Museums & Expositions
Musée du Luxembourg
This wonderful Palace was built for Marie de Médicis. Two large galleries hold a cycle of 24 Rubens of the queen. Many other artists are exhibited including Delacroix, Picasso and Degas. Various exhibitions throughout the year.
Admission: Full Fee 11 € - Under 10 yrs free. Reduced for pension and disabled.
Metro : Saint Sulpice, Odeon or Rennes.
Open daily: Monday, Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m; Saturday, Sunday and holydays from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
www.museeduluxembourg.fr
19 rue de Vaugirard 75006, t : 01 42 34 25 95
Musée du Quai Branly
Opened in 2006 it is now one of the most important museums in Paris with a never-ending list of exhibitions and events covering various arts and artists from all corners of the globe. Check out their website for the latest photographic or cultural exchange exhibition. There is a cafe and a very fine dining restaurant on the top of the building, with wonderful views across Paris.
Closed Mondays - 11am – 7pm (9pm Thurs-Sat).
Metro: Alma-Marceau or Iena or Ecole Militarie or Bir Hakim
www.quaibranly.fr
37 Quai Branly t: 01 56 61 70 00
Musée Guimet
Created by Monsieur Emile Guimet who travels to Ancient Egypt, Asia and Greece saw him acquire an extensive collection of objects, which, today has grown to cover all areas of Asia. This extensive collection enables the viewer to gain a greater appreciation and knowledge of Asian countries and their traditions and culture.
Closed Tuesdays M: Iéna
www.museeguimet.fr
National Museums of Asian Art, 6, place d’Iéne
Jardin Shakespeare - Open Air Theatre
Bring the wine and blanket (maybe from the hotel) relax on the grass and watch some fine performances (in French and English). Each year there's a different theme; in addition to Shakespeare see traditional Scottish folk dancers, an opera by Mozart and plays by Molière and Montherlant.
Bois de Boulogne Pré Catelan
Held from May to September. However check website for details.
A map to guide you (courtesy of Tower Theatre)
Shows commence either midday or 7pm
Te: 01 40 19 95 33 for more info.
www.towertheatre.org.uk
Tickets available at info@tourparis.fsworld.co.uk
Musee National d'Art Moderne
M: Rambuteau Open: 11am - 8.00pm. Closed Tuesdays
www.centrepompidou.fr
place Georges Pompidou
La Cite de L’Architecture et du Patrimoine
Architectural fans will enjoys the many expositions housed in the wonderful building. Exhibitions dedicated to our environment.
Open: Mon, Wed Friday 11-7pm Thurs 11-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-7pm.
Closed Tuesdays.
M: Trocadero or Iena
www.citechaillot.org
1 Place du Troacdero
Petit Palais
After extensive renovations, this building and its gardens have been totally transformed. Enjoy the extensive art collection and grand architecture; there's a cafe adjacent to the gardens, all in the spirit of Paris in the 1900s.
Free to wonder the permanent exhibition and a small tariff for temporary exhibition.
Closed Mondays. Metro: Palais Royal.
Free entry exception for special exhibitions.
www.petitpalais.paris.fr
5 ave Dutuit, 7th, 75007
Musee de l'Orangerie
This museums offers works from the great masters, Cézanne, Picasso, Soutine, Modigliani, Renoir, Matisse and numerous temporary exhibitions.
Closed Tuesdays. Open 9am - 6pm
Entry: Entry fee: Full rate: € 7.50
surcharge for temporary exhibitions
Free entry on the first Sunday of each month, under 18 free.
Metro: Concorde
www.musee-orangerie.fr.
Jardin des Tuileries t: 01 44 77 80 07