What's happening in Paris
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A visitor's guide to what's on in Paris
Up to date listings of events and last minute information about what's on in Paris. Find out what to see and do when you travel to Paris, and even book selected hotel and ticket packages for Paris Concerts and Events.
What's happening in Paris is so much more than your average tourist guide, its pages are packed with useful suggestions and tips for tourists, including plenty of ideas on things to see and do; what's on, what to do, when and where in Paris; Paris, France that is, not the Paris that is missing the Eiffel Tower and features an annual Turkey Trot!
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Paris is considered to be the most romantic of all European cities and here you will find news and information about music concerts, art exhibitions, sporting events, fashion shows and more. The city is now gearing up to celebrate Valentine's Day, followed by the Paris Mardi Gras Carnival, the Promenade du Bœuf Gras on Sunday 19th February, 2012. Readers are encouraged to tell us what's happening in Paris, if you live in Paris please leave a note with your insider news about what's on!
The iconic picture of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, is by Tiago Dias
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Contents at a Glance
What's on
- Hotel and Tickets for Paris Concerts
- Current Events
- Paris Markets
- The Louvre
- Pinacothèque de Paris
- The Pompidou Centre
- Musée Rodin
- Art Events in Paris
- Opéra national de Paris
- Paris concert news
- OO La La
- Paris theatres
- Dites au monde ce qui se produit à Paris
- Jazz in Paris
- Paris Festivals
- Paris Marathon
- What's the Weather like in Paris?
- Paris Métro
- Paris Sightseeing
- Links to some key tourist sites
- Sandrine's Paris
- Need a guide to Paris or Paris attractions?
- French antiques for sale
- French antiques
- A guide to the identification and prices of Lalique glass
- Current eBay auctions for Lalique
- A pocket guide to buying antiques and collectibles in Paris
Hotel and Tickets for Paris Concerts
Travel to see the best bands and performers
Choose from a terrific line-up of Concerts and Events taking place in the French capital. Packages on offer from this established and trustworthy vendor, include the best value tickets to concerts by favorite bands and artists, enabling you to book complete packages for Paris Concerts and Events and enjoy a truly memorable mini break in Paris.2011 Paris Concerts and Events Highlights
Kylie is back - with a great album 'Aphrodite' and a sell-out European tour that people are saying, will be bigger and even better than before.
Kylie - Tickets & Hotel - Paris. Kylie returns to Palais Des Omnisports (Bercy) on 15 March, 2011. Ticket and hotel package £139.00.
It is normally possible to extend your stay and add extra nights for just £50.00 per person
Ticket and hotel package for the gigs usually includes one nights accommodation in Paris appropriate to the venue, with full buffet breakfast and your concert ticket.
Check and confirm details with supplier before booking. Hotel and ticket upgrades are usually available at extra cost, if available.
Current Events
An up to the minute travel guide.
Paris Markets
St Ouen, at the Porte de Clignancourt, is now the largest antiques market in the world, as well as being the oldest in Paris and boasts fifteen different markets with more than 2000 shops spread over 15km. Read more about Paris markets together with Antique and bargain hunting holidays in France, particularly Paris, in an informative article, French antique holidays.
On April 9, 2012, the annual Brocante exceptionnelle de Pâques (Special Easter Flea Market) will be held in Place Aligre. Around 100 antique dealers will be selling old curios, art objects, paintings, antique and designer furniture.
Paris on DVD
The Louvre
Possibly the most famous art gallery in the world, the Musée du Louvre in Paris
This stunning photograph of the Louvre was taken by Simona Dumitru.
Surely no visit to Paris for art lovers would be complete without a visit to the Musée du Louvre. This link lists current exhibitions being held at the famous Parisian gallery and visitors can now benefit from their own personalized tour.
Musée du Louvre
34-36, quai du Louvre
75058 Paris Cedex 01
FRANCE
TheLouvre is open every day except Tuesday and the following French holidays:
December 25, January 1, May 1, and August 15.
Opening hours
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday: from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Rooms begin closing 30 minutes before museum closing time.
Many tourists have been caught out by the Tuesday closure and do check for closure/opening of specific rooms and departments.
