BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cambridge Society of Paris - ECPv5.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Cambridge Society of Paris X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cambridge Society of Paris REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250903T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250903T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20190610T125808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T083836Z UID:4616-1756926000-1756936800@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:Oxford and Cambridge "First Wednesday" Monthly Drinks DESCRIPTION:First Wednesday drinks  \nBACK TO THE FUTURE! \nYes\, after 7 years at various Frogs\, we are returning to MURPHY’S HOUSE for our Monthly Drinks from 1st October. \n \nAll Oxford and Cambridge Alumni\, whether or not members of the Paris Societies\, are cordially invited to join us for our Monthly drinks get-together at this centrally located bar – very close to Opera metro and Auber RER stations –  at 10 rue de la Chaussée d’Antin\, 75009 Paris. \n \nWe have arranged to use the first floor area\, but if you don’t find us ask the staff where we can be found. However\, do note that this is a European Champions’ League date with both PSG (away) and Monaco (at home) playing so there may be noise from the screens in other areas of the pub. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/first-wednesday-monthly-drinks/ LOCATION:Frog XVI\, 110 bis Avenue Kléber\, Paris\, 75016 CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/monthlydrinks1-e1549104120284.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241109T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241109T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20241009T131559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T113705Z UID:27410-1731153600-1731168000@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:Fontainebleau Day DESCRIPTION:Fontainebleau Day – Cambridge Society of Paris\nAn invitation to live like a sovereign for a day\, right in the heart of Fontainebleau! \nSaturday 9th November 2024\n \n \nCamSoc’s very own committee member and Fontainebleau resident Sylvie Leger is very kindly organising a visit to the town across Saturday 9th November. \nSylvie will host a lunch at l’Empreinte\, the new restaurant of the Napoleon Hotel\, followed by an address from Fonact (Fontainebleau’s Anglophone acting school) before leading the way to the town’s exquisite Château (summer residence of France’s sovereign rulers for eight centuries) for a visit to the internationally renowned Salon du Chocolat. \nComing to Fontainebleau\, a town of character next door to Paris\, will give you the opportunity to feel immersed in a stunningly welcoming universe. Spending one day in Fontainebleau will not only give you an insight into the splendours of its famous Château\, but also a chance to live like a Bellifontain(e)! \nAGENDA\nLunch & Speaker\n12h00: Lunch at L’Empreinte\, the newly opened restaurant of the Napoleon Hotel-Spa a few steps away from the Château. \nAfter lunch\, a speaker will introduce you to the fantastic work carried out by Fonact\, the renowned Anglophone School of Acting\, performing at the city theatre on a regular basis. \nTickets for the lunch\, which includes soft drinks and wine\, are €50 per person. \nSalon “Impérial Chocolat & Gastronomie”\nAfter the speaker’s address: Sylvie Leger will lead the group to the annual Salon taking place at the Château itself (outdoors and indoors)\, supervised by the famous chef Fréderic Cassel who owns a store in Fontainebleau. \nThe making of chocolate\, tasting\, chocolate sculptures of animals\, and famous Parisians monuments are amongst the highlights. For those staying longer\, the salon lasts three days: Saturday 9th November through Monday 11th. \nTickets for the Salon are €9 per person. \nFontainebleau Visit\n16h00: Sylvie will guide a walking visit of the highlights of Fontainebleau (weather permitting!) for those interested\, starting from outside the Salon. \n \nTICKETS\nRegistration for the Lunch and the Salon are available below for Cambridge Society of Paris members and their guests. You can attend just the lunch\, or just the Salon (in which case meet at the restaurant at 14:00 to get your ticket) but we hope most of you will come to both. You are also welcome to purchase Salon tickets separately via the official website on on-site\, if you wish to visit on a different day. \nIf you have any questions about the day\, please contact Sylvie Leger. \n\nPRACTICAL INFORMATION\ni) Train from Paris \nYou are welcome to make your own way to Fontainebleau\, but if you follow the schedule below\, Sylvie will be waiting to guide you on arrival at Fontainebleau-Avon station. \nDeparture from Hall 1 Gare de Lyon\, 10h16 \nArrival time at Fontainebleau-Avon 10h56 \n(Stops: Melun; Bois le Roi; Fontainebleau-Avon. The train ride lasts 40 minutes. The train continues to Montargis or other towns. They are surface trains. Make sure you « punch » your tickets before getting on the train. \nTickets are €5.00 one-way. You can buy tickets from the machines located near the platform (usually letters between J and M). \nii) Bus to Fontainebleau \nUpon arrival at Fontainebleau-Avon station\, Sylvie will be there on the platform to welcome you. \nA 10-minute bus ride will take us to the town centre. Tickets are €2.50 one-way. \nBus and train tickets and are not included in the event registration to accommodate those wishing to make their own way. \niii) Restaurant l’Empreinte \nAddress: l’Empreinte 9 Rue Grande\, Fontainebleau. \n2-course meal (main course and dessert) \nSoft drinks\, wine included \niv) Salon du Chocolat \nAddress: Château de Fontainebleau\, Place Charles de Gaulle\, 77300 Fontainebleau \nv) Return to Paris \nSylvie will indicate the bus station in town\, so that everyone can go back to the railway station according to their own schedules. \nThere are trains approximately every 30 minutes back to Paris\, Gare de Lyon. \nFor those of you who would like to stay overnight and enjoy Sunday morning market\, there are many options. Sylvie can easily advise you if you need directions or inspiration. \nIf you have any questions about the day\, please contact Sylvie Leger. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/fontainebleau-day/ LOCATION:Fontainebleau CATEGORIES:Event ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230223T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230223T230000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20221201T210411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T153155Z UID:25011-1677180600-1677193200@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:A dinner talk 23 February 2023 7.30 PM at the BRASSERIE BOFINGER DESCRIPTION:A dinner talk 23 February 2023 7.30 PM at the BRASSERIE BOFINGER \n \n \nWe are delighted that Professor Robert Lethbridge will be our speaker at a dinner on Thursday 23 February 2023 for 7.30 PM at the BRASSERIE BOFINGER \n  \nCoupe de Cremant  at 19h00\, followed by a seated 3-course set dinner : cost 60 € \n– vegetarian options will be available on request \nThe BRASSERIE BOFINGER is a ‘gem’ located in the  Bastille area (Metro lines 1 \, 5 and 8) \nFurther information : mail to events@camsocparis.org \n‘Mastering Oxbridge‘\, Professor Robert Lethbridge\, former Master of Fitzwilliam College\, Cambridge will share with us the role of the Master in changing times giving us all an intimate view of the position. \nA stimulating topic exploring what that role entails in modern Cambridge and how it is changing with the current increase of    non-academic Heads of House.  Most former students would be    hard-pressed to define that role even during their own College  careers! \n  \nProfessor Lethbridge was Master of Fitzwilliam from 2005 – 2013\, and Provost of the Gates Cambridge Trust from 2010 – 2013. \nProfessor Lethbridge was educated at the University of Kent at Canterbury (B.A.