What to do in Paris in 2014 ; Events and attractions

What to do in Paris in 2014 ? We at the Hotel de l’Universite have several recommendations for events and attractions you will enjoy. Some are within easy walking distance of our hotel, but all are easy to access. Whether you are looking for exhibitions showcasing the culture and history of our country, live musical entertainment ranging from classical to jazz to rock, or you simply want to make the most of the Paris Winter sales, we have some tips for you.

 

What to do in Paris in 2014, something for everyone

Just a five minute walk from the Hotel de l’Universite, the unique Museum of Letters and Manuscripts maintains a collection of fascinating documents. Two parallel and interlinked exhibitions run here until February 23rd dealing with writer, poet and filmmaker Jean Cocteau and the legendary singer Edith Piaf, friends and collaborators for over twenty years.

Just twenty minutes’ walk away is the Zadkine Museum. Here until April 13th you can see the Travelling In Old Russia exhibition, displaying the groundbreaking colour photography of Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky, who roamed Russia for years in the early 20th century, creating a visual chronicle of his country.

Enjoy a delightful thirty minute walk along the Seine to visit the inspiring Grand Palais and Cartier: Style and History. Here the story of the jewellery designer to royalty and celebrities is chronicled from its beginnings in 1847, with many iconic pieces on show, including Elizabeth Taylor’s ruby necklace.

 

Live music and performance in Paris

If your interest is live music and performance, then Paris has a plethora of delights in store. The city which embraced jazz as an art form when the genre was considered vulgar elsewhere naturally boasts many wonderful jazz clubs. The foremost of these is the Sunset Sunside, offering electric jazz and fusion in the Sunset part of the club, and acoustic jazz in the Sunside.

For opera and ballet lovers Paris offers superb venues such as the Opera Bastille and the Palais Garnier. Upcoming in 2014 are Madame Butterfly, La Boheme, Tristan and Isolde, La Traviata, performances by the Bolshoi Ballet and a wide selection of classical recitals and concerts.

Mainstream music enthusiasts will find plenty to keep them entertained at the legendary Olympia music hall. This venue, established in 1888, will in 2014 host performances by Joe Satriani, Enrico Macias, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Jamie Cullum, Carla Bruni, the Stranglers and many more.

 

Paris Winter Sales for shoppers

Dedicated shoppers seeking bargains galore should be advised that the Paris Winter Sales will run until February 14th. The Paris shops are eager to clear last season’s stock during the six weeks of the state sanctioned sales period and prices will plunge lower and lower. But don’t leave it too late to participate as many hot items will be snapped up tout suite!

 

The Hotel de l’Universite will happily advise what to do in Paris in 2014

Located in a 17th century building in Saint Germain des Pres, the Hotel de l’Universite is ideally located for your Parisian adventure. We will be delighted to help you plan the details of your stay.

 

All of us wish you the very best for 2014.

 

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