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May/30/2007
Event in PARIS
from the 7/1/2006 to the 5/28/2007
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.
Musee du Quai Branly
37 quai Branly 75007 Paris
Metro line 6 : Bir Hakeim
RER C : Champs de Mars
€ 9 www.quaibranly.fr
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Paris hosts 180 museums and sights open to the public, mostly from 10am to 6pm. Some propose a late opening on one day. National museums are closed on Tuesdays, except Versailles and Orsay closed on Monday.
For 1, 3, 5 days, the "Cartes Musées et Monuments" gives the bearer unlimited free access to 70 museums and monuments in Paris. No waiting line, either to buy tickets or to enter the place. The card can be purchased at any of the city's museums and monuments as well as main metro stations. Batobus stops, FNAC ticket counters and also at the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau. |
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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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