Travel facts
Currency: € Euro.
Visas:
Generally tourists from Europe, USA and the Commonwealth do not require Visas for French holidays. Check out: French Consulate Website
Getting there:
Flights into Charles de Gaulle are serviced by Regional Express Rail to the centre of Paris (Gare du Nord).
Getting around:
Paris Metro. You can buy a 1,2,3 or 5 day travel card at most metro and train stations. For more information check out www.ratp.fr/
Tipping:
10-15% is normal in cabs and
restaurants (where a service
charge is usually included in your
bill).
Exhibitions
| Musee D`Orsay Exhibition - Leaving Rodin behind? Sculpture in Paris, 1905-1914 Metro: Solférino 1, rue de la Légion d`Honneur 75007 PARIS The Musée d`Orsay runs a program of temporary exhibitions throughout the year: currently and until 31st May 2009, you can see an exhibition devoted to the Sculpture in Paris. As the 20th century dawned, Rodin reigned supreme in the world of sculpture. In France and elsewhere, new generations were seeking to free themselves from his influence. This exhibition, featuring creative artists from all over Europe, will show how experiments into anti-Rodin volumes were appearing in the work of classical artists - Maillol, Bernard, Lehmbruck - as well as in the work of avant-garde sculptors - Duchamp-Villon, Archipenko, Brancusi. Rejecting excesses of expression, a whole generation was obsessed with seeking out a feeling for form and line, as these new and original confrontations reveal. Nearby Hotels: Westin - Louvre Montana |
| Musee Maillol Exhibition - CHINA GOLD Metro: Saint Paul 59-61, rue de Grenelle 75007 PARIS The Musée Maillol invites you to explore a wide spectrum of works of major 20th-century artists. This current exhibition - China Gold - is an exhibition of Contemporary Chinese art. A diverse collection of work by 35 artists chosen by curator Alona Kagan. Nearby Hotels: Westin - Louvre Montana |
| Musee Rodin Musee Rodin Metro: Varenne 79, rue de Varenne, Eiffel 75007 Paris The Musée Rodin in Paris and its sister museum in Meudon were created through donations by Rodin to the French State. Not only do they contain the world´s most complete body of Rodin work (more than 6,600 sculptures, ca. 8,000 drawings) but they also administer the art Rodin had collected himself and his personal archives. The Photo Department manages an archive of ca. 8,000 photos, including historical photos by Steichen, Bulloz, Drouet and others. For major Rodin exhibitions all around the world, the Musée Rodin is asked for assistance and expertise. In Paris, the museum organises many theme exhibitions on different aspects of Rodin´s work. Nearby Hotels: Eiffel Segur - Louvre Montana |
| Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais Exhibition - Né pour sentir (Born with a sense of smell) Metro: Champs Elysées 3 avenue du Général Eisenhower, Champs Elysees 75008, Paris Odours surround us. They have the power to conjure up childhood memories with astonishing precision and intensity. Smells and our sense of smell are central to our awareness of our surroundings but are often relegated to a secondary role. The exhibition "Né pour sentir" (Born with a sense of smell) offers visitors an opportunity to rediscover their sense of smell by following their noses along an enjoyable route through no fewer than 90 different fragrances. A special young children`s corner "Nouveaux nez" (New noses) has been designed for the 3 to 6 age group. Until 3rd May 2009. Nearby Hotels: Le Belmont - Bradford Elysees |
| Louvre Exhibition - Yan Pei-Ming. Metro: Palais-Royal-Musée du Louvre station. Musée de Louvre, 36 quai de Louvre Paris 75001 Following upon the exhibition Picasso/Delacroix, and with a view to delving once again into the rich mine of confrontations between contemporary artists and earlier masters, the Louvre extends an invitation to the Franco-Chinese painter Yan Pei-Ming. Until 18th May 2009. Nearby Hotels: Louvre St Honore - St James |
| Musee Jacquemart-Andre Exhibition - From Siena to Florence, the Italian Primitives. Altenburg Collection. Metro: Miromesnil/Saint Philippe du Roule 59-61, rue de Grenelle 75007 PARIS Considered to be one of the largest collections of Italian Primitives outside Italy, the exceptional works collected during the 19th century by Bernard von Lindenau are to be shown for the first time in Paris, from 11 March to 21 June 2009, at the Jacquemart-André Museum. Nearby Hotels: Saint Augutin - Astra Opera |
Theatre
| Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Metro: Franklin D. Roosevelt 15 Avenue Montaigne, Paris 75008 Performing on September 23rd are The Ensemble Orchestral de Paris, conducted by Joseph Swensen. The beautiful Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, with bas-reliefs by Bourdelle, hosted the scandalous premiere of Stravinsky`s Le Sacre du Printemps in 1913. Star classical performers and orchestras play here and there is also a full programme of symphonic and chamber music. Tel: 00 33 01 49 52 50 50 Nearest Hotels: Francois Premier - Le Belmont |
