What we’re about
Bonjour!
I am Mariette! A hard-core Francophile, (and francophone), who enjoys sharing my love for French arts, culture and cuisine with anyone else who shares this passion or is simply curious to learn!.
As a multi-media artist whose practice revolves around mostly French things (not all, but mostly), I love chatting about art, European art history, and current cultural events. I like to also experience good food! French pastries you say?? Got you covered! We schedule regular croissant/pastry and other food experiences around the greater Los Angeles area. Always open to new suggestions as well.
No- you don’t have to be a speaker of French to join - but we will soon have separate French conversation and beginners French language meetups— which will be clearly marked as such.
Our meetups include:
Coffee chats
Museum/gallery visits
Art/paint experiences
Brunch/lunch/dinner etc, all with a Parisian/French vibe to them.
I look forward to meeting you, and hope you gain new insight and make some new friends by attending one of our upcoming events!
À bientôt!
Mariette
Upcoming events (4)
See all- PATISSERIE MORNING AT ID-CLAIR! 🥐☕️Id-Eclair, Pasadena, CA
First plant based French Pastry shop and I’m told it is pretty darn good 👍🏻
Master pastry chef Romuald Giot’s vision of bringing the French classic patisseries to LA. Only vegan. 🌿🌱🥐🍩🥮Here is the website (does not include everything available - most of the goodies are behind glass case !):
Website and InfoWe are starting early, to BEAT THE LINES!
Because good things are worth waking up early for :)PLAN:
- MEET UP AT THE PASTRY SHOP by 9
- Order at the counter on your own
- Grab a table and hang out
- French conversation is not required but if you feel like practicing I can practice with you 🇫🇷
PARKING:
Street (mostly) metered - MEET ME IN PARIS! ☕️🇫🇷 ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! @ FIGARO BISTROFigaro Cafe, Los Angeles, CA$4.00
***🇫🇷CELEBRATE OUR ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH US! ***
✔️ THIS IS A RESERVED TABLE EXPERIENCE
✔️ Your $4 (non refundable) deposit holds your spot for an intimate, curated experience, which also helps the organizer towards meetup organizer fees.NOTE: You may use PayPal below or Venmo me @Mariette-Artine
SO that there are NO surprises, PLEASE BE PREPARED TO :
- ✔️BRING ENOUGH CASH (NO SEPARATE CHECKS)
- ✔️VENMO PERSON NEXT TO YOU IF NEEDED
- ✔️AGREE AT THE END OF SERVICE, WE WILL EACH MULTIPLY OUR PRE-TAX FOOD/DRINK X1.3, which covers your food + tax+ tip, in order to provide a decent tip for our wonderful servers.
- ✔️AGAIN, YOU MUST BRING CASH to cover your portion (we have done other methods in the past, and this is the easiest way).
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For all Francophiles & Francophones, and lovers of authentically French ambience and food, this is a meetup favorite where you will have a chance to get your Français going with fellow Francophiles over an enriching experience. We are marking our ONE YEAR since the birth of this group!
PLAN:
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Meet at our reserved table at the posted time
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We will have an ice-breaker activity to loosen the tongue!
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Enjoy an authentic French menu (and then some)
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Practice le Français as much or as little as you'd like
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Make new friends or reconnect with old
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We will be using all our senses for a fun gathering (food/drink/stories)
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Make sure to update your RSVP to leave a space for waitlisters
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Less than 12 hours cancellation will forfeit their deposit.
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Did I mention, bring enough cash, which is how we will pay.
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Check out : LE BRUNCH MENU 🥐
PARKING: Metered street parking along Vermont and residential, or paid lots behind restaurant adjacent streets.
Please make sure to update your RSVP!
Less than 12 hours cancellation will forfeit their deposit.
Merci, et à bientôt!
Mariette - Chloe Perrier French Jazz at Historic CICADA CLUB!Cicada, Los Angeles, CA
We are going back in time to Enjoy a night of Musique Fantastique! With the Amazing Chole Perrier and her band!
