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Meet Guignol
PARIS
25 January 2008
Have you ever heard about Guignol? Come from Lyon, this character quickly became popular with the little Parisians. Nowadays the glory of the puppet stepped over the French borders and Guignol is famous in the whole world.
The character was created by Laurent Mourguet, a dentist, who invented the toy in order to entertain people afraid of him due to his occupation. The puppet became very popular and the dentist gave up his profession completely concentrating on the shows. The performances gathered many spectators and the king, for fear of unrest and conspiracies, made them illegal. Anyway it only added to the interest of the public.
In Paris you can meet the funny character in various places: at the Jardin d'Acclimatation, the Parc Floral, Buttes Chaumont or Montsouris and many others.
A visit to the puppet theater is a nice family outing, which will enrapture both kids and their parents!
Circus Olympics
CIRQUE DU PHENIX
25 January 2008
From 31 January to 3 February the Cirque du Phenix is hosting the Festival du Cirque de demain, the event that is considered to be the circus Olympics.
The festival is directed towards future focusing on the new talents and the latest circus techniques, and features artists from Russia, China, Ukraine, Canada, Germany, the UK, the U.S.A., Morocco, etc. There are about 30 performances struggling for the first prize.
The festival will end with a traditional tribute to the French circus and a gala-night during which the most modern and experimental acts will be performed.
Louvres New Acquisition
Louvre
28 January 2008
Anselm Kiefer is a German painter and sculptor. He is one of the most famous but at the same time most disputed artists of the German post-war artistic scene. In his works Kiefer explores controversial issues and violates many taboos. Themes from Nazi rule are particularly reflected in his works (for instance this theme is addressed to in one of his most renowned painting - "Margarethe"). His works are characterised by a dull/musty, nearly depressive, destructive style and are often done in large scale formats. Besides they often incorporate such materials like straw, ash, clay, lead and shellac.
This autumn the painter was invited to work for Paris most famous museum. Kiefer's vast canvas hangs in the north stairwell of the Louvre's Ancient Egypt Wing (Aile Sully) and is on display from 25 October.
Creche de Noel at the Notre Dame
Notre Dame
28 January 2008
Notre Dame is the heart of Paris. It's not only a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture, but has also been Catholic Paris' ceremonial focus for seven centuries. The cathedral's immense interior, a marvel of medieval engineering, holds over 6000 people and has spectacular rose windows.
Although Notre Dame is regarded as a sublime architectural achievement, there are all sorts of minor anomalies, the result of centuries of aesthetic intervention. These include a trio of main entrances that are each shaped differently, and are accompanied by statues that were once coloured to make them more effective as Bible lessons for the hoi polloi . The interior is dominated by a grand 7800-pipe organ.
From the Advent to the Fete de la Presentation au Temple thousands of believers visit the Creche de Noel at display within the walls of the Notre Dame to pray and to leave their messages in the urn beside. About 300,000 messages are written every year in the period from 1 December to 2 February.
A Family Outing
Musée dHistoire Naturelle
29 January 2008
Puzzle over the question where to take your kid on Sunday? Make a useful and entertaining family outing!
The Grande Galerie de l'Evolution at the Musée d'Histoire Naturelle opens its doors to visitors. You and your kids will be able to learn a lot from the history of different species, find out about various theories of evolution, get to know about the influence of human activities upon the flora and fauna and discover around 7,000 species including extinct and endangered animals as well as sea and land creatures.
Alexandre Charpentier
Musee dOrsay
30 January 2008
Art Nouveau explores a new style in the visual arts and architecture that developed in Europe and North America at the end of the nineteenth century. It was a successful attempt to create an international style based on decoration. The idea was realized by gifted and active artists and designers, who tried to find art, which corresponded to the modern age. That was a formation time of what we now call "urban life". Old traditions combined with new, interweaving a wide range of contradictory images and ideas.
Among the artists developing the style was Alexandre Charpentier. His career was brief: there were just over twenty years between his first success at the Salon in 1883 and his last work in 1905. He experimented with a range of materials and techniques: plaster, marble, bronze, gold, silver, pewter, zinc, stoneware, earthenware, stained glass, mosaic, engraving, chromolithography, embossed paper, wallpaper, and of course painting and drawing.
