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Zeus in the courtyard of Musée des Arts et Métiers waiting to gallop every 20 minutes between 10:15 and 17:30

Zeus Is Galloping at Musée des Arts et Métiers

Every twenty minutes until January 10, 2027
by Colleen's Paris August 25, 2026
Exhibitions & ArtPhotographers, Writers & Artists written by Colleen's Paris

The courtyard of the Musée des Arts & Métiers (MUAM) is the “stable” for the artwork, named Zeus. In the courtyard, it gallops as a ballet dancer in a mesmerizing motion every 20 minutes. To find out how Zeus runs, the choir of the former Saint-Martin-des-Champs is a journey through …

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August 25, 2026 0 comments
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Eclipse 2026 from my bedroom window at 19:57:15

The Eclipse From My Paris Window 

The Front Row Seat was my bedroom
by Colleen's Paris August 14, 2026
Life in ParisNeighborhoods & WalksParis Images written by Colleen's Paris

For the 2026 solar eclipse in Paris, I had the perfect perch behind the flower box looking out my bedroom window. August 12, 2026 had been on my calendar for the past year.

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August 14, 2026 0 comments
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image of people in the Tuileries Garden with Olympics cauldron in the background Paris2024

A Second Chance to View the Olympic Icons

by Colleen's Paris August 26, 2024
Gardens, Parks & ZoosParis Olympics 2024 written by Colleen's Paris

You have a second chance to view the Olympics 2024 icons. The Paralympics torch relay begins its journey August 25 under the English Channel on its way to Paris. On August 28, the iconic torch and the flying cauldron for the Olympic flame will be back in action. This marks the opening …

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Image of Eiffel Tower, Invalides in background, 130 years

Madame Eiffel Tower Celebrates 130 Years

by Colleen's Paris October 11, 2019
Eiffel TowerExhibitions & ArtMonuments written by Colleen's Paris

In May 2019, the Eiffel Tower turned 130; however, why not celebrate the birthday all year long. To celebrate this event, an interactive Fall Event is underway at the Eiffel Tower until the end of November on the esplanade, under a dome covering about 300 m2, is free and open …

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October 11, 2019 0 comments
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Frank Gehry Fondation Louis Vuitton conversation with Jean-Louis Cohen

A Rare Moment in Paris with Frank Gehry

by Colleen's Paris October 3, 2019
Exhibitions & ArtParis History & Architecture written by Colleen's Paris

Frank Gehry had just left the auditorium in a conversation with Jean-Louis Cohen at the Fondation Louis-Vuitton. After listening to his architectural journey as it relates to the “free and independent” architect Charlotte Perriand, I walked up to him. I thanked him for sharing his thoughts and for his unique …

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October 3, 2019 0 comments
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Image in front of Hotel de Ville in hommage to Jacques Chirac

Notre-Dame Bell, Emmanuel, Rings for Chirac

by Colleen's Paris September 30, 2019
Life in ParisNotre-Dame de Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Walking along the narrow rue Galand the sound of a muffled bell ringing reverberated against the walls. Sitting at the café, looking at my watch, it was around 11:20 on a Monday morning.

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September 30, 2019 0 comments
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Lulu dans ma rue homepage for help at home Saint-Paul, Villiers and Commerces areas

Use Lulu Dans Ma Rue When You Need Help

by Colleen's Paris July 17, 2017
Life in ParisNeighborhoods & Walks written by Colleen's Paris

From our balconettes (Parisian wrought iron window fences), we are enjoying our carrots – getting fatter every day, fresh cherry tomatoes, and wild strawberries; the plants are blooming. BUT who will water them while we are on vacation? Lulu Anna. The city of Paris (Mairie de Paris) has a service called Lulu dans …

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July 17, 2017 0 comments
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BHV/Marais in a map of the Marais designated a tourist shopping zone. With the Loi Macron, it is the only department store with permission to remain open on all Sundays throughout the year

BHV and Other July Changes in Paris

by Colleen's Paris July 3, 2016
Life in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Every July 1, new legislation and modification to daily routines take effect. This year, the changes include plastic bags, polluting vehicles, contraception, Sunday shopping hours …. These are some of the main changes for 2016 gleaned from Direct Matin . Beginning July 3, BHV/Marais (part of the Galeries Lafayette group) …

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View of Champs Elysees with cyclists-May 8 is first Sunday pedestrian opening

Paris Begins Another Fresh Air Tradition

by Colleen's Paris May 5, 2016
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Currently, Paris closes particular neighborhood streets on Sundays. The Paris City Council has now added a famous avenue to the list. Below you will find links to maps of those neighborhoods, information on new neighborhoods being added this summer and details about the Champs-Elysées. The exclusive Avenue des Champs-Elysées receives …

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