Pinacothèque de Paris
The Art gallery of Paris
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The Centre National D'Art et De Culture Georges Pompidou in Paris
Centre Pompidou is located at:
Place Georges Pompidou
75004 Paris
The center is open every day (except Tuesdays and May 1) from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Museum and exhibits : 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Brancusi Workshop : 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Library : 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm, weekdays and 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday.
Again, note the Tuesday closure.
- Jump to upcoming exhibitions
- Exhibitions happening at the Pompidou Centre in Paris.
"Edvard Munch, the modern eye" runs through to January 9, 2012. The exhibition shows eighty paintings, thirty artworks done on paper, fifty photographs and a film. - What's on at the cinema in the Pompidou Centre in Paris
- Listings for the next 30 days.
- Jump to upcoming shows and concerts
- Shoes and concerts happening at the Pompidou Centre in Paris.
Musée Rodin
The Rodin gallery in Paris
The finished marble and bronze sculptures are exhibited in Paris, while the plasters remain in Meudon.
- Rodin Museum Paris
- Musée Rodin
79, rue de Varenne
75007 Paris
Open daily 10am to 5.45pm (Check for late opening Wednesdays)
(Garden cleared at 5pm and last tickets sold at 5.15pm)
Closed on January 1st, May 1st and December 25. - Museum at Meudon
- Musée Rodin
19, avenue Auguste Rodin
92190 Meudon
Open from the first week-end of April to the last week-end of September.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1pm to 6pm
Last tickets sold at 5.15pm
The sculptures kept in the Museum at Meudon, only some of which are on display, are sketches, studies, maquettes, variations and original models, carefully kept by Rodin thoughout his life and donated to the French State in 1916, 3 years before his death.
A lovely video of Musée Rodin from Laura (juril001) videoed November 2007
Art Events in Paris
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Things to do and see in Paris
Opéra national de Paris
- More information about Opéra national de Paris
- Palais Garnier, at the corner of rue Scribe and rue Auber, 75009 Paris
Opéra Bastille, Place de la Bastille, 75012 Paris - The 2010 Season
- Listings of Opera, Ballet and Concert performances for 2010.
Box office of the Palais Garnier, on the corner of rue Scribe and rue Auber, and box office of the Opéra Bastille, 130, rue de Lyon
Paris concert news
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Moulin Rouge by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
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Bal du Moulin Rouge
Montmartre
82 boulevard de Clichy
75018 Paris - France
For more information about the Moulin Rouge, jump to the Moulin Rouge website, where you can read about the history, shows, scheduled events and make online reservations
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Les Folies Bergere
Nearly 150 years of possibly the most famous name in Music Hall Revues.
Jump to the Les Folies Bergere
Crazy Horse, Paris
Billed as the most glamorous show in Paris.
Jump to the Crazy Horse, Paris
Le Lido, Paris
Located on the world's most famous avenue, the Champs-Elysées, the Lido offers the world's most famous cabaret, with world famous artists supported by the Bluebell Girls and Lido Boy Dancers.
Jump to the Lido, Paris
Paris Blogs
- BNP Paribas Profit Hit by Greece
- By NOÉMIE BISSERBE PARIS?BNP Paribas SA warned that restructuring plans aimed at helping the French bank cope with the European debt crisis would hit 2012 earnings, as it reported that write-downs on Greek bonds halved fourth-quarter net profit.
- IRFU agrees ticket refund plan over postponed Paris match
- The Irish Rugby Football Union has reached agreement with the French Federation over the refunding of face value tickets from Saturday's postponed Six Nations game in Paris. Tickets purchases from clubs can be returned to any of the four provincial ...
- Peugeot Plans Asset Sales as Profit Drops
- By DAVID PEARSON PARIS?PSA Peugeot Citroën has raised its cost-cutting target, plans to sell assets, and has put a brake on planned expansion in India to reverse a dramatic worsening in its finances as the French maker of cars and light trucks ...
- Bouygues, Partners Get EUR575M Contract To Build Paris Tribunal
- PARIS (Dow Jones)--French construction-to-broadcast conglomerate Bouygues SA (EN.FR) and partners have signed a contract to finance, design, construct and maintain a building that will house the Paris Law Courts for a period of 27 years, Bouygues said ...
