In the current context of health crisis related to theepidemic of Coronavirus, the Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe, announced this Friday, March 13, 2020 the banning of gatherings of more than 100 people. A decision that aims to preserve public health but which causes a great upheaval in the cultural life of Paris. Several museums and monuments are forced to close their doors completely to the public while others are organizing and taking measures to continue their activities while respecting the new order. Among them:
L'atelier des lumières :
Coronavirus: the Atelier des Lumières reopens
Paris Atelier des Lumières reopens from May 26, 2020. The first digital art center is back with immersive exhibitions and new health instructions. [Read more]
Monet, Renoir, Chagall in the Mediterranean, the exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières - closing
The Atelier des Lumières presents the visual experience Monet, Renoir, Chagall, Journeys in the Mediterranean. Conceived as an immersive experience, this exhibition takes us to the heart of the masterpieces of 20 artists including Renoir, Monet, Pissarro, Matisse, Signac, Derain, Vlaminck, Dufy, Chagall, for a journey through the history of art of the 19th and 20th centuries, from impressionism to modernity, through pointillism and fauvism. The exhibition remains closed until further notice. [Read more]
Yves Klein, the immersive exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières returns this summer - photos
L'Atelier des Lumières sees life in blue with the exhibition Yves Klein, l'infini bleu. The exhibition welcomes visitors again from July 31 to August 27, 2023. Don't hesitate to enter an incredible visual and aural universe. [Read more]
The Arc de Triomphe :
The Arc de Triomphe, the emblematic monument at the top of the Champs-Élysées
The Arc de Triomphe, the emblematic monument on the Champs-Élysées that sits at the center of the Place de l'Étoile, is a must-see on your visit to Paris! [Read more]
Vaux le Vicomte :
The Château de Vaux le Vicomte and its gardens, a fabulous estate in Seine-et-Marne
The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, 50 km from Paris, is one of the jewels of the Île-de-France region: its beauty even inspired the Château de Versailles. Come and visit this French heritage treasure, and its gardens, which offer great walks and activities for children. [Read more]
ZooSafari Thoiry :
Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2024-2025: immerse yourself in the Extraordinary Voyages of Jules Verne!
Thoiry Lumières Sauvages returns from October 27, 2024 to March 2025 with a new, ever more enchanting route. This year, the largest lantern trail in the Ile-de-France region takes us on "Voyages Extraordinaires", inspired by the works of Jules Verne, to make us dream. [Read more]
Zoo Safari de Thoiry: what's new?
The Thoiry ZooSafari continues to innovate, and it's not over yet, with major projects in the pipeline for the next few years. Between the new lodges, the light trail, the green vehicle safaris, the new arrivals and the births, the Thoiry Zoo has some great discoveries in store for us. [Read more]
The catacombs of Paris:
The Paris Catacombs to reopen by mid-June
Former undergound quarries laying under the capital, the Paris Catacombs are said to reopen by June 16th, 2020 with safety measures adapted to the health recommendations. [Read more]
The Montparnasse Tower Observatory:
Le Musée en Herbe :
The Marmottan Monet Museum :
Cézanne et les maîtres, Rêve d'Italie at the Musée Marmottan-Monet - reopening and extension
The exhibition 'Cézanne et les maîtres. Rêve d'Italie', installed at the Musée Marmottan Monet since February 27, 2020, reopens to the public on June 2 and has been extended until January 3, 2021, due to coronavirus. For the first time, the exhibition focuses on Cézanne's close ties with the masterpieces of the greatest Italian painters. An opportunity to discover Cézanne and his painting in a whole new light! [Read more]
The Jacquemart-André Museum :
The little-known Musée Jacquemart-André and its fine art collection in Paris
The Musée Jacquemart-André is a beautiful, little-known museum in Paris. It holds many treasures, including Rembrandt's Pilgrims to Emmaus, Sandro Botticelli's Virgin and Child and Donatello's Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, all collected by Nélie Jacquemart and her husband Edouard André in the 19th century. [Read more]
Turner exhibition at the Musée Jacquemart-André - closed
The exhibition devoted to William Turner at the Musée Jacquemart-André takes us on a wonderful journey. It includes paintings and watercolors from London's famous Tate Museum. The exhibition remains closed until further notice. [Read more]