PLAN:
- Meet us in the lobby by 7:30
- Cover charge $25 (pay at the door)
- Music starts at 8:00
- DANCE as little or as much as you’d like - or just sit back and soak it all in
- Enjoy company of awesome people
DRESS:
Dress for a night of FUN at a vintage downtown club!
VINTAGE wear is Always welcome— but not required 👒 👗🎩🪄CICADA is located at the historic 1928 ART DECO OVIATT BUILDING which is Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You will marvel at the massive interior multi-level ballroom with its lavish bars, ambience and original Art Deco touches. A true trip back in time !
PARKING :
Valet for $15 or Self Park across from the venue ($10) Arrive early to guarantee spot!More about Chloe Perrier and her band
Chloe and her BandMore about CICADA CLUB
Cicada Club - SANTA BARBARA LAVENDER FESTIVAL 🪻🪻🪻Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
***PLEASE READ CAREFULLY***
🚂 FOR THOSE TAKING TRAIN:
Pacific Surfliner departs from MULTIPLE points from L.A. Area:- MUST book on your own Round-trip. (The earlier the better pricing).
- Booking link: Train Schedules & Booking
- PLAN ON ARRIVAL @11:50 (train #765, see train info details below)
- PLAN ON DEPARTING SB @4:40 pm (train #790)
- Once you book and reserve your train, SEND ME A MEETUP MESSAGE saying "I booked my train, here is my PHONE#", I will then include you in a text group chat, so we coordinate where to meet on the train---- likely at the cafe cart.
🚂 TRAIN DETAILS !
DEPARTURE FROM MULTIPLE POINTS FROM SOUTHERN CA;
TRAIN# 765 : Select your departure point/city/station; Select your arrival to SB AMTRAK station @11:50am. (DO NOT Select UCSB! SELECT SB AMTRAK station).
RETURN TRAIN# 790
(Departing SB Station @ 4:40 pm)
Here is the link to check schedules & book:
Train Schedules & Booking🚗 FOR THOSE DRIVING IN:
Once you confirm, send me a message, with your name and phone#,
and I will add you to our group text, so we can meet up at the festival.YOUR COSTS/SPENDING for the day:
- Your train ticket (book on your own) ; RT/coach is approx. _____, depending your departure point and how late you book.
- UBER from SB Station to festival grounds @ SB City college; between 3-4 persons, should be just a couple bucks each, depending how many ubers needed, and final count in our group. (Venmo each other or cash)
- FESTIVAL IS FREE ADMISSION
- CAR PARKING FREE
- Many vendors/ food/drinks we will enjoy throughout the afternoon, spend on your own.
- UBER BACK TO SB AMTRAK station; again, couple bucks each to share a ride, depending how many riders.
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SB Lavender FESTIVAL; A festival entirely dedicated to the luscious lavender plant! (Formerly held in Ojai)
One day only; June 28th from 12-7 pm
PLAN:- Meet up by train or car (see all details above)
- Plan is to meet at hit the festival when it opens at 12pm
Stay for a few hours, food/drink/enjoy, come back - Those who are driving manage their own itineraries, but can join our group chat, to meet us at the festival location.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
- Wear COMFORTABLE WALKING SHOES- this can't be stressed enough for any kind of trip where you will be walking/moving around.
- Bring cash, to best manage your spending
- We will eat on the grounds of festival, and likely not venture out.
- If you decide you want to stay longer, or overnight, that is up to you, and only up to you.
- While it is nice to enjoy the festival as a group, please feel free to venture out on your own, but remember, we will meet back at agreed time, so we don't miss our train!
- You are responsible for your own time-management, please do not drag the group behind. If you feel you want to do your own thing, and circle back, just keep the organizer informed.
- You are responsible for your own general safety, well-being, and positive attitude :)
- You will be added to a GROUP TEXT CHAT 24 hours prior to the trip- ONLY AFTER you do your final confirmation to join us (by train or personal car/carpool), and ONLY when you send me a message saying "add me to the group text" with your phone number)
