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THE DEBATE Oxford and Cambridge Challenge Debate, Monday 22nd October:  Last year the Cambridge Society of Paris challenged the Union Debating Society to a debate which was held in the Hôtel Paiva. This year, we have challenged the Oxford University Society of Paris, and I am very pleased to say that they too have picked up …
Thurs 25th October 19:30 – Joint Oxford/Chicago event – King Edward VIII – An American Life It is with great pleasure that the Oxford Society announces a special joint event with the University of Chicago Center in Paris, to take place on Thursday 25th October at 7.30pm. Special guest, author, historian and both a Cambridge (Downing) and Oxford alumnus, …
Sat 27th October 18:30 – Concert at St George’s Church Concert given by Adrian Shaw (Jesus), Baritone and Timothy End, Piano at St George’s Church, 7 rue Auguste Vacquerie, Paris 16e at 6:30 pm. Kreuzwege by Richard Wagner / Chemins croisés by Frederic Delius / Crossroads by CW Orr. Admission free.
Mon 12th November 18:30 - Guided tour of the Polish Library and lecture by Pierre Caquet: Four Perspectives and a Funeral, the burial of Czechoslovakia at Munich 1938 Pierre Caquet (Hughes Hall, Cambridge) has recently published “The Bell of Treason: The 1938 Munich Agreement in Czechoslovakiaâ€. The reviews are glowing: “Places the entire concept of …
We have privatised one of the finest Parisian Belle Epoque restaurants and You are invited to the Cambridge Christmas Dinner with music, magic and Berlin Cabaret 19h30 to 23h30, Le Zimmer, Châtelet, Sunday 25th November 2018. Berlin Cabaret makes its début in Paris!  Beguiling, bewigged and Baroque, Claudia Roick and Nicole Tschaikin, performing as the exotic Baroque Bitches, are stars of the cabaret scene in Berlin. Now, …
Thurs 6th December 12:30 – Varsity Rugby Join us from noon on Thursday December 6th at the Bowler Pub, 13 rue d'Artois, Paris 75008 to watch this year's Varsity Rugby matches. The Ladies' match kicks off at 12:30 so come along and watch over a bar lunch. The Men's game starts at 16:00. Please send …
The British Council is looking for anyone interested in helping them out with their stand at the L’Etudiant Study Abroad fair that will take place on Sat 8th December at VIPARIS, Espace Champerret, (Rue Jean Ostreicher 75017 Paris). The British Council will have a stand there for the whole day. There will be a British …
We are pleased to announce that the now traditional Christmas Carol singing will take place on Tuesday 11th December at the Travellers Club, 25 avenue des Champs-Elysées, Paris 8e. All members and friends are welcome. Full details, including the price per person, will be provided nearer to the date of the event. NB. Please note …
Wed 12th December 18:30 - UK Alumni Christmas Mixer Come along and enjoy some Christmas cheer with members of the other UK Alumni Groups in Paris, who will gather at the British Council, 9 rue Constantine in the 7th (metro Invalides) from 6h30pm. The event is free, but registration is required and places limited. To …
Sat 15th December 20:00 - Gonville & Caius Choir in Paris Coinciding with the release of their album of French Carols, The Gonville & Caius College Choir is performing in Paris on Saturday 15th December at 8pm. Do join them for Christmas Carols at Eglise St Pierre de Chaillot, 31 avenue Marceau, 75008 Paris (Metros …
Sun 16th December 16:00 - Bach Christmas Cantatas The Ensemble Via Luce, Musical Director Peter Vizard (Gonville & Caius), is performing Bach Christmas Cantatas BWV61, BWV133 and BWV123 at the Elise Saint-Ignace, 33 rue de Sèvres, 75006 Paris (Metro Rennes) at 4pm on Sunday 16th December. Admission free.
Sun 16th December 16:30 - Christmas Concert Christmas Carols in the heart of Paris at the Church of St Denys du St Sacrement, 68bis rue de Turenne (Paris 3ème) THE WELLS CONSORT (conductor Christopher Wells, Magdalene) emerged from the English Cathedral Choir of Paris, with its unique repertoire of music sung in England's prestigious cathedrals and …