Paris theatres
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Dites au monde ce qui se produit à Paris
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Paris Café Music
| Track | Artist | Album | |
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| I Love Paris | Bon Appétit Musique | France and French Cafe Accordion Music | |
| Moon (Cafè De Paris Mix) | Dj Stex | Music for Cocktails | |
| Fleur de Paris | Bon Appétit Musique | France and French Cafe Accordion Music | |
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Jazz in Paris
- Jazz clubs worldwide - France - Paris
- France is renowned for its love of Jazz and Jazz Musicians; a love which is probably more evident in Paris than in any other part of France. You can even take a Jazz dinner cruise along the Seine.
Paris Festivals
14 July is Bastille Day, the French National Holiday, but the parties begin on the 13th and nobody parties harder than the Parisians.
During December, Paris lights up with Christmas decorations and numerous Christmas Markets. Note that for the New Year celebrations 2011/12 there will not be a fireworks display at the Eiffel Tower but I believe that a laser light show is being organised.
- 14 July Festival Program
- Processions and Parades
Free concerts
Popular balls including the National Festival Balls in the fire stations - "Firemen of Paris kings of the night"
And of course, fireworks! - La Fête des Tuileries, June 26 2010 to August 21 2010
- Festival de Jazz Manouche (free access) 13 and July 14 celebrates the centenary of the birth of Django Reinhardt
- Roses de Bagatelle
- Visit the wonderful display of roses at La roseraie de Bagatelle, Parc de Bagatelle - route de Sèvres à Neuilly,
Métro : Pont de Neuilly (ligne 1).
18 juin au 26 septembre 2010.
Vote for the most beautiful and best scented roses. - Chinese New Year (French)
- In 2010, Mardi Gras coincides with the Chinese New Year, which is the year of the tiger. Various parades and feasts are being organized throughout Paris. 14 February is of course, also St Valentine's Day, so restaurants in Paris can be expected to be pretty busy.
- Veneration of the Crown of Thorns at Notre-Dame de Paris
- The Crown of Thorns is presented to the believers for veneration on the first Friday of each month, every Friday during Lent at 3 pm, and on Good Friday from 10 am to 5 pm.
- Paris Carnival
- The Paris Carnival, Carnaval de Paris dit de Saint-Fargeau, Tuesday 14 February, 2010, is a popular event brining together local residents, street artists, visual artists and musicians. Equivalent to Paris Mardi Gras, the carnival procession is traditionally led by a cow and starts from Place Gambetta, ending on the square in front of the Hôtel de Ville.
Paris Marathon
Paris Marathon 2012 is on Sunday 15th April
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What the twittering classes have to say about Paris
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Paris Métro
- Download a map of the Paris Métro
- You can buy individual Métro tickets or packets of 10 tickets (a Carnet). If you're in town for several days, it might be cheaper to buy a "Carte Orange" or "Ticket hebdomadaire" pass which is valid from Monday, through Sunday. A small photo of yourself is required for this sort of pass.
Paris Sightseeing
You can buy tickets on-line for all attractions, theme parks, shows and sightseeing tours; avoid any disappointment by booking in advance. Offers selected below, are from an officially authorised broker who guarantees the lowest prices, with no credit card or booking fees.Paris Pass
A 2, 4 or 6 day Paris Pass is great value and your entry to more than 60 of the top sightseeing attractions in Paris. The Paris Pass includes free use of public transport, sightseeing tours and cruises, together with unlimited entry to all the major Paris museums, galleries and attractions, including the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre and the Palace of Versailles, to mention just a few. Buy the Paris Pass here.
Eiffel Tower Visit - Seine Cruise - Paris Illuminations
This package includes a visit to the Eiffel Tower, followed by a relaxing cruise along the River Seine. Then, at dusk, you are taken on a tour of the city's illuminated monuments and squares, including the Champs Elysées, the Notre-Dame, Concorde and Vendome Squares, the Opera, Madeleine Church, the rue Royale, and of course, the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Leaving you in no doubt as to why Paris is called "City of Lights". Buy your ticket for the Eiffel Tower Visit, Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations tour here.
Moulin Rouge and Toulouse Lautrec Dinner
Enjoy a three course dinner from the Toulouse Lautrec menu, and a show in the world famous Moulin Rouge, home of the French Cancan. Buy your ticket for the Moulin Rouge and Toulouse Lautrec Dinner here.
