Musee Rodin : a cultural landmark 500m from the Hotel de Suede

The Musee Rodin is a real treasure trove of art! This magnificent private mansion dating from the beginning of the 18th century, is easily accessible from the Hotel de Suede. It houses not only the work of Rodin the sculptor, painter, drawer and photographer, but also the treasures of Rodin the collector. The artist effectively gleaned over the years a host of assorted objects, often antiques, from Greece, Rome and the Middle East.

After admiring these thousands of works, you can amble through the 3 hectares of gardens of the Hôtel Biron, which shelter numerous sculptures by Auguste Rodin, as well as savour some refreshments in the splendid museum café, popular with Parisians.

Musee Rodin : practical information

Musee Rodin : 79 rue de Varenne – Paris 7th arrondissement
Open every day except Monday from 10 am to 5.45 pm (Museum, garden, shop and cafe)
Open late on Wednesdays until 8.45 pm
Museum closed on 1st January, 1st May and 25th December
Gardens close at 5 pm from 1st October to 31st March
Telephone : 0033 1 44 18 61 10
Official website of the Musee Rodin Paris
Metro stations: “Varenne”, line 13 or “Invalides”, lines 8 and 13
R.E.R: “Invalides”, line C

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Bon Marche : the recommendation of the Hotel de Suede

In 1852, the Videau brothers joined forces with Aristide and Marguerite Boucicaut who undertook to transform the Au Bon Marché store. Offering a wide choice, small profit margins allowing for low prices clearly indicated on labels, a satisfied or your « money back guarantee », « merchandising of the products in a sales area », the couple had just invented the concept of the department store !

However, these two visionaries alarmed the Videau brothers, who sold them their share Bon Marche in 1863. By 1869, the store’s success was such that the Boucicauts extended it and soon Au Bon Marché stretched over 50000m² and employed more than 1700 people. The oldest French department store, renamed Le Bon Marché in 1989, has not stopped growing since.

In this building, steeped in history and within quick and easy reach of the Hotel de Suede, you can find the biggest brands in ladies, men’s and children’s fashions. Le Bon Marché also offers a wide selection of accessories, cosmetics and ideas for interiors, as well as a fine foods department: la Grande Epicerie. Take advantage of your stay at the Hotel de Suede to enjoy an unforgettable shopping experience !

To go to the store Le Bon Marche – left bank of Seine – Paris :

• Bon Marché – 24 rue de Sèvres – Paris 7^th - Metro station : Sèvres-Babylone, lines 10, 12
• Opening times: From Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm and until 9 pm on Thursdays and Fridays

Plan your subway itinerary now using the Parisian Metro’s interactive map.

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Hotel de Suede: 3 metro lines, 1 RER line, 1 bus route

You will certainly be spoilt for choice for ways of getting around the capital during your stay! The Hotel de Suede is served by a network of metro and RER lines and bus routes meaning you are within quick and easy reach of all the capital’s main districts with direct access to the Latin Quarter, the Champ de Mars, St Lazare, Austerlitz and Montparnasse railway stations, Montmartre, La Madeleine quarter, the Stade de France, and even the Palace of Versailles. A perfect base from which to explore everything the city has to offer!

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Par nature exhibition: the complex relationship between man and his environment

Take advantage of your stay at the Hôtel de Suède to come and discover the creations on display for this collective exhibition, which brings together established and up-and-coming artists. From Egypt, India and Portugal, they offer up their own interpretation of the idea of nature.

Gu Dexin chooses to condemn our consumer society with his work evoking waste and destruction, while Moatzar Nasr invites the visitor to scale his installation. All showcase metaphoric compositions, alternately poetic, social or mythological, which inspire in each of us a fascinating reflection.

The Par nature exhibition, being staged at the 104 until 17th March 2013, plunges you into the heart of contemporary art, on a journey of reflection where you can even become part of the work!

Par nature, collective exhibition
Le 104 – 104, Rue d’Aubervilliers – Paris 19th arrondissement

Until 17th March 2013
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 3 pm to 7 pm
From Tuesday to Sunday from 3 pm to 7 pm during school holidays

Metro stations: Crimée, line 7, or Stalingrad, lines 2, 5 and 7

Information: www.104.fr

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New Year’s Eve: Ring in the New Year in style with the Hôtel de Suède

New Year’s Eve is always a festive occasion in Paris! This year, prepare to be entertained and opt for a celebration full of seasonal cheer.

Why not welcome in the New Year in a Big Top? The Diana Moreno Bormann circus offers an evening combining gastronomy, a show and a night of dancing.
For some 1960s French pop, take in the Salut les Copains show at the Folies Bergères!
If 1980s music is more your style then head to the famous Bus Palladium club. Or for a New Year which is 100% swing visit the Caveau de la Huchette, at the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
If you prefer cabaret-style entertainment, opt for the exotic, sun-filled Brésil Tropical show!

