why is Paris busy in October?
Sep 15th, 2004 | 07:49 AM
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why is Paris busy in October?
Okay, so I haven't traveled to Europe for the past 3 years, and haven't been back to Paris in 20 years (twice in the 80's), but I'm trying to get a fairly inexpensive hotel room and realize my rate of exchange must still be in the 80s! 
...and yes, its last minute. We were passing through Paris on our way back from Budapest and the ticket allows us to stop...so we are from October 1 departing on October 6. My 83 year old mom decided to tag along when she heard we were adding Paris into the mix. We are splurging in Budapest (large suite at the Gellert for a week), so wanted to keep it cheaper in Paris...guess I should have had it the other way around.
Anything in particular going on in Paris at the beginning of October? Thanks.
Taylor
...and yes, its last minute. We were passing through Paris on our way back from Budapest and the ticket allows us to stop...so we are from October 1 departing on October 6. My 83 year old mom decided to tag along when she heard we were adding Paris into the mix. We are splurging in Budapest (large suite at the Gellert for a week), so wanted to keep it cheaper in Paris...guess I should have had it the other way around.Anything in particular going on in Paris at the beginning of October? Thanks.
Taylor
Sep 15th, 2004 | 07:57 AM
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Digital Villette ? in this 2nd edition, expect to see everything wonderful that is digital, with events, art, cinema, music, dance, theatre and video games. To begin on Tuesday, 21. September and continue pixelated until Sunday, 3. October. 'Art Outsiders' below is part of it. At the Parc et Grand Halle de la Villette, 211. Avenue Jean?Jaurès, Paris 19. Métro: Porte de Pantin. InfoTel.: 08 03 30 63 06.
ResaTel.: 01 40 03 75 75.
Feu le Music?Hall ? is taken from Colette, here directed by Karine Saporta. Curtain goes up on Wednesday, 22. September and, except for Mondays, continues until Thursday, 28. October. Tuesdays at 19:00, other days at 20:00, and at 16:00 on Sundays. Organized by the Comédie?Française, but at the Théâtre du Vieux Colombier, 21. Rue du Vieux?Colombier, Paris 6. Métro: Saint?Sulpice. InfoTel.: 01 44 39 87 00.
Véronèse profane ? an exhibition of 50 works by the Venetian master and some of his closest associates. Beginning Wednesday, 22. September, until 30. January 2005. Open daily from 10:00 to 19:00, and until 22:30 on Monday and Friday. At the Musée du Luxembourg, 19. Rue Vaugirard, Paris 6. Métro: Saint?Sulpice. InfoTel.: 01 01 45 44 12 90.
International Auto Salon ? it's not long off now, so book your flight now while you can get a good price. This year's 'Mondial de l'Automobile' begins on Saturday, 25. September and continues showing off its shiny new paint until Sunday, 10. October. To be at Paris?Expo, Porte de Versailles, Paris 15. Métro: Porte de Versailles. InfoTel.: 08 92 70 36 04..
Trésors de la Fondation Napoléon ? classic art from Napoleon's private collection at the Imperial court. Beginning Tuesday, 28. September, until 3. April 2005. From 10:00 to 18:00 daily. At the Musée Jacquemart ? Andre, 158. Boulevard Haussmann, Paris 8. Métro: Miromesnil. InfoTel.: 01 45 62 11 59.
Images of a Floating World ? is an exhibition that attempts to define a 'floating world,' from the preface by Asai Ryoi to the thoughts of Ukiyo Monogatari. This begins on Thursday, 30. September, and continues until 3. January. Open 10:00 to 20:00 and until 22:00 on Wednesdays. Closed Tuesdays. Reservations ? often ? required for morning visits before 13:00. At the Grand Palais, 3. Avenue du Général Eisenhower, Paris 8. Métro: Champs?Elysées?Clemenceau. InfoTel.: 01 44 13 17 17.
Dialogues de Bêtes ? is by Colette, and directed by Anne Kreis. Curtain rises on Friday, 1. October and continues until 31. December. Wednesday to Friday at 19:00, Saturdays at 16:00 and at 14:30 on Sundays. At the Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens, 4. Rue de Monsigny, Paris 2. Métro: Quatre?Septembre. InfoTel.: 01 42 96 92 42.
Bellydance Superstars ? and if this isn't enough, there's the 'Desert Roses' too. Eleven nombrils on frenzied wiggling display. On Friday, 1. October and Saturday, 2. october, at 20:30. At the Folies Bergère, 32. Rue Richer, Paris 9. Métro: Cadet or Grands Boulevards. InfoTel.: 01 44 79 98 98.
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe ? Paris' big race featuring the world's best horses, and if the weather is right a perfect way to spend Sunday, 3. October. The gates at the Longchamp racetrack open at noon and racing starts at 13:45. In the Bois de Boulogne, Hippodrôme de Longchamp. Paris 16. Métros: Porte d'Auteuil, or Porte Maillot and bus. Parking available in the centre of the track. InfoTel.: 08 21 21 32 13.
