{"id":10322,"date":"2012-03-22T09:32:15","date_gmt":"2012-03-22T13:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=10322"},"modified":"2013-03-22T16:31:24","modified_gmt":"2013-03-22T20:31:24","slug":"april-fools-day-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2012\/03\/22\/april-fools-day-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"April Fools\u2019 Day in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"

Playing hoaxes and pranks on the first day of April is a long-standing tradition in America, but many people do not know that the quirky holiday actually originated in France, where the butt of an April 1st joke is known as a Poisson d\u2019Avril\u2014that is, an April fish<\/strong>. \u00a0A common prank among French schoolchildren is to tape a paper fish to the back of an unsuspecting friend, only to shout \u201cPoisson d\u2019Avril!\u201d when the fish is discovered.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Poisson d\u2019Avril<\/div>\n<\/div>Although the reason why fish are the symbol of this good-natured holiday is still a mystery, it is recognized that the holiday originated in Paris in the 16th century<\/strong>. \u00a0In 1564, the French King Charles XIV decreed that the New Year would no longer be celebrated at the beginning of April, as it had been for years. \u00a0Instead, January 1st would mark the start of each calendar year. \u00a0Unfortunately, without reliable communication between the King\u2019s court in Paris and the rural areas all over France, many of the French throughout the countryside either did not hear the news for several years, or simply did not believe that such a major change took place. \u00a0So tricks and pranks were often played on those still following the old calendar rules\u2014and a fun and silly tradition began.<\/p>\n

Of course, no French tradition is complete without food to commemorate it, and le Poisson d\u2019Avril is no different. \u00a0All throughout Paris on April 1st, you will find chocolate fish for your April Fools\u2019 enjoyment. \u00a0These fish-shaped candies are known as fritures and come in milk chocolate, white chocolate, dark chocolate, and even orange flavors, as well as marzipan. \u00a0A traditional Poisson d\u2019Avril treat is a ganache-filled chocolate \u201csardine,\u201d which looks much like the real thing in its silver wrapper.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eating your fill of delicious real fish is also an important part of celebrating le Poisson d\u2019Avril in Paris. Every restaurant offers a fruit de mer special for the day, from shrimp to crab to scallops to oysters and more<\/strong>. \u00a0While visiting Paris in early spring, make sure you set aside April 1st for a spectacular meal of fish as only the French can prepare it.<\/p>\n

New York Habitat has many beautiful vacation rentals for your April Fools\u2019 trip to Paris<\/a>\u2014and that\u2019s no joke. \u00a0Not sure where you want to stay? \u00a0Start planning your vacation today with one of these furnished apartments:<\/p>\n

Sleek, colorful, and modern, this 1 Bedroom Vacation Rental \u2013 Le Marais \u2013 Paris (PA-4163)<\/a> will be perfect for your spring trip. \u00a0Located in the heart of Le Marais and only steps from Place des Vosges, you\u2019ll be charmed by the hardwood floors, full kitchen and view of the elegant neighborhood.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re bringing your friends on your Parisian trip, you must stay at this 3 Bedroom Vacation Rental \u2013 Saint-Germain des Pr\u00e9s \u2013 Paris (PA-4173)<\/a>. \u00a0Elegantly furnished and filled with beautiful artwork, this 18th century building will make a wonderful home-away-from-home for up to six guests.<\/p>\n

What is you favorite April Fools\u2019 joke?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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