\, 1969)\, McMaster University (M.A.\, 1970) and St John’s College\, Cambridge (Ph.D.\, 1975). His first academic post was as Leathersellers’ Teaching Fellow in French at Fitzwilliam College. He was Senior Tutor for the decade 1982-92. In 1994\, he was appointed to the Chair of French Language and Literature at Royal Holloway\, University of London\, where he was successively Head of Department\, Dean of the Graduate School and Vice-Principal. He has been a Life Fellow of Fitzwilliam since 1994. Before his return to the College\, he was Director of the British Institute in Paris\, now renamed as the University of London Institute in Paris. He has held Visiting Professorships at the University of California at Santa Barbara and at the University of Melbourne. \nHe is Emeritus Professor of French Language and Literature in the University of London. His current research and postgraduate teaching is now in association with Cambridge’s Department of French\, where he was a University Lecturer until 1994 and is now Honorary Professor. His work is focused on late nineteenth-century France and\, in particular\, the relationship between literature and the visual arts in that period. He was made Commandeur dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques in 2013 for services to French culture and scholarship.  He has written several books. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/a-dinner-talk-23-february-2023-7-30-pm-at-the-brasserie-bofinger/ LOCATION:BRASSERIE BOFINGER\, 5-7 Rue de la Bastille\, Paris\, 75004\, France CATEGORIES:Event ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220428T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220428T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20220125T094715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T090209Z UID:23936-1651176000-1651179600@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:Hot Topics for Top Minds DESCRIPTION:The Society’s quarterly virtual meeting to debate topics considered to be of interest by the participants\, proposed in advance\, will be held on Thursday 28th April 2022 from 8pm to 9pm. Places will be limited to a maximum of 20 so everyone is able to have their say on each topic. \nThe critical thing is to have a range of interesting topics\, which is down to you please. The topics can be on almost any subject – topical\, scientific\, philosophical\, serious or amusing\, it is up to you to suggest what you would like to discuss. Having thought of ideas\, please include them in your booking form\, or if you come up with an idea later\, you can send your contributions directly to the Society’s President\, Terry Quinn\, on president@camsocparis.org. Terry will then compere the event. \nThis event will be hosted on Zoom. A meeting link will be sent to all registered attendees two or three days in advance of the event. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/hot-topics-for-top-minds-6/ LOCATION:Virtual Zoom meeting\, Your location\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/images.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200401T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200401T230000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20200208T171818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T135313Z UID:20300-1585767600-1585782000@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:Dinner with Professor Nicola Padfield - cancelled DESCRIPTION:in the light of the current situation relating to Covid-19 in Paris\, we have\, regretfully\, decided to cancel the dinner that had been planned on Wednesday 1st April with Professor Nicola Padfield as our speaker. \nWe are sorry that we will miss out on what was to be a most interesting and topical talk and we hope that we may be able to re-plan this event later in the year or perhaps next. \nWe are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/dinner-with-professor-nicola-padfield/ LOCATION:Le Zimmer\, 1 Place du Châtelet\, Paris\, Paris\, 75001\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Nicola_Padfield.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200329T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200329T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20190202T105335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T084828Z UID:2756-1585497600-1585508400@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:The 2020 Boat Race - cancelled DESCRIPTION:Sun 29th March from 16:00  – The 2020 Boat Race\nThe 2020 Boat Race on the Thames has been cancelled\, in the light of the current situation relating to Covid-19\, as is of course our viewing in Paris at the Bowler. \nWe are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/the-2019-boat-race/ LOCATION:The Bowler\, 13 rue d'Artois\, Paris\, 75008\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cancerresearchboatrace2.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191216T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191216T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20191022T064126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191215T064436Z UID:16626-1576521000-1576526400@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:Carols at the Travellers DESCRIPTION:We are sorry\, but this event is now sold out. You can register to be put on the waiting list. If places become available\, we will let you know. \n Annual Carol Singing at \n“The Travellers” \n25\, avenue des Champs-Elysées\, Paris 8’eme \nFrom 6:30 PM on Monday\, 16th December\, 2019 \nVin chaud and mince pies will be served prior to the singing \nNumbers are limited to 100 in total. Places will be allocated on a “first come\, first served” basis \nPlease apply by booking through the “Tickets” section below. Cost per person is €20. \nNB: Please note that the Travellers Club \nrequires gentlemen to wear jackets and ties URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/carols-at-the-travellers/ LOCATION:The Travellers Club\, 25 avenue des Champs-Elysées\, Paris\, 75008\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Carols-tree-e1571726638516.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191122T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191122T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20191021T122055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191110T163404Z UID:16565-1574449200-1574456400@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:Poetry Reading at the American Cathedral DESCRIPTION:The American Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Paris \nPoetry Reading by Sir Michael Edwards\, OBE \n7.00pm Friday 22nd November 2019 \nA novel and charming event combining poetry and music\, in the American Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Paris. \nThe Cathedral of the Holy Trinity\, the American Cathedral in Paris\, has decided to instigate poetry readings in the Cathedral and\, through the Dean and Rector\, the Very Reverend Lucinda Laird\, the Cambridge Society of Paris has been invited to co-host the inaugural event. We are honoured and delighted. \nThis first event will be a reading by Sir Michael Edwards of poems from his latest publication: At the Brasserie Lipp. Following the poetry reading\, there will be a reception with drinks and light snacks\, accompanied by piano music played no one of the magnificent grand pianos at the American Cathedral. \nAs well as the event itself\, for anyone who does not already know the American Cathedral\, this will be a revelation and joy\, being one of the finest examples of English Gothic Revival architecture in Europe\, founded by Dr John Brainerd Morgan\, cousin of J.P. Morgan. \nSir Michael Edwards\, Honorary Fellow of Christ’s College\, Cambridge\, is very well known as being the first Englishman ever to have been elected to the Collège de France (2002) and to one of the 40 seats of the Académie Française (2013). Following his reading\, Sir Michael will make available signed copies of his book\, At the Brasserie Lipp. \nIn the spirit of the occasion\, this event is entirely free of charge\, though there will be a voluntary collection\, to be donated to the cathedral and to cover the costs of the evening. \nYou are very warmly invited to this inaugural and delightful event. \nAndrew Lyndon-Skeggs. