Montmartre Paris Studio Lofts

Until the end of the month at Musée des Arts Décoratifs.
In the 30’s, Madeleine Vionnet was one of the greatest fashiondesigner of Paris. Unfortenately she is not wel known. The musée brings a homage to her by exposing 130 models and textile.
Musée des Arts Décoratifs, 70, Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, M° Palais Royal-Musée du [...] (Read more)

The third Flagship Store international of Uniqlo after New York and London, did open its doors in Paris Oct first.
The Japanese Uniqlo, a mix of “unique” and “clothing” is specialised in leasure clothing or casual wear with a lot  basics, cachemires in all kind of colors.
This fall they have a collection Uniqlo+J designed by fashiondesigner [...] (Read more)

As read at the site of Vingt :
In an intimate art gallery Au Bonheur du Jour, directly opposite the site of mythic brothel Le Chabanais presents in explicit detail the history of maisons closes in Paris from 1860 to 1946.
The display of carefully chosen vintage photographs, drawings, documents, paintings and objects of desire is divided [...] (Read more)

Le petit endroit in the Marais is an alternative concept store ,a boutique-gallery owned by Sylvie Grumbach. She mixes different genres with designer Christian Ghion.
Every five or six weeks a fashion designer, a photographer, an artist transforms the whole place and take over.
Le petit endroit, 14, Rue Portefoin, 75003 Paris, tel 01 42 33 99 [...] (Read more)

Chez Cindy Glass at 47, Rue Charlot, 75003 Paris, right in the Marais, one can find nice and special shoes, from classic pumps until sexy ultra-feminine.
The models are mostly rather classic so that one can walk easily but the fabrics are quite daring. And very important the prices are reasonable.
A little extra is the Foot [...] (Read more)

Last fall the Pop up Store of Michael Jackson did open its doors right at the moment of the release of the new remix album and the movie “This is it”; The shop will continue to be exist until February 2010.
This is a new experience and the first in its kind at l’Olympia. The shop [...] (Read more)

David Lebovitz’s new book  The sweet life in Paris, is just published and some of his foodietips are here 
Start the morning with bread from artisan boulangerie Du pain et des Idées (34 Rue Yves Toudic, 75010 Paris) or from Eric Kayser ( 85 Boulevard Malesherbes, 75008 Paris- plus other locations around Paris) or from La [...] (Read more)

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100 Nabaztag smart rabbits play together an opera specially composed by Antoine Schmitt et Jean-Jacques Birgé.
Inviting John Cage, Steve Reich, Conlon Nancarrow and György Ligeti, this musical and choreographic scorein three movements, transmitted via wi-fi, plays on the tension between the orchestral ensemble and the individual voices to create a strong and involved showpiece.
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Rodrigo y Gabriela come to Paris the 12th of November at the Casine de Paris, Rue de Clichy (walking distance from the Montmartre Studio Loft).
These young mexicans who met each other for the first time in a group of trash metal,Terra Acida. Nowadays they are reinventing the rules of acoustic guitare.
Their sound is very charming [...] (Read more)

Between October 22nd-October 25th
Represented: 210 galleries, 4200 artists
FIAC (or Foire International d’Art Contemporain) is the motherlode of contemporary art fairs in Paris — it’s the French cousin of London’s Frieze and New York’s Armory Show. From the art invasion in the Grand Palais to the outdoor projects in the Tuileries gardens, it will be a [...] (Read more)

Between October 23rd-Oct 26th
Serving as the outlet for the emerging art scene, SLICK openly welcomes the nouvelle garde of artists and galleries with the most gusto . For it’s fourth edition, it is widening it’s scope to include not just video and photography but hosting conferences about gastronomy in art, and, interestingly, using recycled materials [...] (Read more)

Between October 22-26
Showing off their goods “from the Petit Palais to the place de la Concorde”, along the iconic Champs Elysées, Art Elysées has staged an art fair for the third year . Art  from both well-established and up-and-coming  galleries will allow for all kinds of artistic discovery.
There are names you’ll definitely recognize in there: [...] (Read more)

