, or with delicate flowers (roses, crocuses, etc.), or simply pink.
• napkins for the table - with an image of the Eiffel Tower or with an image of flowers to match the tablecloth
• It is advisable to place the Eiffel Tower itself in the center of the table. You can buy it, for example, in the DIY section of the store (from cardboard or wood). These aren't expensive at all. In addition, you can make it from plain paper and decorate it with flowers. Everything depends only on imagination.
• Small vases with fresh flowers will look great on the table
• You can place garlands of roses or lanterns on the wall
• To create romance, you can place floating candles on the table and scatter rose petals

3. Treat

1. Olivie. Of course, the most famous French dish is the Olivier salad. But what I don’t know is that the original recipe was very different from today’s. Therefore, by preparing it you will definitely amaze your guests. But if you don’t like to experiment, prepare a classic version
2. Cheese. The ban on the import of cheeses from Europe is not a reason to refuse them from the table. Now our compatriots produce cheeses no worse than the French ones. You can find Parmesan and Camembert on store shelves. There are also many delicious other varieties. Cut them, lay them out beautifully and decorate with physalis or olives.
3. Fondue. If the company is not large (up to 6 people), then the fondue will surprise and pleasantly please everyone. Classic fondue is made from cheese, but there are also options to make it from butter or chocolate.
4. Meat in French. The history of this meat goes back to the distant past and its original name was “Orlov style veal”. Again, you can choose the dish yourself and surprise your guests. Moreover, in both cases the meat turns out to be very tasty
5. Onion soup. This dish is not for everyone, but I think it’s worth trying at least once in your life and understand whether you (and your guests) like it or not. And the French party is just the best moment to do this. After all, France is considered the origin of this dish.
6. Pate. The French simply love pâtés. I advise you to prepare toast and spread it with self-prepared pate. Top with pickled mushrooms, gherkins, olives, slices of tomato or onion and herbs. Guests will definitely like them. There are a lot of recipes for pates. I recommend that you start with simple ones: “Liver pate” and “Mackerel pate”
7. Light salads. The French prefer light salads with a lot of greens, vegetables and added meat or fish. They are usually seasoned with olive oil.
8. Snails, mussels, seafood. All this can be bought in stores and even already prepared. You don't have to buy a lot. 1 snail per guest is enough. Such exoticism will be the highlight of your holiday.
9. Fruits. Grapes will be especially relevant. But other fruits will also decorate the table.
10. Baguettes. It can be served simply at the table, or it can be stuffed in an original way
11. Croissants. Everyone will be pleased for dessert, but with savory filling they will also suit the main table.
12. Mousse. The French simply love mousse for dessert. It is light, delicate and comes in many flavors.

And don't forget about French wines and champagne.

4. Competitions

1. Quiz. We know so much and so little about France at the same time. Take interesting facts and come up with some answers. Let the guests guess. For example: what animals were sent on the first flight by the Montgolfier-rooster brothers, a duck and a sheep, a cat, a mouse and a dog, a monkey, a parrot, a turtle. The first answer is correct. But it's not so easy to guess. And there are many more very interesting facts. After such a quiz, guests will leave not only satisfied, but also with useful knowledge.
2. Famous personalities. Print photos of famous French people and have your guests draw cards and guess them. If everyone probably knows what Pierre Rechard, Nicolas Sarkazy and Patricia Cass look like, then problems may arise with Alexandre Dumas, Madame Tusaud, Coco Chanel and so on.
3. Fragrant competition. Everyone knows that France is the country of perfumes and the trendsetter of perfume. Therefore, it would be a good idea to test your guests’ ability to recognize a particular smell with their eyes closed. To do this, you can take what you probably have in your house: coffee, cocoa, tea, onion, garlic, dill, vanilla, cinnamon, bay leaf, basil, mint, lemon, orange, etc.
4. Trip to Paris. This competition is little known, although interesting. It is most convenient to split into 2 teams. And each team either receives a task from the leader or comes up with it themselves. The main condition is that each member of the team must say the same phrase “I will go to Paris for ....” But the ending will depend on the conditions.
5. Let’s say the condition begins only with the letter “S”, then it will turn out “I will go to Paris on a scooter”, “I will go to Paris on a dump truck”, “I will go to Paris on an elephant”. Or, that only transport would be spoken, or when pronouncing this phrase, they did not noticeably touch the face. There can be a sea of ​​such conditions. Depending on how smart your players are. Here are some options: smile while saying the phrase, all words must begin with the second letter "O", all words must end with the letter "E", all words must begin with the first letter of the speaker's name, all words must begin with the letters of the word "Paris" (at least 5 players on the team)
6. Pantomimes. In France, mimes are adored - they depict words, sentences, actions without words. So why not play the same game. In Russian it is called “Crocodile”. One shows everyone a word without saying it. Words can be chosen on a French theme. It will definitely be fun and interesting.

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Interesting Facts

Glass balls first appeared in France. Before them, Christmas trees were decorated with fruits, especially apples. But in 1858 there was a big crop failure. Then, instead of apples, Lorraine glassblowers created the first Christmas tree balls.

Thanks to a decree adopted in the country's postal department since 1962, little Frenchmen can write letters to Santa Claus, each of them will definitely receive a message with a greeting card in response, even if a group of children had a hand in creating the “news”.

For a long time in France there was a custom of burning logs on Christmas night . Local residents believed that this would help increase the future harvest. The type of wood was chosen depending on the needs of each family. For example, if residents needed acorns, then preference was given to oak. The log was burned, and the chips and coals from it were stored until next Christmas, in order to light a new log from them. In addition, the French believed that the remains of the tree would protect their home from evil forces.

