In the center of Paris, between Opera, the hotel William's welcomes you in its entirely renovated 30 rooms, all overlooking the quiet and charming Montholon Square. The hotel is ideally situated for l... Rate from 76EUR2007-09-20In the center of Paris, between Opera, the hotel William's welcomes you in its entirely renovated 30 rooms, all overlooking the quiet and charming Montholon Square. The hotel is ideally situated for l... Rate from 76EUR

MUSEE NATIONAL PICASSO2007-09-24   From 19 September 2007 to 7 January 2008 The Musee national Picasso displays «Picasso Cubiste». The exhibition presents the works of the famous spanish artist Pablo Picasso for the period 1906-1925. One can see the full coverage of the artist’s life of the Cubist period (the artist himself insisted on this term applying to his work of the 1900-1920s): paintings, art creations, articles and theoretical writings collected during his research at Gosol (Andorra) in 1906. The period is subdivided into «African», «Cezannian», «Byzantine», «Hermetic», «Synthetic», «Rococo», «Decorative» and «Post-Cubist» periods.
   Nowadays it’s the most complete collection of the artist’s works of the first two decades of the 20th century.

MUSEE DE LA POUPEE2007-09-24   Only a week is left to visit one of the most popular Parisian exhibition - Les mille et une vies de Barbie (Thousand And One Lives Of Barbie) which is held in MUSEE DE LA POUPEE. 
   The doll based on a character in a 1950s comic strip has evolved with the passing years. Nowadays it's the best-selling toy in the world with clothes and accessories that every woman can envy. «The Thousand And One Lives Of Barbie» displays more than 200 doll-types: Barbie-housewife, Barbie-schoolgirl, Barbie-dancer, Barbie-ballerina...no matter the role she plays, Barbie's always glamorous and smart.
   The exhibition is adored both by the children and adults. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the showcase.

 

BATACLAN2007-09-25   From 27 September to 7 October BATACLAN hosts one of the best tango shows «Tango Seduccion» by Gustavo Russo. This is a come-back of the creation after a 2-year break. In 2005 the show enjoyed a sensational success with the fastidious French public and this year the famous dancer-choreographer hopes to repeat the sensation. He will be back with his troupe to display the cabaret version of the show. More than 20 dancers, musicians and a vocalist will perform the unforgettable festival of dance. The audience will get acquainted with the origin and the very essence of tango. 
   The show will be interesting not only to tango fans but to people who are fond of art as well.

THEATRE MOGADOR2007-09-25   One of the most touching Walt Disney’s animated films, «The Lion King», was successfully staged. The idea belonged to Julie Taymor, a young energetic woman who adores the cartoon. She wrote a script for the stage, added some new songs by Elton John and melodies of South Africa, thought over the costumes and decorations. The performance really amazes: the lighting, music, effects, choreography, decor, costumes (more than 400 costumes and 200 masks!) really impress. Not for nothing had this musical performance won six Tony awards. 
   The plot of the story is known to every modern child. After the death of his father Simba, the lion cub, has to face many challenges and to overcome many difficulties in his struggle for life. Needless to say that the story has the happy ending.
Both children and adults will follow the events with the relentless interest! 

PARIS CITY HALL2007-09-28
   Music fans have a unique chance to visit the first large exhibition devoted to the famous singer Dalida that has ever been displayed. 
   Her life story really resembles a movie. Yolanda Gigliotti (that’s Dalida’s real name) was crowned Miss Egypt. But the dark-haired beauty didn’t want to be just another pretty face. Her cherished dream was to become a singer so in search of fame the beauty went to Paris. France was favourably disposed toward the young woman and pretty soon    Yolanda Gigliotti turned into a famous fair-haired diva adored by millions of fans. 
Dalida’s career developed sweepingly. Cooperation with Leo Ferre, a splendid duet with Alain Delon, innumerable experiments with musical (as well as fashion) styles…Dalida became a world-renowned singer, the pride of Egypt and France. Throughout her stage life Dalida performed more than 2,000 songs and gave concerts all over the world. 
   20 years after the death of the famous singer, Paris City Hall displays a special exhibition devoted to Dalida. The visitors have a chance to look at world-famous photos of the singer as well as rare ones. Besides one can see Dalida’s costumes, images, different archive materials and documents, her film roles…
   The show is a rare gift for the music fans. But hurry up! The exhibition is run till 29 September.