| Théâtre Impérial du Châtelet Théâtre Musical de Paris Metro: Châtelet 1 Place du Châtelet, Paris 75001 Tanguera - Showing from 2nd-21st September a passionate musical comedy delving into the roots of Tango and its impact in Buenos Aires - An incandescent Argentinian spectacle! The Théâtre Impérial du Châtelet opened its doors for the very first time in August 1862, in the presence of the Empress Eugénie. Seating 2,500 and boasting a stage of 24 x 35 meters, it was the largest venue of its type in Paris at the time. It was an exceptional piece of work noted for its exceptional sound qualities, achieved by using parquet flooring, wood-framed seating, and a dome glass roof for optimum sound reflection. Nearest Hotels: St James - Louvre St Honore |
| Comédie Française Salle Richelieu Metro: Palais Musee 2 Rue de Richelieu, 75001 Performing from 17th September to 25th October Tartuffe, directed by Stéphane Braunschweig. Tartuffe is a comedy by Molière, and arguably his most famous play. It was written in and first performed in 1664 at the fêtes held at Versailles, and almost immediately censored by the outcry of the dévots ("devout" [people]), who were very influential in the court of King Louis XIV. Host to Paris`s oldest company of actors (over 300 years old) the Comédie Française stages Ibsen, Shakespeare, Camus and many more. All performances in French. Nearby Hotels: Louvre St. Honore - Malte Opera |
| Odéon - Théâtre de l`Europe Odéon - Théâtre de l`Europe Metro: Porte de Clichy 8, Boulevard Berthier, 75017 PARIS The Odéon Theatre first opened in 1782 to house France`s national theatre, the Comédie Française, and is an excellent example of 18th century architecture. Located near the Luxembourg gardens and palace on Paris`s Left Bank Nearby Hotels: Champerret Elysees - Hotel Du Theatre |
| Moulin Rouge Moulin Rouge Metro: Blanche. 82 Boulevard de Clichy, Montmartre 75018, Paris Over the past hundred years, the Moulin Rouge has remained a popular tourist destination, offering musical dance entertainment for adult visitors from around the world. The main feature of an evening at the Moulin Rouge is the nightly performance of the French Can-can. In the early days of the Moulin Rouge the courtesans adapted the dance to entertain the male clientele. The dance was usually performed individually, with the courtesan moving in an increasingly energetic and provocative way in an attempt to seduce a potential client. Today the Can-Can has iconic status throughout the World. In France the Moulin Rouge and the dance that made it famous are regarded with great respect and are considered as part of the country`s cultural heritage. Nearby Hotels: Moulin Plaza - Paris Hotel |
| Le Lido Le Lido Metro: George V 116 bis avenue des Champs Elysees 75008, Paris Le Lido is a cabaret and burlesque house on the Champs Elysees in the centre of Paris, famous for its exotic shows, which rival those of Las Vegas. It was at Le Lido, as an American GI on leave with some army friends, that Elvis Presley gave an impromptu concert! Other famous names to perform there include: Laurel and Hardy, Shirley MacLaine, Elton John, Marlene Dietrich, and Noel Coward. Nearby Hotels: Le Belmont - Francois Premier |
| Paradis Latin Paradis Latin Metro: Cardinal Lemoine 28 rue du Cardinal Lemoine, Latin Quarter 75005, Paris Current shows include Paradis d`Amour which premiered to rave reviews. The show with its extremely cosmopolitan dance troupe, shimmering costumes, created by designer Ingrid Israel, and under the direction of Christian Dura and choreography by Molly Molloy, is a veritable hymn to Love and will enthral audiences from around the world. The Paradis Latin was first build in 1803 and was originally named `Theatre Latin`. The Theatre burnt down and was rebuilt in 1887-1889 by Gustave Eiffel and was renamed Paradis Latin. The Paradis Latin considers itself the most Parisian of the great cabarets. Their most famous shows include Paris Paradis, Nuit de Paradis, Paradisiac, Champagne, Hello Paradis, and Viva Paradis which all reflect the Parisian spirit. Nearby Hotels: Des Nations - Serotel Lutece |
Cinema
| Le Balzac Le Balzac Metro: Etoile ou George V 1 rue Balzac, 75008 PARIS Famous for its art deco foyer designed like an ocean liner, le Balzac is one of the most famous of all cinemas in Paris where exclusive premieres are shown Nearby Hotels: Le Belmont - Francois 1er |
| Elysees Lincoln Elysees Lincoln Metro: George V 14 rue Lincoln 75008 PARIS Arthouse cinema showing smaller-scale and independent films. Nearby Hotels: Belmont - Francois 1er |
| Studio 28 Studio 28 Metro: Blanche 10 rue Tholozé, 75018 PARIS Historic, family-run Studio 28 offers a mix of classics and recent movies. Decorated with souvenirs and posters, the entrance is embedded with footprints of the cinematic greats. Nearby Hotels: Terrass - Moulin Plaza |
Music
| Simply Red - 27th May 2009 Olympia Metro: Opera 28, Boulevard des Capucines 75009 PARIS Simply Red. Performing LIVE at Olympia on 27th May 2009 Tel: 00 33 1 55 27 10 00 Nearest Hotels: Horset Opera - Astra Opera |
| Enrique Iglesias - 4th May 2009 Le Zenith Metro: Porte de Pantin 211, Avenue Jean-Jaurès 75019 PARIS Enrique Iglesias continues his European Tour in Paris at Le Zenith, 4th May 2009. Nearest Hotels: Berne Opera - Corona Opera |
| Tracey Chapman - 26th June 2009 Le Zenith Metro: Porte de Pantin 211, Avenue Jean-Jaurès 75019 PARIS As part of her European tour Tracey is performing at Le Zenith on 26th June 2009. Nearest Hotels: Berne Opera - Corona Opera |
| Katy Perry - 16th June 2009 Olympia Metro: Opera 28, Boulevard des Capucines 75009 PARIS Katy Perry Performing LIVE at Olympia 16th June at 8pm. Tel: 00 33 1 55 27 10 00 Nearest Hotels: Horset Opera - Astra Opera |