Until 3 October the windows of Galeries Lafayette are designed by David Lynch and they are a real succes. The general thema ” Machines, Abstraction and Woman” attractsand intrigues almost every passerby.
Lynch thinks the windows are as little jewelry boxes presenting different scenes. With sound, moving figures and light he evokes a world of magic [...] (Read more)

Until September 17th the spectacle Gentry de Paris Revue is a spectacle to attend at the Casino de Paris, walking distance of the Montmartre Studio Loft.
The Parisian glamour of the extravagant singing and dancing theatre of the years 1900, also called Burlesque is back in town. For the first time in Europe the queen of [...] (Read more)

At Gridskipper I read some nice walk . While the weather is still nice and the indian summer gives you a happy feeling just before winter comes in, have a stroll in the lesser known museum gardens in Paris. Everybody knows about the Luxembourg Garden and the Tuileries, they are nice, that’s true but maybe [...] (Read more)

To help you explore the City of Light, I found 4 interesting walks for all legs, moods and degrees of curiosity in the Thalyscope. 
If you want to hear the heartbeat of imperial and aristocratic Paris, then you should journey into the city’s historic centre. We investigate the area around the Seine ( duration: 3h30)
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I read this at Fodors last month , it was posted by Rachel Klein : 8 Essential Stops for Your Next Visit
If seeing Julie & Julia has inspired a trip to Paris, visiting Julia Child’s haunts will help you experience the city as she did. Some restaurants, markets, and shops below are featured in the movie, [...] (Read more)

Most Parisiens take their coffee standing up at the bar, talking to some mates hanging out with them. If not, they like to have a look at who’s passing by but some of them like to read their newspaper. Not all the places have them but one of these places is Le relais Odeon. 
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Two women, two lives, love for cooking and Paris as location…

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The French do not drink only champagne on special occacions, they drink it even while shopping. Isn’t it great to have a Champagne bar if you need a break from shopping ?
The Bar à Bulles on the first floor of the Galeries Lafayette is a little oasis where you can work up your Champagne courage [...] (Read more)

Alisa Gould-Simon wrote something about it for Gridskipper : 
The hottest trend in Parisian garden design is the vertical garden — walls of plants arranged like living tapestries that provide green space without taking up square footage. And the maestro of the vertical garden is French green-haired botanist Patrick Blanc, whose copyrighted murs végétaux are revolutionizing [...] (Read more)

The film follows Powell, a government employee who decides to cook her way through legendary cook Julia Child’s classic cookbook, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” in one year’s time out of her small Queens kitchen. Powell blogs her daily experiences, gaining a loyal following along the way.
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While strolling along the beautiful Seine, don’t forget to pass by the love trees at Quai des Tuileries. A lot of lovers before you have carved their names in it. For some of us a nice romantic idea ?! 
See some beautiful pictures of it on the site of Ivan Terestchenko Photography blog.
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I got a mail of VINGT Paris telling that they plan to attend Fitzcarraldo film screening at La Villette next Sunday 16 August 2009 from 8:00 p.m. at:
Parc de la Villette
Prairie du Triangle
Metro : Porte de Pantin
You will find VINGT Paris because they will be handling colorful balloons! So there’s no way you miss them!
Bring [...] (Read more)

Travellers to Paris are never far from an internet hot spot

While Paris’ numerous parks are better known for flowers and statuary  between young lovers than for technology, these days one is as likely to see couples surfing the internet as smooching in public.  That’s because the city has taken the lead in internet technology for the [...] (Read more)

To celebrate the 20 th anniversary of this magical studio, two well known critics of animation movies, propose a exclusive exhibition: ” The queens of manga”
In the 8O’s some friends did organize themselves in a studio, at the start partners changed, but in the end the mythical studio still exists with some of the founders.
LA [...] (Read more)

