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Must-see exhibitions in November

In November, the cultural return continues! Here are the must-see exhibitions this fall to treat yourself to a little culture shot. - "Finally the cinema!" Arts, images and spectacles in France (1833-1907) ”at the Musée d'Orsay The Lumière brothers gave birth to the cinema in 1895. Two centuries later, the Musée d'Orsay returns to the genesis of this invention which changed the world forever… So, finally the cinema! Arts, Images and Performances in France (1833-1907) is a celebration of cinema as a cultural phenomenon in the context of older art forms and the modes of cultural representation and imagination from which cinema emerged. The exhibition brings together nearly 300 films, photographs, drawings, paintings and sculptures. We find works by Auguste Rodin, Claude Monet, Pierre Bonnard, Berthe Morisot and Charles Pathé alongside lesser-known artists. Where: Musée d'Orsay, 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris. When: From September 28, 2021 to January 16, 2022. BOOK MY VISIT - “Destination Cosmos, the ultimate challenge” at the Atelier des Lumières Since October 22, the Atelier des Lumières has been offering a ...

The 5 most anticipated exhibitions of the fall

September is the end of the holidays, the way to the office for some, the return to school for others… But not only! This season, the cultural re-entry will also be rich in exhibitions of all kinds. Here are the must-see ones this fall to treat yourself to a little culture shot. - "Paris-Athens, Birth of modern Greece 1675 - 1919" at the Louvre Museum The Louvre Museum offers a magnificent leap in time through a journey from Paris to Athens, to discover modern Greece ... A fascinating exhibition which celebrates the bicentenary of the independence of Greece… This retrospective brings together a large number of works combining at the same time paintings, sculptures, photographs, archeology and other costumes… So many elements reflecting the identity of this country with the culture so rich… Read the full article here. Where: Louvre Museum, rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris. When: From September 30, 2021 to February 7, 2022. BOOK MY VISIT - 'Henri Cartier-Bresson - Revoir Paris' at the Musée Carnavalet Entre ses murs, the oldest museum in ...

The 7 exhibitions not to miss this fall 

Each new school year is accompanied by fascinating Parisian exhibitions. Enough to fill your agenda and get a good shot of culture! Paris Select has selected the best exhibitions for you that art lovers should not miss… 1. Karl Lagerfeld The Chanel Shows To pay homage to the Kaiser, an exhibition on his most beautiful parades has opened in Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris Gallery, gallery of the hotel of the same name. On the program: an immersion in the intimacy of Karl Lagerfeld through a photo tour retracing his incredible haute couture fashion shows for the house of Chanel. Stunning backstage shots by British photographer Simon Procter. Karl Lagerfeld The Chanel Shows, 41 avenue Hoche 75008 Paris, from September 15 to October 30, 2019. 2. The golden age of English painting at the Musée du Luxembourg From September 11, the golden age of painting English (from the 1760s until around 1820) and the beginnings of the Royal Arts Academy will be exhibited at the Musée du Luxembourg. We will find artists like Gainsborough, Reynolds, ...

The most beautiful monuments of Paris

This article is not intended to be exhaustive but it tends to give a brief overview of certain emblematic buildings of the City of Light, for the pleasure of the eyes and knowledge. Whether you are pure Parisian, from elsewhere or from far away, discover our little reminder. Opéra Garnier At the end of the aptly named avenue de l'Opéra, stands the Palais Garnier, inaugurated in 1875 under the Third Republic. Its architecture brings together different styles: classical, baroque, combining cupolas, friezes, columns and statues in marble or bronze. This highly ornamented ensemble ended up becoming the typical example of the Napoleon III style. Four allegorical groups decorate the façade: Music, Lyric Poetry, Lyric Drama and Dance. Inside the Palace, an extraordinary rococo main staircase leads to the grand foyer decorated with mosaics, frescoes and sculptures, as well as to the different levels of galleries and corridors where the society ceremonial that accompanied the XNUMXth century took place. great performances. In the room, eight large columns support the dome. His …

What do you think are the most visited places in Paris? You will be surprised…

Paris. Its frantic pace and its wild beauty. Its historical heritage and its unique way of life. Seeing everything in a single living room turns out to be an almost impossible task, so many possibilities are there. Paris Select has compiled a list of the must-see places in the capital for you. Let yourself be intoxicated by the heritage of the City of Light… 1. Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral - 14 visitors per year via Yann Muncy 300. Basilica of the Sacré Coeur - 000 visitors per year 2. Louvre Museum - 11 visitors per year @ Kenny Teo 000. Eiffel Tower - 000 visitors per year via Yann Muncy 3. National Museum of Natural History - 9 visitors per year 134. Orsay Museum - 612 visitors per year 4. Center Pompidou - 7 visitors per year 097. Universcience - 302 visitors per year 5. Notre-Dame Chapel of the Miraculous Medal - 3 visitors per year 618. Grand Palais - 936 visitors per year Source the "Top 6" of visits to cultural sites ...