Posts Tagged ‘Paris’
LITTLE place in the world has to do with art, one of Montmartre district in Paris, France. Monet, van Gogh, Dali and Picasso are just a few of a number of big names associated with the district. Now the time has passed, you probably can not feel the atmosphere of these famous artists work space. However, for you art lovers can get a little smile because the area that became the work of contemporary artists in the district of Montmartre has been opened to the public.
Is the area of the Paris Metro Anvers to Abbesses, in the Montmartre district, where more than 124 artists in 74 locations will welcome visitors to their studios. At this year’s activities will be held from November 19 to 21. During that time, you who came to visit not only to buy some art work but also at the same time knowing how the atmosphere of the room in which they work. How and what is in it.
Activities of this studio open house blaze in 1990 when a number of artists decided to set aside time each year to anyone who wants to see their work and fulfill the curiosity of art lovers. Until now, the idea proved successful. While viewing the artists work space, you can hear the music rebound. This is possible because the artists usually ask friends musicians to perform at their studio during the weekend. Read the rest of this entry »
ARE or a vacation in Paris, France, on September 15 to 22, do not miss the opportunity to visit the Biennale des Antiquaires will be held at the Grand Palais.
At year-25nya, this festival brings together art antiques, jewelry and furniture that extraordinary. Art lovers, collectors, jewelry fans and everyone who wants to know about the arts can come to the exhibition last year was attended by about 80,000 people.
Prices of goods in this festival is quite expensive, like an ancient coin which sold at 2000 euros. But if you do not want to buy, this is still a fun place to enjoy a large number of objects of art. Biennale own settings on the Avenue Winston Churchill with a 25 euro entrance fee (around Rp288 thousand) was created by architect Patrick Bazanan. Along the way, you can linger in front of the fountain and break in several places to relax.
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BEACH in the middle of Paris? Maybe some of you do not believe it, but this is what happened in late July to late August the past on the River Seine, France at Paris Beach in 2010 was held. What nonsense it is, but this event has proven successful with many visitors who come to sunbathe or relax. Record peak occurred in 2007, of which about four million visitors come to this artificial beach.
When the show lasts a ton of sand to fill the banks of the River Sein flowing in the city center. In addition to the white sand, there are also palm trees and beaches benches that make the atmosphere like in a real beach. Directly in front of this man-made beach, pedestrian, bicyclist and tourist cruise ships appear to drift. Weird? Not quite as many visitors make this an annual event worth waiting for.
During the event, children are absorbed in a building on sand, woman and man dressed in typical beach sat chatting or sleeping with sunglasses on a beach bench. The atmosphere is very noisy crowd. For an artificial beach with a traditional feel, the Pont Neuf to the Pont de Sully transformed in such a way with the features of beach sand and grass with an umbrella and lounge chair that can be used for free. As evening approached, a series of free concerts bring this region. Read the rest of this entry »
WHETHER you are a fan of Da Vinci Code movie? When the opportunity to go to France try to follow the tour in one place that was once used in his film that is Chateau Villette.
Chateau Villette is a great home-17th century France at the Villette, just 30 minutes from Paris. This castle has long been popular for thrill-filled night of luxury and get a new popularity as one of the settings of the book and movie The Da Vinci Code.
The castle is entering the book Da Vinci Code plot in chapter 52. In penceritaannya Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu, who described the central figure in the film just escaped from Paris and arriving in Chateau Villette to seek shelter. This place is owned by Robert’s friend, British art historian Sir Leigh Teabing.
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Truly the best things in life are free all around us, even in Paris is expensive. If you plan to Paris or for a while in town, here are some activities or things that you can enjoy for free.
Beauty in the swaying grass: Paris is a city filled with apartment dwellers. Many parks in Paris serves as the backyard for families countless. This place must be paradise for tourists also. Some garden favorites among the Jardin des Tuileries and, across the River Seine, the Jardin du Luxembourg, Jardin du Carrousel (in addition to the Tuileries), Place des Vosges, the Jardin du Palais Royal, and the Parc du Champ de Mars.
Joining the labor force: There’s something very interesting when we look at the people doing the work while we’re on vacation. Long program in the form of open houses combined with innovative methods to produce Meet the Parisians at Work (People Viewing Paris When They Work). Well, there you can see the direct action of the butcher, baker, candlestick maker, even a diamond cutter. Read the rest of this entry »