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Facade Musée Carnavalet with poster for Les gens de paris 1926-1936 Dans le miroir des recensements de population - census

Through a Looking Glass of Parisians between 1926-1936

The fascinating Paris censuses in detail
by Colleen's Paris November 19, 2025
Exhibitions & ArtParis History & Architecture written by Colleen's Paris

In the 1920s and 1930s, who were the people living and working in Paris? Who were the designers and workers? Where did they live? The census results at Musée Carnavalet Les Gens de Paris 1926-1936 will tell you.

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November 19, 2025 0 comments
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Portrait Countess Greffulhe wearing the "robe aux lys" 1896 Worth Exhibition Petit Palais 2025

When the House of Worth Dictated Fashion

OR why haute couture is not a French invention
by Colleen's Paris June 25, 2025
Exhibitions & ArtFashion & Decorative Arts written by Colleen's Paris

Two things to know about French fashion: Haute couture is not a French invention and word of mouth launched the reputation of an artist. The Petit Palais presents Worth – Inventer la haute couture (House of Worth – Inventing Haute Couture) until September 7, 2025. This is a four generational …

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My December Views in Paris

by Colleen's Paris January 1, 2024
Life in ParisNeighborhoods & WalksParis 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.

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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 & ArtPhotographers, 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 …

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July 20, 2023 0 comments
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Claude Monet - Gare Saint Lazare Crédits photo © RMN (Musée d’Orsay) Hervé Lewandowski

Paris Exhibitions of the Past

by Colleen's Paris April 30, 2011
Exhibitions & ArtPhotographers, Writers & Artists written by Colleen's Paris

The Paris Mayor’s office has a list of Paris museums and their links to check for current exhibitions. You can also check for current exhibitions at the city/municipal museums. The Paris Tourist Office provides a list of museums. And l’Officiel des spectacles provides museum information in their weekly magazine and …

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April 30, 2011 2 comments
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Image in the metro for "Soldes" Sales either in Spring or Winter in Paris

General July Activities In Paris

by Colleen's Paris June 28, 2010
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Use Google Translate for Paris activities and information on the following web sites: For a complete list of exhibitions visit the newspaper leParisien.fr-Paris étudiant.com web site l’Officiel des spectacles or buy the magazine for 35 cents when you arrive in Paris. Summer Sale begins end of June in Paris Between …

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