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/poetry-reading-at-the-american-cathedral/ LOCATION:American Cathedral\, 23 Avenue George V\, Paris\, 75008\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Sir-Michael-Edwards.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191023T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191023T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20190312T212653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191019T204016Z UID:2972-1571832000-1571839200@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:The second Cambridge Cutting Edge Lecture: Professor Sir Roger Penrose DESCRIPTION:BOOKING NOW OPEN \nSECOND CAMBRIDGE CUTTING EDGE LECTURE \nPROFESSOR SIR ROGER PENROSE  \n“HAWKING POINTS IN THE COSMIC MICROWAVE SKY” \n12 noon Wednesday 23rd October 2019 \nConservatoire National des Arts et Métiers \n 292 Rue Saint-Martin\, 75003 Paris \nMétro Arts et Métiers (lines 3 or 11) or Réaumur-Sébastapol (lines 3 or 4) \nFollowing the resounding success of the first Cambridge Cutting Edge Lecture delivered by Sir Venki Ramakrishnan at the Institut Pasteur\, we are immensely lucky to have another scientist of world renown for the second lecture\, Professor Sir Roger Penrose\, and to have been permitted most generously by the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers to hold this lecture in their beautiful\, historic amphitheatre Abbé Grégoire. This event is very highly recommended. \nSir Roger Penrose OM FRS is an English mathematical physicist. He studied at University College London and at St John’s College Cambridge and is now the Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of mathematics at Oxford. \nThe son of a psychiatrist and geneticist\, grandson of a physiologist\, brother of a physicist and of a chess grandmaster\, Roger Penrose has won numerous prizes and awards and is one of the most important living scientists in the world. He worked closely with Stephen Hawking and appeared in the film\, a Brief History of Time. \nThe work undertaken by Roger Penrose has been wide ranging and of immense importance. Taking but two examples: in 1964 he revolutionised the mathematical tools used to analyse the properties of space time and\, later\, his epoch-making paper “Gravitational collapse and space time singularities” lead to the cosmology of Big Bang and Black Holes which he worked on with Stephen Hawking. \nIn lighter vein\, Roger Penrose also devised the Penrose Triangle which he described as “impossibility in its purest form” which he conveyed to the artist M.C. Escher. \nThe topic of Professor Penrose’s Cambridge Cutting Edge Lecture is “Hawking Points in the Cosmic Microwave Sky” in which he will reveal his theories of cosmology and his scientific belief that our Universe is in fact just one of a series of Universes\, or eons\, each commencing with a Big Bang that had its origins in the dim distant past of a preceding Universe. \nHaving attended one of Roger Penrose’s lectures in London\, I can only say that it was utterly astounding. Deep\, cutting edge\, completely incomprehensible science delivered in a way that was\, anyway superficially\, understandable by all\, holding the audience enthralled. By the end\, my head was spinning with ideas and revelations beyond my wildest expectations. \nOver and above\, there will be the delight of seeing the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers and the beautiful historic amphitheatre Abbé Grégoire\, built in the 1840s\, named after the founder of the Conservatoire\, an important political figure during the French Revolution depicted in David’s famous painting The Serment du Jeu de Paume. \nThis lecture by Professor Sir Roger Penrose will probably be a one-off ever and a landmark experience for many. It is definitely not to be missed. \nAndrew Lyndon-Skeggs\nPresident\nCambridge Society of Paris URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/cambridge-cutting-edge-lecture-professor-sir-roger-penrose/ LOCATION:Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers\, 292 rue Saint Martin\, Paris\, 75003\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Sir-Roger-Penrose.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191010T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191010T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20190202T115454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191007T054614Z UID:2789-1570734000-1570741200@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:Challenge Debate against Trinity College Dublin DESCRIPTION:Thursday 10th October at 7 pm – Challenge Debate against Trinity College Dublin\nBooking has now closed for this event \nTHIS HOUSE BELIEVES THAT THE BEST IS YET TO COME \nIn similar fashion to our challenge to the Cambridge Union\, two years ago\, the Cambridge Society of Paris has challenged Trinity College Dublin to a debate  and we will be speaking in favour of the motion that the best is yet to come. \nOur speakers\, Andrew Lyndon-Skeggs and Edward Archer\, will be joined by Alan Riding as guest speaker. Alan graduated from Bristol University and was\, for 30 years\, a foreign correspondent for The New York Times. Alan spent two decades covering Latin America’s dictatorship\, armed rebellions\, drug wars and economic meltdown. He was later the newspaper’s Paris bureau chief and European cultural correspondent. He is author of books on Mexico\, Shakespeare and Opera and\, most recently\, of “And The Show Went On: Cultural Life in Nazi-occupied Paris.” He remains a resident of Paris. Andrew and Edward need little introduction to most of our members\, Andrew being the current President and Edward a past President of our Society. \nTCD have put forward an impressive team\, with Edward Donalon\, Declan McCavana and their guest speaker David Doyle. David is H.E Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO of St. Kitts and Nevis\, while Declan is President of the French Debating Association. Edward is a Barrister and worked for the OECD before becoming an independent consultant in Regulatory Management. \nHE Ambassador of Ireland to France Patricia O’Brien has kindly agreed to host the debate\, which will take place at the Irish Embassy\, 12 Avenue Foch\, 75116 Paris. The Debate will be followed by drinks and the event is expected to conclude at 8:45 pm. \nTickets are now on sale: €20 per person for Society members and their guests\, with a discounted price of €10 per person for members or guests under 30 years of age. Early booking is recommended as we anticipate that demand may exceed the number of places that have been allocated to us. For members who are not able to book their place through the website\, a PDF booking form can be obtained by contacting Tony Banton on admin@camsocparis.org. \nUnless all tickets are sold before\, the final date for booking your place is Sunday 6th October\, as the list of participants then has to be provided to the Embassy’s security staff. \nAs the debate takes place in the Irish Embassy\, members and guests must bring photographic ID in order to be admitted to the event. \n  URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/challenge-debate-against-trinity-college-dublin/ LOCATION:Irish Embassy Paris\, 12 avenue Foch\, Paris\, 75116\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Irish-Embassy-Paris.