As read on IVY Paris :
Herboristerie de la Place de Clichy has one of Paris’ most beautiful shop facades. The wooden interior from the 19th century will take you back in time and houses 900 different types of plants to aid you with any kind of health complaint or beauty need.
You are able to have [...] (Read more)

(July 20-August 20) by Klein, Fodor’s Editor
For an entire month, the right bank of the Seine is transformed into a long, sandy beach, with lounge chairs and tables with umbrellas, activities (especially for kids), and even public art and fountains. It’s an extremely popular place to be?and not just on sweltering weekends. This year, there’s [...] (Read more)

Snag a spot along the Champs-Elysées and watch this year’s participants of the world’s biggest bike race whiz past as they cross the finish line.
Tour de France
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Paris explodes into one huge party on Bastille Day (July 13-14), but two particular events for the 2009 celebration should not be missed.
At the Place de le Bastille on the eve of July 13th there’s a huge dance and music party.
And to mark the Eiffel Tower’s 120th birthday, it will sparkle even more than usual [...] (Read more)

All of young and ultra-hip Paris makes this yearly alternative music and arts festival at the Parc André Citroën in the 15th arrondissement a must-do on the calendar on 12 - 13 July.
Festival Sous Le Plage, M°Ballard
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From 7  to 26 July , the windows of  les Galeries Lafayette will be decorated by 8 artistic places in Paris.
With “Paris & Création” le Centre Pompidou, le CentQuatre, le Jeu de Paume, Les Arts Décoratifs, La Maison Rouge, MK2, le Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris et le Palais de Tokyo will [...] (Read more)

If you want to feel like a left-bank local, head to this neighborhood fair that lasts six weeks each summer.
There’s a interesting and somewhat eclectic mix of markets, music, and lectures, and most events are held in the lovely Place St-Sulpice.
La Foire Saint-Germain,
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Every year the tropical carnaval chooses more then 2000 people who will make the carnaval a big succes : dancers, musiciens, charriots … from all over the world.
This year it will be a real trip around the world when the Carnaval walks from Nation to Porte de Pantin. People from Indonesia, Colombia, Brasil, Notting-Hill but [...] (Read more)

Gaëtane Raguet transposes vintage photos of Paris and America onto canvas wall hangings and lampshades.
OneNineSixOne, 135, Rue Vieille-du-temple, 75003 Paris, M° Saint-Sébastien Froissart or  Filles du Calvaire
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The Centenary of the International Paris Air Show will be an unprecedented celebration for all air and space enthusiasts!
Every day will be a unique event featuring more than 3 hours of flying displays, every new product to emerge from the aerospace industry as well as  historic aircraft .
Finally, the Patrouille de France aerobatics team will [...] (Read more)

La Fête de la musique is a annual  event coming up next weekend . It’s as if the whole of Paris is having a big party with music everywhere and a lot of people on the streets.
The Fête de la Musique is  a free popular fête, open to any participant (amateur or professional muicians) who [...] (Read more)

A design showroom open day with great stuff to see from June 11 until June 15!
Art and Culture
Designer?s Days is an annual event with showrooms and design centres giving you a glimpse of their work and? the way they work. This year the theme is « Design Secrets»  (intriguing), with 40-or-so brans, workshops, design schools and [...] (Read more)

For your dining pleasure, as of July 2009, the VAT - called TVA in French ,will only be 5.5 percent of your food bill. That’s down from the current 19.6%.
Do note, the lower tax does ‘not’ include alcohol. Can’t win them all.

