Category Archives: Culture

ART FAIR bonanza, youpiii!

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This week is a very big week in the Parisian art scene!  The highly anticipated FIAC at the Grand Palais opens the 20th until the 23rd as well as many ‘offs’ including Slick at the Esplanade de Palais de Tokyo, Show … Continue reading

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Nuit Blanche 2011

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First launched in 2002, Paris Nuit Blanche (White Night) has become a hotly-anticipated annual celebration of all things art and culture in the city of light. Attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, Nuit Blanche sees countless Paris galleries, … Continue reading

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LE FESTIVAL DE LA BD – COMIC STRIP FESTIVAL

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Si vous êtes à Paris ce week end , si vous êtes fans de BDs, ne ratez pas ce rendez vous ( ateliers pour les petits, signatures ….. ) Cliquer ici pour plus d’information. If you are in Paris this weekend, and … Continue reading

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Show with Creative Growth Artists!

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The walls of Le Citizen Hotel are adorned with the works of Creative Growth artists, an art center for disabled adults.  This Thursday night, Sept 15th, from 18h30 – 21H30 there will be an opening in a museum in the … Continue reading

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Festival Silhouette until Sept 4th

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The 10th edition of the Festival Silhouette opens tonight at the Bellevilloise !  Starting at 7 pm tonight the 25th, a short stroll from the hotel, there will be an evening full of concerts, artist performances, installations, video projections and … Continue reading

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VAUDOU à la Fondation Cartier

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La Fondation Cartier puts on this astonishing exposition around African voodoo and the objects of this religious cult that is still practiced today.  ABSOLUTELY A MUST SEE!!!!  Click here to read more about the show and for practical information. A … Continue reading

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Festival Paris Quartier d’été, 14 juillet – 9 aout

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The city of Paris puts on an annual summer festival filled with concerts, dance shows, theatre, circus, etc all around the various neighborhoods! Some are even free!  Check out the schedule Danse, musique, cirque, théâtre et performances seront à l’honneur … Continue reading

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14 juillet à Paris

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The city of Paris has many activities planned for France’s Independence Day: military parade on the Champs Élysée, a concert at the Eiffel Tower, fireworks at Trocadero, and Firemen Balls in many fire stations around Paris!  Partake and enjoy the … Continue reading

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Paris Sur Seine : des anciens quais à Paris Plages

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Avant Paris Plage….?  Allez voir cette expo qui met en valeur le lien privilégié des Parisiens avec la Seine du 18ème siècle à aujourd’hui. Pour plus d’info, cliquez ici Check out this show which pays homage to the intricate relationship … Continue reading

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PARIS CINEMA 2-13 juillet 2011

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Comme chaque début d’été, le festival vous proposera dans une quinzaine de lieux de la capitale plus de 250 films, dont beaucoup d’inédits, en présence de nombreuses personnalités du cinéma.  Pour plus d’info The city of Paris puts on this … Continue reading

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