If you can’t make it out to Paris this year, you may be in luck. France is coming to Philly for a month. Come marvel at the 81-foot version of the Eiffel Tower, which is on display at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts now until Sunday, May 1st.

While it’s not quite as tall as the real 81-story Eiffel Tower, don’t underestimate the power of this magnificent miniature. Twice a night, the Eiffel’s “mini-me” will be displaying a light spectacle of 6,000 light bulbs plus an accompanying “sound show.”

And the fun doesn’t stop there. For the true wine connoisseur, the PA Wine and Spirits Store is hosting a wine and spirit tasting to honor one of France’s finest exports. Be sure to make it out to the Center on Saturdays from 4pm to 8pm or Sundays between 1pm and 5pm.

If you’ve got a sweet tooth or a hankering for coffee, don’t miss the French Crepe Cart from 11am to 3pm, and 5 pm to 8pm. They even have hot chocolate!

But no mini-tour of France is complete without—that’s right—“French Lessons in 10 Minutes!” Every weeknight between April 11th and 28th, you can learn key French words and phrases. The lessons are centered on different themes (e.g. wine, the tour de France, the Louvre, and more).

So, if you’re looking for a romantic getaway or a fun family day, but don’t have time to traverse the Atlantic, you might consider making your excursion to the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. But hurry, the program only lasts for a month, so snag your tickets fast!

Source: http://www.kimmelcenter.org/events/?id=4016

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