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"A Taste of Paris Noir"

Thank you for contacting Noir Montmartre Tours. Listed below are several activities of our company's mini-tour: A Taste of Paris Noir (established for travelers who have already booked their hotel and airfare) ; which is based on the part of Paris that most tourist over-look. We can also accommodate to other areas of French culture that may interest you. There will be a personal guide and translator to all of the listed activities. There is a minimum of three events per day. Tours are available daily; Time schedules are adjusted to meet the individual's needs. After you make your selection, we can calculated your rate and begin programming events.

1) African - American Literary Soiree:

If you are visiting or already living in the "City of Light," AAL soirees, in the chic Parisian district of St. Germain des Pres, are THE place to go to meet people and discover a NEW Paris.

2) Restaurant:

Enjoy the magnificent variety of cuisine’s found only in Paris. Aside from the uniquely gallic dining experience found in the French brasserie; sample cuisine’s like Antilles, African, Moroccan, Indian, Brazilian, and even "Soul Food."

3) Jazz Club:

Experience the Boites de Jazz reminiscent of those frequented by past Black American musicians and entertainers.

4) Paradis Latin Cabaret Show:

A traditional Parisian Cabaret with a African-American Star; meet Ursuline the Diva herself.

5) Le Chat Noir:

The illustrious black cat club offers dynamic weekly performances of "360 degrees of Black Music" a.k.a. "Hoodoo Music by the Hoodoo People" - Sulaiman Hakim (ex-saxophonist of Luther Allison) and Chris Henderson (ex-drummer of Sun Ra)

6) HAYNES (1949-1999) - The Original Soul Food:

Come join the 50th anniversary celebration of a historical monument. Leroy Haynes, an African-American, opened the first American restaurant in Paris; and today we invite you to celebrate 50 years of history and culture; while dining on down home "Soul Food."

7) NMT presents - A Walking Tour through the Harlem of Paris - La Goutte d'Or:

Many have asked before their arrival,"Are there black people in France?" "How do they live?" Colors, fragrances, markets, music, inner city housing, and so much more. A guided tour through the "hood."

8) African Dance and Percussion:

Babacar Faye and his orchestra (Art Ndiaxas), from Senegal, offer an exciting mixture of rhythms through live concerts, and dance, and drum classes. George Momboye, from La Cote D'Ivoire, has created Parisian history by establishing the first African Art Center designed, owned, and run by a person of color. Rejoice with him through daily classes in dance and drum.

9) Black Art:

Meet and visit the current Paris exposition of world renowned African-American artist Ealy Mays. Mays' expositions include The New York Guggenheim and Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. In the year 2000 he is scheduled at Ashanti Glover's (actor Danny Glover's wife) Bomani Gallery in California. Catch him before he leaves the "City of Lights." Several exhibitions are available featuring a variety of artists from diverse countries. The African Museum is open daily.

10) Fashion:

Xuly Bet; These modern Parisian designs have captivated artist like Janet Jackson and Lauryn Hill. Paris is the only place to meet its mega-successful designer, Lamine Kouyate; Did you know that this famous stylist is African? Shop and visit his personal studio. Meet up and coming young black designers in the Halls of Chatelet.

11) Hair and Beauty:

African American sista, Jenneine Wilson, is the owner of USA Health & Beauty; right in the heart of Paris. A French West Indian sista is the owner of a fabulous beauty center on the internationally acclaimed Champs Elysees. The two shop establishment includes a full service hair salon on one side and a beauty center (facial, body wax, nails, etc..) on the other; all designed for people of color.

12) "Sisters":

Introduction to an association of Black American women in Paris. "Sisters" provides social and professional networking opportunities, lifestyle and cultural information relative to residence in France and activities celebrating traditional American and African-American holidays.

13) Night life:

Experience the glittering ambiance of Parisian nightclubs. Party to the rhythmical vibrations of tradition African club music from a variety of countries; Zouk Love from the Antilles; North African "Rai" club music; the Cuban sounds of "son" and salsa; Euro-House Music, Reggae, and more.

14) Gospel Sunday Brunch:

Meet African-American performers who are spreading the word throughout Europe in song. This uplifting and enlightening experience is accompanied by a hearty American brunch.

15) Young Black Writers:

James Baldwin; Chester Himes; Langston Hughes; Richard Wright; and the legend continues... Meet with young black writers who have made Paris their home and inspiration. Recently, talented artist Jake Lamar 's new novel, "Close to the Bone," has sold over 15, 000 copies in the United States. An African-American, and member of the Paris community, makes book signings and conversations in chic cafes an exciting opportunity.

16) Seine Boat Party:

Live music and dance on beautiful boats that align the romantic river Seine; Enjoy a wonderful fairytale evening; Reggae, African, salsa, Jazz, and more. 

17) ONE ON ONE with AFRICAN TRADITION:

Meet with a traditional West African GRIOT (Story Teller - historian); and or travel through spiritualism and the world of African clairvoyance with a respected MARABOUT (traditional psychic).

18) THE CITY OF LOVE:

People come from all over the world to experience the sexual freedom of "The City of Light." No matter what the sexual preference, what does this illustrious town have to offer?