Where to watch the U.S. election returns ?

Hi,

I have been invited to a programme at at Ciné Aqua, near the Trocadéro, but the admission is 100€ per person! Does anyone have information on where there will be more affordable gatherings?

Thank you.

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Not sure what your situation is, but CNN International will be providing live coverage beginning on the 4th, all through the night. The last polls close on Wednesday at 7 a.m. Paris time, I believe (Alaska polls). But it should be decided by then.

Also, I wonder if Harry%26#39;s Bar will be hosting an all-nighter? Or Joe Allen Restaurant?

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I%26#39;m seriously considering watching from under the nearest rock.

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No doubt you%26#39;ll find any number of sports bars and pubs in Paris that will have one of their TVs tuned to CNN for election coverage...but given the 6-to-9 hour time difference.....if its 8 PM on the US east coast when the polls close; it will 2 AM in Paris....if its 8 PM on the US west coast when the polls close; it will be 5 AM in Paris.

So why not just enjoy the evening in Paris, get a good nights sleep and build your energy for a loud cheer or good cry in the morning??

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We have been watching all the political coverage on BBC World. I highly recommend them. There is no bias and no sensationalism, just basic reportage. IMO, the information is much more clearly presented by the BBC than it is by CNN.

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I know the schools will be watching it. The American School in Paris has an overnight to watch returns.

I will just be a lazy american and watch tomorrow morning. Kind of sad as that is the first thing people ask me in cafes %26quot;who are you voting for?%26quot;

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KDK is certainly correct on the times, and Flashby has the most sensible idea (after Sunshine%26#39;s), but a colleague agrees with Twinkie and insists on Harry%26#39;s Bar, claims it%26#39;s a tradition, so I guess we%26#39;ll try there for a bit.

This brings back fond memories of 2004 when I went to a %26quot;John Kerry Victory Party%26quot; here in town - the time difference was very useful that evening, as we were able to leave the party while the honoree still was in the race.

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