Paris
Pancake Day: traditional and tasty – Hotel de Saint-Germain Paris
Tomorrow, February 21st, is Pancake Day! A festival which, in Paris as elsewhere, is also the joy of gourmet! (Lire la suite…)
The Bastille Opera: its history and its programme
Inaugurated on 13th July 1989 to mark the 200th anniversary of the storming of the Bastille, the opera house of the same name is a real monument to outstanding architecture. Much appreciated by music lovers for the quality of its acoustics and its superb programme, it also organises fascinating guided tours.
The Dutch Golden Age in Pictures at La Pinacothèque – Hotel de Saint-Germain Paris
La Pinacothèque in Paris would like to take visitors on a journey to 17th century Holland depicted by 57 beautiful paintings from George and Ilona Kremer’s personal collection. This impressive exhibition entitled « The Dutch Golden Age – The Kremer Collection » runs until March 23rd, pays homage to the Dutch masters of the period, and focuses on the economic and artistic boom which characterises this golden age.
The animals are kings at the Pinder circus – Hotel Saint-Germain Paris
After captivating hundreds of thousands of people throughout France, the Pinder Circus troupe sets up on the Pelouse de Reuilly Paris to present a spectacular show until 8 January. « The enchanted circus ring: the animals are kings » promises Parisian audiences a great and wonderful experience of a traditional circus.
MERRY CHRISTMAS !
May the magic of Christmas bring you happiness and surprises!
Hotel de Saint Germain Paris, a peaceful hotel located in the center of Saint Germain des Pres, on Paris’Left Bank.
One thousand and one ways to celebrate Christmas in Paris – Hotel Saint-Germain
The City of Light has never been so well named as for this year’s festive season: sparkling, dazzling and flamboyant, the beautiful city of Paris is dressed in its best party dress to whisk visitors into a delicious whirlwind of snowflakes, glitter and flavours. From markets to museums, from big tops to restaurants, from cabarets to skating rinks, there is no shortage of things to do, and the activities ramp up in the days before Christmas! (Lire la suite…)
« Christmas, dreams of Escape » at the Printemps – Hotel de Saint-Germain Paris
During your stay in Paris, be sure to go and admire the traditional Christmas windows. The Department stores each year create new fairy decors to the delight of children and their parents. This year’s Le Printemps honors Chanel and his famous artistic director, Karl Lagerfeld.
Munch and his modern eye – Hotel de Saint-Germain, Paris
While we often evoke about his inner torments, Edvard Munch also owes his inspiration to his curiosity for his period. The 140 works on display in Paris until 9 January capture his interest in current affairs and remind us of how it influenced the Norwegian artist’s work.
The Rue Mouffetard, one of the oldest streets of Paris – Hotel Saint-Germain
Located in the 5th district of Paris, the Rue Mouffetard is one of the oldest streets of the city. From the Gallo-Roman times, it was the « Italian road » leading to Rome. Throughout history, it was very crowded. With the development of the Latin Quarter and the Sorbonne, students began to occupy the place and moved into the small pensions.
Very lively both day and night, it is pleasant to stroll in the Rue Mouffetard. Many restaurants, boutiques and small shops follow one after the other. It never ceased to cultivate a lifestyle that attracted some popular writers including Hemingway.
It starts at the nice Place de la Contrescarpe, slopes gently down from the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève -which is a hill in the center of the city, on the left bank of the Seine at the heart of the Latin Quarter- to the Church of Saint-Médard, where a daily market of fruits and vegetables, and food shops such as bakers, butchers, cheese makers, fishmongers… all offer a wide range of fresh produce.
When you will stand before the Church of St. Medard, remember to watch the picturesque decorated facade of a building listed historical monument.
Hotel de Saint Germain Paris, a peaceful hotel located in the center of Saint Germain des Pres, on Paris’ Left Bank.
