http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18130 From March 14-April 18.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18130 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16422 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16422 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16421
It stocks lots of vinyl and carries fliers for gigs. It's a million miles away from the megastores.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16421 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16289
The night I went there was a bal musette, and these are organised on a monthly basis, among an interesting programme of old, new and live music - some partygoers dressed for the occasion to add to the ambience, but if you hadn't, you didn't feel out of place.

The atmosphere was lively, with a fantastic sense of enjoyment and fun. People of all ages danced together and it was a treat to watch and be part of something reflecting the spirit of Paris.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16289 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16274 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16274 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16261
You will be ushered into a room and sat on a milking stool, given cherry liquer and treated to a few hours of French chanteuse cabaret. Everyone but you will know the words, you will blush but clap along and pretend to be singing along too. On the way out you will be offered CDs by local Parisien singers of dubious origin. It's an amazing, and amazingly french, experience not to be missed!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16261 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16259
Whether your interests lie in classical and jazz to hip hop and electronica, there is something for everyone. The city turns into a festive street party, it's loads of fun!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16259 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16258 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16258 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15587
However it is glorious, with two-thirds of its wall area being stained glass and with the most wonderful interior decoration.

If you go to one of the evening classical concerts you get to see the sun setting through the windows and that together with playing of an international standard make for a magical experience.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15587 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15124 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15124 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2092 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2092 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1755
I asked, using my basic French vocabulary for the cheapest ticket available. Three minutes later, I was in the 'Gods', in a packed Bastille, watching opera with Paris glitteraty ... for €5, yes FIVE EUROS. It was fantastic. I recommend anyone gambles!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1755