A Fauve at Marmottan ? is Jean Puy, who was a friend of Derain, Marquet and Matisse, who showed off his stuff at the Autumn Salon in 1905, and somehow caused the word 'fauve' to be coined. From Wednesday, 6. October until 30. January. From 10:00 to 18:00 until Sunday, 2. February, except on Mondays. At the Musée Marmottan?Monet, 2. Rue Louis?Boilly, Paris 16. Métro: La Muette. InfoTel.: 01 44 96 50 33.
Capa, Connu et Inconnu ? to be a definitive retrospective of this photographer for his anniversary, works have been gathered from public and private collections. To begin on Wednesday, 6. October, continuing until 31. December. Except Monday, from 10:00 to 19:00, and from 12:00 to 19:00 on Sunday. At the Richelieu branch of the Bibliothèque Nationale, 58. Rue de Richelieu, Paris 2. Métro: Bourse. InfoTel.: 01 53 79 59 59.
215th Salon de Paris ? this, 'Le Salon des Artistes Français,' is the original one that is the last 'bastion of classic art,' the one originally created by Colbert in 1663. Featuring 1000 artists representing 30 countries, exhibiting painting, sculpture, engraving, photography and architecture. From Thursday, 7. October to Sunday, 10. October. Daily from 11:00 to 22:00. At the Parc Floral de Paris, Route de la Pyramide, in the Bois de Vincennes, Paris 12. Métro: Château de Vincennes. InfoTel.: 01 43 20 11 67.
Rallye Paris?Deauville ? this classic car rallye assembles in Paris at the Invalides, possibly on Friday, 8. October, and then chugs off to Normandy until Sunday, 10. October. Try the Web site for more info. To be in the centre of the Esplanade des Invalides. Paris 7. Métro: Invalides.
Montmartre Wine Harvest ? this lasts all weekend, with two parades, music, and the wine sales are strictly for social purposes. Both parades are supposed to be on Saturday, 9. October. One starts at 11:00 at the vineyard and the other at the Mairie at 15:00. It's a great fête if the weather cooperates. The vineyard ia at the corner of the Rue des Saules and Saint?Vincent. Paris 18. Métro: Abbesses, Lamarck?Caulaincourt or Jules Joffrin. InfoTel.: 01 46 06 00 32.
Turner, Whistler, Monet ? other than the names, no details about this exhibition are known. It begins on Thursday, 14. October and continues until 17. January. Open 10:00 to 20:00 and until 22:00 on Wednesdays. Closed Tuesdays. Reservations ? often ? required for morning visits before 13:00. At the Grand Palais, 3. Avenue du Général Eisenhower, Paris 8. Métro: Champs?Elysées?Clemenceau. InfoTel.: 01 44 13 17 17.
Paris On the Air ? is about radio and television broadcasting, from the beginning to now. To be a very audio?visual show. To start in mid?October and continue until mid?February. Except on Sundays, from 10:00 to 19:00. In the Salon d'Acceuil of the Hôtel de Ville, 29. Rue de Rivoli, Paris 4. Métro: Hôtel de Ville. InfoTel.: 01 42 76 49 61. Free entry.
Pharaon ? an exhibition about who the Pharaohs were, with material from the Palazzo Grassi in Venice, and from the Louvre's collections. To begin on Friday, 15. October and continue until 10. April 2005. Except Mondays, open from 10:00 to 19:00. At the Institut du Monde Arabe, 1. Rue des Fossés?Saint?Bernard, Paris 5. Métro: Jussieu. InfoTel.: 01 40 51 38 38.
Stieglitz et Son Cercle ? this big exhibition is meant to cover all of Stieglitz' many activities and include many of the artists that were involved. Opens on Tuesday, 19. October and continues until 16. January. From 10:00 to 18:00, until 21:45 on Thursdays and from 9:00 to 18:00 on Sunday. Closed on Mondays. At the Musée d'Orsay, 1. Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, Paris 7. Métro: Solférino or RER Musée d'Orsay. InfoTel.: 01 40 49 48 14.
Vues of Paris ? and of the Ile de France, by Albert Marquet, who was born in 1875. Sixty paintings and as many drawings will be on view, some in coherent groups. From Wednesday, 20. October until 23. January. Except Mondays, from 10:00 to 18:00. At the Musée Carnavalet ? Histoire de Paris, 23. Rue de Sévigné, Paris 3. Métro: Saint?Paul or Chemin Vert. InfoTel.: 01 44 59 58 58.