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190928T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190928T163000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20190910T130900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T125103Z UID:14962-1569679200-1569688200@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:Glory Days of Paris 3 - Guided Walk in Montparnasse DESCRIPTION:GLORY DAYS OF PARIS \nGuided Walk in Montparnasse to accompany the third lecture of the Glory Days Series \n“The Artists and Writers of the 1920s and ’30s” \nUnfortunately\, because of ill health on the part of our Lecturer\, Mary McAuliffe\, the third lecture in the Glory Days of Paris series has had to be postponed. However\, the accompanying guided walk will still take place at: \n14h15 on Saturday 28th September \nMeeting point: 1 rue Campagne Première \nEnd of walk: La Coupole\, Bvd. Montparnasse (approx 16h30) \nPrice: €17 per person \nThere will be either tea or an aperitif at La Coupole at the end of the walk\, although the cost of this is not included in the price. \n“Paris is a feast” wrote Hemmingway. This guided walk\, full of interesting and amusing anecdotes\, will illustrate the history of Les Années Folles in Montparnasse\, an area of Paris already well known for its festivity\, its Guingettes and the Rue de la Gaïté. Maud Hacker\, our guide\, will reveal secrets of the wild evenings that took place enlivened by the rhythms of jazz and the dance of Josephine Baker. We will also discover the painters’ studios of Picasso\, Modigliani\, Foujita\, Man Ray… and their muse Kiki of Montparnasse. Hidden courtyards and gardensThe famous cafés around Rue Vavin: Le Dôme\, La Rotonde\, Le Select and La Coupole. And there we shall stop for a cup of tea or\, 1920s style\, an aperitif. \nHope to see you on Saturday 28th September. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/glory-days-of-paris-3-guided-walk-in-montparnasse/ LOCATION:Montparnasse\, Paris\, 1 Rue campagne Première\, Paris\, 75014\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Glory-Days-of-Paris.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190916T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190916T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20190607T090452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T184019Z UID:3641-1568660400-1568667600@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:Freshers' Welcome Drinks DESCRIPTION:Each year\, CamSoc takes part in the University’s world-wide program of events for those students who have recently been successful in gaining a place at Cambridge\, whether as an Undergraduate or a Graduate. \nThe aim is to give them an opportunity to meet other new students coming from France and to chat to members about their experience in Cambridge so they are better prepared on arrival in their College at the end of the month. \nWe have again booked the upstairs room of the Frog Revolution\, 9 rue de la Bastille (metro Bastille) with drinks and snacks provided. \nThere will be a charge of €20 per person for members\, although admission is free for all current students of the University whether members of CamSoc or not and\, of course\, the Freshers. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/freshers-welcome-drinks/ LOCATION:Frog Revolution\, 9 rue de Bastille\, Paris\, 75004\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PARIS-Black.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190914T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190918T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20190622T144311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T184006Z UID:12669-1568484000-1568822400@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:Queens' College Choir is coming to Paris DESCRIPTION:Alumni and guests are invited to join Queens’ College Choir for their concerts in Paris from the 14th – 18th September. \n\nSaturday 14 September at 6pm – Evensong in the American Cathedral\, 23 Avenue George V in the 8th\nSunday 15 September at 11am – Morning Eucharist in the American Cathedral\, 23 Avenue George V in the 8th\nMonday 16 September at 8:30pm – Concert in St-Eugene Ste-Cecile\, 4 Rue du Conservatoire in the 9th\nWednesday 18 September at 4pm – Concert in La Madeleine\, Place de la Madeleine in the 8th\n\nThese concerts are open to all\, so do come along with your friends. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/queens-college-choir-is-coming-to-paris/ LOCATION:Paris\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Queens-Choir.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190705T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190705T143000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20190622T150229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T183931Z UID:12682-1562320800-1562337000@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:Dordogne Cambridge Society Summer Visit DESCRIPTION:Join the Dordogne Cambridge Group for their upcoming visit to the Cloisters of Cadouin. \nThis is a break with tradition: dwhen our group began\, most people lived in this part of the Dordogne and had already seen the main places of interest in the area\, so those places were not usually chosen for group outings\, but some conversations last summer made me realise that so many of us live in other parts of the region that many members have never visited the Dordogne sites. \nSo this is a chance to see one of the most beautiful of them all\, which draws people from all over the world. Even if you have been there before\, you will definitely not be bored: the opulence of the carving is incredible. \nA bonus is that our tour will be followed by lunch at much-appreciated Restaurant de l’Abbaye which is just across the road. \nMore info on this too will follow soon\, so we can make the necessary reservations in good time. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/dordogne-cambridge-society-summer-visit/ LOCATION:Cadouin\, Place de l'Abbaye\, Le Buisson-de-Cadouin\, 24480\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/0007_08_cloitre_de_cadouin-1-1920x640.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Dordogne%20Cambridge%20Society":MAILTO:kathy.love@cantab.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190702T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190702T103000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20190607T091204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T183921Z UID:3648-1562058000-1562063400@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:Glory Days of Paris - Guided Tour of the Destribats Collection DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that an event has been added related to the second Glory Days of Paris lecture\, on Dadaism and Surrealism. Christie’s has agreed to give us a private guided tour of the outstanding Destribats collection\, at Christie’s Paris\, at 9am on Tuesday 2nd July. \nThe Books Department of Christie’s\, in partnership with experts Jean-Baptiste de Proyart and Claude Oterelo\, are arranging the sale of the Avant-Garde Library collected by Paul Destribats (1926-2017). \nThis exceptional jewel of books and manuscripts has been kept jealously for sixty years – only a limited number of researchers and a few friends have had access. The Avant-Garde Library comprises 6\,000 books\, leaflets and manifestos from the 20th Century. The first three sales will include more than 600 titles spanning from 1910 to 1945 including many works by members of the Dada and Surrealism movements in Paris. The sales will take place on 3rd\, 4th and 5th July in Christie’s Paris. A fuller description\, in French\, can be downloaded here. \nThis really is a special opportunity to see these works that have been kept secret for so long and you can attend the guided tour whether or not you come to the lecture on Friday 28th June. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/glory-days-of-paris-guided-tour-of-the-destribats-collection/ LOCATION:Christies’s Paris Office\, 9 avenue Matignon\, Paris\, 75008\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Christies-badge.