A popular haunt with drinkers and diners alike, it’s easy to while away the hours here over cocktails or with a dish from their well-balanced menu.
Subtly lit and lorded over by an enormous buddha, this temple stays at the forefront of Paris cool. You might think it’s the Buddha that attracts the oh-so-trendy set here, as it’s always flattering to stand next to someone more rotund, but there’s more to it than that.
Although meals and drinks can be pricey, the atmosphere is without compare. In addition, top DJs ably deliver mood-setting tunes that underscore the scene - if you like, you can even buy a CD to take along.
8, rue Boissy d'Anglais 75008 Paris
Metro : Concorde. +33 1 53 05 90 00 www.buddha-bar.com
exhibition
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Patti Smith Land 250 Patti Smith’s artistic production: poetry, drawings, photographs, films, and musics
The Fondation Cartier is hosting a major exhibition of the visual work of artist and performer Patti Smith. Drawn from pieces created between 1967 and 2007. No real rock child isn’t aware of this 70’s New York punk-rock muse. In a career of 30 years, the American star was sucessively a committed poet, an internationally successful artist thanks to the song “Because the Night”, and since then, the must-have of the ideal rock fan...
Land 250 is a large personal exhibition dedicated to the multiple aspects of the artist and musician Patti Smith’s artistic production. Along with her works, some of her favorite objects from her archives, are exhibited.
A grand a beautiful tribute paid to the recent member of the Cleveland Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame. Don’t miss it!
Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain
261 bd Raspail 75014 Paris
Metro : Raspail
01 42 18 56 50 € 7,5 fondation.cartier.com
SOON IN PARIS
sport
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Meeting Gaz de France Paris Saint-Denis International athletics Golden League Championship
The IAAF Golden League is an annual series of athletics meetings organised by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). The series was formed to increase the profile of the leading athletics competitions. Athletes (in selected events) who win their event at all six meetings take a share of a USD 1 million jackpot. In addition, events at Golden League meetings scored more Grand Prix points than other Grand Prix meetings.
The legendary Saint Denis track is the setting for incomparable feats and high drama each year as the best sprinters, throwers and jumpers strive to achieve the impossible.
World records have been set, world titles won and battles among top athletes undertaken at Saint Denis, which has witnessed some of the most glorious moments of modern athletics and truly spectacular performances.
With no other major athletics events scheduled this year, you can be sure that the best athletes will all converge on the Stade de France. There are no fewer than 18 disciplines on the cards, with the sprint and middle-distance races expected to be the highlights of the event.
Stade de France
93216 Paris Saint Denis
Metro: Stade de France - St Denis € 20 - 70 www.athle.gazdefrance.com
shopping
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Pylones Stores Wackiest gift items in Paris
Pylones store’s whimsy and excellent design are increasingly popular. With several stores in Paris, the result is easier access to great gifts and fun Paris souvenirs.
The main attraction though is in the shop itself, the products ranges from baby gifts to funky designed curios. Brightly colored, everything from toasters and kitchen utensils to hairbrushes to watches and jewelry. From small children to adults, you will find something for everyone.
A round silver tin holds a youngster’s teeth for the tooth fairy. Creative types will appreciate plastic clothespins in the shape of swallows.
Montmartre : 7, rue Tardieu. Metro: Abbesses
Ile de la CIté : 57, rue St Louis en Ile. Metro: Cité
Marais : 13 rue St Croix dela Bretonnerie. Metro: Hotel de Ville
Left Bank : 98 rue du Bac. Metro: Rue du Bac
Stores also in NYC and Japan www.pylones.com