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Silver Palace
Chateau de Versailles
12 February 2008
The Chateau de Versailles is hosting an exhibition devoted to the magnificent epoch of the Sun King. This period entered the history as the flowering of the French military, political and artistic life. The halls and rooms of the Louis XIV were richly decorated with silver items to emphasize the ruler's greatness. The best smiths were invited to design the royal furniture, so in combination with silver mirrors, vases, bowls and dishes, it made a strong impression upon the guests of the king's residence.
But the life of this splendor wasn't long as they were melted down to finance the war. The current exhibition gives a unique chance to see the silver riches that once decorated the Hall of Mirrors and the staterooms due to the remaining drawings and restored pieces of furniture. Visitors are welcome from 28 November 2007 to 9 March 2008.
New Approach To Art
Musee dOrsay
13 February 2008
The Frenchman Bertrand Lavier is one of the most interesting artists of the contemporary art scene. His works belong in many regards to the period of art in exhibition. In 1984 for instance he declared: "I make exhibitions: I don't produce images, I don't have a studio".
Influenced by the work of Marcel Duchamp and the New Realists, Lavier has been questioning the status of the artwork, the ambiguity of objects and the transforming role played by the place where the artwork is exhibited. He applies thick coats of paint to objects like cars, cupboards and refrigerators, leaving them still usable.
From 22 February to 18 May everyone can get acquainted with the creative work of the artist at Musee d'Orsay.
Women Of The World
MUSEE DE LHOMME
26 February 2008
He is a man who denies borders and time. In his search for beauty he has traveled around the world for 8 years...a dreamer, photographer, painter, navigator and restless admirer of women...who is he? The answer is Titouan Lamazou! From 11 October to 12 May MUSEE DE L'HOMME is hosting an exhibition titled "Les femmes du monde" ("Women Of The World") displaying the remarkable portraits of women he made during his journey over five continents. On view are more than 200 sketches, portraits, photos and texts. Lamazou was inspired by the most diverse women, among his models one can find an actress, a prostitute, a rock-star, a princess...portrayed with love, they are all filled with beauty and dignity.
Don't miss the event!
Luisa Miller
Opera Bastille
27 February 2008
Opera Bastille is hosting Verdi's "Luisa Miller". The plot is based on the Friedrich Schiller's play "Kabale und Liebe" (Intrigue and Love) written in 1784.
According to the story, Rodolfo, the son of Count Walter, falls in love with a poor girl Luisa. But the aristocracy don't want a mesalliance, and is in the way of the lovers. They put Rodolfo in prison for his refusal to marry Federica, his promised wife. They also force Luisa to write a love letter to Wurm, one of the employees of the Count. The girl obeys in fear they do something to her father who insulted the Count. When Rodolfo learns that, he poisons her and himself. Before dying, Luisa manages to kill Wurm...
The opera is performed by the truly star cast: Ana Maria Martinez, Marina Domashenko, Ramon Vargas, Andrzej Dobber, Ildar Abdrazakov, Kwangchul Youn, Maria Virginia Savastano...conducted by Massimo Zanetti, it's a real must-see!
Cirque Bouglione
Cirque dHiver Bouglione
28 February 2008
Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione is reopening the doors after the repairs of its façade have been completed. The audience remember the fascinating shows that took place there, and the circus promises that the new ones will be no less interesting, captivating and spectacular!
Every evening the venue is hosting performances featuring cannon and woman exploit, acrobatic monocycle, horse riding stunts, clownery and others. With special lighting effects by Eric Ravel and to the accompaniment of 14 musicians, the show is an unforgettable experience!
Belarussian Vincent van Gogh
Pinacotheque
29 February 2008
Chaim Soutine is one of the best representatives of the Expessionist movement. Born in Belarus (which at that time was a part of the USSR), he studied in Lithuania and then, in company of his long-time friends Pinchus Kremegne and Michel Kikoine, the artist moved to Paris. In France he joined the famous Ecole des Beaux-Arts and pretty soon managed to develop highly original style and technique.
When the three friends came to France, they lived in Montparnasse, where Soutin made friends with Amedeo Modigliani and Mark Chagall.
The artist's life was full of sufferings and deprivations. As a Jew, he had to leave Paris after it was occupied by the German soldiers. He had to hide in forests and sleep in the open air. Soutine died of a perforated ulcer in 1943.
From 10 October 2007 to 2 March 2008 Paris Pinacotheque is hosting an exhibition of Soutine's works. Some are on display for the first time. The visitors have a unique chance to see the works of the artist who is truly considered to be "a Belarussian Vincent van Gogh".