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190628T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190628T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20190312T212430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T163810Z UID:2969-1561748400-1561755600@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:Glory Days of Paris lecture: The philosophical framework\, Dadaism and Surrealism DESCRIPTION:Glory Days of Paris is a series of six lectures delivered over two years\, 2019 and 2020\, focusing on the Parisian literary and artistic world of the 1920s and ‘30s\, with an introductory lecture to precede this period and a concluding lecture set in the ‘50s and ‘60s. The lectures will be held in iconic locations reflecting the topic of each lecture and\, over and above\, there will be ancillary events including themed walks\, visits and exhibitions\, in Paris and the UK. \nThe first lecture\, The Artists of Montmartre\, was given on 16th May at the Musée des Arts Forains. Booking is now open for the second lecture in the series\, The philosophical framework\, Dadaism and Surrealism\, which will take place in Christie’s Paris auction rooms\, where so much of the art to be covered in the talk goes under the hammer. \nThe modern world that burst upon Paris during the inter-war years was not just an artistic revolution that questioned and destroyed perceived convention\, it was also the fruit of philosophy. First\, the Dada movement founded in Zurich by artists such as Tristan Tzara and Hans Arp\, and then Surrealism under the aegis of André Breton\, drawing into its vortex artists and intellectuals including René Magritte\, Man Ray\, Max Ernst and Salvador Dali. \nSpeaker: Dr Alyce Mahon\, fellow of Trinity College\, Cambridge\, reader in Modern and Contemporary Art History. Dr Mahon specialises in the dynamic between the body and the body politic in modern art\, photography and film\, from Dada to Surrealism and the sixties. Author of  Surrealism and the Politics of Eros\, and curator of a major forthcoming exhibition at Tate Modern on Surrealist Dorothea Tanning. \nTickets are €25 per person. To apply for tickets please complete the booking section. By booking through this site\, you can pay \n\nby cheque\, to be sent to Tony Banton\, Hon. Secretary\, 39 rue de Bazeilles\, 59200 Tourcoing\nby bank transfer to the Society’s Société Générale account IBAN: FR76 3000 3033 0200 0372 7572 052 BIC: SOGEFRPP. Please use the reference box to record “Glory Days 2 June 2019” with your surname\nor\, NEW\, by credit card directly on the site URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/glory-days-of-paris-lecture-the-philosophical-framework-dadaism-and-surrealism/ LOCATION:Christies’s Paris Office\, 9 avenue Matignon\, Paris\, 75008\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Christies-badge.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190617T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190617T213000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20190521T015330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T020655Z UID:3369-1560798000-1560807000@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Annual General Meeting \nPresentation by David Klemperer\, a 2018 Trevor Brown Bursary student\, on: \n“The Development of Neo-Socialism in 1930’s France” \nOur AGM will be held on Monday\, June 17th 2019 at 19:00 at the Maison de la Vie Associative et Citoyenne du VIIe/VIIIe\, 4 rue Amélie\, 75007 Paris (nearest Metros Invalides et Tour Maubourg). \nAfter the meeting\, one of the students awarded a Trevor Brown Bursary in 2018 will give a short presentation on his project. Guests are most welcome to attend the presentation\, although of course they will not be able to vote at the AGM. \nWe look forward to seeing you on 17th June as there will be an excellent opportunity for you to help shape the future of our Society as well as enjoying the fruits of the Trevor Brown Bursary. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/agm/ LOCATION:Maison de la Vie Associative et Citoyenne du VIIe\, 4 rue Amélie\, Paris\, 75007\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PARIS-Black.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190604T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190604T213000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20190202T114251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190414T064105Z UID:2782-1559673000-1559683800@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Bois de Boulogne: The Merry Wives of Windsor DESCRIPTION:Tue 4th June – Shakespeare in the Shakespeare Garden\, Bois de Boulogne (Pré Catalan) \nThe Merry Wives of Windsor by the Tower Theatre Company\nThe Women of Windsor take on Sir John Falstaff and his cronies\, in a garden party extravaganza of Shakespeare’s classic comedy. Laundry baskets at the ready! \nFord and Page have a problem. Sir John Falstaff is broke\, and plans on seducing them in order to get to their husbands’ money. But Falstaff is a creep\, and the Wives are cunning. They’ll outmanoeuvre his tricks and humiliate him instead. In a town and society with men at the centre\, the women of Windsor must come together\, and teach them all a lesson they’ll never forget. \nTo book your tickets\n\nTickets are €22 per person (€12 for children under 14). This includes the play as well as strawberries and champagne at the interval. \nTo book\, please download the reservation form and send it to Clare Hohler\, either by email or post as indicated on the reservation form.  Tickets will be issued at the gate from 6.30pm. but if you would like prior confirmation of your booking please request this by email to Clare. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/shakespeare-in-the-bois-de-boulogne-the-merry-wives-of-windsor/ LOCATION:Shakespeare Garden Bois de Boulogne\, Allée de la Reine Marguerite – Route de Suresnes Le Pré Catelan – Bois de Boulogne\, Paris\, 75016\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/shakespearegarden.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190528T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190528T163000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20190405T173213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T112515Z UID:3143-1559053800-1559061000@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:The Glory Days of Paris lecture: The Artists of Montmartre: The guided walk DESCRIPTION:THE ARTISTS OF MONTMARTRE –  Guided walk in Montmartre on Tuesday 28th May at 2:30pm\n\n\n\nThere is no name more evocative of Bohemian life\, of high spirits\, decadence\, poverty and revolutionary art in Paris than Montmartre\, home to some of France’s greatest artists. Renoir\, Toulouse-Lautrec and Picasso would paint canvases that would shake the very foundations of Western art. This lecture sets the scene for Glory Days\, leading from 1870 to 1910 when Picasso moved from Montmartre to Montparnasse\, the start of our mythical époque. \nNB: the Artists of Montmartre Lecture and the Guided walk are two independent events so you can opt to do either or both\, but the walk will be limited to 25 participants URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/the-artists-of-montmartre-the-guided-walk/ LOCATION:Metro Anvers\, 41 Boulevard de Rochechouart (near to)\, 75018\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Montmartre-by-Robert-Capa.