Museums & Expositions
L’institut du Monde Arabe
Promoting the culture and art from Arabic countries, the museum’s exhibition are extremely popular and promote the rich tapestry of life in Arab countries.
Open Daily 10am to 6pm Metro: Jussieu, Cardinal-Lemoine, Sully-Morland
Bus : 24, 63, 67, 86, 87,
14 October until 22 March 2009 - 'Bonaparte et L'Egypte'.
www.imarabe.org
1, rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, Place Mohammed V
Journees de Patrimoine
If you in Paris ensure you take advantage of this special European Heritage Day. Across France over 15,000 sites open their doors, normally closed and many offer free access. In Paris you can visit the Elysee Palace, problem is many hundreds of Parisians also want to sneak and look so arrive early and expect long queues.
Held yearly in the third week of September, (20 & 21 in 2008)
www.journeesdupatrimoine.culture.fr
Across Europe
Cite de la Musique - Concerts, Museums and galleries
Located in the 'Parc de la Villette' this is where Parisian head for a concert, exhibition or major conference. The program is extensive. The site is also in English and tickets for events can be purchased online.
Gainsbourg: 21 October until 1 March 2009 - a famous French icon the exhibition examines his rise to fame in the pop world and the many personalities of this singer, poet, actor and author. There's even a concert, remembering the man.
Open Tues-Thursday 12 to 6pm, till 10pm Friday and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm.
www.cite-musique.fr
Exposition Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie
This private collection by Barbier-Mueller at the 'Musée Jacquemart-André', is an extensive display of over 100 pieces of Art from Africa, particularly Nigeria. Masks, pendants, totems and sculptures provide an important reference. Paris art dealers boasts regularly about promoting African art ahead of other Europe cities.
M: Mironmesnil or Saint Philippe du Roule. Open daily
www.musee-jacquemart-andre.com
158, blvd Haussmann 75008 t: 01 45 62 11 59