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Christmas market: soak up the fairytale atmosphere

This vast market, which is officially called the Paris Christmas Village, sets up its stalls each winter between Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées roundabout. You have until 6th January to discover the stands brimming with ideas for the perfect gift, with an array of art and craft wares and Christmas decorations. You can also sample tasty regional specialities or warm up with a delicious mulled wine!

The Champs-Elysées Christmas market is also a place where youngsters are kept entertained with numerous fun rides and original attractions. Board the Little Christmas Train or the Ferris Wheel, and make sure you’re there at nightfall to catch a glimpse of Father Christmas riding off on his sleigh!

Champs-Elysées Paris Christmas Village
From the Champs-Elysées roundabout to Place de la Concorde – Paris 8th arrondissement

Every day from 16/11/2012 to 6/01/2013
From Sunday to Thursday from 10 am to 11 pm / Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to midnight

Metro stations: Concorde, lines 1, 8 and 12, Champs-Elysées – Clémenceau, lines 1 and 13, Franklin D. Roosevelt, lines 1 and 9

Information: www.parisvillagedenoel-champselysees.com

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Christmas windows, on display until mid-January

Louis Vuitton was inspired by this anniversary to stage an incredible Ball of the Century, whose guests are none other than a host of facetious exotic animals. Onlookers can enjoy a spectacular show performed by bears, pandas, flamingos and penguins!
These delightful dancers from all four corners of the world also remind us of travel, the inspiration for Louis Vuitton’s cult range of luggage! These 2012 Christmas windows for Galeries Lafayette are an opportunity for fans of the famous brand to discover or rediscover its most emblematic bags, leather goods and clothes.

Vitrines de Noël 2012 Galeries Lafayette… par brundevie

The Christmas windows at Galeries Lafayette

40 Boulevard Haussmann, Paris 9^th arrondissement

Store open from Monday to Saturday from 9.30 am to 8 pm – Late opening on Thursdays until 9 pm

Metro: Chaussée d’Antin – La Fayette station, lines 7 and 9

RER: Auber station, line A

Information: www.galerieslafayette.com

Incoming search terms:

• galeries lafayette windows
• spectacular shop windows louis vuitton

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Christmas in Paris: book your stay now!

You will appreciate the friendly atmosphere of our hotel, its comfortable rooms and exceptional location, a stone’s throw from the Champs-Elysées and their illuminations, Les Invalides and the Louvre. You will savour its tranquillity, offering a haven of peace at the heart of the city, and its staff always on hand with a friendly smile.

You will also like our special offers, which enable you to stay in a Quadruple Family room or in a Junior Suite from €175 a night! Early Booking, 3-Night Hot Deal… There is bound to be the ideal package for you, so book now and treat yourself to an affordable and unforgettable Christmas in Paris.

Christmas Markets in Paris – parisinfo.com

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Anima, Charlotte Dumas, an original exhibition a stone’s throw from the Hotel de Suède

Inaugurated in 1957, the Dutch cultural centre is one of the oldest in Paris. It stages throughout the year a number of cultural events including concerts, conferences, dance and theatre evenings as well as film screenings. Anima, Charlotte Dumas, the exhibition currently being staged there is one of the highlights of its programme!
It throws the spotlight on the work of the photographer, who shares with her models – wolves, horses, tigers and dogs – a rare intimacy. This special rapport results in astonishing portraits, from which she has drawn the series Retrieved and Anima. You can also discover Polaroid pictures taken by the artist as part of her preparatory work, and presented for the first time to the public for the occasion of the Month of Photography!

Institut Néerlandais – Anima, Charlotte Dumas

Rates
Full rates 4 € / Special rates 2 €

Opening Hours
Everyday from 13h to 19h, Excepte on monday.
The exhibition will be closed from 25th dec 2012 to 2nd january 2013.

With the collaboration of
The month of Photo 2012 à Paris, the exhibition will be a part of the VIP programme of “Paris Photo”.

With the support of
Thalys

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Musee Maillol Paris: 17 years of work

Dina Vierny engaged the architect Pierre Devinoy, a pupil of Auguste Perret, to renovate the building which she acquired in the late 1970s. Seventeen years later, 51 years after the death of the artist, the Maillol Museum finally opened its doors!

Since then it has hosted a number of particularly exciting temporary exhibitions, including one which will run from 19 September honoring the works of the Venetian Canaletto (1697-1768).

Incoming search terms:

• museums st germain des presmusee maillol

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