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190523T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190523T213000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20181014T094754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190428T161910Z UID:2349-1558636200-1558647000@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:The Annual Garden Party DESCRIPTION:Thursday 23rd May at 6:30pm (sharp) The Oxford & Cambridge Garden Party at the British Ambassador’s Residence\n\n \nThe British Ambassador\, Lord Llewellyn\, has again agreed to welcome us at his Residence for our annual Garden Party. This year\, in addition to members of the Oxford Society and their guests\, members of the Cercle Franco-Britannique of Sciences Po Alumni will join us in the beautiful garden of the Residence. \nThe Chancellor of the University of Oxford\, Lord Patten\, and Pierre Heilbronn\, Vice-President\, Policy and Partnerships at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development\, will speak on the subject of European Identity\n  \n  \nVenue: \nThe British Ambassador’s Residence\, 39\, rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré\, 75008 Paris. \nCost: \n\n\n\n\n\n€ 48 each for members under 30 and first guest\n€ 69 each for members and first guest\n€ 78 each for additional guests and non-members\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking procedure: \nThe Oxford Society is managing registrations this year. Please click here to download the reservation form\, which should be sent to Charles Tatham of the Oxford Society (payment details are included on the form) by Thursday 16th May at the latest. \nFor security\, The Embassy requires a list of names in advance; please provide your own name in full\, together with those of your guests\, as per their photographic ID (passport or ID card) which must be presented at the gate to gain access. \nOnce your payment has been received\, you will be sent a “Pour Mémoire” invitation as a confirmation of your registration. \nThis is traditionally an enjoyable evening and a prestigious event in our season\, so make sure you book as soon as possible. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/annual-garden-party/ LOCATION:British Ambassador’s Residence in Paris\, 39 rue du Faubourg St-Honoré\, Paris\, 75008\, France CATEGORIES:Event,Oxford ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cocktailparty1banner-e1549108326588.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190520 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20190202T111818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190420T120619Z UID:2763-1558051200-1558310399@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:A weekend in the Aude at a Château and Winery DESCRIPTION:Fri 17th May 19:30 to Sunday 19th May 16:00 – A weekend in the Aude\, at a Château and Winery\nGraham Nutter (Fitzwilliam 1996) runs the Château St Jacques d’Albas\, a wine chateau in the Minervois region of France\, approximately 20 minutes from Carcassonne and 90 minutes from Toulouse. He proposes that Cambridge Alumni come along to meet and enjoy the area\, including scenic walks\, historic sites – and of course to partake in some regional wines\, accompanied by regional dishes. Peter Elliott (Trinity 1971) lives nearby and will be leading one of the walks and bringing wine from Rose + Paul Malpère for a tasting. \nHe has put together what we hope you will find to be an attractive programme\, from the evening of Friday 17th May to late afternoon on Sunday 19th May\, with an option to stay on for Sunday night for those who would prefer to travel home on Monday. \nHere is the link with all the information\, but highlights include: \n\nA tour of the St Jacques winery\, with wine tasting\nVisits to the property’s 11th Century Chapel\, a tour of the nearby historic town and Abbey of Caunes\, a visit to the Gouffre de Cabrespine\,\nA piano concert of Bach\, Chopin and Ravel given by David Bismuth\nA morning walk on Sunday\, either round the St Jacques property or on a guided walk ‘Following the Tracks of the Visigoths”\n\nThe cost\, excluding accommodation\, is €230 per person covering the activities and all meals except Saturday lunch (which will be paid directly to the restaurant by each guest). For accommodation\, 13 options ranging from gîtes to hotels are suggested in the on-line brochure and participants should contact their preferred location and make their own arrangements. \nThis is an excellent opportunity for those alumni living in South-West France to spend some time with fellow alumni and is an excellent initiative by Graham and Peter. \nTo book\, please compete the attached reservation form and send it  to Tony Banton\, either by email or post as indication on the reservation form. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/a-weekend-in-the-aude-at-a-chateau-and-winery/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Vinyards.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190516T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20190202T101826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190505T103714Z UID:2740-1558033200-1558040400@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:The Glory Days of Paris lecture: Artists of Montmartre: The Pilgrims of Babylon DESCRIPTION:Thurs 16th May -  The first Glory Days of Paris lecture \nArtists of Montmartre; the Pilgrims of Babylon : Douglas Lyndon-Skeggs\nThere is no name more evocative of Bohemian life\, of high spirits\, decadence\, poverty and revolutionary art in Paris than Montmartre\, home to some of France’s greatest artists. Renoir\, Toulouse-Lautrec and Picasso would paint canvases that would shake the very foundations of Western art. This lecture sets the scene for Glory Days\, leading from 1870 to 1910 when Picasso moved from Montmartre to Montparnasse\, the start of our mythical époque. \nThe lecture will be given by Douglas Lyndon-Skeggs who read fine arts at Magdalene College Cambridge\, has lectured on art and history since 1980\, is the author of several books\, creator of TV documentaries\, and was a former director of The New Academy of Art Studies. \nThe talk will also be supplemented by a private guided tour of Montmartre at 14:30 on Thursday 28th May\, commencing at Metro Anvers. \nNB: the Artists of Montmartre Lecture and the Guided walk are two independent events so you can opt to do either or both\, but the walk will be limited to 25 participants \nMetro: Court St. Emilion: Line 14: 5 minutes from Châtelet\nBus: Lines 24\, 109 and 111: Stop: Terroirs de France\nCar Parking: Bercy Cars\, 6 Rue des Pirogues de Bercy URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/artists-of-montmartre-the-pilgrims-of-babylon/ LOCATION:Les Pavillons de Bercy – Musée des Arts Forains\, 53 Avenue des Terroirs de France\, Paris\, 75012\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Montmartre-by-Robert-Capa.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190411T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190411T213000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20190312T211141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T131858Z UID:2960-1555011000-1555018200@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:Last Supper in Pompeii DESCRIPTION:The President and Committee of the Oxford University Society of Paris are pleased to invite our members and guests to a dinner which will be addressed by: Dr. Paul Roberts\,  Sackler Keeper of Antiquities at the Ashmolean Museum and governing body Fellow of Wolfson Oxford\, MA Cantab (Downing 1980) on the subject of the exhibition he is curating: “Last Supper in Pompeii“ on Thursday\, 11th April\, 2019 at 19:30 at Les Noces de Jeannette\, corner of 14 rue Favart and 9 rue d’Amboise\, 2ème (M°s Richelieu Drouot\, Opéra; RER Auber) \n\n\nDr. Roberts’s research interests focus on the archaeology and art of the Classical Mediterranean\, in particular the day-to-day lives of ordinary people\, from 4th.century BC to 6th. century AD. He has excavated in Britain\, Greece\, Libya\, Turkey and in particular Italy\, where he directs excavations in the Sabine hills near Rome and near Campobasso in Molise. The exhibition Paul is curating\, which will be held at the Ashmolean from July of this year until January 2020\, will demonstrate the important role of food and drink in Roman society\, from dining to religion.  