Monthly Archives: November 2009
Hôtel Gavarni: First “Green” Hotel in Paris
Hôtel Gavarni, located in the chic Passy neighborhood, recently became the first independent hotel in Paris to earn the European “eco-label.” This label is awarded to businesses for their eco-friendly efforts, but it doesn’t come easy. In order to be … Continue reading
Galeries Lafayette Opens World’s Largest Shoe Department
Galeries Lafayette, the famous domed grand magasin on Boulevard Haussman, has just inaugurated its new 34,500 square feet shoe department, giving shoe addicts yet another reason to come to Paris. The new footwear department—the world’s largest, according to Galeries Lafayette—opened … Continue reading
Musée d’Orsay exhibitions head west in 2010
SAN FRANCISCO — The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Musée d’Orsay jointly announce two consecutive special exhibitions, Birth of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay and Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne and Beyond: Post-Impressionist Masterpieces from the Musée … Continue reading
Antibes Juan-les-Pins Jazz Fest turns 50 in 2010
When Jazz à Juan, Europe’s oldest jazz festival, celebrates its 50th Anniversary in Juan-les-Pins July 14-25, 2010, it will merit a true work of art. The Tourist Office of Antibes Juan-les-Pins is searching for an artist to create a special … Continue reading
