French museum strike
Nov 30th, 2009, 07:13 AM
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There are still many museums that are open, as kerouac pointed out. Places like Marmottan, Jacquemarte-Andre, l'Orangerie, perhaps..kerouac will be better for this. I don't think you will go without plenty of museums and other sights to see. You just go with the flow..it is Paris!!
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Nov 30th, 2009, 08:58 AM
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I have searched for what are called City of Paris Museums and
Private Museums..this is what I have found:
http://en.parisinfo.com/museums-monu...ivate-museums/
http://en.parisinfo.com/shows-exhibi...-city-museums/
You might look these over, IF the National ones are on strike.It also is not clear if the ones that go on strike are only on an individual basis per their voting....
Joan
Private Museums..this is what I have found:
http://en.parisinfo.com/museums-monu...ivate-museums/
http://en.parisinfo.com/shows-exhibi...-city-museums/
You might look these over, IF the National ones are on strike.It also is not clear if the ones that go on strike are only on an individual basis per their voting....
Joan
Dec 1st, 2009, 09:52 PM
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It is now Wednesday morning and we still don't know if the museums are going on strike. It will probably be an opening hour surprise, with the possibility of many disgruntled tourists who waited in the cold for nothing.
Dec 2nd, 2009, 12:59 AM
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This is the latest:
http://www.connexionfrance.com/news_...es.php?id=1248
I will keep checking..
Joan
http://www.connexionfrance.com/news_...es.php?id=1248
I will keep checking..
Joan
Dec 2nd, 2009, 01:25 AM
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Dec 2nd, 2009, 01:40 AM
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Dec 2nd, 2009, 02:54 AM
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I'm currently visiting Paris, and did a little reconnaissance near where I'm staying. I can confirm that the Conciergerie, Sainte-Chapelle, and the towers of Notre Dame are all closed. The Conciergerie has an art exhibit of some sort going on, which will be open at 1:30pm, but the rest is shut down to visitors all day.
Note that the Cathedral of Notre Dame is still open- it is, after all, a functioning church. I would assume that the crypt is closed as well, but didn't check.
Note that the Cathedral of Notre Dame is still open- it is, after all, a functioning church. I would assume that the crypt is closed as well, but didn't check.
Dec 2nd, 2009, 06:36 AM
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We leave for Paris in 2 days. Oh well. At least we are forewarned. We have many things planned for our 1st visit. Of course, several of these museums were part of our plan, but not all. This certainly won't ruin our trip.
As a matter of fact, it just makes a return visit more imminent, right? I can't wait to see this beautiful city. It has been on my list of "must dos" for sometime.
Thank you all for the updates. They are appreciated.
As a matter of fact, it just makes a return visit more imminent, right? I can't wait to see this beautiful city. It has been on my list of "must dos" for sometime.
Thank you all for the updates. They are appreciated.
Dec 2nd, 2009, 06:58 AM
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Do any of you know if either of these are affected? I've tried looking on museum websites, but all are showing they are still open. Guess they don't have the employees to update the websites, either.
Musée de l'Orangerie
Opera Garnier Place de l'Opéra
Thank you.
Musée de l'Orangerie
Opera Garnier Place de l'Opéra
Thank you.
Dec 2nd, 2009, 08:57 AM
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The French media are saying that the Louvre and Versailles were open today while the Orsay, the Arc de Triomphe and the Pompidou were closed. Naturally, those lists are not exhaustive, since it is also mentioned that the ramparts of Aigues-Mortes, the châteaux of Carcassonne and Azay-le-Rideau and the La Rochelle boat tower were also closed...
The main test will be tomorrow to see if the strike spreads or fizzles.
The main test will be tomorrow to see if the strike spreads or fizzles.
Dec 2nd, 2009, 09:30 AM
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Link to a French update in English: http://www.france24.com/en/node/4938740
Only thing not mentioned already in there is that Mitterand was supposedly going to meet with the unions today. Hopefully they'll come to some agreement soon.
Only thing not mentioned already in there is that Mitterand was supposedly going to meet with the unions today. Hopefully they'll come to some agreement soon.
Dec 2nd, 2009, 01:20 PM
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I was at the Louvre today and there was a huge list of closed rooms so I just went to the special exhibition - Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese which was very good. The woman at the information desk said there was no way to know what rooms would be open or closed other than coming to the museum and checking the list....
Dec 2nd, 2009, 09:05 PM
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This is what is out there this morning. I guess they will be voting again today to see what they will do..more clossings, or what:
Paris: Museum strike update
Posted by: Meg Zimbeck, Wednesday, Dec 2, 2009, 2:31 PM
Many museums across Paris are now closed while union workers try to rumble with the Ministry of Culture. As we reported last week, employees walked off the job at the Pompidou Center to protest cuts in government spending. Today the strike spread to dozens of other important museums.
As of Wednesday December 2, the following key museums are closed:
•The Pompidou Center
•The Musée d'Orsay
•The Rodin Museum
•The Château de Versailles
•The Arc de Triomphe
•Sainte-Chapelle
The Louvre remained open on December 2, but reduced staff meant that some rooms were not open.
Workers at each museum are voting every day to determine the duration of the strike. We'll do our best to keep you informed, but it's a good idea to check the website of your target museum on the day that you plan to visit.
Paris: Museum strike update
Posted by: Meg Zimbeck, Wednesday, Dec 2, 2009, 2:31 PM
Many museums across Paris are now closed while union workers try to rumble with the Ministry of Culture. As we reported last week, employees walked off the job at the Pompidou Center to protest cuts in government spending. Today the strike spread to dozens of other important museums.
As of Wednesday December 2, the following key museums are closed:
•The Pompidou Center
•The Musée d'Orsay
•The Rodin Museum
•The Château de Versailles
•The Arc de Triomphe
•Sainte-Chapelle
The Louvre remained open on December 2, but reduced staff meant that some rooms were not open.
Workers at each museum are voting every day to determine the duration of the strike. We'll do our best to keep you informed, but it's a good idea to check the website of your target museum on the day that you plan to visit.
Dec 3rd, 2009, 03:26 AM
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