Exhibitions
| Musee D`Orsay Musee D`Orsay Metro: Solférino 1, rue de la Légion d`Honneur 75007 Paris Displaying predominately French Art created between 1848 and 1915, the Musee D`Orsay is housed in a former railway station built in the late 19th century. The museum is home to the largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces in the world, work by Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir and Gauguin as well as many other world renowned artists are included in the collections. Nearby Hotels: Malte Opera - Horset Opera |
| Musee Maillol Musee Maillol Metro: Saint Paul 59-61, rue de Grenelle 75007 Paris The Musée Maillol invites you to explore a wide spectrum of works of major 20th-century artists. The museum was established in 1995 by Dina Vierny, model for sculptor Aristide Maillol, and operated by the Fondation Dina Vierny. It presents both the work of Maillol (drawings, engravings, paintings, sculptures, decorative art, original plaster and terracotta work) and Vierny`s collection of the masters of French naive art including a painting by Henri Rousseau; drawings by Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. Nearby Hotels: Malte Opera - Horset Opera |
| Musee Rodin Musee Rodin Metro: Varenne 79, rue de Varenne, Eiffel 75007 Paris The Musée Rodin in Paris and its sister museum in Meudon were created through donations by Rodin to the French State. Not only do they contain the world´s most complete body of Rodin work (more than 6,600 sculptures, ca. 8,000 drawings) but they also administer the art Rodin had collected himself and his personal archives. The Photo Department manages an archive of ca. 8,000 photos, including historical photos by Steichen, Bulloz, Drouet and others. For major Rodin exhibitions all around the world, the Musée Rodin is asked for assistance and expertise. In Paris, the museum organises many theme exhibitions on different aspects of Rodin´s work. Nearby Hotels: Beaugrenelle - Horset Opera |
| Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais Exhibitions at the Grand Palais Metro: Champs Elysées 3 avenue du Général Eisenhower, Champs Elysees 75008, Paris The galeries nationales du Grand Palais (Grand Palais National Galleries) are museum spaces located in the Grand Palais in the VIIIe arrondissement of Paris. They serve as home to major art exhibits and cultural events programmed by the Réunion des musées nationaux (RMN), and are open six days a week. Nearby Hotels: Le Belmont - Bradford Elysees |
Theatre
| Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Metro: Franklin D. Roosevelt 15 Avenue Montaigne, Paris 75008 Opened in 1913, the theatre was designed by French architect Auguste Perret to, unlike other theatre`s at that time, provide a suitable venue for contemporary opera, music and dance. Now a days the theatre is home to 2 orchestras, the Orchestre National de France and the Orchestre Lamoureux, it is also the French base to the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. As well as hosting Operas throughout the year, the theatre also stages contemporary concerts. Nearest Hotels: Bradford Elysees - Le Belmont |
| Théâtre Impérial du Châtelet Théâtre Musical de Paris Metro: Châtelet 1 Place du Châtelet, Paris 75001 Built in the early 1860`s at the request of Baron Haussmann, the Thèâtre Musical de Paris was originally used for drama performances; most notably Around the World In Eighty Days which ran for 64 years (not continuously). In recent years the theatre has been mainly used for operatic performances and concerts, London`s Philharmonic Orchestra also has annual residency here. Nearest Hotels: Malte Opera - Horset Opera |
| Odéon - Théâtre de l`Europe Odéon - Théâtre de l`Europe Metro: Porte de Clichy 8, Boulevard Berthier, 75017 PARIS The Odéon Theatre first opened in 1782 to house France`s national theatre, the Comédie Française, and is an excellent example of 18th century architecture. Located near the Luxembourg gardens and palace on Paris`s Left Bank Nearby Hotels: Champerret Elysees - Astoria Opera |
| Moulin Rouge Moulin Rouge Metro: Blanche. 82 Boulevard de Clichy, Montmartre 75018, Paris Over the past hundred years, the Moulin Rouge has remained a popular tourist destination, offering musical dance entertainment for adult visitors from around the world. The main feature of an evening at the Moulin Rouge is the nightly performance of the French Can-can. In the early days of the Moulin Rouge the courtesans adapted the dance to entertain the male clientele. The dance was usually performed individually, with the courtesan moving in an increasingly energetic and provocative way in an attempt to seduce a potential client. Today the Can-Can has iconic status throughout the World. In France the Moulin Rouge and the dance that made it famous are regarded with great respect and are considered as part of the country`s cultural heritage. Nearby Hotels: Terrass - Montmartre |
| Le Lido Le Lido Metro: George V 116 bis avenue des Champs Elysees 75008, Paris Le Lido is a cabaret and burlesque house on the Champs Elysees in the centre of Paris, famous for its exotic shows, which rival those of Las Vegas. It was at Le Lido, as an American GI on leave with some army friends, that Elvis Presley gave an impromptu concert! Other famous names to perform there include: Laurel and Hardy, Shirley MacLaine, Elton John, Marlene Dietrich, and Noel Coward. Nearby Hotels: Le Belmont - Bradford Elysees |
| Paradis Latin Paradis Latin Metro: Cardinal Lemoine 28 rue du Cardinal Lemoine, Latin Quarter 75005, Paris The Paradis Latin was first build in 1803 and was originally named `Theatre Latin`. The Theatre burnt down and was rebuilt in 1887-1889 by Gustave Eiffel and was renamed Paradis Latin. The Paradis Latin considers itself the most Parisian of the great cabarets. Their most famous shows include Paris Paradis, Nuit de Paradis, Paradisiac, Champagne, Hello Paradis, and Viva Paradis which all reflect the Parisian spirit. Nearby Hotels: Trianon Gare de Lyon - Serotel Lutece |
Cinema
| Le Balzac Le Balzac Metro: Etoile ou George V 1 rue Balzac, 75008 PARIS Famous for its art deco foyer designed like an ocean liner, le Balzac is one of the most famous of all cinemas in Paris where exclusive premieres are shown Nearby Hotels: Le Belmont - Bradford Elysees |
| Elysees Lincoln Elysees Lincoln Metro: George V 14 rue Lincoln 75008 PARIS Arthouse cinema showing smaller-scale and independent films. Nearby Hotels: Belmont - Bradford Elysees |
| Studio 28 Studio 28 Metro: Blanche 10 rue Tholozé, 75018 PARIS Historic, family-run Studio 28 offers a mix of classics and recent movies. Decorated with souvenirs and posters, the entrance is embedded with footprints of the cinematic greats. Nearby Hotels: Terrass - Montmartre |
Music
| Olympia Music Hall Olympia Metro: Opera 28, Boulevard des Capucines 75009 Paris Founded in 1888 by the creator of the Moulin Rouge, Joseph Oller, the Olympia Music Hall has hosted concerts by some of the world biggest stars including Madonna, Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga, The Jackson 5 and many, many more. Nearest Hotels: Horset Opera - Astra Opera |
Music
| Le Zenith Le Zenith Metro: Porte de Pantin Allée du Zénith 75019 Paris Built in 1983, this indoor arena was built on the former site of Pavillon de Paris and specialised in Rock acts. The venue now plays host to a varied selection of artists such as Rihanna, Morrissey, Alicia Keys and Bruce Springsteen. Music award shows and wrestling events have also been hosted here. Nearest Hotels: Elysees Opera - Astoria Opera |
