WINTER EXHIBITIONS

POMPEI, UN ART DE VIVRE

An invitation to go back in time and discover daily life in a 2,000-year-old house. More than 200 works from Pompeii and other sites of Vesuvius are on show.  21 Sept. to 12 Feb. 2012  Musée Maillol – Fondation Dina Vierny (7e) -

CEZANNE ET PARIS

A look at the themes explored by Cézanne during his stays in Paris and the Paris region between 1861 and 1905. From 12 Oct. to 26 Feb. 2012.  Musée du Luxembourg (6e)

GAULOIS, UNE EXPO RENVERSANTE

Exhibition offering a new view of the life of the Gauls through archaeological discoveries of the last 20 years From 19 Oct. to 2 Sept. 2012 – Closed MondayCité des Sciences et de l'Industrie (19e)

GOUDEMALION. JEAN-PAUL GOUDE UNE RETROSPECTIVE

Retrospective of the life and work of this artist who worked in many domains creating a style of his own From 11 Nov. to 18 Mar. 2012 – Closed Monday Musée des Arts

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LA FRANCE EN RELIEFS. CHEFS-D'OEUVRE DE LA COLLECTION DES PLANS ET RELIEFS DE LOUIS XIV A NAPOLEON III France shown in relief, around a 650m² map of France. Sixteen huge relief maps designed from the 17th to the 19th century and more than 100 models show the evolution of the frontiers in the course of history  - From 18 Jan. to 17 Feb. 2012 – Closed Tuesday Nef du Grand Palais (8e)

DOMINIQUE ISSERMANN. LAETITIA CASTA

After having collaborated with the greatest couture houses, (Sonia Rykiel, Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint-Laurent,etc.), French photographer Dominique Issermann devotes her latest work in traditional photography to Laetitia Casta     -    From 17 Jan. to 25 Mar. 2012 – Closed Monday and Tuesday Maison européenne de la photographie (4e)

LES MASQUES DE JADE MAYAS

Exhibition of mosaic jade masks fully restored by specialists in Maya archaeology. The masks were designed toensure their wearers’ were granted eternal life after their death  From    26 Jan. to 10 June 2012  Pinacothèque de Paris (8e)

WHAT ABOUT SOME MUSIC !

PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA

Le Scheffer : Traditional french Bistro with a delicious « a la carte menu » and reasonable prices ,  22 rue Scheffer.

La Gare : Bar restaurant, musical atmosphere. Menus from 33 to 38 € depending on seasons. Ideal scenery for a starry diner. 19 Chaussée de la Gare

Settebello : Italien gastronomy, from antispasti to Zabaione (cooked before your very eyes, the kitchen is facing the dining room), The suggestions of the day are written on a slate.   9 rue Duban

Nikita : Russian speciality and tsigane music,  3 rich tasty menus.  6 rue Faustin Hélie

La table de Babette : West Indies gastronomie. The chef  Babette de Rozières invites you to taste her Crab stuffed with fragant island peppers, her lamb ‘’colombo’’ perfumed spices and her Island pineapple cradled in banana flavoured with cinnamon. Crossing La Table de Babette is entering a world of exeception. 32 rue de Longchamp

Bistro de la Muette : Le bistro de la Muette In the smartest part of the 16th district, the bistro de la Muette opens its doors on an elegant exotic wood panel and elegant trapestries décor. An imposing chandelier made of black crystal of Murano overlooks the scenery. A wall of water with lighting effects radiates a zen feeling that suits the place. A large façade opens on a seasonal terace furnished with comfortable low chairs and round tables.10 Chaussée de la Muette 

La petite Tour : French gastronomy restaurant,11 rue de la Tour.

Les ombres : ‘’Nouvelle cuisine’’ restaurant, The Eiffel Tower, magic lantern
In protrude from the terrace, the restaurant Les Ombres occupies a volume the asymmetrical glass pan and cover the shell. Its terrace, fully cleared, offers the sight of one of the most remarkable landscapes in Paris.   Musée du Quai Branly Portail Alma 27 quai Bran ly

La marée de Passy  : Fishes and sea food restaurant. 71 avenue Paul Doumer.

Langousta : ‘’Oysters bar’’. Plates from 29 à 119 €.  20 rue Singer

CLOSEST MUSEUMS

Marmottan Claude Monet Museum : Monet and abstraction 2 rue Louis Boilly Monet’s heritage continues to prompt new comparisons: in recent years, his influence on the abstract painters of the second half of the 20th century has been extensively explored. The new exhibition at the Musée Marmottan Monet examines this modernist legacy, bringing together forty-four Impressionist and abstract works…

Musée du vin : rue des eaux The Wine Museum is housed in what used to be crude limestone quarries that were mined between the 13th and the 18th centuries to provide the dressed stoneused to build Paris. This limestone is a characteristic feature of a geological age universally known as ‘Lutécien' (from Lutece, the former name given to Paris) and is situated here,37.80 metres above sea-level.The museum galleries were dug

Musée du quai Branly : 37, quai Branly 75007 – Paris
Tuesday,wednesday and sunday : from 11h to 19h

Thursday, friday and saturday : from 11h to 21h 

GOODIES :

Boulangerie Patisserie Desgranges :  A choice of breads, pastries and sweets ... 06 rue de passy

Chocolatier Régis : Finest chocolates, sweeties and candied chestnut......  89 rue de Passy 

Pierre Hermé : Finest chocolates and macaroons from the most classical to the most amazing taste !!!

58 rue Paul Doumer 

Lembert ‘’Foie gras’’ South west of France specialities : Foies gras, breast of duck, All ‘’Périgord’’to taste ...... 17 rue de l’annonciation

BALLADS IN THE VICINITY OF THE HOTEL :

Do not hesitate to contact the reception to get a route suggestions….

Go for a Jog on the embankment of the Seine or in Boulogne wood.

Bicycle rental  (platform just across the street) All along the cycle track going through PAris.

Paris city Tours : Enjoy fantastic views from the Open Top Deck buses,

hop-on and hop-off as often as you please and discover the city at your

own pace ! departures from Trocadéro square or in front of the  Eiffel tower..