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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 MusĂ©e des Arts & MĂ©tiers (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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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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Two images of Charlotte Perriand facing the valley and on the "Chaise basculante" Tilting Chair

Charlotte Perriand, Architect/Designer/Artist at FLV

by Colleen's Paris January 30, 2020
Exhibitions & ArtParis History & Architecture written by Colleen's Paris

Are you interested or curious about the synthesis of architecture, art and design? Two noted artist/architects who fit that description are Charlotte Perriand and Frank Gehry.  Charlotte Perriand “imagined an ‘art of living’ that broke the codes of the time.” The Charlotte Perriand exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton may …

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January 30, 2020 0 comments
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Foire de Paris-shopping for home fashion

by Colleen's Paris May 5, 2018
Life in ParisShopping & Markets & Events written by Colleen's Paris

Making the annual pilgrimage to the Paris Home Show (Foire de Paris) is now mission accomplished. However, we are going back for more.
Last year we made contact with the interior architects and chose the style for the new, smaller sofa bed (canapĂ© lit) and chair.
After numerous vacations and conferences we …

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May 5, 2018 0 comments
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Lunch with a view at 58 Tour Eiffel

Lightness of being at the 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant

by Colleen's Paris July 27, 2010
Archive written by Colleen's Paris

This story has been archived. Some of the information may have changed since first published. A restaurant with distinct styling Go to one of the Eiffel tower’s restaurants, 58 Tour Eiffel, to see the style and design of a well known Parisian designer. Buy your ticket on line and save …

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July 27, 2010 21 comments
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