MUSEE NATIONAL DE LA MARINE2007-09-28   No matter the time, every child dreams of sailing to the   far-away countries and places. So boats are one of the most popular with the boys toys. When the kids grow up they still want these toys. They turn into collectors and the ordinary toy boats change into expensive objects that often cost a fortune.
   The exhibition «Les bateaux-jouets, 1850-1950» which is run in Musee National De La Marine follows the history of these playthings which reflects the history of real boats. Each of 170 models recounts a historic event. There’s also a number of other marine toys and many documents which determine in what contexts these toys were used. The show covers the period between 1850 and 1950, which is very rich in marine events. 
   The current exhibition is a real hit and is adored both by young dreamers and their fathers. The show is available till 1 October.

PARK DU CHATEAU DE VERSAILLES2007-09-28   The Chateau de Versailles is splendid. One can’t imagine it can be more beautiful and attractive. But in fact it can. Till 30 September the gardens of Versailles are hosting the traditional «Grandes Eaux Musicales», a festival of water and music. The innumerable fountains and pools are set in such a way that one can think bubbles, sprays and cascades are not just water but fairy water dancing along the French-style park to the accompaniment of Baroque melodies. The charming music was thoroughly chosen by famous composer and musician Herve Niquet and the Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles so it perfectly matches the dance of water.
   Come and see what happens when music and water unite!

THEATRE DE PARIS2007-10-01   They show no mercy. You’ll certainly die of laughter when visiting the musical performance of the four virtuosos! You’ve always thought violins, altos and cellos to be dull symphonic instruments? These guys will show that you’re totally wrong!    J-Claude Camors, L. Vercambreon, P. Ganem and Yves Lacombeon equally master the instruments and their voices. And they handle them the way that the audiences roar with laughter. 
   The quartet is very famous in France. They’ve been working under the guidance of Alain Sachs for over twenty years shaking the public with the brilliant, innovative and original shows. Their talent was estimated at its true worth by the critics. The musicians were rewarded with three Moliere awards for best musical show. They also featured in the French film «La Belle Verte» by Coline Serreau. 
   Come and have a good evening full of merriment, music and humour!

QUARTIER DE MONTMARTRE2007-10-01   Every October Montmartre hosts the annual wine party – The Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival. The local wine-makers come from all over the region to bring the best wine from their vineyards, best Parisian artists perform numerous shows creating the atmosphere of a real feast. 
   This year is not an exception. The visitors of the festival will have a chance to try exquisite sorts of wine, watch a parade and enjoy musical entertainments. A fireworks show in the Sacre-Coeur gardens will be a striking end of the party.
   This Festival is devoted to the famous French singer Georges Brassens. The 2007 vintage bears his name and a number of events is organized in his honour. 
   You’ll certainly enjoy this Festival of Wine, Life and Music!

PARIS2007-10-01   Don’t plan a thing on the night of October sixth. Book a ticket to Paris and enjoy a night full of magic and wonders. No one is to sleep in Paris at this particular night. All the Parisians as well as the tourists amuse themselves visiting museums, cinemas, parks, libraries, cafes, tourist sites, swimming pools and even universities! All these places stay open all night long.
   It became a good tradition to set such a feast of insomnia in Paris. In 2006 more than 600.000 people stayed awake till dawn enjoying all the delights of Parisian night of culture.
   In the morning tired flaneurs are treated with breakfasts organized by district’s city halls, local associations and shopkeepers. 

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MUSEE DU QUAI BRANLY2007-10-02   Is it possible to find yourself in Africa being in France? In fact it is. Since this very day up to 6 January you can get acquainted with African culture visiting MUSEE DU QUAI BRANLY, which is hosting “Benin: Cinq siecles d’art royal” (Benin: Five Centuries of Royal Art), a unique exhibition devoted to Benin.
   Several European museums shared their displays giving the visitors a chance to have a look at the African treasures. One can see the masterpieces of Bariba, Yoruba and Aja-Ewe culture, which reflect the rich and turbulent history of Benin.
   There’s a great variety of exhibits: from maps and manuscripts to bronze and ivory items. The exhibition is both entertaining and cognitive. 
   Come and have an insight into the history of the West Africa jewel!

