The streets of Venice have arrived at the legendary aisles of Samaritaine as part of the new theme of the department store: Samaritaine Paris-Venice, until April 23, 2024. A love declaration between two of the world’s most romantic cities renowned for their charm and mystery. Take a trip to Venice without leaving Paris by exploring the floors of the shopping temple in the 1st arrondissement to discover a taste of Italian art, gastronomy, and lifestyle.
Samaritaine Paris-Venice: exhibitions, immersive investigation, and Italian cuisine in the department store. The Samaritaine in Paris and the Fondaco dei Tedesci in Venice meet from February 7 to April 23, 2024, to merge their exceptional cultures and know-how. This unique experience offers an immersive journey of romantic intrigue, a culinary escape at Il Grano, and artistic installations in the Parisian department store.
During your stay in the lands of Italy in Paris, Samaritaine offers a myriad of activities, meetings, and workshops at Voyage, the restaurant located on the 5th floor. Mark your calendars!
Activities program of Samaritaine Paris-Venice:
MEETING: THE FOOLS OF VENICE
Sunday, February 25, 2024
From 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Free
Meeting with Gérald Duchemin and Massimiliano Mocchia di Coggiola, authors of the book Les fous de Venise. They will share unpublished Venetian anecdotes and answer all questions.
PERSONALIZATION OF VENETIAN MASKS
Sunday, March 3, 2024
From 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Price: €15
With the help of feathers, paints, and glitter, an expert animator will guide you to make your Venetian mask. Reservation.
ITALIAN COURSES WITH LA DANTE
Beginner level. Reservation Saturdays, March 9, 23 and April 20, 2024 Intermediate level. Reservation Sundays, March 10, 24 and April 21, 2024
From 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Price: €25
La Dante organizes Italian courses for all levels. An opportunity to familiarize yourself with the language for beginners and to have a conversation on a given theme for more advanced learners.
CONFERENCE: VENICE BETWEEN CINEMA AND LITERATURE
Saturday, March 23, 2024
From 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Full price: €18, Member price: €15
La Dante offers a dive into an exciting subject: “Venice between cinema and literature”. Let yourself be carried away by the great literary and cinematographic stories that have focused on Venice, and continue to feed our imagination. Reservation.
GNOCCHI WORKSHOP WITH IL GRANO
Sunday, March 17, 2024
At 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Price: €60
With Il Grano, come and make your own Gnocchis in the pure Italian tradition. Chef Dario from Il Grano will guide you, step by step and with his contagious good humor. Also leave with your tomato sauce, fresh basil, and parmesan to accompany your gnocchi. Reservation.
Get ready for a one-way ticket to the land of la dolce vita without leaving Paris!
