Visiting Paris in March 2015? Don"t Miss These Events
Main Sources: Paris Convention and Visitors Office, Paris Mayor's Office
Seasonal Events and Festivals:
Saint Patrick's Day: Paris has a lively Irish community, making celebrating St. Patrick's day in Paris a memorable experience. From concerts and shows for where to spend away the wee morning hours, our guide to celebrating Saint Patrick's Day in Paris provides plenty of ideas for celebrating the green man.
Banlieue Bleues Paris Jazz Festival: From March 20th through April 17th, 2015, the northern suburbs of Paris are brought to life with exciting jazz and blues performances. It's well worth the short trek on the metro.
Arts and Exhibits Highlights in March:
Jeff Koons Retrospective at the Centre Pompidou
The Centre Georges Pompidou is hosting a major exhibition dedicated to the whimsical and world-famous work of American pop artist and sculptor Jeff Koons, known for his larger-than-life, garishly colorful sculptures of balloon dogs or Incredible Hulk figures. Any fans of the artist or pop art in general should make sure to catch this one.
- Dates: Through April 27th, 2015
- Location: Centre Pompidou
Paris Magnum: Photos From the Celebrated Agency
If you're a photography fan, don't miss this exhibit at Paris City Hall (Hotel de Ville) looking back at some of the most famous shots taken by the photographers associated with the Magnum agency, from Henri-Cartier Bresson to Riboud and Depardon. Over 150 famous photos tell the story of Paris, and these celebrated lenses' "certain perspective" on the fascinating city.
Dates: Through March 28th, 2015
- Location: Hotel de Ville (Metro Hotel de Ville)
- Read related: Top Contemporary Art Museums in Paris
Rodin: The Laboratory of Creation
The Rodin Museum in Paris is hosting an exhibit dedicated to the French sculptor's creative process, letting visitors inside the artist's studio to explore his own "laboratory of creation". Some 150 works in plaster and terra cotta are on display-- many of which have never been displayed-- and allow visitors to gain unique insight into the extraordinary process behind Rodin's genius.
- Dates: Through September 25th, 2015
- Location: Rodin Museum
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