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Paris in the Fall

By David Dadoun | Published: August 24, 2011
A new rhythm begins in Paris with la rentree, when Parisians return from their vacances, and shops re-open all spruced up after a month off.  Yes, France remains a stalwart in the European economy despite the 25 or so days of vacation that Parisians take in a year, with a good chunk of it in [...]
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Mondrian Exhibition – Centre Pompidou

By Clémence Simon | Published: February 23, 2011
What to do in Paris when end-of-season sales are finished and weather is not nice? Apart from eating, of course, one of the remaining options is visiting an exhibition. The Centre Pompidou aka Notre Dame des Tuyaux (“Our Lady of Pipes” as it is called by Parisians, due to its uniquely monumental architecture) constantly offers [...]
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Les Arts Décoratifs Exhibition – Louvre

By Jessica Cherry | Published: January 29, 2011
Part II of the Arts Decoratifs’ temporary fashion exhibition showcases some of the most beautiful and fantastic creations of the recent past. Part I began with the year 1971, and the eagerly-awaited second installment begins in 1990 and ends Share on Facebook
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Expat Expo– Parc Floral

By David Dadoun | Published: January 20, 2011
The first Expat Expo will be held on the 4th, 5th and 6th of February 2011 at the Parc Floral in Paris. Expat Expo will have helpful exhibits for all expats in Paris, whether they are executives or managers, pensioners, students, property owners or investors, but also those who are preparing for a future expatriation. [...]
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Ellen Von Unwerth Exhibition – Le Bon Marché

By David Dadoun | Published: May 26, 2010
The venerable haute couture shopping store, Le Bon Marché, just off of the très chic Rue du Bac in the 7th arrondissement, is celebrating the 63rd annual Cannes Film Festival by hosting “Cinema”, an exhibition of photographer and filmmaker Ellen Von Unwerth’s portraits of the most glamorous stars of Hollywood and France. The exhibit showcases a “Who’s Who” of cinema’s hottest stars, [...]
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Grand Marche d’Art Contemporain (Place de la Bastille)

By David Dadoun | Published: April 28, 2010
Over 500 French and foreign artists display their modern art at this exhibition at Place de a Bastille, through this Sunday, May 2.  The theme this year is “scenes urbaines”, meaning simply “urban scenes.”  Art pieces include an American flag in the shape of a gun, metal skytowers and paper mache sculptures.  Canvasses, ceramics and [...]
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