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Culture in Paris, at every street corner
Culture 2 steps from Provinces Opéra hotel
Would you like to add a little culture to your stay in Paris? As you already know, there's no shortage of good places to visit. Start by exploring the sites and monuments close to your hotel in Paris 10th, Provinces Opéra. This exceptional site is the ideal starting point. Whether you're a modern art lover, a keen explorer or a history buff, there's a world of possibilities to discover. A world of possibilities awaits you just a few metro stops away...
Journeys through Paris museums
Le musée Louis Vuitton est un ovni architectural en plein Bois de Boulogne. Sa vocation ? encourager la création et accueillir des expositions temporaires à Paris. Quant au musée Jacquemart-André, il recense la magnifique collection privée d’un couple de passionnés d’art. L’édifice est signé Henri Parent, candidat malheureux à la construction de l’Opéra Garnier. Empruntez la ligne 9 du métro, au pied de votre hôtel, et laissez-vous conduire au musée d’Art Moderne. Sa collection de 15 000 œuvres vous plongera au cœur des courants artistiques parisiens du XXe siècle. A dix minutes à pied, le musée ethnographique du quai Branly complètera vos connaissances en arts africain, asiatique, américain et océanique.
The Musée Louis Vuitton is an architectural UFO in the Bois de Boulogne. Its mission is to encourage creativity and host temporary exhibitions in Paris. As for the Musée Jacquemart-André, it houses the magnificent private collection of an art-loving couple. The building was designed by Henri Parent, the unsuccessful candidate for the Opéra Garnier. Take metro line 9, just outside your hotel, to the Musée d'Art Moderne. Its collection of 15,000 works will plunge you into the heart of twentieth-century Parisian art. A ten-minute walk away, the musée ethnographique du quai Branly will complete your knowledge of African, Asian, American and Oceanic art.
Discover unusual Paris
To discover the monuments of the 10th arrondissement while having fun, why not start a treasure hunt? Can you find the fake RATP facades, the hollowed-out buildings that look like residences but actually conceal air ducts? There are 4 in the 10th arrondissement, so keep your eyes peeled. Neighboring districts also have their share of surprises: the Jean-sans-Peur tower, the astonishing cathedral building on rue Réaumur in the 2nd arrondissement, and the house of alchemist Nicolas Flamel in the 3rd.
Paris and its covered passageways
For an unusual stroll, look out for covered passages, those pedestrian walkways in the middle of buildings. Some are hard to find, but once you've identified them, you're in for a treat! Whether shopping arcades, restaurants or simple alleyways, often covered in glass, these passages are sometimes real works of art. In the 10th arrondissement, you'll find the Passage Brady, occupied by Indian and Pakistani traders, and the Passage du Prado. Have fun finding the Art Deco details that remain in the structure. A little further away, you'll discover many more typical passages, such as the neo-classical Passage Verdeau, brimming with antiques.
From Saint-Denis to La Bastille...
Step back in time and retrace the history of the French monarchy. The capital retains the rich imprint of bygone days, and if you're interested, it's impossible to miss out. Discover the Palais de la Cité, the official residence of kings from the 10th to the 14th century, before the monarchy moved on to the Louvre and the splendors of Versailles. Among the many religious buildings, let's mention only the indispensable Notre-Dame de Paris and the cathedral basilica of Saint-Denis. The official burial place of the kings of France, it houses 70 recumbent figures, and of course there are many other places to discover in a city that became a capital fifteen centuries ago!