New research from Oxford and Italy has unveiled secrets from vineyards\, graves and even the people of Pompeii themselves; and Paul will illustrate his talk with slides.\n \n\nThe price of the three-course dinner\, €55pp for members and their guests (€65pp for non-members and their guests)\, includes an apéritif\, red and white wines\, mineral water\, coffee or tea. \n\nIf you would like to attend\, please complete the attached registration form and return it to paris@ousoc.oxon.org at the latest by Friday\, 5th. April\, 2019 \n\n         either indicating your payment by bank transfer\,\n         or indicating that you’re also sending a hard copy of it with your cheque to Carol Amouyel Kent\, 16 avenue de la Grande Armée\, 75017 Paris.\n\n The Oxford Society looks forward to seeing as many of us as possible for what should be a fascinating journey back in time to Ancient Roman cuisine while we enjoy 21st century fare. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/last-supper-in-pompeii/ LOCATION:Les Noces de Jeannette\, 14 rue Favart and 9 rue d'Amboise\, Paris\, 75002\, France CATEGORIES:Event,Oxford ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/pompeii.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190403T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190403T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20190312T211812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T211812Z UID:2964-1554278400-1554310800@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:April-Monthly Drinks DESCRIPTION:Wed 3th April 19:00 – Monthly Drinks\nCome and join us from 7pm to meet up for an informal evening. All Oxford and Cambridge Alumni and their friends are warmly welcome.  This month we have invited alumni from UCL to join us.\n \nWe have renegotiated the deal with Murphy’s and you will need to present a copy of the offer voucher attached to benefit from the prices agreed. Details of the drinks and snacks included are given on the voucher.\nMurphy’s offer voucher\n\nMurphy’s House – 10 rue de la Chaussée d’Antin\, 75009 Paris.  Metro Opéra – RER Auber – vélib: station 2015 rue Louis le Grand. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/april-monthly-drinks-2/ LOCATION:Murphy’s House\, 10 rue de la Chaussée d'Antin\, Paris\, 75009\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/monthlydrinks1-e1549104120284.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190402T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190402T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20181014T094229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T124018Z UID:2344-1554231600-1554238800@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:Meet with the Vice Chancellor\, Stephen Toope: The Global University in an Age of Anxiety DESCRIPTION:Tue 2nd April 19:00 – Meet with the Vice Chancellor\, Stephen Toope\n \nProfessor Stephen Toope\, the Vice-Chancellor of the University\, is coming to Paris and we have set up an opportunity for our members to meet him and get first hand information on how he sees the future of the University and what is being done to mitigate against the potential impact of Brexit. \nMembers and guests will be welcomed in the presitigious Dining Rooms of the HSBC Headquarters on the Champs-Elysées. Professor Toope will give a  talk on “The Global University in an Age of Anxiety”\, including a Q&A session\, before we mix informally for you to be able to chat with the Vice-Chancellor over a cocktail. \nProfessor Stephen Toope\nProfessor Stephen J Toope joined Cambridge after a distinguished career as a scholar and academic leader. He was Director of the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs (2015-2017)\, and before that President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia (2006-2014). He served as President of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation (2002-2006)\, and as Dean of Law at McGill University (1994-1999). On 2 October 2017 Professor Toope became the 346th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge. \nBorn in Montreal\, Canada (1958)\, Stephen Toope studied History and Literature at Harvard University\, graduating magna cum laude (1979)\, before earning degrees in common law and civil law at McGill University (1983). He is an alumnus of Trinity College\, Cambridge\, where he completed a PhD under the supervision of Sir Derek Bowett (1987). \nProfessor Toope’s academic interests are in international law\, human rights\, international legal theory and international development.  \nHe has been Chair of the Board of Universities Canada\, and President of Canada’s Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences. He is a past Director of the Public Policy Forum\, of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research\, and of the Royal Conservatory of Music – from which he received an Honorary Fellowship. \nAmong the distinctions he has received are the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal (2012)\, the United Way of Canada President’s Award of Distinction (2014)\, various honorary degrees\, and the John Read Medal of the Canadian Council of International Law (2015).  In recognition of his service and accomplishments\, in 2015 he was inducted as an Officer of the Order of Canada – one of Canada’s highest honours.  \nStephen Toope is married to speech therapist and musical theatre composer Paula Rosen. They live in Cambridge and have three adult children. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/meet-with-the-vice-chancellor-stephen-toope/ LOCATION:HSBC Building\, 109 Champs Elysées\, Paris\, 75008\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/DSC_0035-e1549125238738.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190328T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190328T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20181227T144851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T175058Z UID:2716-1553799600-1553806800@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:Oxford and Cambridge Talk : The Menace of Monolinguism DESCRIPTION:Thurs 28th March – Oxford and Cambridge Talk : The Menace of Monolinguism \nIs Monolingualism harming us? Does the study of language benefit the individual and society? Can multilingualism contribute towards our health and well-being\, social cohesion and diplomacy? \nWho better to answer these questions than Wendy Ayers-Bennett\, Professor of French Philology and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge and Professorial Fellow in Linguistics at Murray Edwards College\, Cambridge. \nWendy Ayres-Bennett obtained her BA and MA studying Modern Languages\, French and German\, at Girton College\, Cambridge and has since specialised in the evolution and history of the French language and the history of linguistic thought. She has had six posts as a Visiting Professor in France and is a Principal Investigator on the MEITS project\,  Multilingualism; Empowering Individuals\, Transforming Societies. Her books include a History of the French Language and Problems and Perspectives; Studies in the Modern French Language. \nThe lecture is taking place at 18 rue Bonaparte where we are the guests of the Czech Cultural Centre. This property has close ties to the history of Czechoslovakia\, having been used by a number of Czech organisations\, including the Sokol movement\, and was the base from which Edward Benes\, future President of Czechoslovakia\, with T.G. Masaryk and M.R. Stefanik organised a Czecho-Slovak army to fight for the Western Allies in France. \n  URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/the-menace-of-monolinguism/ LOCATION:Czech Centre\, 18 Rue Bonaparte\, Paris\, 75006\, France CATEGORIES:Event,Oxford ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Cambridge-Society-of-Paris-small-for-email2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190315T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190315T213000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20181206T195014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190216T195533Z UID:2623-1552678200-1552685400@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:Corpus Christi Choir at the Travellers DESCRIPTION:Fri 15th March – Corpus Christi Choir at the Travellers \nBritish Luncheon (1916) and the Cambridge Society of Paris invite you to a recital by the choir of Corpus Christi College Cambridge at the Travellers Club\, 25 Avenue des Champs Elysées\, Paris at 7.30 pm Friday 15th March. \nThe choir will consist of Choral Scholars and volunteers\, 24 in total\, including the College Chaplain Canon Jeremy Davies\, Director of Music Robin Walker\, the College Fellow in Music Nick Danks\, and Organ Scholar Benedict Turner-Berry. \nThe programme will combine sacred music with a lighter secular repertoire including well-loved songs such as A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square and Shenandoah. \nThis concert follows a highly successful tour in Malta and Hong Kong\, and the concert will conclude with a champagne reception. It promises to be a highly enjoyable evening and we do hope that you will be able to join us for this very special event. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/corpus-christi-choir-at-the-travellers/ LOCATION:The Travellers Club\, 25 avenue des Champs-Elysées\, Paris\, 75008\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/La-Paiva1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190307T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190307T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20181014T094534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190217T171453Z UID:2347-1551960000-1551967200@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:The Cambridge Cutting Edge Lecture: Gene Machine DESCRIPTION:Thurs 7th March 2019 – The Cambridge Cutting Edge Lecture:  Gene Machine\nThe race for the structure of the ribosome — a study in the sociology of science\nEveryone has heard of DNA — the molecule that seems to hold the secrets of all life\, but hardly anyone has heard of the ribosome. While DNA is the blueprint for life it rests inertly within our cells. The ribosome is an enormous molecular machine\, even more ancient than DNA that translates the information in our genes into proteins. These proteins in turn make up much of our bodies and catalyse thousands of processes within our cells. \nA ribosome is a machine no cell can do without\, but until recently\, how this machine worked was a mystery. As well as being essential for life\, its practical importance also lies in the fact that the ribosome is the target of many major antibiotics. A knowledge of the structure of the ribosome is the key to the development of new treatments against deadly infections\, so crucial for the future of mankind. \nIn his lecture Venki Ramakrishnan will outline the extraordinary race between groups of scientists around the world to be the first to uncover the structure of this central element of the human body. It is a story of high science\, rivalry\, generosity and mutual support. In other words it is a story of humanity uncovering one of the secrets of humanity! \nHe will also talk about what he calls the Politics of Recognition in science. It is a well-known adage that the essential first step to a Nobel Prize is to work in a lab where there are already Nobel Laureates — is this true and\, if so\, what does this mean? There have been 12 Nobel Prizes for staff of his own lab since it opened in 1958\, as well as 11 for scientists who have spent time there as visitors. \nVenki is group leader at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. In 2009 he was awarded a Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on ribosomal structure and was knighted in 2012. He is a Member of the US National Academy of Sciences\, Leopoldina and EMBO\, and a Foreign Member of the Indian National Science Academy. In 2015\, he was elected as President of the Royal Society for a five-year term. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/the-cambridge-cutting-edge-lecture-gene-machine/ LOCATION:Institut Pasteur\, 25-28 Rue du Dr Roux\, Paris\, 75015\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/CambridgeCuttingEdgeLectures2.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190222T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190222T230000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20181114T210755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T124503Z UID:2508-1550863800-1550876400@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:The 2019 Annual Dinner – with our Guest Speaker Sir Christopher Meyer DESCRIPTION:The 2019 Annual Dinner – with our Guest Speaker Sir Christopher Meyer\nWe have just received confirmation that Sir Christopher Meyer has accepted our invitation to speak at our Annual Dinner. The date and the venue have yet to be fixed\, but we are sure you will not want to miss this. \nChristopher Meyer was 37 years in the British Diplomatic Service\, with postings to Moscow (twice) and the EU before ending up as Ambassador to Germany and then to the United States. He spent almost 6 years in Washington under the George W. Bush and Bill Clinton presidencies\, the longest serving Ambassador there since the Second World War. His term of office (1997-2003) included 9/11 and the preparations for the invasion of Iraq. After retiring in 2003\, he was Chairman of the Press Complaints Commission for 6 years. He has run his own consultancy\, published three books\, and made several documentaries for television and radio\, notably the 6-part Networks of Power for Sky Atlantic in 2012. He is now a member of the advisory boards of Pagefield Communications and British-American Business; a director of the Arbuthnot Banking Group; and a Fellow of Peterhouse\, Cambridge\, and of the Royal United Services Institute. He is a regular media commentator on international affairs and is writing a novel. He is married to the Baroness Meyer CBE of Nine Elms\, the founder of Action Against Abduction. They have four sons between URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/the-2019-annual-dinner-with-our-guest-speaker-sir-christopher-meyer/ LOCATION:Maison de Polytechniciens\, 12 rue de Poitiers\, Paris\, 75007\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/maisondespolytechnitiensnuit2.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190206T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190206T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174522 CREATED:20190202T103846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190202T104252Z UID:2749-1549479600-1549479600@cambridgesocietyofparis.com SUMMARY:February-Monthly Drinks DESCRIPTION:Wed 6th February 19:00 – Monthly Drinks\nCome and join us from 7pm to meet up for an informal evening. All Oxford and Cambridge Alumni and their friends are warmly welcome. This month\, Alumni from Trinity College Dublin will also be joining us. \nWe have renegotiated the deal with Murphy’s and you will need to present a copy of the offer voucher attached to benefit from the prices agreed. Details of the drinks and snacks included are given on the voucher. \nMurphy’s offer voucher \nMurphy’s House – 10 rue de la Chaussée d’Antin\, 75009 Paris.  Metro Opéra – RER Auber – vélib: station 2015 rue Louis le Grand. URL:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/event/february-monthly-drinks/ LOCATION:Murphy’s House\, 10 rue de la Chaussée d'Antin\, Paris\, 75009\, France CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cambridgesocietyofparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/monthlydrinks1-e1549104120284.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge%20Society%20of%20Paris":MAILTO:admin@camsocparis.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR