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Jul/25/2008
AROUND TOWN
from the 15/ 4/ 2008 until the 14 / 9/ 2008 The Soldiers of Eternity: The warriors of XI'an
The buried legions of the Empereur Qin
An exceptional event in Paris. The Pinacotheque is staging this major exhibition that invites us to discover a fascinating and vitally important period in the history of humanity through masterpieces of Asian art.
True archaeological treasures, the buried legions of the Emperor Qin are on display for the first time in Paris until 14 September 2008. These outstanding terracotta objects – a representation of guards armed with the mausoleum of the first Emperor of China - are privileged witnesses of the military omnipotence of this ruler, considered to be the founder of China.
The Pinacothèque invites us to enjoy these representations with 120 pieces centred exclusively on life during the Qin Dynasty.
Pinacotheque de Paris
28 place de la Madeleine 75008 Paris € 12.30 +33 1 42 68 02 01 www.pinacotheque.com
from the 1/ 5/ 2008 until the 5 / 10/ 2008 Shakespeare’s Garden Theatre Festival
Outdoor theatre
The Pré Catelan public park located in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne is a real treasure. This green setting recreates the world of William Shakespeare with a series of carefully themed gardens designed to evoke the spirit of five of Shakespeare’s best-known plays, from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth to Hamlet, “he Tempest and As You Like It.
This garden turns into one of the loveliest open air theatres each spring. The stage setting, dotted with fragrant plants, briars and flowerbeds, gives on to lush green lawns for spectators to sit on.
This theatre festival opening in May, as usual, with a show of folk Scottish dances, offers a European Season this year.
The program includes four plays by Italian, English and French playwrights : La Locandiera by Carlo Goldoni, Twelfth Night, in English and A Midsummer’s Night Dream by Wiliam Shakespeare, and Les Plaideurs by Jean Racine.
Theatre de Verdure du Jardin Shakespeare
Jardin du Pre Catelan - Bois de Boulogne 75016 PARIS
Metro : Porte Maillot
+33 1 40 19 95 33
from the 28/ 6/ 2008 until the 24 / 8/ 2008 Fête des Tuileries
Fun fair in the Tuileries Park
The Fete des Tuileries is one of the biggest events of the summer in Paris. This popular funfair opens on the Tuileries park in Paris for two months of pure entertainment.
Here the attractions continue year after year, bringing laughs and excitement for children, with surprises and thrills for adults too.
Once inside the fair, everyone streams towards the stands. The fun is never-ending thanks to all the great attractions (the little train, the big wheel, bumper cars, etc.).
Jardin des Tuileries
Metro: Tuileries +33 1 46 27 52 29
from the 5/ 7/ 2008 until the 31 / 8/ 2008 Spanish Night
A dose of Hispanic culture
Throughout the whole summer, the Petit Palais - Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris will be revealing the world of flamenco, the emblem of Andalusian culture.
Flamenco, a legendary popular art, fascinated famous artists such as Picasso, Courbet, Miro, Degas and Man Ray and is the focus of this exhibition, entitled the Nuit Espagnole (Spanish Night).
“Nuit Espagnole” brings together over 150 works (paintings, sculptures, costumes, photographs, etc.) which focus on the mutual influences and associations between flamenco and avant-garde paintings by artists during the period 1865 to 1936.
Petit Palais
Avenue Winston Churchill 75008 Paris
Metro : Champs Elysees Clemenceau. +33 1 53 43 40 00 www.petitpalais.paris.fr
from the 21/ 7/ 2008 until the 21 / 8/ 2008 Paris Plages
Sand Beaches under Paris sun
This year the big summer event stretches over three Parisian sites: Voie Georges-Pompidou, from the La Villette canal basin to Stalingrad and Quai de la Gare near the Bibliothèque nationale de France...
Once again, Parisians and tourists will meet along the right bank of the Seine, comfortably seated on nice coloured deckchairs, to watch concerts, sports matches or sip the latest fashionable cocktail in the numerous “to be seen in” cafes along the beach.
The go-ahead for this edition Paris Plages will therefore be given on 21 July at the square in front of the City Hall with a great free concert performed by the Orchestral Ensemble of Paris performing Beethoven.
Voie Georges-Pompidou, from the La Villette to Stalingrad and Quai de la Gare near the Bibliothèque nationale de France. Free Access www.paris.fr
from the 11/ 9/ 2008 until the 21 / 9/ 2008 Biennale des Antiquaires
24th edition of the Antique Dealers Biennal
At the Grand Palais, Collectors, antique amateurs, wonderers, won’t miss the 24th edition of the "Antique Dealers Biennal", next September.
The Grand Palais with its majectic architecture and its dazzling sun lounge, this place is the ideal setting for this international art dealers meeting.
The three exceptional worlds of antiques, fine arts and jewelry will be present. The creme de la creme of antique dealers and international art dealers will present the public with quintessentially beautiful, rare and priceless objects, of different times and styles.
from the 5/ 12/ 2008 until the 15 / 12/ 2008 International Paris Boat Show
Annual gathering of the world of boating
The annual event to discover the new models in the nautical world for 2008.
A genuine showcase with 1,200 exhibitors Beneteau, Windward Islands Yacht Charter, Yamaha and 1,400 brands for an attendance of more than 270,000 visitors.
The halls are accompanied by a new visual identity centred round 3 main sections: Sailing & Tourism, Motor boating and Equipement.
The 2007 Salon Nautique International de Paris is offering a particularly comprehensive overview of the entire ranger of water-based recreational activities available today. The ever-growing number of show visitors can also look forward to a programme of special events that is sure to meet every expectation.
Friday, November 30th: day reserved for the Trade and Press
Paris Expo - Halls 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6
Porte de Versailles
Metro Porte de Versailles or Balard
Hours
- daily from 10 am to 7 pm,
€ 13 0 892 692 694 www.salonnautiqueparis.com |
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Paris Hotels selection
Hotel Saint Petersbourg Opera.
3 star hotel located near the Opera House and the Department Stores.
Hotel Etoile Trocadero Paris.
3 star hotel in the 16th area at The Trocadero square, between Champs Elysees and Eiffel Tower.
Hotel ATN Opera Paris.
3 star hotel near Department stores and Opera.
Hotel Claude Bernard St Germain des Pres Paris.
Budget hotel in St Germain des Pres, Latin Quarter and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Hotel Tour Maubourg Paris
Real boutique hotel in front of the Invalides, and near the eiffel tower.
Hotel Longchamp Elysees Paris.
3 star hotel located between the Champs Elysees and Eiffel Tower.
Hotel Eiffel Segur.
3 star hotel near the Eiffel Tower and Invalides
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