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This vintage Danish design shop is specialised in vintage of the 50’s and 70’s. I love the collection of lamps they propose. All the pieces are orginal ones picted up in the North.
Danks, 31, rue Charlot - 75003 Paris - Tél: + 33 1 42 71 45 95 - Métro: Temple
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Laeticia Ivanez opened this installation space/boutique in the Marais in July 2008.She is the creative mind behind this place and also the designer of her collection ready to wear.
The whole of the ground floor is given over to art shows, gigs and happenings, with an original Peter Colombo leather chair placed centre left.
Downstairs the ’60s [...] (Read more)

A fantastic gem . All the gloves are made by hand and you can choose your own model, color, leather (python,crocodile,coyote) and design.
Maison Fabre, 128-129 Galerie de Valois, Jardin du Palais Royal, 75001  Paris, M° Palais Royale-Musée du Louvre
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Line 69 Gambetta/Champ de Mars is probably the best bus route of all ! It crosses the city from east to west, from the distinctly working-class 20th Arr. to the Eiffel Tower. Punch your ticket, take a seat next to the window and sit back, enjoy the film unfolds before your eyes. Duration : 45 [...] (Read more)

Every year I have a congress at the Rue des Saint-Pères and do pass by Debauve & Gallais. At first glance the place looks chique and a bit old fashioned, but I don’t have something against class.
So I did try the truffles, they are deliciously rich and had a look at the very nice shop [...] (Read more)

A city in the country atmosphere: that’s Paris too, because the city is actually an amalgamation of many villages around a central nucleus. For a complete change of scene, this unusual walk in “la Butte aux Cailles” area is just the ticket. Be prepared for a few surprises !  Duration: 2 - 3 h
Don a [...] (Read more)

To open a restaurant in the 8th Arr. in Paris is a suicide. The prices of the places are so high you hardly can survive if you only ask a reasonable price for your dish.
But Eric Martin and Thomas Boullault gave it a try some years ago, he came and did survive in a very [...] (Read more)

As the long-time world capital of fashion, you can never claim to have “seen” Paris because it is never the same two days running. We visit contemporary museums, galleries and some highly original shops. Duration: 4 or 5 hours.
The Palais de Tokyo, temple of contemporary creativity, is the ideal starting-point for everyone interested in art [...] (Read more)

Le 104 at Rue d’Aubervilliers in the 19th Arr. is a multidisciplinary space for artists around the world. You can enjoy exhibitions, video art, theatre, etc.
They have a café, different art spaces, also for children. Everytime you visit, there is something to explore.
The 104 is located in an old mortuary of 39000 m2 and became [...] (Read more)

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Paris is getting bigger -taller to be precise- and luxury properties are also in demand.
Like all big cities around the world, Paris is undergoing change as it adjusts to the new economic climate - however the skyline of the French capital is literally set to change in the coming years.
In 1977, Jacques Chirac, then mayor [...] (Read more)

 At Palais de Tokyo May 16th to 18th a new luxury fair is held. The intentions are a sensible and original approach to luxury. It’s an artistic and cultural exhibition and trade fair open to the public. Some artists and participants are already known to the public, others will be a surprise. Go and take [...] (Read more)

The newest hype in retail-land: shopping with a clean conscience. Whenever you buy something part of it goes to the happiness of deprived children in Madagascar.
This store is a big success because of the new concept but also because of the  no-nonsense brands. A former wallpaper factory became a all-in-one shop: flowers - boutique - [...] (Read more)

Paris’s fashion shows are some of the most prominent in the world, and every year designers and their entourages fly in from across the globe for a week of fashion, fury and media hype. But unlike the boutiques it is not easy to catch a fashion show unless you know the dates and have the [...] (Read more)

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 ArtParis will be kicking off its eleventh edition, inviting international collectors, professionals and lovers of art from the world of art to visit the more than one hundred galleries which will be brought together under the majestic dome of the Grand Palais through March 23rd, 2009. 
115 of the most dynamic galleries of modern and contemporary art currently active [...] (Read more)

Well-known Japanese tragedy (Read more)

Collection Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé : Christie's Paris 23-25/02/2009 (Read more)

At Le Cité de la Musique until 01/03/2009 (Read more)

Whoever would have thought that the Louvre would one day exhibit comic-strips? (Read more)