The exhibition of his works takes place in the Musee d'Orsay from 22 January to 13 April. Don't miss the event!
New Vision
Musee d'Orsay
31 January 2008
Charles Sandison was born in Scotland in 1969. Now the artist lives and creates in Tampere, Finland. Interested in biology, linguistics, medicine and physics, he studies the systems they put in practice and their effects.
Stepping away from pure concept, he uses computer programs and algorithms to make a new language, a reflection on areas of knowledge, which he projects into darkened spaces. He transforms architecture, words, signs and images.
From 22 February to 18 May one can admire the new vision of the artist in Musee d'Orsay. As a basis for his flight of thought, Charles Sandison chose Claude Monet's Blue Water Lilies attracted by the aquatic immersion of the masterpiece.
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List of Paris hotels from Hotel Longchamp Elysees to Hotel Plaza Athenee
68 rue de Longchamp
The Hotel de Longchamp, is a 3 star hotel in Paris. An ideal location between the Champs Elysees, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower, in the elegant 16th district. Theatres, museums, embassies and restaurants are to be found alongside the smart boutiques.
Hotel Louvre Rivoli
7 Rue Jean Lantier
Nestled in the heart of Paris, The Hotel Violet Louvre Rivoli invites you to a trip to history, art and culture. A large vaulted natural stone cellar from the 16th century, offers you a journey all over the years.
HOTEL LUMEN Paris Louvre
15 Rue des Pyramides
Boutique Hotel Lumen Paris Louvre, standing in the middle of Paris, not far from the Place Vendome, the Louvre and the Garnier Opera House, presents an exceptional convenience.
Hotel Lumen Paris Louvre
15 Rue des pyramides
Concierge services, multu lingual staff, room servives, private car on request, public car park beneath the hotel, are part of the services proposed for your well being and confort to make you feel at home during your stay.
Hotel Lutetia
45 Boulevard Raspail
Hotel Lutetia Historical Art Deco facade, incredible interior with a collection of pictures of arttist, once stayed there, crystal chandeliers, nice furnishings makes the hotel truly extraordinary.
Hotel Luxembourg Parc
42 rue de Vaugirard
This beautiful hotel located in the heart of Saint Germain des pri??s is a hidden treasure of elegance and comfort. Completely climate controlled, our 23 guestrooms are unique in their decor, mixing the purest styles of Louis XV, Louis XVI and Napoli??on III with modern technologies.
Hotel Lyon Mulhouse Bastille
8 Boulevard Beaumarchais
The Hotel has been in existence since 1920 -It is reason since generations one always made the necessary to improve and to renovate this hotel becaue the goal remained unaltered since 1920 -To satisfy our guests who they ...
Hotel Magenta
38 boulevard de Magenta
Totally renovated in 2009, the hotelmagentaparis. com, housed in an elegant 19th century building, offers 65 rooms decorated in a stylish modern design, with adjoining private bathrooms, hair-dryer and WC.
Hotel Malar
29 rue Malar
Located in the heart of Paris on the Rive Gauche next to the Alma Bridge and just a few minutes walk from the Eiffel Tower and the Invalides you will find Hotel Malar with a Parisian charm welcoming you to the city of lights ...
Hotel Mansart
5 Rue des Capucines
Hotel Mansart is ideally located in the heart of Paris at the corner of the prestigious Place Vendome and the rue des Capucines. It is just a few steps from the art and business centers of Paris and many of the most important tourist sights - the Opera - the Madeleine - the Louvre and the Tuileries gardens to name just a few.
Hotel Maxim Quartier Latin
28 Rue Censier
Excellente adresse pour la recherche de tranquilit?? d??e au calme de la rue Censier, tout en ??tant situ?? ?? An excellent place of quiet and calm closed to several historical sites of Paris: Rue Mouffetard (one of the ancient streets of Paris since its foundation), the Botanic garden, the Great Mosque of Paris.
Hotel Mayfair
3 Rue Rouget De Lisle
Hotel Mayfair The philosophy of the Hotel Mayfair is concluded in a luxurious accommodation and professional, hospitable and good service.
Hotel Mayflower
3 Rue De Chateaubriand
The Hotel Mayflower is a homelike city hotel with 24 tastefully decorated rooms and an open fireplace in the lounge. The hotel is just two steps from the Champs Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe.
