And also Go out Museums and heritage Useful information Planning for the reopening of museums and monuments in the Paris region Deconfinement does not (yet) rhyme with culture. Despite the authorization to reopen certain museums announced by the french government for May 11, in fact cultural establishments are still few in number to welcome the public again and one wonders when will museums and monuments in Paris reopen? The reopening is being done gradually to control […] May 23, 2020July 2, 2020
And also Go out Museums and heritage Temporary exhibitions Useful information All the exhibitions to see in Paris in 2020 What are the exhibitions to be seen in Paris in 2020? If you like museums then you will be happy: there are nearly 200 in progress or to come! To help you plan your next outings, I have listed in this table all the current and announced exhibitions of Parisian museums, with their start and […] May 22, 2020June 4, 2020
And also Go out Museums and heritage Useful information Late night opening hours in Paris museums and monuments in 2020 After a day’s work, it’s not just bars, restaurants or cinemas open in the evening in Paris: there are also museums! Most Parisian museums have late night openings where you can enjoy a relaxed cultural evening. Visiting a museum in the evening also offers several advantages: it has a lot of charm, it’s often quieter […] May 22, 2020October 1, 2020
The February playlist: 15 tracks to discover Still a few days to wait before entering the spring. In the meantime, music helps to warm up so here is a new music selection with 15 tracks chosen from the latest releases. On the program this month : Requin Chagrin, Clio, Bigre, Arman Méliès, Wassailer, Feu! Chatterton, Max Richter, Orouni, Thee Sacred Souls, Nîm, […] February 25, 2021February 25, 2021
The (very special) anatomy lesson of Nicolaes Tulp, by Rembrandt Dr. Tulp’s Anatomy Lesson was Rembrandt’s first major commission. Executed when he was only 26 years old, this artwork is one of the artist’s masterpiece. In what context was this painting created? Who are the characters depicted in it? And what lesson is Dr. Tulp giving? Let’s analyze this fascinating painting. In what context did […] February 24, 2021February 24, 2021
The 10 most awaited art exhibitions in Paris in 2021 The year 2021 does not start in the best way for the cultural sector, which has already been at a standstill for more than 100 days. Yet museums are only waiting for one thing: to welcome their public back. A vast program has already been announced for 2021: more than 160 exhibitions are planned in […] February 22, 2021February 22, 2021
Chagall, The Emissary of Light, at the Centre Pompidou-Metz In Metz (France), 2020 was the year of round figures: while the Centre Pompidou-Metz has just celebrated its tenth anniversary, the old Saint-Etienne cathedral has celebrated its eight hundredth anniversary. For this double occasion, a major exhibition dedicated to Marc Chagall – author of several of the cathedral’s stained-glass windows – should have opened its […] February 16, 2021February 16, 2021
A cultural getaway in Moulins : travel guide In the middle of France, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, the city of Moulins is an ideal destination for a cultural getaway weekend. With its cathedral, its numerous museums but also its charming historical center, this city is perfect for a change of scenery. How to get there? What is there to discover? Here is a […] February 15, 2021February 15, 2021
