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What will make you happy this weekend

Immerse yourself in the back-to-school books, treat yourself to a shot of culture, have breakfast in a new stylish spot… It doesn't take much to be happy, so follow our guide! - Instagrammer the Arc de Triomphe packaged In September 2020, 35 years after the packaging of the Pont-Neuf, Christo Vladimiroff Javacheff wanted to repeat the experience in Paris. This time, with another emblematic monument of the capital: the Arc de Triomphe. Thus, since last September 18, you will be able to admire the famous building under 25 m000 of recycled polypropylene fabric with silvery and bluish shades, surrounded by 2 kilometers of red rope… Find out more about this creation here. An event not to be missed ! I BOOK MY VISIT - Have a blast at the Hôtel de la Marine museum The Hôtel de la Marine has finally reopened its doors to the public! An iconic place of French heritage, this majestic setting enhances the coat of arms of French maritime history. He invites his visitors on a wonderful journey through the ages. During the visit, they discover in total immersion, sumptuous fully furnished apartments, ceremonial lounges, a glass roof ...

The 15 exhibitions to discover in Paris this summer

Since May 19, museums and other cultural venues have reopened their doors, to the delight of Parisians who are fond of culture! A brief overview of the exhibitions that will make the summer for those who stay in Paris. - 'Napoleon' at the Grande Halle de la Villette As complex as he was valiant, Napoleon Bonaparte represents one of the greatest figures in the history of France. On the occasion of the bicentenary of his death, La Villette, La Rmn - Grand Palais and RERE / Adonis have joined forces to offer a spectacular exhibition, portraying this fascinating man to whom we owe the France of today. From its ascent to the decline of the imperial adventure, the exhibition retraces in nine sections key moments in French history to the intimate life of the emperor, between heroism and tragedy, victory and defeat, modern advances and regressive measures… On the program: more than 150 original pieces, brought together here for the first time. You will be able to admire masterpieces designed under the Empire, exceptional objects that belonged to Napoleon and…

The top exhibitions of the moment

Despite the persistent health crisis, it is still possible to have a great exhibition since Paris is full of museums, small galleries, exceptional ephemeral places and even… on the walls of its streets! Just open your eyes. To make it easier for you, we have listed the current exhibitions that are worth seeing. Mark your calendars! – “In the streets of Paris” at Galerie Sakura The pitch: a compendium of works produced on elements of Parisian life – cobblestones, metro maps, opera tickets and even restaurant menus! – signed by the 70 best street artists of the capital. Held at the Sakura Gallery, "In the streets of Paris" brings together no less than 200 works presented to the public, and if you fall in love, you can even acquire one of them and leave with it, under your arm ( first prices set at 100 euros)! Sakura Gallery, 21 Rue du Bourg Tibourg, 75004 Paris. Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 18 p.m. and Sunday from 14 p.m.

Exhibitions, museums, shows… Here is everything you can discover in virtual mode

In view of the confinement, a large number of cultural sites have decided to open their doors to the public, for a 100% virtual visit. Exhibitions, concerts, shows, museums and even the most emblematic Parisian monuments… Discover the list of spots to get a shot of culture, without leaving home! – Parisian museums… If the Louvre offers different formats on its site to help us discover its magnificent collections (podcasts, cartoons, videos…), several Parisian museums have done the same, like the Center Pompidou, the Grand Palais or the Quai Branly museum. What to take care of until the end of the confinement period! Discover them below: The Louvre Museum The Pompidou Center The Grand Palais The Louis Vuitton Foundation (3 weekly meetings) The SACEM Museum The Quai Branly Museum The museums of the City of Paris – … and those that take us on a journey Virtual museum tours are being exported beyond French borders! The proof by these 7 famous sites: In Amsterdam: …

Exceptional art galleries in the 8th arrondissement

The Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Avenue Matignon, rue de Penthièvre and rue de Miromesnil remain the stronghold of great antique dealers and prestigious art galleries. In a spirit of tradition and renewal, art dealers with global influence have sometimes settled there for several generations and rub shoulders with famous foreign galleries recently installed. In this article, we reveal the most beautiful of the 8th arrondissement. Galeries Bartoux Among the many art galleries in Paris, this one is located in the heart of a mythical avenue, the Matignon. Galeries Bartoux specializes in contemporary art. Fostering new artistic trends, it makes us discover works from surrealism and new realism as well as the biggest names in Pop Art and Street Art: Dali, Arman, Picasso, Andy Warhol… A selection of works by great masters and contemporary artists to admire in their new Parisian space of 500m2, inaugurated last summer. Galeries Bartoux, 5 avenue Matignon, 75008 Paris. 01 42 66 36 63 Tajan For 30 years, Tajan has been the unmissable event for collectors. ...

The 10 most beautiful castles to visit around Paris

Less than two hours from Paris hides one of the jewels of French heritage: the Châteaux de la Loire. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Loire Valley is a region that is great to discover. Through this route, it is the whole history of France that we cross and we can only marvel at the beauty of the architecture and the gardens. Among all these marvels, here are our favorite castles to visit. – A bit of history… It is in this valley that there is the greatest concentration of castles in the world. Indeed, wars have not ceased to rage over the centuries to appropriate this beautiful territory bordered by the Loire. Later, around the XNUMXth century, the court of the kings of France settled there. Thus, it is therefore new buildings that have emerged to accommodate all these people. Then in full Renaissance, the existing castles have, for their part and for the most part, been brought up to date at the time. The visit of the Castles of the …

The 10 great classics not to be missed during the sleepless night

Like every first Saturday of October, the sleepless night returns. The opportunity to get a shot of contemporary art but also to (re) discover the mythical monuments of the capital through (or not) a 10 km night race: La Grande Traversée. For the 18th edition which will take place this weekend, we have selected the most beautiful cultural sites for you ... to be redone without moderation! 1. The Louvre Museum Obviously, we could not establish this classification without putting in top position the largest museum in the world: the Louvre. With nearly 600 works, it is undeniably one of the unmissable spots. Rue de Rivoli, 000 Paris 75001. The Eiffel Tower Very popular, the Eiffel Tower attracts millions of tourists from all over the world every year. However, the 'real' Parisians do not really take the time to go for a stroll at the top of the Iron Lady… It is therefore the perfect opportunity to take a little jump there. Champ de Mars, 2 Avenue Anatole France, 5 Paris 75007. The Center Pompidou Its museum, its restaurant in…