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THE GYMNASTIC SECTION OF POMPIERS DE PARIS DO THEIR SHOW // 2007

Each year we talk you about Le Gala Des Pompiers, a tradition for the past 50 years, with a presentation of the Gymnasts des Pompiers de Paris. And this year is no exception. Since we are in L.A. our special Parisian correspondent Pascal from Paris Marais had the difficult task to go and enjoy the show for us.

This year was an outdoor event and despite the bad weather they did wear those sexy little red shorts :-P Hope you will enjoy those photos from some of our sexiest French heroes !!! For more photos and close up shots Click Here !!!

Another event that is NOT to be missed is Le Bal des Pompiers on the 14th of July ... we have our favorite station where most of the hunky firemen are and this year again we will be there ;-)

+ Paris Marais Official Site
+ Les Pompiers de Paris Do Their Show
+ Paris is on Fire

GASPARD ULLIEL GOES GAY FOR PARIS JE T'AIME

Some of the world's most celebrated filmmakers are brought together in Paris Je T'Aime, a collection of 18 vignettes, 5-minutes or less each, depicting 18 of the 20 neighborhoods of Paris, the city of love. Initially 20 topics representing the 20 arrondissements of Paris were planned but two of them, directed by Christoffer Boe - 15th arrondissement - and Raphaël Nadjari - 11th arrondissement - were not included in the film because they could not be properly integrated into the movie.

The movie Paris Je T'Aime was released in France last year, but it is only recently that the movie opened in the US, and it will hit theaters in Los Angeles on May 18th.

Gaspard Ulliel took part in this adventure, and was directed by Gus Van Sant for a gay love story with Elias McConnell in the Marais bien sur ! A must see ! Watch the video ...

+ Paris Je T'aime QueerBeacon
+ More Gaspard Ulliel on OhLaLa
After the jump the official international trailer.

Vive la République, Vive la France!by: Parismarais.com

This expression may sound nationalistic, but it really is not. It is simply the basic motto that every French president uses to close his speeches. The Gardes Républicains, equivalent to the British horse guards, were created in 1789 just after the first French Revolution in 1789 to replace the Gardes du Roi. Their function was and still is to represent and pay respect to the highest positions of the French state. Napoleon I gave them the name of Garde Imperiale, and they have changed names many times during the 19th century, depending on the current government – whether it was a King, an Emperor or a Republic with an elected president. Today the Garde Républicaine still exists as an elite part of the French army, in charge of protecting the French president and government.

Report & Photos by: Peter Lebaron Parismarais.com :: more photos :: here ::

WHERE TO BE COOL IN AUGUSTHotels in the Marais (Paris)

When choosing a hotel for your stay in Paris, air conditioning is not the only issue that should guide your choice. Although it is still an exception in France, most hotels now have air conditioning. The French don’t really believe in AC, but they do understand that most visitors expect it so it is becoming more common.

In the Marais district alone there are about one hundred hotels. But you should be aware that there are hotels that have the word «Marais» in their name, but are located outside the area. Before you book, be sure that the address of the hotel you have selected is in the 75003 or 75004 postal codes – anything else is not le Marais!

We love le Marais (can you tell?), but of course there are fabulous hotels in other districts. Parismarais.com will soon be featuring some of the best hotels in the areas around le Marais – stay tuned.

You want to be aware of the «star» ratings for hotels you find in guide books and on web sites. The French classification for hotels is very strict – maybe the most strict in the world – but it does not include categories for charm and style. You can easily have a 3-star hotel that receives this rating because it offers a certain amount of space, a separate, private bathroom and specific services, but it can be lacking in the classic Parisian atmosphere that will make your trip extra-special. These types of hotels are numerous and you’ll usually find them on the big travel networks or reservation services.

PARISMARAIS selected hotels are the best you can find in the district.