Friday, September 27 - 8:15 pm

A concert (8:45 pm)- Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" and Mozart's "A Little Night Music"

Eglise Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Main Hall

3 place Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Paris

General seating.

We will gather in front of the church promptly at 8:15 pm.

One of my favorite churches in Paris is the beautiful Eglise St. Germain des Pres. It was originally the church of a Benedictine abbey founded in 558 by Childebert I, the son of Clovis, King of the Franks. It was destroyed by the Vikings, rebuilt, and renamed in the 8th century for Saint Germain, an early Bishop of the city. It was rebuilt with elements in the new Gothic style in the eleventh century and was given the first flying buttresses in Paris in the 12th century. It is considered the oldest existing church in Paris.

Steve and I stopped in to see this church on our "first date" in Paris. We sat quietly for a short time, admiring the church and listening to a string quintet in rehearsal for an upcoming concert. We are so excited that on our very special weekend we'll get to hear the wonderful strings of Orchestre Helios play Vivaldi and Mozart in this same church! Please join us.

Cindy XOXO

Please RSVP ASAP to: steve.linder@1969.usna.com

Saturday, September 28 - 7:15 pm

Please join us for a brief ceremony and a two-hour dinner cruise under the stars, sailing on the Seine River aboard Le Calife (calife.com/en).

The Calife will embark near the base of the Pont des Arts, Left Bank, facing the Louvre. Please arrive promptly at 7:15 pm and gather with us at the Calife boat ramp (see "Map").

Attire is "Festive," whatever feels good and makes you happy. Be as formal or as casual as you wish. You're in Paris, PLAY!

No gifts, please (unless you want to buy us a Ferrari)! Your presence will be our presents.

Sunday, September 29 - 10:00 am (?)

Brunch - Sunday, late morning. Where and when TBD.

We are working on this and will have details as soon as possible. It will be a simple breakfast/brunch most likely somewhere in the 6th Arrondissement. Just a chance to gather once more and say our goodbyes before we all take off in different directions (or go back to bed to recover from wedding craziness).

If you want to be counted in for brunch please RSVP ASAP to: steve.linder@1969.usna.com