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JR and Thomas Bangalter at the life-size test for La Caverne du Pont Neuf Orly, January 2026 Photo: Eléa Jeanne Schmitter © 2026 Atelier JR

A Cavern on the Seine: A Guide to Paris’s Largest June Art Event on Pont Neuf

From invisible art to an accoustical soundscape, here is how to experience JR’s installation on the city’s oldest bridge

by Colleen's Paris April 12, 2026

The Pont Neuf will have a three-week make-over in June 2026. From June 6 and 28, Paris will host a monumental art installation in hommage to Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s 1985 “Pont Neuf Wrapped” event. Prepare to take a Parisian stroll, weaving your way through a cavern that will envelope the …

April 12, 2026 0 comments

Zeus the horse that galloped across the Seine for the Paris 2024 Olympics Hotel de Ville courtyard

You can see Zeus, a Unique Work of Art

by Colleen's Paris September 23, 2024

Icons of the Olympics like Zeus the galloping horse on the Seine are still visible to the public. This story is about where to see Zeus at Versailles October 1-November 24 before a tour in Nantes and beyond. The story also speaks about the designers

September 23, 2024 0 comments

Image of Lady Gaga's staircase from opening ceremony, Sainte-Genevieve, Pont de Sully and Eiffel Tower in background

The Morning After the Olympics Ceremony

by Colleen's Paris July 30, 2024

Paris Images Paris Olympics 2024 written by Colleen's Paris

After watching the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday night on television, I wondered what all the decorations looked like in person. I wanted to see Lady Gaga’s stage and wondered if Marie Antoinette was still standing in the Conciergerie windows holding her head. Wandering from the Bastille to the …

July 30, 2024 0 comments

Renovated Fontaine des Innocents June 2024

Jean Goujon and La Fontaine des Innocents: Their Stories

by Colleen's Paris June 30, 2024

Exhibitions & Art Paris History & Architecture written by Colleen's Paris

An exhibition opened new doors to learning of a little known sculptor of a Parisian masterpiece. The exhibition poster of a woman holding a jug on her shoulder with water streaming out in droplets caught my attention. The Musée Carnavalet’s poster for La Fontaine des Innocents drew me in with …

June 30, 2024 0 comments

Phryges mascots for Paris Olympics and Paralympics 2024 colleensparis.com

The Paris Olympics 2024 Phrygian Cap Has Become My Obsession

by Colleen's Paris January 30, 2024

Life in Paris Paris Olympics 2024 written by Colleen's Paris

A new list of Paris 2024 Olympics shopping has been added to this post… Asking myself simple questions about the Paris Olympics 2024 mascot gradually began a quest and became my obsession. Does the Olympics 2024 mascot have a gender?

January 30, 2024 6 comments

Louvre atrium lobby on a blue sky day Colleen's Paris

My December Views in Paris

by Colleen's Paris January 1, 2024

Life in Paris Neighborhoods & Walks Paris Images written by Colleen's Paris

I captured December views in Paris in a short video, featuring, Christmas windows, choirs, exhibitions, and street scenes. Wishing you happy holidays and a safe 2024! Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/TwPSRhM82WU.

January 1, 2024 0 comments

Entrance to Sarah Bernhardt Exhibition Woman Created the Star Et la femme crea la star

Sarah Bernhardt – Woman Created the Star (Et la femme créa la star )

by Colleen's Paris July 20, 2023

Exhibitions & Art Photographers, Writers & Artists written by Colleen's Paris

The artist, Sarah Bernhardt’s life knew no limits. There was no frontier she could not conquer during her 79 springtimes on earth. She was an emblematic figure, the “divine Sarah”, the “holy monster”, the “golden voice”. Miss Bernhardt (1844-1923) created the star that she was. She was the influencer of the epoque. This icon’s face …

July 20, 2023 0 comments

Fixed Paris taxi fare from right bank plus supplement for reserving day of reservation

Fixed Taxi Fare Between Paris and Airports – Strike Tips

by Colleen's Paris November 9, 2019

Life in Paris Transportation written by Colleen's Paris

Strikes getting the best of you? Book a taxi on the G7 Book a Taxi page in advance to get to the airports. Usually you can either step outside and into a taxi or book the same day. With the strikes, you want to reserve a taxi, with G7 whether going …

November 9, 2019 0 comments

Image of Eiffel Tower, Invalides in background, 130 years

Madame Eiffel Tower Celebrates 130 Years

by Colleen's Paris October 11, 2019

Eiffel Tower Exhibitions & Art Monuments 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 …

October 11, 2019 0 comments

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