{"id":8061,"date":"2011-03-15T22:48:00","date_gmt":"2011-03-16T02:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=8061"},"modified":"2012-12-27T12:06:58","modified_gmt":"2012-12-27T16:06:58","slug":"josephine-bakers-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2011\/03\/15\/josephine-bakers-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Josephine Baker\u2019s Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo of Ch\u00e2teau des Milandes, Dordogne, France. Former home of Josephine Baker<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Paris<\/a> is a city that knows its history, as every age leaves its mark on the City of Light. Discover the gorgeous art deco left behind by the Jazz Age\u2014and in particular the traces left by the first international superstar, Josephine Baker.<\/strong><\/p>\n

African American expatriate, entertainer, spy and activist, Josephine Baker exemplified the glamour of the Jazz Age.<\/strong> She debuted in the Revue N\u00e8gre (The Black Review) at Th\u00e9\u00e2tre des Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es on avenue Montaigne<\/strong>, in the 8th arrondissement<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0This elegant art deco building is adorned with bas-relief sculptures of Apollo and the nine muses. \u00a0Stand before the white marble fa\u00e7ade, and you can easily call up the image of Josephine Baker making her grand entrance with her pet cheetah Chiquita by her side. \u00a0The magic of Josephine\u2019s sensual dance, as well as her humor, still permeates the sumptuous red and gold interior of the theatre. \u00a0Let the sounds of the symphony surround you at Th\u00e9\u00e2tre des Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es for an evening you will never forget.<\/p>\n

A trek to the Folies Berg\u00e8re<\/strong> in the 9th arrondissement<\/a> will further your love affair with Josephine. \u00a0It was here that she performed the famed Danse Sauvage wearing a skirt made of bananas\u2014just another example of her mixture of comedy and sensuality. \u00a0The art deco fa\u00e7ade of Folies Berg\u00e8re is world-renowned, and you cannot miss Maurice Picauld\u2019s famous bas-relief of the dancer Lila Nikolska adorning the front of the building. Enter the grand foyer decorated in turquoise and gold with giant candelabras clinging to the walls and gilt rearing carousel horses, and you will have no trouble imagining Josephine Baker greeting her adoring fans after changing out of her bananas. \u00a0Take in a show at Folies Berg\u00e8re for an old-fashioned spectacle of comedy and music.<\/p>\n

Paris has honored its adopted daughter with two namesakes. \u00a0In Montparnasse, Place Josephine Baker is a shady square where you can sit at a caf\u00e9 and watch the bohemian world pass by<\/strong>. \u00a0Directly on the Seine, at Quai Francois Mauriac in the 13th arrondissement, is a floating swimming pool, Piscine Josephine Baker<\/strong>. \u00a0This glass-walled marvel has a retractable roof and is available for a dip year round. \u00a0Soak up some sun on the deck and enjoy the future-retro look of Josephine\u2019s very own swimming pool.<\/p>\n

Come enjoy the jazzy feel of Paris! \u00a0New York Habitat has apartments available in the 8th arrondissement<\/a>, close to Th\u00e9\u00e2tre des Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es, as well as vacation rentals in the 9th arrondissement<\/a>, by the Folies Berg\u00e8re. \u00a0Lease one of these Paris vacation rentals <\/a>and you\u2019ll be doing the Charleston before you know it. \u00a0Check out these apartments to get you started:<\/p>\n

This bright and fun 1 Bedroom Vacation Rental \u2013 Opera \u2013 Le Louvre \u2013 Paris (PA-4043)<\/a> features a black and white checkerboard kitchen floor, colorful murals, and leafy terrace. \u00a0Not far from Folies Berg\u00e8re, kick back in this artsy pied-a-terre and feel like an international performer!<\/p>\n

This cozy 1 Bedroom Vacation Rental \u2013 Champs Elysees \u2013 Paris (PA-3448)<\/a> will put you close to Th\u00e9\u00e2tre des Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es. \u00a0The apartment features built-in closets, light filled rooms and a Murphy bed to remind you of way back when.<\/p>\n

Who is your favorite Parisian performer?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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