Paris in July: Don’t Miss These Events
July 6, 2010
Little Brown Pen
If you happen to find yourself in Paris this month, you’ll be delighted to know that there are quite a few wonderful things to do. Richard Nahem has been kind enough to compile a list of these events to make it easy for you to plan your stay.
Voyage Dans Ma Tete
Does anyone still wear a hat? Apparently Antoine de Galbert thinks so. His astounding collection of over 400 hats, headpieces, and headdresses are from the tribes of Africa and South America. The exhibit explores the cultural and practical aspects of one of man’s oldest garments.
Till September 26, La Maison Rouge, 10 Blvd. de Bastille,12th arr. Metro: Quai de la Rapee, Bastille. Open Wednesday-Sunday 11AM-7PM, Thursday till 9PM
The annual Paris Cinema Festival honors Japanese cinema this year with over 100 films. Charlotte Rampling is the chairperson and special guests include Hanoi Jane Fonda and filmmakers M. Night Shyamalan and Eugene Green.
July 3-13. Screenings are 5€ each, or get a Paris CinéPass for 30€ for unlimited access.
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Charlotte Gainsbourg, daughter of the legendary singers Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin, has carved out quite an acting and singing career in her own right. Her whispery voice can be heard at La Cigale and the set list includes Dylan’s Like a Woman, Jamais, and Cafe de Artistes.
July 8 & 9, 7:30PM, La Cigale, 120 Blvd. Rochechouart, 18th arr. Metro: Pigalle
Meg Zimbeck- Paris Plages
It’s summertime, so do like the Parisians do and head to the beach. In Paris. For one month, the banks of the Seine at Voie Georges-Pompidou in the 4th and the Bassin de la Villette (19th) are transformed into an oasis of sun and sand. There are swimming pools, kayaking, beach volleyball and even free evening concerts.
July 20th to August 20th. Voie Georges-Pompidou (4e) and Bassin de la Villette (19e). 8:00am to midnight
Some of Monet’s greatest paintings are compared to modern abstract painters such as Rothko, Hofmann, Pollock, and Krasner. The exhibit is divided into 6 parts including contrast of forms, mists and variations, and in Monet’s garden.
Till September 26. 2 rue Louis Boilly, 16th arr. Metro: Muette. Open 11AM-6PM Tuesday to Sunday, Tuesday till 9PMRelated Links:
- Why Go Paris’ Guide to Paris in the Summer
- Secrets of Paris’ calendar
- Richard Nahem’s Eye Prefer Paris site
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This is amazing and so helpful.
We’ll be in the city next week!
I will be in Paris in July, at the end of the month. So excited to see the Seine transformed. Thanks for posting this.