Tasty And Fashionable
InterContinental Paris Le Grand
03 March 2008
Five years in succession the notion of gastronomy is inseparable from that of fashion in InterContinental Paris Le Grand's Café de la Paix.
After highly successful creations of women designers - Agatha Ruizde la Prada, Stanislassia Klein, Chantal Thomass and Agnes b, who have been creating their masterpieces in 2005-2006, the baton was picked up by men designers - Paco Rabanne, Gaspard Yurkievich and Claude Montana. That gave a title to the collection of desserts-2007 - "Designed by men".
The second collection of trendy desserts is presented this year. The very first masterpiece of 2008 ("Dentelle") was created by Olivie Lapidus. Made from exquisite white chocolate, crowned with finest lace, the dessert is an unforgettable combination of nut praline, chocolate, lemon jelly and subtle bergamot flavor...an irresistible temptation!
You can taste the fashionable sweetie in Café de la Paix from 15 January to 15 May 2008.
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List of Paris hotels from Hotel des Academies et des Arts to Hotel Edouardvi Montparnasse
15 rue Grande Chaumiere
Step inside the first boutique hotel of Montparnasse and immerse yourself in luxury and fine details; a night at the Hotel des Academies et des Arts is also an encounter with art- where silhouette known as white figures will be your guides.
Hotel Des Archives
87 Rue Des Archives
Located in the Marais area, li??Hi??tel des Archives is completely renovated in a modern and chic style. Each floor is decorated differently with contemporary furniture and natural colors of canvas.
Hotel Des Arts Bastille
2 rue Godefroy Cavaignac
Situated between Pere Lachaise Cemetery and Opera-Bastille- the hotel des Arts Bastille awaits you in a cozy atmosphere and offers excellent value with its freshly renovated rooms. The hotel des Arts Bastille awaits you in La Bastille well-known area by its atmosphere with restaurants and bars- at 15mn from Lyon train station.
Hotel Des Batignolles
26 28 rue des Batignolles
The Hotel des Batignolles is a small charming hotel situated right between the lively Montmartre and the elegant 8th district. Centrally located it is the ideal starting point for business and leisure.
Hotel Des Buttes Chaumont
4 Avenue Secretan
Hotel Des Canettes
17 rue de Canettes
Des Canettes is a Charming Little 2 Star Hotel in the Heart of St Germain Des Pres. Offering 23 Comfortable Rooms All With Direct Dial Phone and Color Satellite Tv and Radio. Located on rue des Canettes; just opposite the prestigious private residence whose name and history reverberate in the street today.
Hotel des Champs Elysees
2 rue d Artois
This attractive, privately-run Boutique hotel, ideally situated between the finest avenue in the world and the rue du Faubourg Saint-Honori??, is the only Parisian hotel that can claim to have been called ?Hotel des Champs-Elysees? since it was opened.
Hotel des Chevaliers
30 de Turenne
The warmth of a traditional welcome and the refinements of the very best facilities in the Marais District. This is what the Hotel des Chevaliers can offer you. You are two steps from Places des Vosges and from Carnavalet and Picasso Museums.
Hotel des Ducs d Anjou Paris
1 Rue Sainte Oportune
The 3 star Hotel Des Ducs dAnjou is located in the very heart of Paris close to all the exciting attractions including the Louvre; Pompidou an Notre Dame. With its subtle harmony of colours and 1930s style; the hotel guarantees to enchant you and transport you to an elegant place where serenity and relaxation reign.
Hotel des Grands Hommes - Hotels and Preference
17 Place du Pantheon
The Grands Hommes Hotel- a member of HOTELS AND PREFERENCE- is in the heart of the historical Paris district- right on the Panthon Place ; not far from the banks of the Seine River- Notre Dame- the Sorbonne and the Luxembourg Gardens.
HOTEL DES JARDINS DU LUXEMBOURG
5, impasse Royer Collard
Location : calm street, limits Latin Quarter and St Germain Quarter (luxury shopping, art galleries) Major historical monuments at walking distance: Senat, Sorbonne, Pantheon . Main entrance of Luxembourg gardens (one of ...
Hotel Des Mines
125, Boulevard Saint Michel
The Hotel des Mines is located in the Latin Quarter, right next to the Jardin du Luxembourg, Pantheon, the lively Montparnasse and Saint Germain des Pres quarters, the Sorbonne University and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Hotel Des Saintes Peres
65 Rue des Saint Peres
Hotel du Bois
11, Rue du Dome
Just a few steps from the Champs Elysees and within walking distance of the Eiffel Tower (15 minutes), the Hotel du Bois has been entirely renovated by the famous interior designer Michel Jouannet in 2008.
