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Louvre façade 1925-2025 One Hundred Years Cents Ans of Art Déco Une Journée au XVIII Siècle Exhibitions Musée des Arts décoratifs Paris

Celebrating 100 Years (Cent Ans) of Art Déco 1925-2025

Eternal Parisian Influence and the Orient Express
by Colleen's Paris March 11, 2026
Exhibitions & ArtFashion & Decorative Arts written by Colleen's Paris

Recent exhibitions have shown me just how much Art Déco shaped the world. Visit with me the “1925-2025 Cent Ans d’Art Déco” exhibition at MAD to see how this movement took over the world. From cinema and architecture to department stores and even the Paris Metro; its geometric influence is …

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Art Déco Architecture, History and Tranquility

The area around Jardins du Trocadéro is a perfect place to recharge
by Colleen's Paris October 2, 2025
Paris ImagesTours & Walks written by Colleen's Paris

Different views of the Eiffel Tower, a tranquil setting on the west side of Palais de Chaillot, the area is also a starting point for art, history and architecture ….

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The Saga of Department Stores Part 2

The structure of the buildings; the structure of the companies
by Colleen's Paris March 2, 2025
Exhibitions & ArtParis History & Architecture written by Colleen's Paris

When you think of a department store, is architecture the first thing that comes to mind? La Saga des Grands Magasins (the History of Department Stores) is part two of a two-part exhibition. See the exhibit through my eyes

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The Spire’s Sculptures Are In a Museum

by Colleen's Paris January 29, 2025
Exhibitions & ArtParis History & Architecture written by Colleen's Paris

Where are the spire’s statues. Shouldn’t they be gracing the four corners of Notre-Dame de Paris’ spire? The location of the statutes for Notre Dame de Paris’ spire has been the best guarded secret and remnant of the pandemic.

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My mission is for you to visit Paris virtually through my eyes. I enjoy Paris in general, its history and its museum exhibitions, which act as one of my learning sources. Whether you live in Paris or travel to Paris is not possible, enjoy my random experiences. Enjoy Paris through my eyes!

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