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Belleville Artists Open House Days
Known as the Portes Ouvertes d'Ateliers d'Artistes de Belleville, this annual event in Paris sees some 250 artists living and working in the edgy, urbanite Belleville neighborhood open their doors to show off their work and spaces. The Belleville Artists' Ateliers Ouverts provides an exceptional opportunity to get to know some of Paris' contemporary artists and their work, as well as getting a glimpse of Parisian life from the inside.
Musee du Vin in Paris: Review and Visitors' Guide
About.com Paris Travel Contributor Nicole Smith reviews the Musee du Vin (Paris Wine Museum), dedicated to the art of winemaking and exploring the history and technology of oenology.
Maison de Balzac Profile and Visitor's Guide
A visitor's guide to the Maison de Balzac in Paris, France, former residence of the famed author of The Human Comedy and many other great works of literature. The permanent collection displays rare manuscripts, letters, personal objects and other artifacts relating to one of France's greatest novelists.
Paris Salon du Livre (Book Fair)
The Salon du Livre/Paris Book Fair brings dozens of renowned authors and thousands of visitors under one roof every year in early spring to celebrate literature. The Salon du Livre generally has a specific theme each year, focusing on the literature of a region or country and allowing visitors to get familiar with important literary movements and trends, as well as discover up-and-coming authors.
Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris
A visitor's guide to the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, France, whose main site is housed in a wing of the old Louvre Palace and is dedicated to the decorative arts across history and various civilizations.
Cinémathèque Française Film Center in Paris
A visitor's guide to the Cinematheque Francaise Film Center in Paris, France, dedicated to exploring cinema throughout its history, screening classic and contemporary films, and staging temporary exhibits dedicated to specific film directors or genres.
Musee Cernuschi Asian Art Museum in Paris
A visitor's guide to the Musee Cernuschi in Paris, France, an Asian arts collection with highlights including an impressive series of Japanese and Chinese bronzes.
The Butte aux Cailles Neighborhood in Paris
A guide to Paris' La Butte aux Cailles neighborhood, an intimate, village-like district on the city's left bank featuring old Paris charm and elegant art deco architecture.
Arc de Triomphe Profile and Visitors' Guide
A profile and visitors' guide for the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, one of the city's most famous landmarks and a military monument built by the Emperor Napoleon in celebration of his "triumphs". The Arc de Triomphe crowns the legendary Champs-Elysées at the west end of the broad avenue.
Nuit Blanche (White Night) in Paris
A guide to Nuit Blanche (White Night) events in Paris, France, an annual arts and culture event in which museums, galleries, and other cultural hotspots stay open all night and offer free admission to visitors from around the world.
Celebrating Bastille Day in Paris
A guide to celebrating Bastille Day in Paris (Fête de la Bastille), which falls every year on July 14th and marks the beginning of the 1789 French Revolution and France's first steps toward becoming a Republic.
Musee Marmottan Monet in Paris
A visitor's guide to the Musee Marmottan Monet in Paris, France, featuring one of the world's finest collections of paintings from celebrated impressionist Claude Monet.
Orangerie Museum in Paris
A visitor's guide to the Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris, France, on the edge of the Tuileries Gardens and famed for housing Claude Monet's magnificent mural series, Les Nymphéas.
Chinese New Year in Paris
A guide to annual Chinese New Year celebrations and events in Paris, including Chinese New Year street festivals, shows, and other special events.
Musée du Quai Branly in Paris
A visitor's guide to the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris, France, a museum dedicated to arts and artifacts from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas, and offering special thematic exhibits offering an in-depth look at the civilizations and artistic heritage of indigenous cultures in these regions.
Musée National du Moyen Age in Paris
A visitor's guide to the Musée National du Moyen Age in Paris, France, a museum and garden dedicated to medeival art and social history and housing the famed Flanders tapestry The Lady and the Unicorn. The museum is built on the site of the stunning Hôtel de Cluny, whose foundations include the remains ruins of Roman thermal baths. An aromatic medieval-style garden completes the visit.
Centre Georges Pompidou Profile and Visitor Information
A guide to the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, including information on the National Museum of Modern Art and the center's cinema, public library, and rooftop restaurant, Georges.
Sun, Sand, and Fun on the Seine at Paris Plages (Paris Beach)
Every summer in Paris since 2002, a full-fledged beach complete with sand, parasols, games, and even beachside cafes is set up on stretches of the Seine River. "Paris Plages", as it is known in French, attracts millions of visitors a year and has become an essential fixture of summer in Paris. In our guide, we'll tell you how adults and kids alike can soak up a little sun and fun at Paris Plage.
Pere-Lachaise Cemetery Profile and Visitors' Guide
A profile of Pere Lachaise cemetery, one of Paris' most beautiful and intriguing cemeteries. Pere Lachaise is the resting place of famous figures such as Marcel Proust, Jim Morrison, Frederic Chopin, and Heloise and Abelard.
Les Bouchons de Francois Clerc
Les Bouchons de Francois Clerc is a restaurant near Notre Dame and the Seine offering fresh, contemporary cuisine in a classic Paris setting.
Le Pain Quotidien
Le Pain Quotidien is a bakery, restaurant and tearoom with several locations in Paris, France. This page provides information on Le Pain Quotidien restaurant in the Marais neighborhood-- a great place for brunch in Paris.
Paris Cinema Film Festival
Held every summer, the Paris Cinema International Film Festival brings the magic of celluloid to the city with a vibrant program of international films, a focus on contemporary French cinema, debates and special events. Cinephiles should not miss Paris Cinema.
Eiffel Tower Profile and Visitors' Guide
A profile and visitors' guide for the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, one of the globe's most famous attractions. Includes Eiffel Tower hours and admission fees, Eiffel Tower history and highlights, and a description of restaurants at the Eiffel Tower.
National Museum of Modern Art Profile and Visitor Information
A profile and visitor's guide for the National Museum of Modern Art in Paris, France, which is situated on the 4th and 5th floors of the Centre Georges Pompidou.
Georges Restaurant at the Centre Georges Pompidou
Georges Restaurant is a contemporary and trendy French restaurant located on the top floor of the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. Georges is as known for its sleek, Kubrick-esque design as it is for its fare.