Marking 151 years since the birth of Henri Matisse, the Centre Pompidou in Paris is paying homage with its flagship exhibition ‘Matisse, comme un roman’ (‘Matisse, like a novel’). More than 230 works and 70 documents tell the story of the artist’s life and work, presented like a novel in nine ‘chapters’, unfolding from his […]
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Epitomizing French art de vivre, Hôtel de Crillon, a Rosewood Hotel is an iconic destination in the heart of Paris. The hotel was first built in 1758 and has been conserved and masterfully restored so today’s modern traveler can experience French history. It has a Neoclassical exterior designed by architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel (who was commissioned
Top booked activities for Paris 2019 Have you really been to Paris if you didn’t take a selfie with the Mona Lisa in the Louvre? We’ve got all your MUST-HAVEs for Paris and tips for you to SAVE BIG this holiday. Not forgetting the ever magical Disneyland Paris, get ready for a holiday like no
Luxury shopping experience in Paris This Christmas, embrace red and gold at Galeries Lafayette’s flagship luxury department store in Paris While winter wraps Paris within its veil, at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, it’s a fantasy-filled beehive brimming with glitter, glamour and festivities. The frosty colours of white and grey are replaced by the vibrant backdrops
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Luxury shopping experience at La Vallée Village Paris There is a thrill in the air in Paris as the holidays descend, for the city is set aglow with a bounty of lights that romantically contrasts the chilly weather. The boulevards that lead to the Champs-Élysées are filled with gleeful shoppers, ready to revel in a
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Where to view Vermeer’s paintings Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675), whose acute eye captured the quiet beauty of Dutch domestic life, was not a prolific artist: just 36 paintings are widely acknowledged as his work. Born and died in Delft, Netherlands, he is particularly renowned for his masterly treatment and use of light in his work. Now,
Step back in time to discover the City of Light’s art and history The French capital is a true thrill for culture cravers. There are so many fascinating things to do in Paris, and its museums are world-class: choose from Picasso’s mind-bending artwork, the joys of the Impressionists and the creepy Catacombs. A handy museum
