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Oct/23/2006
Event in PARIS
from the 7/1/2006 to the 12/31/2006
Musee du Quai Branly
New museum dedicated to the arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas
One of the most exciting events on Paris'cultural agenda for 2006 is the opening of this ambitious new museum devoted to the arts and civilizations of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. Nearly ten years in the making, this elegant footbridge-like edifice designed by architect Jean Nouvel will encompass nearly 300 000 fascinating objects.
The building, which is surrounded by hundred of trees, also boasts a spectacular vertical garden featuring more than 15000 plants of 150 species. All of this makes the Musee du Quai Branly the perfect getaway for thtose wishing to momentarily escape the hurly-burly of the city while enjoying an introduction to, and understanding of the works, objetcs and artifacts of peoples and civilizations from far off lands.
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Le Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum, antiquity to 18th century, 1st museum world wide.
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Orsay Museum
Orsay Museum, 19th century arts
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Quai Branly Museum
A spectacular complex of four buildings dedicated to the arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas.
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Beaubourg, Centre Georges Pompidou
Georges Pompidou Center,created alot of mixed feelings with its radical architectural design. French National Modern Art Museum with collections of the XXth century
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Jacquemart Andre Museum
Masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance and of eighteenth century French painting, presented in the mansion of Edouard André, a nineteenth century collector.
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Cité des Sciences, La Villette Park
The largest green area in Paris, it combines areas for nature and architecture, play and leisure, exhibitions shows and debating
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