PARIS EXPO ESPACE CHAMPERRET2007-10-02   Our bustling life is full of stress. Every person needs a good rest. Both mental and physical. So give yourself a treat, visit the Parisian «Rentrez zen», the trade show that takes place in PARIS EXPO ESPACE CHAMPERRET from 4 to 8 October. One has a chance try relaxation, reflexology, balneotherapy, yoga…the range of techniques is great, so everybody will find something to his or her liking.
   Moreover you can take some part of beauty and health with you – more than 300 stands and shops will offer a plenty of products to help you feel and look good.
Love yourself, spoil youself!

NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL2007-10-03    On 1 October a special service will be held at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris to mark the coming of the Russian Orthodox Patriarch Aleksy II who is on the first official visit to France since his election the Head of the Russian Orthodox Church. 
   He will conduct a prayer in front of the Crown of Thorns brought by the Roman Catholic Church which has always been a very important symbol both for the Russian Orthodox and the Roman Catholic Churches.
   Special celebrations will be held to glorify the re-unification of the two Churches which took place some time ago. 
   Alexy II also plans to meet with the French religious leaders and the President of the country Nicolas Sarkozy.

THE ILE DE FRANCE REGION2007-10-03   Whether you’re a real connoisseur of music or not, you’ll certainly enjoy the atmosphere of the «Festival d’Ile de France» which takes place in the Ile de France region. This is a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic holiday of music. 
   This year it is built around the famous Martin Luther King’s speech «I Have A Dream» and focuses on such topics like peace and brotherhood, lamentation and prophecy, revolt and reconciliation.
   The music played during the festival is very diverse: from Negro spirituals and gospels to American musicals.
   And don’t forget to visit the Parisian Factory evenings (four evenings of open stages where current music will be performed), which will take place from 10 to 13 October at the Cigale. 

ZENITH2007-10-03   A legendary singer Joe Cocker will give a show in the course of his European tour in support of the latest album «Hymn For My Soul» which was released in March 2007. The concert will take place in the famous Parisian Zenith on 3 October. 
   Metalworker by profession, Joe Cocker decided to start up a career of a singer. He worked in his brother’s band «Vance Arnold and the Avengers», then started his own band. Cocker enjoyed his first success after releasing a cover of a Beatles song «With A Little Help From My Friends». He became world-famous owing to his album «Unchain My Heart».
  The career wasn’t that smooth though. Joe Cocker went through a series of failures until in 1980s he decided to come back to Afro-American rock music that perfectly suited his throaty and husky voice.
   The Parisian concert will give pleasure not only to Joe’s fans but to all people fond of soul and rock music.

MUSEE DE LA MONNAIE DE PARIS2007-10-04   One of the most interesting Greek legends, the one about Jason and the Golden Fleece, may turn out to be based on real events. According to the ancient story, the king of Iolcos in Thessaly was overthrown by his brother Pelias. Jason was promised to get the reigns of rule back if he brings the Golden Fleece from the faraway Colchide (modern Georgia). Together with his friends, the Argonauts, Jason sets sail abroad to seek the treasure. He comes across many dangers, overcomes many difficulties and seizes the Golden Fleece with the help of beautiful Medea.
   The current exhibition displays a collection of gold jewelry discovered in eighth to first century B.C. tombs near Vani, Georgia. The archeologists’ findings let the scientists assume that Jason may have existed in reality.
   This is the first time the collection is shown outside Georgia. So don’t miss a chance to touch the history…or a legend. 

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CASINO DE PARIS2007-10-04   The French kids adore the little kind-hearted boy Kirikou. Originally he was a hero of the West African fairytale, then he became the main character of the French cartoons. 2 animated films “Kirikou et la Sorciere” (Kirikou and the Witch) and “Kirikou et les betes sauvages” (Kirikou and the Wild Animals) have added to the popularity of the boy.
   From 3 October Kirikou’s fans will be able to meet the hero once again in the musical by Michel Ocelot in Casino de Paris. The plot is based on “Kirikou and the Witch”, the first episode of the Kirikou’s s story. The choreographer, Wayne McGregor made the show dynamic, interesting and original.
   The musical is a real fascination for the whole family!