Lumières de Soie ? a show of silk and gold, some from 10th century China, Japan and Indonesia. Some on show to the public for the first time. To begin on Thursday, 21. October and continue until Monday, 24. January. Hours are 10:00 to 18:00, except on Tuesdays. At the Musée National des Arts Asiatiques / Musée Guimet ? Le Panthéon Bouddhique, 19. Avenue d'Iéna, Paris 16. Métro: Iéna. InfoTel.: 01 56 52 53 00.
Napoléon ? it's the 200th anniversary of the 'Sacré de Napoléon' on Thursday, 2. December, so the Louvre is putting on a really big show starring David, starting on Thursday, 21. October, and continuing until Monday, 17. January. Except on Tuesdays, open from 9:00 to 18:00, and until 21:45 on Wednesday and Friday. Musée du Louvre. Paris 1. Métro: Palais?Royal. InfoTel.: 01 40 20 53 17.
Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione ? see the new show 'Bravo,' which celebrates the 70th anniversary of this traditional but modern, real circus. Has everything except Barnum. Starts Saturday, 23. October. Shows are at 14:00 and 17:00 on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday and at 20:30 on Tuesday and Friday and at 14:00 on all school holidays. At the Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione, 110. Rue Amelot, Paris 11. Métro: Filles du Calvaire. InfoTel.: 01 47 00 28 81.
Salon du Chocolat ? features more chocolate than you can... well, eat. Parisian, French and European add up to make this the chocolate show of the year. From Thursday, 28. October until Monday, 1. November. Until 22:00 on Friday and until 19:00 on Monday, and otherwise from 10:00 to 20:00. At Paris?Expo, Porte de Versailles, Paris 15. Métro: Porte de Versailles. InfoTel.: 01 45 03 21 26.
Mois de la Photo 2004 ? Paris' bi?annual and somewhat elusive 'Mois de la Photo' begins in October, has most of its exhibitions in November, and continues into December. This year's edition is devoted to history, starting with 1839 to 1914. Two other sections handle the 20th century and a bit beyond. This year's edition is associated with Berlin and Vienna. The official dates are Friday, 29. October to Monday, 29. November. From 11:00 to 20:00 daily except Monday and Tuesday. At the Maison Européenne de la Photographie, 5?7. Rue de Fourcy, Paris 4. Métro: Saint?Paul or Pont?Marie. InfoTel.: 01 44 78 75 26.
Shooting the Chase ? is an exhibition of 19th century photos of hunting, some by the well?known photographers Charles Nègre, Adolphe Braun and Horatio Ross, plus some rare daguerréotypes and other remarkable images. This begins on Tuesday, 2. November and continues until Sunday, 19. December. Except Monday, open daily from 11:00 to 18:00. Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature, Hôtel de Guénégaud, 60. Rue des Archives, Paris 3. Métro: Rambuteau. InfoTel.:01 53 01 92 40.
ResaTel.: 01 40 03 75 75.
Feu le Music?Hall ? is taken from Colette, here directed by Karine Saporta. Curtain goes up on Wednesday, 22. September and, except for Mondays, continues until Thursday, 28. October. Tuesdays at 19:00, other days at 20:00, and at 16:00 on Sundays. Organized by the Comédie?Française, but at the Théâtre du Vieux Colombier, 21. Rue du Vieux?Colombier, Paris 6. Métro: Saint?Sulpice. InfoTel.: 01 44 39 87 00.
Véronèse profane ? an exhibition of 50 works by the Venetian master and some of his closest associates. Beginning Wednesday, 22. September, until 30. January 2005. Open daily from 10:00 to 19:00, and until 22:30 on Monday and Friday. At the Musée du Luxembourg, 19. Rue Vaugirard, Paris 6. Métro: Saint?Sulpice. InfoTel.: 01 01 45 44 12 90.
International Auto Salon ? it's not long off now, so book your flight now while you can get a good price. This year's 'Mondial de l'Automobile' begins on Saturday, 25. September and continues showing off its shiny new paint until Sunday, 10. October. To be at Paris?Expo, Porte de Versailles, Paris 15. Métro: Porte de Versailles. InfoTel.: 08 92 70 36 04..
Trésors de la Fondation Napoléon ? classic art from Napoleon's private collection at the Imperial court. Beginning Tuesday, 28. September, until 3. April 2005. From 10:00 to 18:00 daily. At the Musée Jacquemart ? Andre, 158. Boulevard Haussmann, Paris 8. Métro: Miromesnil. InfoTel.: 01 45 62 11 59.
Images of a Floating World ? is an exhibition that attempts to define a 'floating world,' from the preface by Asai Ryoi to the thoughts of Ukiyo Monogatari. This begins on Thursday, 30. September, and continues until 3. January. Open 10:00 to 20:00 and until 22:00 on Wednesdays. Closed Tuesdays. Reservations ? often ? required for morning visits before 13:00. At the Grand Palais, 3. Avenue du Général Eisenhower, Paris 8. Métro: Champs?Elysées?Clemenceau. InfoTel.: 01 44 13 17 17.
