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Katsushika Hokusai
The National Museum of Asian Art Guimet.
04 June 2008
Despite the great influence that the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai had on European painters, this is the first time that the Musee Guimet in Paris dedicates a separate exhibition to him. Available through 4 August, 2008.
Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) is mostly known for two themes that he uses in his "ukiyo-e" works (translated as the "pictures of the floating world"). The first is the pleasures of the city nightlife: banquets, theaters, tea-houses. The second theme includes poetic panoramas, waterfalls, bridges and of course the renowned views of Mount Fuji, a considerable number of which are kept at the Musee Guimet.
The National Museum of Asian Art Guimet exhibits some 120 works that were created by or attributed to Hokusai. Those are his prints (nishiki-e), private editions (surimono), sketches, preparatory drawings (hanshita-e) and paintings (nikuhitsu). Among the highlights of the exhibition is the painting "Dragon in the Clouds" which matches the "Tiger in the Rain" (the latter loaned from the Ota Memorial Museum of Art in Tokyo).
Sarkozy wants to change Paris looks
The President challenged a group of architects to think of a new urban project for the city.
05 June 2008
In one of the recent news about Paris we wrote that the city's La Defense district would get a new skyscraper. The latest news is that the President of France Nicolas Sarkozy seeks a new fundamental change in the city looks.
For this he challenged a group of architects, supported by engineers, city planners, sociologists and even philosophers (there are a total of about 250 people in the team) to think of a new urban project for the city boundaries, transport system, housing, business developments, administrative bodies etc. Sarkozy aide Henri Guaino comments that "The aim is to spawn a new city, like Baron Haussmann did in his day." The Famous civic planner Baron Haussmann rebuilt the capital of France in the 1850s and 60s. The project is set to be elaborated within 6 months.
Currently the city of Paris and the web of smaller towns surrounding it are run by separate bodies, which causes problems with transport policy and other spheres affecting the entire metropolis.
The Cube Festival
The major digital art event in France.
06 June 2008
Technology is on high level: each of us has a mobile phone, an internet connection and various wireless appliances at home. Not only does digital technology simplify life, but also creates new social interactions within the urban environment and interferes into our relations with others. This is what the Cube Festival (still running: June 3 - 8) focuses on.
The Cube Festival is the country's major digital art event which creates a futuristic vision of urban life and encourages you to imagine the future. Visitors can expect lots of surprises and everyone will find activities to their taste: multimedia shows, screenings, performances, electro-visual live shows, workshops, guided tours, activities for kids and much more! The venues are various, please check the event's website.
Apple store under the Louvre
The store will occupy a 7,696-square-feet space beneath the Pyramid.
06 June 2008
According to the French newspaper "La Tribune", there will be an Apple Store opened under one of the highly visited spots of Paris - The Louvre Pyramid. The company has already got the green light to locate its first store on the 7,696-square-feet space beneath the attraction.
The Apple Stores are more than just retail stores, they are real showrooms exhibiting brand new computer and electronic products. The one under the Pyramid will be located on two floors, replacing the two other stores, Résonnance and Lalique. No opening date has been announced yet.
The large glass Louvre Pyramid is located in the museum's courtyard and serves as a main entrance to the museum building. The space underneath it is occupied by a shopping gallery which attracts 8,7 visitors every year. The new store will, therefore, be able to compete with the prestigious Regent Street store in London and the Fifth Avenue store in NYC.
Melancholia
Palais Garnier.
07 June 2008
The world premier of "Melancholia" (libretto by Jon Fosse, composer - Georg Friedrich Haas, staged by the Opéra National de Paris) arrives to the Parisian Palais Garnier June 9 - 27.
The production is based on the book by the Norwegian author Jon Fosse which is dedicated to the late 19th century painter Lars Hertervig. His essay, however, is not just a biography, but an intent look at Hertervig's paintings and his inner world. Starting with one day of the artist's life, the book then goes further to a later period, and as a conclusion describes the author's interest in the painter.
The parts are played by Otto Katzameier (Lars), Melanie Walz (Helene), Johannes Schmidt and Angelika Luz (Mr and Mrs Winckelmann), Daniel Gloger (Alfred) and others. The original book is in German, but for those who admire tha artist's work a visit to the opera is a must!
National Qigong Day
The Great Pagoda of the Bois de Vincennes.
