Cultural News
We can suggest several ideas to go out in the capital: temporary exhibitions, concerts, cultural events, religious or sports. Discover the must-see events, as well as practical information (access information, address, rates, discounts, opening hours) to go there during your stay in Paris.
Departure on April 11, 2010
Each spring, the streets of the capital welcome runners of the much-anticipated Paris Marathon. Sunday 11 April 2010, there will be around 40 000 people to pursue the same goal: crossing the finish line after an incredible effort. Come and share the festive atmosphere of this superb race in the heart of the City of Light, as athlete, supporter or simply bear witness.
If the New-York marathon remains the most mythical, the Paris Marathon is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful race in the world. The departure on the Champs-Elysees followed by an exceptional crossing of the Place de la Concorde set the tone for the race. You will run on the streets of Paris along the main tourist sites : the Louvre Museum, the Tuileries Gardens, Bastille Square, Orsay Museum and the Eiffel Tower, supported by a very large number of people standing on the pavement. The 200 000 spectators and 70 animations will be a huge support in the toughest moments. The most courageous people will take the challenge and go up the huge Avenue Foch untill the Arc de Triomphe, after 42,195 kms of emotion and suffering.
Each year, Residences-Paris welcomes athletes participating to this contest. Renting one of our furnished apartments will allow you to visit Paris during the days preceding the marathon start and calmly prepare your race. For this our kitchens will be of great help to prepare your pre-race meals. Ideally located, you will live less than 30 minutes away from the starting line, the start this year will be at 8:45 AM.
Do not wait any longer to register (online registration starting from 90 € on the official website of the Paris Marathon) and participate in this incredible running celebration.
May 24th to June 7th
Created more than a century ago, the Internationals of France of Roland Garros are today considered as the the greatest tennis tournament in the world on clay. Set in a relaxed atmosphere and very friendly - it is not uncommon to see players in the aisles of the stadium - Roland Garros organizes as well lots of activities (mini tennis, smash corner, tennis museum) to enjoy the entire family. An unmissable event for all tennis fans !
The Williams sisters, the ex-retired Belgians Henin and Clijsters as well as the many Russian players will animate the woman's draw, while for the men, Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray will be the favorites. Aiming the conquest of the Musketeers cup.
Practical information
Roland Garros Stadium
2, avenue Gordon Bennett
75016 Paris
Subway access : Stations Michel-Ange Auteuil, Michel-Ange Molitor, Porte de Saint-Cloud or Porte d'Auteuil
More info and tickets purchase on the tournament's official website www.rolandgarros.com
Monday 21 June 2010
Each year on 21 of June the Music Festival takes place in the whole country. Amateur Bands, professionals and famous artists will share their passion for music and give numerous public and free concerts around Paris. You will be able to enjoy every single musical style in a very nice and sunny atmosphere. Certainly not to be missed!
The arrival of summer is celebrated with music. This year there will be thousands of people on the streets of Paris, going from one concert to another and often with a glass in the hand - that day most bars/restaurants are offering a take-away service! Enjoy the many free concerts given outdoors in a great atmosphere. No need for a program, you will very quickly be taken away by the generous melodies of amateur and professional bands!
From March 15th to June 27th 2010
Extreme and fascinating, the Crime and Punishment exhibition is about two century of crime history in literature, painting or music and about the punishment to their authors. Through masterpieces from Goya, Picasso, Cezanne or Magritte, you will discover the artistic representation of crime scene and execution, in a spectacular aesthetic of violence.
ATTENTION : Some ot the presented art works could offend the sensibility of the young public.
Orsay Museum
1, rue de la Légion d’Honneur, Paris 7th district
RER C Musée d’Orsay or Métro Solferino (line 12)
Practical information :
Open from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM from Tuesday to Sunday (tickets selling up to 5PM) and open until 9:45 PM on Thursday (ticket selling until 9PM).
Closed on Mondays as well as January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.
Ticket Price*
Full price : 9,50 €
Reduced price** : 7 €
Free on each month first Sunday, and every day for under 18 years old, 18 to 25 years old (from the E.U.) as well as unemployed person.