Lido Show and Dinner
Enjoy dinner at the Lido, followed by the famous Paris Lido cabaret, with its magnificent costumes, special effects and incredible stage sets. Buy your ticket for the Lido Show and Dinner here.
Royal Day at Versailles with Fountain Show and Lunch
Treat yourself to a guided tour of the Royal Apartments, followed by a stroll through the Palace Park. Enjoy some lunch at the restaurant ''la Petite Venise'' which is situated in front of the Grand Canal, and then continue with this fascinating tour in the afternoon. Buy your ticket for the Lido Show and Dinner here.
Links to some key tourist sites
- The Eiffel Tower - La tour Eiffel
- The Eiffel Tower in Paris is probably at the top of most tourist's must-see list.
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The symbol of Paris around the world. The Eiffel Tower is open daily 9.30am to 11.00pm, 9.00am to midnight in summer, but check exact details with the official website.
There is now a summer terrace on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower, 57m above Paris.
You can save money and time by buying tickets for an Eiffel Tower Visit, Seine Cruise and Paris Illuminations tour here.
The ice rink returns to the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower on December 15th, 2011 and is open daily to January 31st, 2012, from 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM. They supply the skates and even have sledge chairs for the little ones! - The Catacombs of Paris
- Empire of the Dead
Visit the Museum of the Catacombs of Paris.
1, avenue of Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy
75014 Paris
Dare you visit the Catacombs at Halloween?
Sandrine's Paris
You are invited to Paris, in the company of the chic, charming and elegant, Sandrine Voillet.Travelling through 400 years of history, she will lead us to discover the extraordinary events and people who have shaped the adorable.City of Lights, reveling in the art, literature, music and architecture that are integral to the immortal beauty of Paris.
Buy Now Sandrine's Paris (DVD) £14.49 from the BBC shop
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French antiques for sale
You don't have to travel to France in order to buy quality French antiques and this page brings you up to date items being auctioned on Ebay.If you are lucky enough to travel to France, you might find some of the recommended guides helpful.
French antiques
A guide to the identification and prices of Lalique glass
An essential introduction to collecting Lalique glass
Warman's. Lalique
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 02/15/2012)
It is something that is really useful to have to hand when bidding online, or negotiating a purchase at an antiques market.
Author, Mark F. Moran is a highly respected authority in the field of antiques and collectibles, and has written 25 books on the subject, including the 800-page annual Warman's Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2011.
Current eBay auctions for Lalique
A pocket guide to buying antiques and collectibles in Paris
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The Best Vintage, Antique and Collectible Shops in Paris
Amazon Price: $10.84 (as of 02/15/2012)
As with any printed work, you are well advised to confirm details that were correct when the book was published, using online resources, but the nature of this guide is such that it should give you a good idea about what is out there, and where to find it.
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- Oh my goodness! What a job! How do you do to keep us update on what's going on in Paris? Does this leave you some time to do something else?
Anyway, excellent resource for anyone who'd want to visit Paris this year - and at any time.
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- Very up to date lens. If I was travelling to Paris, but definitely have to come here to see what was going on! I hope one day this happens ;)
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Useful links to other sections on my guide to "What's Happening in Paris"
- Hotel and Tickets for Paris Concerts
- Art Music Theatre
- Current Events
- Paris Markets
- Paris on DVD
- The Louvre
- Pinacothèque de Paris
- The Pompidou Centre
- Musée Rodin
- Art Events in Paris
- Paris in books
- A personal view of Paris
- Opéra national de Paris
- Paris concert news
- OO La La
- Paris Blogs
- Paris in video
- Paris theatres
- Dites au monde ce qui se produit à Paris
- Photos of La Seine
- Paris Café Music
- Jazz in Paris
- Paris Festivals
- Paris Marathon
- Paris Twitters
- What's the Weather like in Paris?
- Paris Métro
- Paris Sightseeing
- Links to some key tourist sites
- Sandrine's Paris
- Need a guide to Paris or Paris attractions?
- You may also like
- French antiques for sale
- French antiques
- A guide to the identification and prices of Lalique glass
- Current eBay auctions for Lalique
- A pocket guide to buying antiques and collectibles in Paris
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