The Palais de la Découverte, a French science museum, proposes an immersion in the ants world. You will observe living ant farms and discover different species of ants. This exhibition aims at explaining the role of this tiny animal in the ecosystems, through films, simulation games and even a giant mock-up. A show to enjoy […]
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- October 22, 2013
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In its new exhibition, the Musée national de la Marine brings us on the footsteps of Oman seamen, famous for their extraordinary stories, worthy of the legendary adventures of Sinbad the Sailor. Through paintings, maps and scale models, this retrospective presents the Oman hospitality and cultural wealth. From shipbuilding secrets to navigation tools, the whole […]
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- October 21, 2013
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The Musée Carnavalet, specialized in Parisian history, holds a new exhibition on the wardrobe of a Belle Epoque Parisian figure: Alice Alleaume. Working as a head saleswoman for one of the greatest haute couture Parisian houses, Chéruit, she came from a fashion-related family. Indeed, her mother was a dressmaker and her older sister Hortense was […]
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- October 18, 2013
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As the price of a package of cigarettes keeps on increasing, you are seriously considering quitting, both for your health (and that of your loved ones), but mostly for your purse. But why not quit simply for environmental reasons? Photo credits: Puzzlement / Flickr / CC Smoking pollutes Smokers are polluters. Throughout their lifecycle, cigarettes […]
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- October 17, 2013
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The Musée des Arts décoratifs presents the work of 55 French independent contemporary jewelry designers, that is more than 700 exceptional pieces of jewelry. They are exhibited among the museum’s permanent collections and go with photographs and videos explaining some new social behaviors as well as the role of jewelry sets in our modern society. […]
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- October 17, 2013
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The Musée de la Musique (French Music Museum) devotes its new exhibition to the punk artistic movement. More than 400 recordings, fanzines, leaflets, clothes, posters and disc and movie covers will be shown. The exhibition traces the movement evolution, from its beginnings in the UK to its expansion through Europe. Punk movement encouraged DIY, dispraised […]
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- October 16, 2013
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The Musée Guimet, specialized in Asian art, holds an exhibition about Cambodia, and more particularly about the Angkor temples, which are a national pride. Documents and works that belonged to French explorer Louis Delaporte (1842-1925) are exhibited, such as bas-relief castings and sculptures. Exhibition: “Angkor: Birth of a myth – Louis Delaporte and Cambodia”, from October […]
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- October 15, 2013
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Tomorrow, “Forks Over Knives”, a controversial movie tackling healthy eating, will be released in French theaters. While French public domain has recently been shaken with food scandals, the movie director is focusing on how guilty consumers can feel as regards sustainable food. Indeed, eating a rib steak is now said to be a threat for […]
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- October 15, 2013
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This exhibition presents the work of Jean Cousin, master of 16th-century tapestry and stained glass. You will discover his drawings, engravings, sculptures, embroideries and tapestries. His major work, “Eva Prima Pandora”, is also exhibited. Exhibition: “Jean Cousin Father and Son, a Family of Painters in the 16th Century”, from October 17th, 2013, to January 13th, […]
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- October 14, 2013
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If you are a fan of Albert Uderzo’s Gauls, you will be thrilled to learn that an exhibition dedicated to these iconic ninth-art characters is to open on October 16th. The BNF (French national library) will present 120 non-colorized, ink drawings from the first two books of the series. It will also relate the childhood […]
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- October 11, 2013
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