Hotel Du Casino
41 rue de Clichy
The Hotel du Casino is a three stars hotel, built in the Haussman style at the very beginning of the 20th century, with 39 refined rooms and nice Louis XV and Louis XVI furniture. It is ideally situated, between Opera and Montmartre and very near from department stores and fashion shops.
Hotel Du Chi??teau
13 Rue Du Chateau
Hotel du chateau is a charming, typically parisien, hotel located in the heart of neuilly sur seine, next to the metro station "pont de neuilly" leading to the center of Paris (5min from "les champs elysees").
Hotel Du Lion
1 Avenue d General Leclerc
The Hotel du Lion is a 2 star hotel - friendly and privately run with 33 fully equipped rooms of a 3 star standard -The Hotel is strategically located on Place Denfert Rochereau - a stones throw from Montparnasse -Within ...
Hotel du Louvre
Place Andre Malraux
Hotel du Louvre sits in the cultural and artistic centre of Paris. Hotel du Louvre faces glorious landmarks - Opera Garnier, Comedie Francaise, Place du Palais Royal and the Louvre Museum.
Hotel Du Midi Paris Montparnasse
4 Avenue Rene Coty
A nice charming 3 star hotel-entirely renovated with 45 rooms-Rooms are spacious and bright and equipped with modern facilities -Located in the heart of Paris close to Place Denfert Rochereau -Hotel du Midi Paris Montparnasse ...
Hotel Du Ministere
31 RUE DE SURENE
The Hotel du Ministere is tucked away on a quiet street close to the fashion and business hub of Paris. The Champs-Elysees- place de la Concorde- the Madeleine church and the rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore are just on your ...
Hotel du Ministere
31 rue de Surene
At the heart of the chic 8th arrondissement- near the most beautiful fashion boutiques and Art Galleries in Paris of rue du Faubourg Saint Honore- a few steps away from Madeleine- Concordes place and the Palais of Elysees- ...
Hotel du Mont Dore
19 rue du Mont-Dore
Located on the right bank, close to the Opera, famous shops and major department stores, convenient for the business and entertainment centers, the Mont Dore Hotel offers the comfort and calm of its well appointed 25 soundproof bedrooms, with bath or shower, wc, hair-dryer, direct dial phono ans satellite color TV.
Hotel Du Nord et De L Est
40 rue de Malte
Located on a small quiet street near the bustling Place de la Republique the Hotel du Nord et de l Est has been owned by the same family for three generations -It offers personal service throughout your entire stay and was ...
Hotel Du Nord et De L Est
40 rue de Malte
Located on a small quiet street near the bustling Place de la Republique the Hotel du Nord et de l Est has been owned by the same family for three generations -It offers personal service throughout your entire stay and was ...
Hotel Du Parc
6 rue Jolivet
A small sized family hotel in the middle of Paris -Its services - its location and its accessibility make it an appealing place for travelers looking for a choice accommodation at a reasonable price -Next to the TGV Montparnasse ...
Hotel du Plat d'Etain
69 rue Meslay
A warm welcome to start with -A privileged position -Comfortable rooms and all the hints you need to take maximum advantage of a wonderful city like Paris -Within minutes from North and East train stations but equally next ...
Hotel du Pre
10 rue Pierre Semard
Hotel full of charm in the center of Paris. Easy reach of Nord and East train station. Within walking distance of Montmartre and Opera. Rooms recently refurbished.
Hotel Duo
11 rue du Temple
With its architectural character the Duo hotel plays up relaxed luxury on a firmly contemporary note -Large open spaces - simple lines - warm and slightly acid colors elegantly emphasize the spirit of comfort in the rooms ...
Hotel Duret Champs Elysees
30 rue Duret
Ideally located between Place de lEtoile and Porte Maillot- two steps from the Champs-Elysees and the Congress Center... but well with calms of a typically Parisian street- The Duret- a Member of HOTELS AND PREFERENCE- is a haven of quietness and leisure.
Hotel Edouardvi Montparnasse
61 Boulevard du Montparnasse
In the Heart of the most famous of the 1900*s Districts Of Paris and halfway between Les Invalides and St Germain Des Pres,come and discover the Hotel Edouard Vi and Montparnasse. Savour the cosseted comfort of its 33 rooms ...