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Jan Fabre at the Louvre
Until July, 7th
07 May 2008
Though displaying a great amount of works by the great masters of the past, the Louvre also demonstrates its openness to contemporary art and living artists with the exhibition "Jan Fabre at the Louvre. The Angel of Metamorphosis."
Jan Fabre, a Belgian multidisciplinary artist, a graduate from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the Institute for Decorative Arts in Antwerp, started his carreer in the late 1970s with provocative "actions" and "private performances." In 1980s he became the shining star of the Flemish new wave. Not only is he a talented visual artist, but also a skilled draftsmen, a choreographer and a designer. His exhibition at the Louvre encourages visitors to rediscover celebrated works by the world-known Flemish, Dutch and German masters through the eyes of the artist.
Antiques Brocante
Place de la Bastille.
07 May 2008
Approximately 350 exhibitors from all over France gather at the Parisian Antiques Brocante - antiques fair, taking place 8 - 18 May at Place de la Bastille. Visitors can browse around the stalls and choose something from a great amount of goods: furniture, paitings, engravings, pottery, silverware, glass, ceramics, tableware, knick-knacks, clothes, beautiful tablecloths and much more. The fair is opened from 11.00 to 19.00 daily. Admission is chargeable. For your convenience there will be an expert consulting visitors during the show. Expertise and advice are free of charge.
Festival Presences
Cite de la Musique.
08 May 2008
Presences Paris is the annual event organised by Paris' Maison de Radio France at several French cities, including Lille, Montpellier, Toulouse, and Paris. 9 - 11 of May the event takes place at the capital's Cite de la Musique. In 2008 the festival celebrates its 18th birthday with a number of great concerts. Three of the largest symphonic orchestras take part in Presences: l'Orchestre National de Lille, l'Orchestre National de Montpellier and l'Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse. The festival programme is complemented by the concerts of younger talents.
The participants of this year's event are: Edith Canat of Chizy, Gyorgy Sandor Ligeti, Magnus Lindberg, Yan Maresz, Toshi Ichiyanagi, Olivier Meston, Toru Takemitsu, Francois-Bernard Mache, Philippe Schoeller, John Adams, Jean-Louis Agobet, Pierre Boulez, Jean-Luc Darbellay and Akira Nishimura.
Please note that concerts start at different time each day. Admission to all of them is free.
Ateliers dArtistes de Belleville Open Days
Works by 250 artists at 130 sites of Paris.
12 May 2008
The «Ateliers d'Artistes de Belleville» association opens doors to the public and gives visitors a chance to have a look at how and where artists work. During four days May 16th - 19th you can find yourself in the world of ceramists, engravers, video-makers and painters. Works by 250 artists are represented at 130 sites all over the 20th, 19th, 10th and 11th arrondissements of Paris. The theme for this year's event is "Temptation." Don't miss exhibitions of works by three associations from Morocco, Brasil and Vietnam, and other events within the Open Days, including street theatre performances, installations and balls.
Blue Man Group
Palais des Sports.
13 May 2008
Blue Man Group is an internationally renowned creative organisation which is best known for unusual stage costumes (heads painted in blue grease paint and dressed in latex bald caps, and black clothing) and amazing shows in which they use atypical instruments (zither, tubulum, drumbone, dogulu, aronophonic etc.). May 14th - 24th they give several performances at Palais des Sports.
Founded in 1988 by Matt Goldman, Phil Stanton and Chris Wink, the Blue Man Group incorporates theatre, music, science and improvisation. The show is family-oriented, humorous (often satiric) and energetic, so everyone will be delighted. Performances in Paris are a part of «How to be a megastar tour.»
Salon Saveurs des Plaisirs Gourmands
Paris Expo Porte de Champerre.
14 May 2008
Winter is over, which means its time to say goodbye to fat and unhealthy winter dishes and meet fresh, healthy light spring meals. «Salon Saveurs des Plaisirs Gourmands», held 16 - 19 May at Paris Expo Porte de Champerre, will help you discover the best, healthiest and most original dishes.
During these four days visitors can learn more about the upscale gastronomy products, regional specialties and other kinds of dishes. The subject of the event is «Stylish and gastronomic pic-nic», so be prepared for delightful products, from marinated fish to pastries.
Babylon
The Louvre.
14 May 2008
Current exhibition at the Louvre explores the great civilization of Babylon, both through historic facts and legends, bringing together exhibits from all over the world. Artworks, manuscripts, documents, statues and other precious objects are dedicated to different periods of Babylonian history (from First Babylonian Dynasty to Middle Babylonian Period, the Neo-Babylonian Empire and Babylon under the foreign domination) and certain fields (sciences, literature, archaeological excavations etc.).