Dialogues de Bêtes ? is by Colette, and directed by Anne Kreis. Curtain rises on Friday, 1. October and continues until 31. December. Wednesday to Friday at 19:00, Saturdays at 16:00 and at 14:30 on Sundays. At the Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens, 4. Rue de Monsigny, Paris 2. Métro: Quatre?Septembre. InfoTel.: 01 42 96 92 42.
Bellydance Superstars ? and if this isn't enough, there's the 'Desert Roses' too. Eleven nombrils on frenzied wiggling display. On Friday, 1. October and Saturday, 2. october, at 20:30. At the Folies Bergère, 32. Rue Richer, Paris 9. Métro: Cadet or Grands Boulevards. InfoTel.: 01 44 79 98 98.
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe ? Paris' big race featuring the world's best horses, and if the weather is right a perfect way to spend Sunday, 3. October. The gates at the Longchamp racetrack open at noon and racing starts at 13:45. In the Bois de Boulogne, Hippodrôme de Longchamp. Paris 16. Métros: Porte d'Auteuil, or Porte Maillot and bus. Parking available in the centre of the track. InfoTel.: 08 21 21 32 13.
A Fauve at Marmottan ? is Jean Puy, who was a friend of Derain, Marquet and Matisse, who showed off his stuff at the Autumn Salon in 1905, and somehow caused the word 'fauve' to be coined. From Wednesday, 6. October until 30. January. From 10:00 to 18:00 until Sunday, 2. February, except on Mondays. At the Musée Marmottan?Monet, 2. Rue Louis?Boilly, Paris 16. Métro: La Muette. InfoTel.: 01 44 96 50 33.
Capa, Connu et Inconnu ? to be a definitive retrospective of this photographer for his anniversary, works have been gathered from public and private collections. To begin on Wednesday, 6. October, continuing until 31. December. Except Monday, from 10:00 to 19:00, and from 12:00 to 19:00 on Sunday. At the Richelieu branch of the Bibliothèque Nationale, 58. Rue de Richelieu, Paris 2. Métro: Bourse. InfoTel.: 01 53 79 59 59.
215th Salon de Paris ? this, 'Le Salon des Artistes Français,' is the original one that is the last 'bastion of classic art,' the one originally created by Colbert in 1663. Featuring 1000 artists representing 30 countries, exhibiting painting, sculpture, engraving, photography and architecture. From Thursday, 7. October to Sunday, 10. October. Daily from 11:00 to 22:00. At the Parc Floral de Paris, Route de la Pyramide, in the Bois de Vincennes, Paris 12. Métro: Château de Vincennes. InfoTel.: 01 43 20 11 67.
Rallye Paris?Deauville ? this classic car rallye assembles in Paris at the Invalides, possibly on Friday, 8. October, and then chugs off to Normandy until Sunday, 10. October. Try the Web site for more info. To be in the centre of the Esplanade des Invalides. Paris 7. Métro: Invalides.
Montmartre Wine Harvest ? this lasts all weekend, with two parades, music, and the wine sales are strictly for social purposes. Both parades are supposed to be on Saturday, 9. October. One starts at 11:00 at the vineyard and the other at the Mairie at 15:00. It's a great fête if the weather cooperates. The vineyard ia at the corner of the Rue des Saules and Saint?Vincent. Paris 18. Métro: Abbesses, Lamarck?Caulaincourt or Jules Joffrin. InfoTel.: 01 46 06 00 32.
Turner, Whistler, Monet ? other than the names, no details about this exhibition are known. It begins on Thursday, 14. October and continues until 17. January. Open 10:00 to 20:00 and until 22:00 on Wednesdays. Closed Tuesdays. Reservations ? often ? required for morning visits before 13:00. At the Grand Palais, 3. Avenue du Général Eisenhower, Paris 8. Métro: Champs?Elysées?Clemenceau. InfoTel.: 01 44 13 17 17.
Paris On the Air ? is about radio and television broadcasting, from the beginning to now. To be a very audio?visual show. To start in mid?October and continue until mid?February. Except on Sundays, from 10:00 to 19:00. In the Salon d'Acceuil of the Hôtel de Ville, 29. Rue de Rivoli, Paris 4. Métro: Hôtel de Ville. InfoTel.: 01 42 76 49 61. Free entry.
Pharaon ? an exhibition about who the Pharaohs were, with material from the Palazzo Grassi in Venice, and from the Louvre's collections. To begin on Friday, 15. October and continue until 10. April 2005. Except Mondays, open from 10:00 to 19:00. At the Institut du Monde Arabe, 1. Rue des Fossés?Saint?Bernard, Paris 5. Métro: Jussieu. InfoTel.: 01 40 51 38 38.