He came to fame in the late 1950s with his photobook " The Americans" (Read more)

January 29 until February 1 (Read more)

The very nice exhibition with exceptional pieces (Read more)

Well known French artist will be back in Paris at Casino de Paris, Rue de Clichy from 20/01 to 31/01/2009 (Read more)

Delicious Fragments till 1st February at Fondation Pierre Berger-Yves Saint- Laurent (Read more)

It wouldn't be Christmas in Paris without the lights... (Read more)

Top contemporary design (Read more)

Private collection of Costakis (Read more)

Bruno Pascal, Pooja Bieri and Akatcha (Read more)

The musée de Luxembourg is mounting a major exhibition of 75 modern works (Read more)

This danser comes back to Abbesses with her solo Namasya the 30th of November (Read more)

Sarah Moon 1 2 3 4 5 (Read more)

Henri Cartier-Bresson and Walker Evans, Photographing Amerika 1929-1947 (Read more)

At Small&Co around the corner (Read more)

"The First Hour" of Thierry Bouet at La Samaritaine (Read more)

The Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris brings an retropective exhibition on the School of Düsseldorf (Read more)

At the trendy shop Colette 03 - 29/11/2008 (Read more)

At l'Institut de Goethe (4/11 - 15/12/2008) (Read more)

Concert carte blanche à Oxmo Puccino (Read more)

This pretty young platinum blond bewitches us (Read more)

Kaukasian songs, a mix of Jazz and world music, own arrangements... (Read more)

One of the big fairs of photography at Caroussel du Louvre (13-16/11/2008) (Read more)

For professionals Le Salon de La Photo (13-17/11/2008) (Read more)

Every year in November, Paris becomes the city of the Photo. At Jeu de Paume you can admire the work of Lee Miller until 04/01/2009 (Read more)

Worldfusion (Read more)

Cooking classes and events right around the corner (Read more)

If yearning had a musical form it would be ghazals, the Indian and Pakistani sung poetry about unrequited love. If longing was a genre, it would be fado, the melancholic Portuguese song form also based in poetry. Singer Kiran Ahluwalia—a musical wanderer, who was born in India, raised in Canada, and now lives in New York City—unites the two on her latest recording, Wanderlust.

Kiran Ahluwalia is nominated for World Music Album of the Year for the 2008 Awards. Now she performs in Paris au Bataclan.

Bataclan, 50, boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris, tel 01 43 14 00 30, M° Oberkampf - Filles du Calvaire

The giant of Kora (Read more)

Street Art or graffiti (Read more)

The rising star of Brasil.. (Read more)

Contemporary art in the heart of Paris (Read more)

Every Year beginning of October (Read more)

On stage at the Alhambra coming weekend (Read more)

Juliette Binoch took a sabbatical (Read more)

Fall 2008 started... (Read more)

Art project by Axel Vervoordt at the chapel of the Fine Arts school not to be missed (Read more)

Strolling in a Paris garden in sunny weather... (Read more)

In the Royal Apartments and in the gardens of the Castle... (Read more)

At Parc des expositions de la Porte de Versailles - Hall 6
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Opera will always be a big spectacle (Read more)

When circus is one of your favorites (Read more)

Ten year of Techoparade will transform Paris in a huge dancefloor (Read more)

Madonna will perform au Stade de France on 20th of September (Read more)

 A good friend of us who lives in Paris, gave us a tip for a nice concert of Sarah Lenka at a perfect jazz place.