Hotel Median Porte de Versailles
1 boulevard Victor
Median Paris Porte de Versailles is a large modern hotel that boasts 125 elegant guest rooms and 5 suites and located next to the Eiffel Tower, the Aquaboulevard de Paris and the Parc des Expositions.
Hotel Mercure Paris Saint Charles
36-38 rue Rouelle 37, rue Saint-Charles
Located in the heart of Paris near the Eiffel Tower and the Exhibition Center Porte de Versailles. Near shops and cinemas. 30 air-conditioned rooms with internet access and WIFI.
Hotel Mercure Paris Square des Batignolles
165 Rue de Rome
Our hotel is located right in the heart of the Batignolles district and 10 minutes from the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysi??es and the Opera. Our air-conditioned rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi Internet access, flat screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities.
Hotel Mercure Ronceray Opera
10 BOULEVARD MONTMARTRE
Situated in the picturesque Montmartre quarter, this hotel is housed in a splendid, late 19th -century building, renovated in 1998. The extremely elegant bar, with its large mirrors, gilt accessories, stuccoes and chandeliers ...
Hotel Meurice
228 rue de Rivoli
Hotel Meurice is a deluxe setting in the centre of paris, featirng high class service and full array of modern hotel facilities
Hotel Minerve
13 rue des Ecoles
A 3 star hotel with 54 rooms-all equipped with WI-FI Internet access-the hotel is completely air conditioned. The sportsmen will make their jogging at 300m from Minerve Hotel in the marvelous Jardin des Plantes or the somptuous Jardin du Luxembourg.
Hotel Mogador
51 rue de la Victoire
Freshly renovated/ the Saint-Louis Opera hotel is located in the heart of the historic and elegant Opera Garnier neighborhood/ near the Madeleine/ the famous Place Vendome and within walking distance of the main department stores - Galeries Lafayette and Printemps.
Hotel Mondia
22 rue du Grand Prieure
Between Opera Garnier and Bastille Opera- close to Louvre- G. Pompidou Center- Marais- Sentier- for business or tourism- the MONDIA HOTEL welcomes you in a secure and family atmosphere.
Hotel Napoleon Paris
40 AVENUE DE FRIEDLAND
The Legendary Hotel Napoleon Paris. After years of refurbishing-The Place- as Errol Flynn called it-located in the shadow of the Arc de Triumph and moments from the Champs-Elysees-is reborn.
Hotel Observatoire Luxembourg
107 Bld Saint Michel
At the Hotel Observatoire Luxembourg- you are in the heart of the Latin Quarter- Boulevard Saint-Germain- Ile Saint-Louis and Notre-Dame- the Sorbonne- the Pantheon- the Senat- Montparnasse- its painters and its famous restaurants- And the magnificent Luxembourg Gardens at your feet.
Hotel Opera Vivaldi
10 rue de Helder
New Opening in February 2008. The Hotel Opera Vivaldi welcomes you in the centre of Paris- 50 meters from the Opera and Grands Boulevards- in the heart of the business and fashion district.
Hotel Palma
46, RUE BRUNEL
The hotel is a charming, recently renovated building, not far from the Palais des Congr�s and the Place de L Etoile. The atmosphere is immediately warm and exotic, thanks to the fantastic decorations, wooden furniture and ...
Hotel Paris Est Lafayette
7 rue des Petits Hotels
Hotel Paris Est Lafayette - formerly Relais de Paris - is a beautiful small charming hotel managed by professionals. Ideal for a first Paris visit. The staff are very friendly and give the clients a very warm welcome.
Hotel Paris Rivoli
19 Rue De Rivoli
Hotel Particulier Montmartre
23..Avenue Junot
One of the most beautiful hotels of Paris is Hotel Particulier Montmartre that combines luxury and convenience and is nestled in the heart of Montmartre.
Hotel Pas De Calais
59 Rue des Saints-Peres
Family charming-standard class hotel - combines modern comfort - warm ambience and historical significance to a true Parisian hotel experience -The historical structure was built in 1750 as a residence -It was home to famous ...
Hotel Plaza Athenee
25 Avenue Montaigne
Hotel Plaza Athenee is an elegant lodging in the very heart of Paris, that enjoys191 comfortable and well-equipped guest rooms.