Stieglitz et Son Cercle ? this big exhibition is meant to cover all of Stieglitz' many activities and include many of the artists that were involved. Opens on Tuesday, 19. October and continues until 16. January. From 10:00 to 18:00, until 21:45 on Thursdays and from 9:00 to 18:00 on Sunday. Closed on Mondays. At the Musée d'Orsay, 1. Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, Paris 7. Métro: Solférino or RER Musée d'Orsay. InfoTel.: 01 40 49 48 14.
Vues of Paris ? and of the Ile de France, by Albert Marquet, who was born in 1875. Sixty paintings and as many drawings will be on view, some in coherent groups. From Wednesday, 20. October until 23. January. Except Mondays, from 10:00 to 18:00. At the Musée Carnavalet ? Histoire de Paris, 23. Rue de Sévigné, Paris 3. Métro: Saint?Paul or Chemin Vert. InfoTel.: 01 44 59 58 58.
Lumières de Soie ? a show of silk and gold, some from 10th century China, Japan and Indonesia. Some on show to the public for the first time. To begin on Thursday, 21. October and continue until Monday, 24. January. Hours are 10:00 to 18:00, except on Tuesdays. At the Musée National des Arts Asiatiques / Musée Guimet ? Le Panthéon Bouddhique, 19. Avenue d'Iéna, Paris 16. Métro: Iéna. InfoTel.: 01 56 52 53 00.
Napoléon ? it's the 200th anniversary of the 'Sacré de Napoléon' on Thursday, 2. December, so the Louvre is putting on a really big show starring David, starting on Thursday, 21. October, and continuing until Monday, 17. January. Except on Tuesdays, open from 9:00 to 18:00, and until 21:45 on Wednesday and Friday. Musée du Louvre. Paris 1. Métro: Palais?Royal. InfoTel.: 01 40 20 53 17.
Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione ? see the new show 'Bravo,' which celebrates the 70th anniversary of this traditional but modern, real circus. Has everything except Barnum. Starts Saturday, 23. October. Shows are at 14:00 and 17:00 on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday and at 20:30 on Tuesday and Friday and at 14:00 on all school holidays. At the Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione, 110. Rue Amelot, Paris 11. Métro: Filles du Calvaire. InfoTel.: 01 47 00 28 81.
Salon du Chocolat ? features more chocolate than you can... well, eat. Parisian, French and European add up to make this the chocolate show of the year. From Thursday, 28. October until Monday, 1. November. Until 22:00 on Friday and until 19:00 on Monday, and otherwise from 10:00 to 20:00. At Paris?Expo, Porte de Versailles, Paris 15. Métro: Porte de Versailles. InfoTel.: 01 45 03 21 26.
Mois de la Photo 2004 ? Paris' bi?annual and somewhat elusive 'Mois de la Photo' begins in October, has most of its exhibitions in November, and continues into December. This year's edition is devoted to history, starting with 1839 to 1914. Two other sections handle the 20th century and a bit beyond. This year's edition is associated with Berlin and Vienna. The official dates are Friday, 29. October to Monday, 29. November. From 11:00 to 20:00 daily except Monday and Tuesday. At the Maison Européenne de la Photographie, 5?7. Rue de Fourcy, Paris 4. Métro: Saint?Paul or Pont?Marie. InfoTel.: 01 44 78 75 26.
Shooting the Chase ? is an exhibition of 19th century photos of hunting, some by the well?known photographers Charles Nègre, Adolphe Braun and Horatio Ross, plus some rare daguerréotypes and other remarkable images. This begins on Tuesday, 2. November and continues until Sunday, 19. December. Except Monday, open daily from 11:00 to 18:00. Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature, Hôtel de Guénégaud, 60. Rue des Archives, Paris 3. Métro: Rambuteau. InfoTel.:01 53 01 92 40.
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Pablo Neruda ? on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of this Nobel prize winner, here is an exhibition of photos and images of his life. This continues until Friday, 17. September. Open from Monday to Friday, from 11:00 to 19:00. At the Maison de l'Amérique Latine, 217. Boulevard Saint?Germain, Paris 7. Métro: Solférino. InfoTel.: 01 49 54 75 00.
Jazz à la Villette ? kicks off this year on Friday, 3. September and goes through to the final drum roll on Sunday, 12 September. Check the Web site for the program. At the Parc de la Villette, 211. Avenue Jean?Jaurès, Paris 19. Métro: Porte de Pantin. InfoTel.: 01 44 84 44 84.
Documentary & Anti?Graphic ? this is the reconstitution of an exhibition staged at the Julien Levy Gallery in New York in 1935. Features photos by Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Henri Cartier?Bresson and Walker Evans. To begin on Wednesday, 8. September and continue until 19. December. From Wednesday to Sunday, from 13:00 to 18:30, until 20:30 on Wednesdays, and from 11:00 to 18:45 on Saturdays. Free entry evenings. At the Fondation Henri Cartier?Bresson, 2. Impasse Lebouis, Paris 14. Métro: Gaîté. InfoTel.: 01 42 75 59 15.