07 June 2008
June 8th Paris, Marseille, Strasbourg, Tours, Grenoble, Toulouse, Montpellier and Rennes take part in the annual National Qigong Day organised by La Fédération de Qigong et Arts Energétiques (FEQGAE). The venue for the Paris's event is the Great Pagoda of the Bois de Vincennes.
Everyone interested in martial arts, health improvement and body harmonizing are welcomed to visit numerous workshops ("Qigong for Women", "Qigong of heart", "Voice and Energy"), demonstrations, conferences ("Qigong work towards freedom of the body and balance of emotions"), round table and other events aimed to discover, learn and consolidate techniques related to energy and health.
Peninsula hotel to appear in Paris in 2012
The building on Avenue Kleber will be rebuilt into a hotel.
16 July 2008
An investment holding company Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Co. Ltd. has signed a non-legally binding agreement with Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Co. according to which they will together rebuilt a building in Paris, on Avenue Kleber, into a Peninsula hotel. At the moment the building is used as the Centre International de Conferences. The Peninsula hotel will open in 2012. Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Co. will take a 20% stake in the hotel.
Paris hotels available rooms search
List of Paris hotels from Regetel Eiffel Capitol to Residence Romance Malesherbes
9 Rue Viala
Hotel Eiffel Capitol is modern, the lobby is clear with marble on the ground. The atmosphere is friendly and warm with multilingual staff at your service. The building is totally air conditioned, modern and consists of 4 floors including 2 non smoking floors.
Regetel Touraine Opera
73 Rue Taitbout
The hotel Touraine Opera is located in the middle of the Rue Taitbout/ which is a very quiet street/ between 2 metro stations. The Touraine Opera is typically French in the romantic style.
Regetel Yllen Eiffel
196 Rue De Vaugirard
Between the Montparnesse business district and the exhibition park at Porte de Versailles, the neo-classical architecture of Regetel Yllen Eiffel conceals charm, a friendly atmosphere and the most up-to-date facilities.
Regina De Passy Hotel
6 Rue De La Tour
An inheritance of the thirties, the Hotel Regina De Passy, is cozy, discreet, and has the charm of independant Hotel*s. Two flats and 61 rooms, for the most part, sound proofed, large and air-conditioned, on 8 floors, offer wide choice of different design styles.
Regina Hotel
2 Place Des Pyramides
Traditional 7 floor Hotel /1900/ fully restored and refurbished located directly across Rue de Rivoli from Jardin des Tuileries AND the entrance to the Louvre - Spacious rooms with period furnishings air conditioning bath phone radio minibar satellite AND Pay TV hair dryer modem points High Speed Internet Wireless System WiFi available.
Regina Opera
11 Bis Rue Mazagran
Located in a lively and trendy area between the Opera and the Place de la Republique/Bastille,very close to the Gare du Nord train station Eurostar, Thalys and the theatres districts, the Regina Opera Hotel has been recently ...
Relais Bergson
124 Av. Simon Bolivar
Fully refurbished hotel. It provides 20 comfortable rooms, each equipped with bathtub or shower, wc, direct dial phone, and cable TV. Nearby attractions: The Grande Halle de la Villette, the Gi??ode, the Citi?? des Sciences, the Buttes Chaumont, the Zi??nith.
Relais Bosquet
19 rue du Champ de Mars
Hotel Relais Bosquet Paris is a comfortable 3 star hotel, based in a short distance to the Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars park.
Relais Christine
3 Rue Christine
Relais Christine Hotel besides a perfect location has a pleasant atmosphere of private picturesque garden.
Relais De Paris Eiffel Cambronne
166 Boulevard De Grenelle
Nice renovated tourist class hotel which provides 54 air-conditioned rooms totally equipped. It benefits from a very central location, only a few steps from the Eiffel Tower, Seine River, Champs Elysees Avenue and the Arc De Triomphe.
Relais Du Louvre
19 rue des pri??tres St Germain l Auxerrois
Elegant 3 star Hotel Relais du Louvre is located between the Louvre museum and Notre-Dame.
Relais Du Marais
76 Rue De Turbigo
Quietness and the best treatment in this friendly hotel from Paris. The Relais du Marais is well connected to the main means of transport of the city, being a perfect starting point in order to explore the French capital.
Relais Hotel Vieux Paris
9, Rue Git le Coeur
Relais-Hotel du Vieux Paris is placed nearby the main landmarks such as the Seine, the Place Saint-Michel, the flower Market, Notre-Dame, the Louvre and Orsay Museums.
