Travel Back in Time at the Musée Gustave Moreau
January 5th, 2016Big names like the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay certainly deserve their good reputation, but there’s so much to discover in the small museums of Paris. At the Musée Gustave Moreau, you’ll dive into the past, discovering Moreau’s family home and art studio. Peer into the fantastical mind of this Symbolist painter, known for his elaborate settings and mythological subjects! ... Read More
The Fascinating Life of a Flâneuse – Hermès Exhibition
December 22nd, 2015Paris Perfect founder, Madelyn, loves to wander, or flâner, through the beautiful streets of Paris, so she decided to start a new blog series about the unexpected things she finds on her walks! To kick off the series, Madelyn shares her experience of stumbling across a funny and surreal art exhibition on the banks of the Seine, where she discovers a new way of defining the word “flâneur!” ... Read More
Here are the Most Fascinating Art Exhibitions in Paris this Winter
November 6th, 2015Paris is constantly playing host to temporary art exhibitions. We’ve compiled a list of the best Winter art shows so that you can spend more time enjoying them. From lost Egyptian artifacts to the greatest Pop artist ever known, with themes of love, time and death, this art season is going to be a good one! ... Read More
5 Interesting Ways to Welcome La Rentrée
September 18th, 2015Now that the summer vacation period has drawn to a close, the French begin their September celebrations of La Rentrée. Aside from back-to-school shopping, there’s plenty of interesting things to do in Paris as the art and culture season picks up once more. Make the most of Autumn in Paris and discover our 5 favorite events of the season. ... Read More
Why is There a Windmill on the Moulin Rouge?
September 3rd, 2015The Moulin Rouge is one of the most recognized landmarks of Paris – but have you ever wondered why a cabaret is topped by a bright red windmill? What does grinding flour have to do with performing the can-can? We delve into the fascinating history behind the Moulin Rouge and two other windmills in the northern Parisian neighborhood of Montmartre! ... Read More
The Fondation Louis Vuitton: An Architectural Masterpiece
August 26th, 2015Resembling a shiny cloud, futuristic sailing ship or even a glacial iceberg, the Fondation Louis Vuitton, designed by the world-renowned architect Frank Gehry, is a shining symbol of art and culture of the 21st century. Featuring some of the most avant-garde artistic works of our time, this new addition to the Paris skyline is a magnificent sight to behold. ... Read More
Beautifully Hand-Crafted French Ceramics in the Latin Quarter
July 27th, 2015If you’re looking for the perfect, high quality, unique souvenir to bring home, look no further than this Latin Quarter favorite. You’ll find an array of ceramics and pottery, all lovingly handmade in various regions of France. Some are utilitarian and others are works of art, but any item you choose will last a lifetime. ... Read More
Interview with an Artist – Creativity and Community on Instagram
July 10th, 2015Our Instagram profile isn’t only for sharing beautiful images of Paris, it’s also for connecting with people. We sit down with artist Jeanne McKay Hartmann for a short interview after discovering her lovely watercolor renditions of our Instagram photos. We talk about what inspires her, the potential for community online, and why we love Paris so much! ... Read More
Now Showing at the Musée d’Orsay – Pierre Bonnard, Painter of Arcadia
July 2nd, 2015There’s a whole world to discover when it comes to Parisian art, especially art of the post-impressionist period. We visited the Pierre Bonnard Exhibition and found a body of work that is full of life and color. You may have never heard of Bonnard, but after seeing his lighthearted paintings, you’ll walk out of the Musée d’Orsay with a newfound love! ... Read More
The Best Special Art Exhibitions to See in Paris this Summer
June 22nd, 2015Every month a new art exhibition is being advertised in posters throughout Paris, and summer 2015 certainly doesn’t disappoint! Dive into the frivolous 18th-century world of “Tea, Coffee and Chocolate” at the Musée Cognacq-Jay or come to a deeper understanding of “Napoleon & Paris” at the Musée Carnavalet. There’s something for all tastes this summer in Paris! ... Read More
6 Fun Things You Need to Do This August in Paris!
June 17th, 2015Calmer streets, green gardens, ice cream and oodles of fun activities for everyone – August in Paris has a lot to offer! We’ve found the very best things to do this summer whether you’re an art lover, a parent with kids to entertain, or you simply love to relax in the sunshine with a glass of sparkling wine. Come see what a Parisian summer of leisure is really like! ... Read More