Serge Poliakoff ? 'La Saison des Gouaches' is the first retrospective dedicated to painter Serge Poliakoff's works on paper. Beginning Wednesday, 8. September, until Sunday, 7. November. Except Tuesdays, from 11:00 to 18:00 daily. At the Musée Maillol ? Fondation Dina Vierny, 59 ? 61. Rue de Grenelle, Paris 7. Métro: Rue du Bac. InfoTel.: 01 42 22 59 58.
Witness To a Century ? George Sand ? retraces George Sand's path through Paris and time. To begin on Friday, 10. September and continue until sunday, 14. November. From 10:00 to 19:00, but closed on Mondays. At the Bibliothèque Historique, 24. Rue Pavée, Paris 4. Métro: Saint?Paul. InfoTel.: 01 01 44 59 40 60.
The World According to Hans Rudi Giger ? retrospective of the artist famous for his contributions to the film by Ridley Scott. From Monday, 13. September until 6. February 2005. Daily, from 10:00 to 18:00. At the Halle Saint?Pierre, 2. Rue Ronsard, Paris 18. Métro: Anvers. InfoTel.: 01 42 58 72 89.
Paris of Ihei Kimura ? features photographs taken in 1954 and 1955. To begin on Wednesday, 15. September and continue until Sunday, 17. October. From 11:00 to 20:00 daily except Monday and Tuesday. At the Maison Européenne de la Photographie, 5?7. Rue de Fourcy, Paris 4. Métro: Saint?Paul or Pont?Marie. InfoTel.: 01 44 78 75 00.
Sculptures du Val de Boi ? from this valley in the Catalonian Pyrenees, rare examples of 12th century medieval art. To begin on Wednesday, 15. September and continue until 3. January. Hours from 9:15 until 17:45, but closed on Tuesdays. Le Musée National du Moyen Age?Cluny, 6. Place Paul?Painlevé, Paris 5. Métro: Cluny?Sorbonne. InfoTel.: 01 53 73 78 00.
5th Edition @Art Outsiders ? as well as at the home of photography, this show features 'mega' installations at La Villette. Advice is to check the Art Outsiders Web site. Taking place from Wednesday, 15. September until Saturday, 2. October. From 11:00 to 20:00 daily except Monday and Tuesday. At the Maison Européenne de la Photographie, 5?7. Rue de Fourcy, Paris 4. Métro: Saint?Paul or Pont?Marie. InfoTel.: 01 44 78 75 23.
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Portraits of Vancouver ? not as old as some things in Paris, these 'faces of history' are on view until Saturday, 18. September. Open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00, to 21:00 on Thursday, and from 14:00 to 18:00 on Saturday. At the Centre Culturel Canadien, 5. Rue de Constantine, Paris 7. Métro: Invalides. InfoTel.: 01 44 43 21 90.
Jazz à la Villette ? kicks off this year on Friday, 3. September and goes through to the final drum roll on Sunday, 12 September. Check the Web site for the program. At the Parc de la Villette, 211. Avenue Jean?Jaurès, Paris 19. Métro: Porte de Pantin. InfoTel.: 01 44 84 44 84.
Documentary & Anti?Graphic ? this is the reconstitution of an exhibition staged at the Julien Levy Gallery in New York in 1935. Features photos by Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Henri Cartier?Bresson and Walker Evans. To begin on Wednesday, 8. September and continue until 19. December. From Wednesday to Sunday, from 13:00 to 18:30, until 20:30 on Wednesdays, and from 11:00 to 18:45 on Saturdays. Free entry evenings. At the Fondation Henri Cartier?Bresson, 2. Impasse Lebouis, Paris 14. Métro: Gaîté. InfoTel.: 01 42 75 59 15.
Serge Poliakoff ? 'La Saison des Gouaches' is the first retrospective dedicated to painter Serge Poliakoff's works on paper. Beginning Wednesday, 8. September, until Sunday, 7. November. Except Tuesdays, from 11:00 to 18:00 daily. At the Musée Maillol ? Fondation Dina Vierny, 59 ? 61. Rue de Grenelle, Paris 7. Métro: Rue du Bac. InfoTel.: 01 42 22 59 58.
Witness To a Century ? George Sand ? retraces George Sand's path through Paris and time. To begin on Friday, 10. September and continue until sunday, 14. November. From 10:00 to 19:00, but closed on Mondays. At the Bibliothèque Historique, 24. Rue Pavée, Paris 4. Métro: Saint?Paul. InfoTel.: 01 01 44 59 40 60.