Relais Medicis
23, rue Racine
Just steps away from the Jardin du Luxembourg and a stone's throw from l'Odeon, set in the Paris that strollers so cherish, a warm, an esthetic interlude called Le Relais Medicis. From the reception desk to the gallery and ...
Relais Saint Germain
9, Carrefour de l Odeon
The charming hotel Le Relais Saint Germain lies in the very heart of Paris, on the left bank, close to Odeon, Saint-Germain-des-Pres and the Sorbonne - privileged district for culture and art.
Relais Saint Jacques
3 rue de l Abbe de l Epee
The Relais Saint-Jacques-situated near the heart of the Latin Quarter and a few steps away from the Luxembourg gardens as well as the Pantheon and the Royal Chapel of Val de Grace offers you a chance to stroll around Saint-Germain-des-Pres-Montparnasse or the Ile de la Cite.
Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe Hotel
39 Avenue de Wagram
Modern and functional Renaissance Paris Arc De Triomphe Hotel presents an unforgettable experience and creates positive memories.
Renaissance Paris La Defense Hotel
60 Jardin de Valmy, Boulevard Circulaire, Sortie 7
The Renaissance Paris Hotel La Defense is in the heart of La Defense district of Paris, France. Just next to the Grande Arche de La Defense this Paris hotel is just a few minutes from the capital's famous attractions: only 6 metro stops from the Champs-Elysees.
Renaissance Paris Le Parc Trocadero Hotel
55-57 Avenue Raymond Poincare
Positioned in 16th arrondissement, luxurious Renaissance Paris Hotel Le Parc Trocadero features elegance and comfort.
Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel
4, Rue du Mont Thabor
This Renaissance Paris Vendome hotel is situated on th e Seine right bank in the middle of the 1st district, within a short distance to the Jardin de Tuileries, Place Vendome, the Louvre and the Champs-Elysees.
Renoir Hotel
39 Rue Montparnasse
Although a new Hotel, completely renovated, it is decorated with a modern style, typically Parisian. Generating a relaxing and peaceful ambience, but with all modern facilities. Centrally located to many tourist attractions and ideally situated for travelling to the business district *Montparnasse Tower*.
Residence Chatillon
108 avenue du General Leclerc
Welcome to the Hotel Residence Chatillon, a homely, pleasant family run house located in the 14th district of Paris, really close to the Montsouris Park.
Residence de la Tour Paris
43 Avenue Pierre Larousse
Just 1km from the heart of Paris and close to the International Paris Exhibition Centre; the 2 star Residence de la Tour offers all the comforts of home in its quality rooms. All guest rooms are comfortable and are equipped with a Satellite television; heating; a desk; an en-suite bathroom; a hairdryer and WIFI Internet access.
Residence Des Arts
14 rue Git le Coeur
Nice 3 star Residence des Arts Hotel is remarkable residence, situated among the small streets of the Latin Quarter in the 6th district, right in the middle of Paris.
Residence du Palais
78 rue d'Assas
Just opposite the Jardins du Luxembourg gardens, is placed Residence du Palais, just next to the Senat, Pantheon, Saint-Michel are Tour Montparnasse tower, Saint-Sulpice Church, Notre-Dame cathedral.
Residence du Roy Hotel
8 Rue Francois 1ER
In the prestigious /Golden Triangle/ just a few steps from the Champs-Elysées and the famous boutiques of the Avenue Montaigne the Hotel La Residence du Roy welcomes you in a sophisticated setting offering a luxurious environment and a personalised service.
Residence Foch
10, rue Marbeau
Take a breath of fresh air in the quiet Bois de Boulogne park, stroll down the Champs-Elysees and the Place de l'Etoile, go shopping at the Palais des Congres at Porte Maillot. The Residence Foch Hotel and its renovated, quiet and cosy rooms bring you the wonders of residential Paris.
Residence Henri Iv
50, rue des Bernardins
Between Notre-Dame and the Pantheon, next to the Sorbonne, the Hotel-Residence Henri IV will be your ideal home away from home. The period details and painted ceilings in the rooms, marble fireplaces and polished furniture give the impression of a 19th century townhouse.
Residence Richemont
17 rue Jean Colly
Ideally located in the heart of Paris new cultural district on the East side of town, the Residence Richemont and it?s staff welcomes you in a cosy atmosphere offering a personnalised service in room and studio.
Residence Romance Malesherbes
129 Rue Cardinet
Located in the proximity of the Morceau Park, at 800 metres from the big shops and from Montmartre, this hotel allows to our clients to enjoy the Paris in a quiet and special place.