Babylon, the city of ancient Mesopotamia, was located 85 kilometers from where Baghdad now stands. Initially a small town, it attained political importance during the first Babylonian dynasty. The city was well-known for the Hanging Gardens of Babylon which used to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The exhibition is opened until June 2, 2008.
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List of Paris hotels from Ibis Paris Gare du Nord Chateau Landon 10eme to INTER-HOTEL FRANCAIS
197-199 rue La Fayette
The Ibis Gare Du Nord Chateau Landon hotel is in northern Paris, 2 km from the Parc De La Villette Cite Des Sciences Exhibition and Science Centre and 3 km from the Louvre and the Musee Grevin.
Ibis Paris Gare du Nord La Fayette 10eme
122, rue La Fayette
The ibis Gare du Nord La Fayette hotel is in the center of Paris, 2 mins from the Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est, and close to Saint-Lazare. The hotel offers direct access to the Galeries Lafayette, the Louvre, the Garnier opera house, Montmartre and theOlympia.
Ibis Paris Gare Montparnasse 15eme
71 boulevard de Vaugirard
The Ibis Paris Gare Montparnasse hotel is located at the Gare Montparnasse railway station and is close to the Porte De Versailles Exhibition Centre. The Eiffel Tower is just 700 m from the hotel and the Latin Quarter 900 m away.
Ibis Paris Grands Boulevards Opera 9eme
38 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre
The Ibis Grands Boulevards Opi??ra hotel is located in the centre of Paris, close to the Opi??ra Garnier, the Folies Bergi??res, the Musi??e Gri??vin, the Drouot auction rooms, the big department stores and the Grands Boulevards.
ibis Paris Jemmapes 10 eme
12, rue Louis Blanc
The Ibis Paris Jemmapes 10i??me hotel is located in downtown Paris, a short stroll from the Canal Saint Martin, the Buttes Chaumont and the Parc de La Villette (la Citi?? des Sciences).
Ibis Paris La Villette Cite des Sciences 19eme
31-35, quai de l'Oise
The Ibis Paris La Villette 19i??me hotel is located in the north-east of Paris, opposite the Canal de l'Ourcq, 437 yds (400 m) from the Citi?? des Sciences and 1.9 miles (3 km) from the Buttes Chaumont park.
Ibis Paris Maine Montparnasse 14eme
160, rue du Chi??teau
Hotel Ibis Paris Maine Montparnasse 14eme is positioned in the middle of Paris, not far away from the Exhibition Centre, the Latin Quarter and the Champs Elysees. A railway station and the airport.
Ibis Paris Menilmontant-Pere Lachaise 11eme
80, rue de la Folie Ri??gnault
The Ibis Paris Mi??nilmontant hotel is located in the centre of Paris, a short walk from the Oberkampf district, 1 km from the Bastille Opera House, 2 km from the Institut du Monde Arabe and 6 km from Montmartre.
Ibis Paris Montmartre 18eme
5, rue Caulaincourt
The ibis Paris Montmartre hotel is located in the heart of Paris, at the foot of the Sacri?? Coeur and 219 yards (200 m) from the Moulin Rouge. A 10-minute direct metro ride will take you from the hotel to the Champs-Elysi??es, the Gare du Nord/Est/Saint Lazare train stations, and the main department stores.
ibis Paris Opera Le Peletier
19 Rue Buffault
The Ibis Opi??ra Le Peletier hotel is ideally located in the center of Paris, close to the Opera Garnier, Folies Bergeres, Musi??e Gri??vin waxwork museum, Drouot auction house, department stores and Grands Boulevards district.
Ibis Paris Ornano Montmartre Nord 18eme
70 Bis Boulevard Ornano
The Ibis Ornano Montmartre Nord is located in the north of Paris, 2 minutes walk from the last station on metro line 4, 10 minutes from the St Ouen flea market, 15 minutes from the Butte Montmartre and 15 km from CDG Airport.
Ibis Paris Place D'italie 13eme
25, avenue Stephen Pichon
The Ibis Paris Place d'Italie 13i??me hotel is located in south Paris, 200 m from the Gobelins tapestry factory, 500 m from the Natural History Museum and 1 km from Chinatown. The nearest railway station is 1 km away and Orly airport 20 km.
ibis Paris Porte de Montreuil
2, avenue du Professeur Andri?? Lemierre
The Ibis Paris Porte de Montreuil hotel is located in the east of Paris, 5 km from the Comi??die Frani??aise and the Exhibition Centre of Porte de Versailles and 7 km from Saint Germain des Pri??s.
