Exhibitions in Paris

Paris is high on cultural heritage. Much of its phenomenal popularity can be contributed to the museums and galleries almost dotting all over the city. They organize art fair throughout the year, enjoying pouring attention from the art fanatics.

Here are a few from the list of must-see art exhibitions hosted by different museums and galleries in the heart of Paris.

Art Fair Art Paris will be organizing several art events in coming March. Visual art in Asia, the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe is the main theme in upcoming art exhibition. The show will also host the paintings of 73 newcomers. Selection of paintings is done with an objective of adding more international dimension to the show. Total 20 countries will participate in the art carnival and 43% of the artists are non-French.

This year, Russia will be the ‘Guest of Honor’ in show. With an overt intention of exploring the art of the East, Art Fair Art Paris will reserve the central space for exhibition of Russian artworks from different parts of the country including Moscow, Rostov, Saint-Petersburg, Vladivostok, Don etc. The galleries dedicated to Russian art will show gradual evolution of art since 1930 to contemporary style in the country.

Marmottan Monet Museum will showcase 90 works of Marie Laurencin, a famous female painter of the 20^th century. The exhibition will be inaugurated on 21^st February. The retrospective is a way to pay tribute to the artist on her 130^th birth anniversary. This is the first time that her artworks will be exhibited in a Parisian art museum after 50 years of her death.

Musée du Luxembourg will host an art show from 21^st February in memory of Marc Chagall. The exhibition will showcase his works with an intension to explore how the political and social changes in Europe in 20^th century influenced his art. His works include drawings, paintings and engravings. The museum has approached the public and private collectors to procure the artist’s most memorable works which are reminiscent of his distinguished style in 20^th century. At that period, it was almost impossible for the artists and authors not to be influenced by the social and political events happening all around the world. 80 of his paintings will be on display in chronological order. The show will introduce the visitors to the artist’s vision of war before ending on a positive note.

If you are visiting Paris this month, make sure to visit the galleries to see the original works by the great maestros. However, anytime you visit the city, you will always get to enjoy the seasonal art offering by the renowned art galleries and museums.

 

Paris Art Galleries

“The City of Light” is proud to house three of the top ten crowd-pulling museums in the world. The Louvre wins the crown in international league whereas the Centre Pompidou and Musee d’Orsay rank 7^th and 8^th among the most visited museums worldwide. These galleries have been relentless in their effort to expose the rich cultural legacy as well as contemporary collections of the celebrity maestros and fresh talents. These art galleries and museums are of grave historic importance and open to everyone.

The Louvre

It will take almost a lifetime to know the Louvre inside out. The museum is known to house diverse collections of painting, sculpture and other decorative showpieces of 20^th century era. How can we forget the master strokes of Leonardo da Vinci in his two famous works, Venus de Milo and Mona Lisa? Other artists whose paintings find a pride of place here include Caravaggio, Vermeer, Rembrandt and the likes.

The Louvre is considered the most visited museum in Paris and rarely a miss on the must-see list of the tourists. Its art galas are different from what other museums and galleries exhibit in the sense that the Louvre has always tried to introduce the visitors to the historical aspect of art spanning from the medieval period to present days. Have a leisurely stroll in the adjacent Tuileries garden before or after visiting the art fair.

National Museum of Modern Art at the Centre Pompidou

It was inaugurated in 1977 and famous for its vibrant collections of 20^th century artworks. The museum houses an overwhelming collection (50000) of painting, architecture, sculptors and other forms of visual arts. The museum makes sure to procure new artworks that reflect the contemporary culture in the arena of visual art. The two floors are dedicated to the art form ranging from Cubism to Surrealism. The section also includes the Pop art. These are the permanent collections and you can get to see them anytime on your trip to Paris. The temporary acquisitions too are the visitors’ delight.

Musée d’Orsay

It is just a bridge away from great the Louvre. The art gallery hosts the most prestigious works of the impressionist and post-impressionist period. The museum itself is an architectural beauty with its majestic three floors dedicated to both classic and contemporary style of painting and other artworks. Most of the acclaimed paintings by Van Gogh are housed in the museum. Other eminent artists’ laudable works are in the museum and waiting for your appreciative glance.