The World According to Hans Rudi Giger ? retrospective of the artist famous for his contributions to the film by Ridley Scott. From Monday, 13. September until 6. February 2005. Daily, from 10:00 to 18:00. At the Halle Saint?Pierre, 2. Rue Ronsard, Paris 18. Métro: Anvers. InfoTel.: 01 42 58 72 89.
Paris of Ihei Kimura ? features photographs taken in 1954 and 1955. To begin on Wednesday, 15. September and continue until Sunday, 17. October. From 11:00 to 20:00 daily except Monday and Tuesday. At the Maison Européenne de la Photographie, 5?7. Rue de Fourcy, Paris 4. Métro: Saint?Paul or Pont?Marie. InfoTel.: 01 44 78 75 00.
Sculptures du Val de Boi ? from this valley in the Catalonian Pyrenees, rare examples of 12th century medieval art. To begin on Wednesday, 15. September and continue until 3. January. Hours from 9:15 until 17:45, but closed on Tuesdays. Le Musée National du Moyen Age?Cluny, 6. Place Paul?Painlevé, Paris 5. Métro: Cluny?Sorbonne. InfoTel.: 01 53 73 78 00.
5th Edition @Art Outsiders ? as well as at the home of photography, this show features 'mega' installations at La Villette. Advice is to check the Art Outsiders Web site. Taking place from Wednesday, 15. September until Saturday, 2. October. From 11:00 to 20:00 daily except Monday and Tuesday. At the Maison Européenne de la Photographie, 5?7. Rue de Fourcy, Paris 4. Métro: Saint?Paul or Pont?Marie. InfoTel.: 01 44 78 75 23.
Last Chances
Portraits of Vancouver ? not as old as some things in Paris, these 'faces of history' are on view until Saturday, 18. September. Open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00, to 21:00 on Thursday, and from 14:00 to 18:00 on Saturday. At the Centre Culturel Canadien, 5. Rue de Constantine, Paris 7. Métro: Invalides. InfoTel.: 01 44 43 21 90.
Sep 15th, 2004 | 08:16 AM
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WOW! Can I saw WOW! my fingers were barely off the keyboard writing the original post and such great responses...although scary to think of so many folks in Paris with me!
You're great..hopefully I'll be able to post my opinions when I return.
Now to do my research on what to do and where to eat for less money. Too bad "Paris for Less" is no longer being published; the one for London was great.
You're great..hopefully I'll be able to post my opinions when I return.
Now to do my research on what to do and where to eat for less money. Too bad "Paris for Less" is no longer being published; the one for London was great.
Sep 15th, 2004 | 08:23 AM
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Cigalechanta:
Wow...where did you get all this great info? I live in Paris and only think I was going to tell tmt is that Paris has become VERY VERY expensive. According to The Economist MAgazine is now the 2nd most expensive city in the world, the first one is still Tokyo.
Anyway.. I am always looking for info on Paris. WHere to go, what to see, free conferences, courses. cooking classes...everything. Am i missing something that you are not...?
Diana
Wow...where did you get all this great info? I live in Paris and only think I was going to tell tmt is that Paris has become VERY VERY expensive. According to The Economist MAgazine is now the 2nd most expensive city in the world, the first one is still Tokyo.
Anyway.. I am always looking for info on Paris. WHere to go, what to see, free conferences, courses. cooking classes...everything. Am i missing something that you are not...?
Diana
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Sep 15th, 2004 | 08:31 AM
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Really? I live in NYC and Paris strikes me as cheaper, and London strikes me as expensive.
In terms of apartment prices, I think that Paris is cheaper than NYC. If you can believe it, the average apartment price in NYC has supposedly cracked the 1 million barrier. Prices are about 700-800 per square foot these days.
So, in other words, I've a hard time believing that Paris is the second most expensive, after Tokyo. Tokyo used to have the highest housing prices, as far as I believe, but I believe that NYC has caught up, if not surpassed it. And London can't be too far from these two.
In terms of apartment prices, I think that Paris is cheaper than NYC. If you can believe it, the average apartment price in NYC has supposedly cracked the 1 million barrier. Prices are about 700-800 per square foot these days.
So, in other words, I've a hard time believing that Paris is the second most expensive, after Tokyo. Tokyo used to have the highest housing prices, as far as I believe, but I believe that NYC has caught up, if not surpassed it. And London can't be too far from these two.
Sep 15th, 2004 | 08:40 AM
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I was just there a couple months ago, and it hasn't gotten any more expensive that I've noticed in the last 15 years. IN fact, I think it's gotten cheaper in some ways (mainly store purchases, but not things relating to tourists). If the Economist claimed it was the second most expensive city in the world, they are wrong, I can't believe they said that.
Paris is always busy in Sept-Oct and it can basically be summed into three main groups:
1) many business conventions/trade shows;
2) fashion shows
3) biennial Auto Show which does add to problem with hotels in the years it occurs.