Ibis Paris Porte Doree 12eme
111 Boulevard Poniatowski
The Ibis Daumesnil Porte Dori??e hotel is located in the east of Paris, a short walk from the Espace Charenton and the Bois de Vincennes, 0.6 miles (1 km) from Lac Daumesnil and 1.9 miles (3 km) from the Parc Floral.
Ibis Paris Tour Eiffel Cambronne 15eme
2, rue Cambronne
Hotel Ibis Paris Tour Eiffel Cambronne 15eme is nestled in the middle of Paris, not far from the Eiffel Tower, the Fly Boats of the Seine and the Champs Elysees.
Ibis Paris Tour Montparnasse 15eme
22 Avenue du Maine
The Ibis Paris Tour Montparnasse hotel is located in the centre of Paris, close to the Latin Quarter and St Germain des Pri??s and close to the Exhibition Centre of Porte de Versailles.
ibis Styles Paris Pigalle (Opening March 2012)
3 rue Frochot
Breakfast and unlimited WIFI are included in all prices at the ibis Styles Paris Pigalle Montmartre. The hotel is ideally situated in the heart of Paris, just a short walk from Place Pigalle, at the foot of the Butte Montmartre, ...
Icone Hotel
4 Rue Amboise
You are invited to experience subtle elegance and tranquility at our boutique hotel Icone - set close to Opera and richelieu Drouot stations for the best connections from your plane and train to corporate offices and tourist attraction.
Ideal Hotel
96 Avenue Emile Zola
Ideal hotel benefits from its privileged position atthe heart of the business and commercial districtof beaugrenelle with its cinemas restaurantsshopping centres and internet cafes.
Ideal Hotel Paris
108 Boulevard Jourdan
Ideally situated in the trendy and upscale 14th Arrondissement; the 3 star Ideal Hotel Design offers modern accommodation and easy access to the entire city via the nearby public transport network.
Ile De France Opera
26 Rue St Augustin
close to the touristic attractions and the business centers of the capital. There are 20 rooms fully equipped with : air conditioning, bath or shower, hairdryer, individual safe, minibar, snacks, direct telephone, satellite TV, internet plug.
ILIADE
51 rue Letort
Located in a quiet street with many shops in the XVIIIth district of Paris a few steps from the renowned Montmartre area, the family-run Iliade hotel offers 49 comfortable rooms, some of them with a magnificient view over the Sacre Coeur.
INNOVA
32 boulevard Pasteur
Located in the lively district of Montparnasse, the hotel Innova is the ideal place to stay for either leisurei??or business stay in the centre of Paris. Entirely renovated in recent years, the hotel offers 51 rooms and provide quality facilities and services.
InterContinental PARIS - AVENUE MARCEAU
64 MARCEAU
Once the private mansion of the Comte de Breteuil, the InterContinental Marceau?s Haussmannian fai??ade is the first of several buildings of surprising architectural style. Once inside you?ll see a work of art by Raymond Moretti, a follower of Picasso.
InterContinental PARIS - LE GRAND
2 RUE SCRIBE
InterContinental Paris Le Grand is the essence of Paris, from its 9th arrondissement location to its Empire style borne of Napoleon?s love of grandeur. An historic monument amid the swirl of the shopping, theatre and banking ...
INTER-HOTEL ACROPOLE
199, boulevard Brune
Ideally located even in the very heart of Paris, Inter Hotel Acropole Paris presents a warm welcome, pleasant, homelike atmosphere and comforatble facilities to make your stay more enjoyable.
Inter-Hotel Carlton s Hotel
55, boulevard de Rochechouard
Placed in the centre of Montmartre, close to the Moulin Rouge and the Sacre-Coeur cathedral, this international hotel boasts of its a calm ambience in a busy district.
Inter-Hotel Delos-Vaugirard
7, Rue Du Gi??ni??ral Beuret
Between Montparnasse, the Invalides, the Eiffel Tower and the Parc des Expositions (Porte de Versailles), our staff gives you a warm reception and offers you quiet and tranquility. This traditional district has typical Parisian attractive aspects.
INTER-HOTEL DELOS-VAUGIRARD
7, rue du Gi??ni??ral Beuret
Between Montparnasse, the Invalides, the Eiffel Tower and the Parc des Expositions (Porte de Versailles), our staff gives you a warm reception and offers you quiet and tranquility. This traditional district has typical Parisian attractive aspects.
INTER-HOTEL FRANCAIS
13 rue du 8 Mai 1945
INTER-HOTEL Francais is your ideal residence for its nearness to places of high interest (Montmartre, Notre-Dame, the Louvre?
10 minutes away), its many transportation accessibilities (Exhibition Centre, airports? 30 minutes ...