 

Travel to Paris

Paris Travel Guide for Men

If you are an explorer with a penchant for learning new cultures and lands from the close counter, you must take trip to Paris, one of the most amazing heartlands of Europe. Travelers from all over the world for centuries have gushed about incomparable charms of Paris. This city is one of its kinds in the earth as it combines the best of every world – modernity and quaintness, classic and contemporary, pace and solitude. Connoisseurs of food, art, fashion, and beauty – all gather at the shrine of Paris to explore and experience the finest and the best in the world. If you have already arrived in Paris and want to discover each original nuances of the city, the following pointers will help you do exactly the same only in more organized and methodical manner.

For the gastronomy aficionado, Paris is the Mecca of all things delicious. Starting from the very own French delicacies to the unfamiliar African cuisine – the hotels and restaurants in this city are bustling with innovation and amalgamation. If you are more inclined towards the spirits than the food, the wine bars and pubs of this city are another site you must explore. These bars are often pretty old and serve the traditional fare but the wine bars promoted by young chefs are all about novelty and uniqueness. The Left Bank is embalmed with an air of class and sophistication as it harbors some of the world’s most expensive and exquisitely designed bars and clubs. You may also look beyond it to the smaller restaurants and bars to get a feel of the true Parisian culture.

If you love art and culture, Le Louvre in Paris is a must visit. Once you are at Louvre, be awed by the most well-known and talked about artworks in the world. If you want to check out the masterpieces thronging this museum, there is no other way out than to come back for few more visits to the place. At Centre Pompidou’s impressive Musée National d’Art Moderne or the National Museum of Modern Art, the modern art lovers can enjoy their share of arty enthusiasm. Home to the most admired 40,000 artworks from the twenty-first and the twentieth century, this place is the pilgrimage for followers of European modern art.

And if you want to explore the fashion scene and buy the latest designer dresses, Paris has the whole lot with designers like Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Hermes and many more. So, wait no more and explore the best of Paris and enjoy your trip.

What You Should Consider For Booking Accommodation in Paris Hostels

If you are planning a trip to Paris, accommodation is the most important aspect to consider first. As soon as you make your mind about visiting Paris, you should immediately seek hostel booking. Hopefully, comfortable stay is your priority. Several Paris hostels offer  first rate, comfortable accommodation but with cost-effective amenities to the backpackers. However, advance booking is a necessity especially during the peak season that spans from late spring to fall. During this busy time, the hostels are chock-a-block with tourists who are bent on making Paris trip the most memorable one in their lives.
If you are visiting this beautiful city for the first time, you need to remember some important points regarding hostel booking. First of all, you need to search for hostels. It is not difficult at all if you are Internet savvy. Just select a few from the top pop-outs on the search result pages and then make the final selection. Consider what the hostels offer and how much they charge. Your budget, choice and affordability will play a role in your selection.
There are several ways to book Paris hostels. You can directly place a call to a hostel for booking. Sometimes the staffs are not fluent in English and that creates difficulties in understanding what they want to say. If you encounter such problems, consider a better alternative. E-mailing is a good option; faxing works well too. Though you will email or fax in English but many times, people who have nil or very little speaking power in English find no problem to understand the language or writing in the same.
You need to inform the exact date of your arrival. Also specify whether you are visiting alone. If not, how many will be in the group. Don’t forget to mention how long you will be staying there. You also need to be specific about the room size, whether it will be a double room or suite or something else and facilities. Once you are done with specifying these details, next comes payment.
Most of the Paris hostels require a deposit, only the amount varies. Find out about their refunding policy in case, booking is cancelled. Once booking is confirmed, request the hostel authority to send you all requisite information via email or fax. If you discover that accommodation arrangement is not according to what have been promised and paid for, lodge a complaint at the customer care desk and ask for better facilities.