A lot of major, capital cities are quite busy in October. The city where I live (Wash DC) is also busy in October for business, conventions, etc., reasons.
Paris is always busy in Sept-Oct and it can basically be summed into three main groups:
1) many business conventions/trade shows;
2) fashion shows
3) biennial Auto Show which does add to problem with hotels in the years it occurs.
A lot of major, capital cities are quite busy in October. The city where I live (Wash DC) is also busy in October for business, conventions, etc., reasons.
Sep 15th, 2004 | 08:56 AM
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That's funny - I've been under the impression for some years that Paris is actually quite a bargain, especially compared to London. I think The Economist got that one wrong.
I'll be in Paris the first week of October, too, but just for a night. It's true, that's a very busy time of year there - and in a lot of other cities, too.
I'll be in Paris the first week of October, too, but just for a night. It's true, that's a very busy time of year there - and in a lot of other cities, too.
Sep 15th, 2004 | 09:02 AM
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I was so curious so I did a Google search.
http://www.economist.com/cities/disp...ory_id=1979676
#6, #7, #8 are Paris, London and NYC, which surprised me. Perhaps the strong euro had something to do with it.
Of course, there could be a new article with revised rankings. I'd be interested in seeing that.
http://www.economist.com/cities/disp...ory_id=1979676
#6, #7, #8 are Paris, London and NYC, which surprised me. Perhaps the strong euro had something to do with it.
Of course, there could be a new article with revised rankings. I'd be interested in seeing that.
Sep 15th, 2004 | 09:07 AM
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All right, DIANAS is right. I found a link for 2004:
http://www.economist.com/markets/Pri...ory_ID=3111004
I find this very surprising.
Top five are Tokyo, Paris, Oslo, Zurich, London.
The article concedes that Paris is expensive because of the strong Euro.
http://www.economist.com/markets/Pri...ory_ID=3111004
I find this very surprising.
Top five are Tokyo, Paris, Oslo, Zurich, London.
The article concedes that Paris is expensive because of the strong Euro.
Sep 15th, 2004 | 09:11 AM
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On website www.hotelsearch-in-paris.com, these hotels have availability for your visit:
TIMHOTEL OPERA MADELEINE **
113 Rue Saint Lazare - 75008 - Paris, 8e
Twin / double 150 Triple 165
Web: http://www.h-opera-madeleine.com/
TIMHOTEL PALAIS ROYAL LOUVRE **
3 Rue de la Banque - 75002 - Paris, 2e
Twin / double 120-155 Triple 160-185
Web: http://www.h-palais-royal.com/
CARDINAL RIVE GAUCHE ***
20-22, rue Pascal - 75005 - Paris, 5e
Twin / double 85
Web: http://www.hotelcardinal.com/
TIMHOTEL OPERA MADELEINE **
113 Rue Saint Lazare - 75008 - Paris, 8e
Twin / double 150 Triple 165
Web: http://www.h-opera-madeleine.com/
TIMHOTEL PALAIS ROYAL LOUVRE **
3 Rue de la Banque - 75002 - Paris, 2e
Twin / double 120-155 Triple 160-185
Web: http://www.h-palais-royal.com/
CARDINAL RIVE GAUCHE ***
20-22, rue Pascal - 75005 - Paris, 5e
Twin / double 85
Web: http://www.hotelcardinal.com/
Sep 15th, 2004 | 09:28 AM
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The reason why Paris is expensive acconrding to the Economist might be that the paper surveys the cost of sending an employee to a foreign country. The tell you how much the international schools and medical insurance and such things cost. Not many tourists pay the admission fees to a private school. The same paper also has a big mac index, which tells you how much a big mick meal costs and how meny minutes(in some cases even hours) the average worker has to work to pay for that. This index is a lot more accurate for the average tourist.
Sep 15th, 2004 | 09:31 AM
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I know that I've sort of hijacked the thread (with apologies) -- but honestly, I just can't figure out how these things work. Greenspan says there's no inflation but I see NYC housing prices clearly going through the roof. And the Economist claims NYC is not that expensive? It's really a puzzle....
By the way, the Big Mac index seems to work with countries (not cities):
http://www.economist.com/markets/big...ory_id=2708584
By the way, the Big Mac index seems to work with countries (not cities):
http://www.economist.com/markets/big...ory_id=2708584
Sep 15th, 2004 | 09:32 AM
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I could give you a link to the big mac index story of the latest issue: http://www.economist.com/markets/big...ory_id=2708584
Sep 15th, 2004 | 09:33 AM
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We went to London and Paris last May. We got sticker shock in London. Paris seemed reasonable after London. I'm not sure what was included in the Economist's index but it sure wasn't hotels and restaurants, the biggest expenses a tourist usually incurs.