Nowadays, in some provinces, logs are used to hide gifts for children, but shoes still remain the preferred place to find surprises.

Menu, serving

Any format is appropriate, from a traditional feast to a buffet table. Be sure to organize a sweet table, even if the party is for adults - the French love all kinds of desserts, chocolate and pastries.

Tablecloths, dishes, cards for decoration to match the interior. Use any of the symbols listed above to create an atmosphere. Make cards with the names of the dishes in French.

If you don’t find suitable dishes, white porcelain and clear glass

. Plates/glasses can be decorated with stickers, ribbons, and acrylic. The main thing is to match the color scheme of the party, and it’s easy.

With the help of colored glaze, mastic and sprinkles, it is not difficult to decorate a sweet table completely in accordance with the theme. Buy dragees, marmalade, and candies of the desired shade. Prepare jelly, cookies and other desserts that are easy to color.

The candy bar imitates a French cafe looks interesting

– print or draw a background, attach a canopy, place suitable furniture, flowers. Simple examples of cafe styling:

It is advisable that the menu include seafood, a lot of fruits and vegetables, and homemade baked goods.

For fun, you can serve fake (or real?) snails and frog legs. Chop the classic (not ours, but the traditional) Olivier, buy several types of cheese and feta cheese.

You don’t have to fanatically stick to only French cuisine, but for the ambience, prepare several national dishes. There are recipes online, everything is quite simple. For example:

• bouillabaisse (fish soup)
• galantine (meat aspic)
• duck confit (stewed legs)
• cutlets de volai (from chicken breast, similar to Kyiv)
• classic quiche Laurent with breast or other filling (lots of delicious pie recipes)
• eclairs, croissants (you can definitely buy these), creme brulee, macaron cookies.

Beverages

– cognac, champagne, wine, cider. Non-alcoholic – hot chocolate, milkshakes, natural juices.

Terms associated with New Year in France

• Christmas Eve and New Year: Le Réveillon
• New Year: la Saint-Sylvestre
• New Year's party/celebration: le Réveillon de Saint-Sylvestre
• Midnight: minuit
• New Year: le Jour de l'An, le Nouvel An
• January 1: le premier Janvier
• Mistletoe: Le gui (hard g)
• New Year's resolution: une bonne résolution
• New Year's gifts: des étrennes
• Epiphany: Fete des Rois
• Firework/s: un feu d'artifice/ les feux d'artifice
• Make a toast: porter un toast
• Hangover: la gueule de bois

Suits

There is no place for puritanical sentiments in Moulin Rouge. And although the red light district is located next door, the cabaret is by no means a brothel. Therefore, costumes should be revealing in moderation, to a little more, and completely indecent. But we must not forget about “a little bit”, otherwise it will not be at all in the style of Moulin Rouge.

Extremely revealing - a tight corset and a very short skirt or shorts.

Fishnet or striped stockings, high heels, a naughty hat. The makeup is provocative and seductive. Hair in artistic disorder - curls, ringlets.

Almost the same, but a little less open - add a playful train or a fluffy skirt for cancan performance:

The image of a noble aristocrat will suit shy girls.

Chic floor-length evening dress, high heels, gloves, fur boa, hat. Persons of famous families visited the Moulin Rouge, hiding behind bright masks embroidered with feathers or beads. A drop of perfume, bright evening makeup, large expensive (or looking expensive) jewelry. Men's suit for a party at the Moulin Rouge - classic tailcoat, bow tie, snow-white shirt. You can wear a regular three-piece, a top hat, a cane and a rose in your buttonhole.

New Year in France: Le Jour de l'An

On New Year's Day, we share our resolutions. Unlike our French friends, we don't usually exchange gifts or cards. In fact, in France, the likelihood of receiving a New Year's card wishing Bonne Année is higher than the likelihood of receiving a Christmas card from a French friend.

According to French scientists, you will receive a postcard with the wish Bonne Année for the New Year

According to Clement Miles, who wrote a book about New Year's traditions in France in 1912, it is on this day in France that "gifts are given, family gatherings are held, and telephone calls are made." In the morning, he continues, children find their stockings filled with gifts, and then rush to express good wishes to their parents. After lunch, the younger ones call their older relatives, and in the evening everyone gathers for dinner at the house of the head of the family.”

“Some families have meetings at this time.

Some families may continue this New Year's tradition in France. Most of our French friends exchange gifts on Christmas Eve or Day as times change.

Every year we celebrate the New Year on Christmas Eve.

On New Year's Day in France, we will almost certainly, after a delicious and extravagant dinner, take our annual long and winding walk along the picturesque banks of the river in Chouse-sur-Loire.

Taste of New Year in Paris

As an example of what French dishes are eaten on New Year's Eve in Paris, here are some ideas for your New Year's menu (la menu pour le Jour de l'An):

• Quail egg mousse, raw and boiled green asparagus, black truffle paste soldiers
• Lobster thermidor with nori and crustacean broth
• Sea bass with imperial caviar, green cabbage and whipped lemon butter
• Tone Saint-Rémy (tuna cooked in tomatoes and fresh herbs), served with seasonal vegetables, celery root and conchiglioni pasta stuffed with mushrooms
• Ripe Brie de Meaux with walnuts
• Pink champagne granite, grapefruit and hibiscus jelly, gilded with gold leaf
• Delicate coconut cream, strawberry and wild strawberry elixir
• Bonbons, stuffed fruits and chocolates

What did Sir Walter Scott say about the New Year? “Every century considers the new year the most appropriate time for festive fun.” Well, if you believe the traditions of celebrating the New Year in France on December 31 and January 1, then New Year celebrations in France can be even more “festive” than Christmas.

Bonne Année!