* Starting October 20th, 2009 to February 4th, 2010
**This price will apply to all non E.U. 18-25 years old, 26-30 years old after 4:15 PM (6PM for the late evening on Thursday)
From April 15th to July 19th 2010
Paul Klee is a Swiss painter born in Bern a the end of the 19th century that is often assimilated with the expressionist, surrealist and cubist movement. Major figure of the modern art, his work is characterized by a geometry of subjects and a great lack of objectivity, that will characterize later many artist from the second part of the 19th century. As of 1920, he taught painting at the Bauhaus, the famous German Institute of Arts and Trades, until it was dismantled by the Nazis in 1933.
Schedule
Open every day except for Tuesday, form 9am to 6pm.
Free first Sunday of the month.
Access
Metro : 1, 8, 12 station Concorde
Tickets
- Full Price : 9.5 €
- Reduced price : 7.5 €
Website : http://www.musee-orangerie.fr/
From June 11th to July 11th 2010
Football fans can barely wait! The 19th edition of the Football World Cup will start in a few days in South Africa. 64 matches are scheduled and some fans would not miss any of it... even on vacation. Note that in France, many of the matches will be broadcast live on television on TF1, available in each of our apartments. For the other matches or if you prefer the ambiance in a pub to watch your favorite team, here are some pub addresses that will broadcast the matches in a friendly atmosphere.
We selected for you 3 nice pubs/bars that will broadcast almost all of the matches during the World cup - even simultaneous matches, during the last day of the phase de poule. In order to make sure of the broadcasting of a match or to find other nice location in Paris, log on AlloMatch.com.
- Rocher Saint-Lazare : 5, rue du rocher - 75006 Paris
- Le Players : 161, rue Montmartre - 75002 Paris
Site web : http://www.leplayers.com/
- Café OZ Châtelet : 18, rue Saint-Denis - 75001 Paris
Site web : http://www.cafe-oz.com/
In any case, we suggest you to arrive in advance to be sure to find a seat. And of course, only customers are authorized to watch the matches, you might be asked to renew your drinks during the evening (once in general). Have a great World Cup !
25th of July 2010
Annually, in July, the best cyclists meet on the roads of France to compete the Queen ordeal: The Tour de France. The last stage, that happens in Paris, is the occasion for the public to applaud one last time the cyclists, exhausted by 3 weeks of race and 3600 kilometers. The racers will repeatedly take a circuit that goes form the Champs-Elysees to the Louvre Museum, passing by the Place de la Concorde. A real festival for who likes cycling.
If the Tour is often played in the mountains, the last stage is done at a slower pace before racing in the last kilometers with heavy pedal strokes. Previously, spectators will be able to see the cyclists parading repeatedly on this prestigious route and maybe catch a sight of the Maillot Jaune team drink champagne with the team mates as is the tradition.
Major crossing points of the circuit :
- Champs-Élysées
- Place de la Concorde
- Voie Georges Pompidou
- Terrasse des Tuileries
- Rue de Rivoli
From March 12th to August 1st 2010
In 2010, The Jacquemart-Andre Museum honors Spanish artists. You will be able to discover 50 master pieces of the incredible collection of Perez Simon. At this occasion, several centuries of Spanish Art will be shown including some painting of El greco, Francisco de Goya, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro and Salvadore Dali.
Among the temporary exhibitions not to miss in 2010 in Paris, the one at the Jacquemart-Andre Museum is with no doubt our favorite recommendation. The private collection of the collector Perez Simon is indeed one of the richest and complete in Spanish art form Greco to Dali, through Murillo, Sorola or Juan Gris. You will have the opporunity to compare the artwork of those great masters from the Spanish school. Spanish school that they stamped with their work. An unpublished perspective of the traditions, codes and ruptures of the Iberian art from the Renaissance to our days. Do not forget to schedule a visit while in Paris !
Practical Information :
Musée Jacquemart-André
158, boulevard Haussmann
75008 Paris
T : 0033 1 45 62 11 59
Access :
RER Charles de Gaulle - Etoile
Métro Miromesnil (line 9 and 13) or Saint Philippe du Roule (line 9)
Ticket price*
- Full price : 10 €
- Reduced price : 7,50 €
* And audio guide as well as access to the permanent collection are included in the price
Departure on April 11, 2010
Monday 21 June 2010
From March 15th to June 27th 2010
From April 15th to July 19th 2010
From June 11th to July 11th 2010
From March 12th to August 1st 2010
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