Louvre des Antiquaires 250 galleries, 30 art specialities
In front of the Louvre Museum, the Louvre des Antiquaires is a must in the lineup of Paris cultural institutions. 250 antique and jewelry galleries offer a broad range of specialties that can satisfy both the quest of an astute collector and the desires of an ordinary dealer.
The Louvre des Antiquaires is an exceptional concentration of rare objects, jewelry, paintings, furniture, collector’s items and antiques.
Several galleries also offer temporary theme-based exhibits that allow the public to discover new facets of art.
Louvre des Antiquaires
2 place des Palais Royal 75001 Paris
Metro: Palais Royal - Musee du Louvre
Open from Tuesday to Sunday inclusive, from 11am to 7pm.
01 42 97 27 27 Free Access www.louvre-antiquaires.com
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Le Printemps The most Parisian Department Store
The Printemps Haussmann is one of the major department stores in Paris. With over 400 000 sqft devoted to luxury goods, fashion and glamour; 25 floors; 1 million references and over 300 brands sold exclusively; a terrace with an exceptional view over Paris; with its magnificent Art Deco cupola, its Haussmanian facade and spectacular window displays, the Printemps is a wonderful, unforgettable experience of the essence of chic and fashion, luxury and decoration in a selection of the finest French and international brands all at one address. Printemps and fashion go together and the store reflects current trends and invents new concepts.
In 2001, Printemps unveiled its new showcase for luxury goods, “Printemps du Luxe”, in 2003, it inaugurated the biggest Beauty space in the world, 2006 saw an entire floor of footwear opening and a Food Hall, grouping together the 10 biggest brands in deluxe delicatessen and gastronomy…
Printemps also offers seven eating areas with a wide choice of cuisine, from coffee breaks to classic meals. For its international clients, Printemps offers personalized services like accompanying shopping staff, dispatching of purchases throughout the world, reimbursement of the sales tax and acceptation of all foreign currencies at the cash desk.
64, boulevard Haussmann 75009 Paris
Metro: Havre Caumartin or St Lazare or Auber
From Monday to Saturday from 9.35am to 7pm and on Thursday until 10pm.
01 42 82 57 87 www.printemps.com/international
SOON IN PARIS
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Mondial de l'Automobile Paris International Motor Show
The Paris motor show opens to the general public at the beginning of October at Paris Expo at the Porte de Versailles. International car brands will present their range of vehicles, previews of their latest models and prototypes. This year, the show features the cars of the future: concept and hybrid cars, bio-fuels and electric cars.
Car fanatics will once again find the usual areas devoted to commercial vehicles, as well as a variety of activities (beginners’ outdoor 4-wheel drive racetrack, indoor electric karting track).
Two new attractions mark this year’s edition of the Paris International Motor Show: "Pôle Prestige" will showcase a dozen of the most luxurious brands in the automotive sector, while "Taxis du Monde" will trace the history and development of cabs from around the world.
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Port de Versailles 75015 Paris
Metro : Porte de Versailles or Balard 01 56 88 22 40 www.mondial-automobile.com
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The Stranglers Suite XVI Tour
The Stranglers has been founded by the drummer Jet Black . Other original personnel were bass player/vocalist Jean Jacques Burnel, guitarist/vocalist Hugh Cornwell and keyboardist Dave Greenfield.
The Stranglers' early sound was driven by Burnel's pulsating bass, but also proudly gave prominence to Greenfield's keyboards at a time when the instrument was seen as unfashionable. Their early music was also characterised by the growling vocals and sometimes misanthropic lyrics of both Burnel and Cornwell.
Suite XVI was released in September 2006 and continued the band's resurgence. Although partly a return to the band's heavier punk roots, the album featured a typically idiosyncratic mixture of musical styles.