Paris in July
Don CarloJuly is the last time to see the turbulent, Don Carlo, at the Opera Bastille. Set dates this month are the 1, 4, 6, and 11. Openings hours are 7pm, Sunday 2:30pm. Tickets are €5 - €150.
Louise
This month is also the last time to see the love story titled, Louise, at the Opera Bastille. July dates are the 2, 5, 10, and 12. Opening hours are 7pm, Sunday 2:30pm. Tickets are €5 - €150.
Joining up with the rest of the shopping team, this Marais boutique is also offering a killer summer sale with markdowns up to 60% off! The store features favorite designers like Helmut Lang, Paul & Joe, and Michel Klein. The sale runs through the end of the month and hours are Monday – Saturday from 12pm – 8pm.
Grace Kelly Exhibition
The Salle Saint-Jean de l’Hotel de Ville is hosting a free display that is all things Grace Kelly. It tells the Princess’ story and includes plenty of memorabilia via photos, movies, gowns, and her beautiful wedding dress. The hotel is open from Monday – Saturday 10am – 7pm.
The Musee Jacquemart-Andre is presenting an exhibit that displays some of the best decorative arts from Africa and Oceania. The exhibition was 100 years in the making and presents many rare, never be seen items. The museum is open daily from 10am – 6pm. Entrance is €9.50, concessions €7, and children 7 and under are free.
The sky behind Sleeping Beauty’s castle will be a glow with pyrotechnics and aloft with the music in one of Disney’s best displays ever starting on July 15. It will go off nightly until August 26.
La Nuit Espagnole
The Petit Palais is going Latina for its annual exhibition dedicated to flamenco dancing and Spanish culture from the years 1865 – 1939. It will also offer precious works by noted Spanish artists including Courbet, Manet, Degas and Picasso. The exhibit runs from July 5 – August 31. Hours are Tuesday – Sunday from 10am – 6pm.
Disney’s Fantillusion Parade
As if you had one more reason to visit Disney Paris this summer, its fantastic Fantillusion parade begins and runs from July 5 – August 31. These dazzling floats and garments are lit with thousands of tiny lights and will leave your children wide eyed for days. The parade is free with a park ticket.
Annually choirs and ensembles from around globe come to Paris’ St Louis en l’Ile and St Germain des Pres to partake in a very musical and spiritual event. Many types of music is displayed including baroque, gospel and spirituals and afterwards a huge feast is devoured. Hours and admission varies.
The Musee d’Art Moderne proudly presents artist Peter Doig’s one of a kind take on landscape in an exhibition that runs from May 30 – September 7. The museum is open Tuesday – Sunday from 10am – 6pm.
This fascinating and famous army is one of the biggest archaeological discovers of the 20th century and is coming to the La Pinacotheque from April 15 – September 14. Hours are 10:30am – 6pm. Entrance is €9.
For her first intro to into Paris museums, the Musee d’Art Moderne has developed a collection of the Riley’s abstract works of art to display from June 12 – September 14. The museum is open Tuesday – Sunday from 10am – 6pm.
To celebrate the works of beloved designer Valentine, the Musee des Arts Decoratifs is introducing an exhibition of nearly 200 of his haute couture confections from June 17 – September 21. Hours are Tuesday – Friday from 11am – 6pm, weekends 10am – 6pm. Entrance is €8.
Le Jardin Shakespeare’s Open Air Theatre
Each year the Bois de Boulogne hosts an extensive list of Shakespearean plays in both French and English. The Jardin Shakespeare runs from May 1 – October 5 and is a “do not miss” item for theatre lovers. Hours and admission varies.
The French artist’s happy works are the perfect accompaniment to the start of summer. The Musee des Arts Decoratifs will run this fun exhibit called, Water Games, from June 5 – November 16. Hours are Tuesday – Friday from 11am – 6pm, weekends 10am – 6pm. Entrance is €8.