Le Duc des Lombards, 42, Rue des Lombards, 75001 Paris, tel. 01 42 33 22 88

A brand new festival, also known as the Festival of Turbulant Arts (Read more)

Commemorating a legendary tenor...
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When Jazz goes out of its borders (Read more)

Art and environment (Read more)

The third edition of this festival (Read more)

To end the summer of 2008 in style , ... (Read more)

London has its Jamaican Notting Hil Carnaval, Paris its Indian parade (Read more)

Around the world in 48 hours (Read more)

Around the world in 48 hours (Read more)

The gallery is at the charming passage Verdeau,n° 12 - 75009 Paris - Métro Richelieu Drouot (Read more)

A glimpse of the atmosphere at the Canal Saint-Martin in the 30's (Read more)

On lazy sunny Sundays a stroll along the canal brings some rest (Read more)

Films under the stars on Europe's largest inflatable screen
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Around the world in 48 hours (Read more)

Barack Obama will visit Paris today (Read more)

The Festival Paris Quartier d'Eté is a summer festival in Ile-de -France (Read more)

During summertime you can visit a nice garden in front of the Hôtel de Ville or have a look at the exhibition on Grace Kelly (Read more)

To get the atmosphere of the 50's and 60's... (Read more)

Sensual, stylish and very Parisian (Read more)

With palm trees in the breeze above two miles of golden sand, this could be Palm Beach or Palma de Mallorca. (Read more)

For the intelectually adventurous traveler (Read more)

At galery SMALL & Co until August 10 (Read more)

At Centre Pompidou (Read more)

Stay in, take a nap, have some rest, listening to some music at one of the furnished apartment Montmartre Studio-lofts (Read more)

France 98 - World Selection 2008 (Read more)

Every year( May - October) the Jardin Shakespeare is turned into a festival of open-air theatre, showcasing plays of the bard in both French and English (Read more)

With the nice weather,it is great to visit Paris in an open bus of boat (Read more)

Free concerts, great artist and a beautiful surrounding, what could you wish more (Read more)

At the museum Quai Branly one of the Cristal Skulls will be on search from 21th of May on (Read more)

Ever had a gourmet orgasm ? (Read more)

An exceptional event at the Pinacothèque de Paris (Read more)

Now, sit back, relax and your personal chauffeur will be pleased to tell you many anecdotes on Parisian life... (Read more)

Paris Go will make you want to (re-)discover Paris and its mysteries. (Read more)

In Paris and the surrounding areas (Read more)

Young fashion topdesigner Christopher Kane got inspiration of his beloved cities (Read more)

Stories of love in the city of love. (Read more)

Interesting blog on Paris Indie music news (Read more)

Didier Malherbe and Renaud Gilet in concert (Read more)

If you are a lover of african and oceanic art, than you must see this. (Read more)

Youtube at the Eiffeltower top restaurant.. (Read more)

A new look for Notre Dame. (Read more)

Hotel Everland is a movable feast that has landed atop the Palais Tokyo (Read more)

At Musée du Luxembourg they make superb temporary exhibitions (Read more)

The easy-to-wear Fall 2008 défilés are over (Read more)

Trailer (Read more)

"Paris", Cedric Klapisch's tribute to the city and its residents (Read more)

What is it that brings erotic photographers to Paris... (Read more)

Brand new sparkling web-site specialized in short term rentals (Read more)

Under the arcades of Palais Royal... (Read more)

Not only the classical authors but also even any person in love will assure you that the capital of France is just created for kissing. But what is the most romantic place for kissing in Paris ? Everything is up to your taste. (Read more)

Our Romantic unit listing is #1 on the VRBO web-site.. (Read more)

Http://www.Parisinsites.com run by Linda Thalman is an excellent web-site with great tips on Paris and France.. (Read more)

Rolling Stones in Paris ( Angie 1975 ) (Read more)

It seems no gigs are planned in Paris for Soko for the moment but we'll keep you updated (Read more)

Classic lovesong by Carla Bruni - for Nicholas aussi? (Read more)

Home-away.com organized a foto contest for most beautiful bedroom world-wide and we were finalist (Read more)

Sufjan Stevens was in Paris in november just as last year ; a little fragment : (Read more)

The Kooks played Ooh-La in the streets of Montmartre (Read more)

We added some new pictures on the vrbo.com web (Read more)