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The 18th edition of the Nuit Blanche, whose principle is to bring art down the street, will take place Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Paris. This year entrusted to Didier Fusillier (President of the Park and the Halle de la Villette), which invited a hundred artists.Great parade from Concorde to Bastille and closed by a show signed Groupe F, Bal Blanc at the Town Hall, Night Race in the Museums, giant bike path on the Peripheral … and many other activities … the Nuit Blanche will make Paris shiver from 7pm to 6am!Stay at the Hotel Pastel Paris  *** to extend the pleasure of this artistic night.

The 2019 edition of the European Heritage Days will take place the 21st and the 22nd  of September, honoring Arts and Entertainment.More than 30 years ago, the ministry of culture and communication created the European Heritage days that invite you to discover or rediscover Parisian monuments for free. For a week end in the year, various animations are organized and allow for unusual tours and even visits in closed to public places like the Palais de l’Elysée.Discover unavoidable places like Matignon, the Orsay Museum or the Arc de Triomphe but also unconventional spaces like the bunker under Gare de l’Est or the backstage of the Parisian Metro !Discover the cultural and artistic charms of the French capital under a new face and share this moment in family or with friends at the Hôtel Pastel Paris.

Before the 30th of September 2019, discover the great exhibition of the Cité de la Mode et de l’Architecture.Destined to enlighten the modern architects, it is inspired by different artistic movements of recent years as Art Deco (discover it at the Hotel Victor Hugo as well !), artists of the Viennese Secession, the Bauhaus or the modern movement.Let yourself be inspired by major names of the sector as David Adjaye, Ron Arad, Charles & Ray Eames, Norman Foster, Sou Fujimoto, Franck Gehry, Toyo Ito, Jakob + MacFarlane, Michele de Lucchi, Jean Nouvel, Verner Panton, Rudy Ricciotti, Superstudio, Carlo Scarpa, Agapecasa, Alessi, Artemide, Cassina, Driade, Flos, Knoll, Living Divani, Memphis.Extend the experience reserving a couture inspired room at the Hôtel Pastel***Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine1 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75116 Paris Métro 6 – station Trocadéro 15 minutes walking from the hotel

After two years of incertitude, the controversial artwork “Bouquet of Tulips” of Jeff Koons will finally be place on the Avenue des Champs Elysees around the Petit Palais’ gardens.Tribute to the victims of 2015’s attacks in Paris, it was offered by the American ambassador to the city of Paris but was never exposed since.Indeed, the location of the 12 meters high and 33 tons stainless steel and polychrome aluminium statue created the debate these last years.Stay at the Hôtel Pastel and be as closely as possible from this impressive industrial artwork as well as museums, monuments and shops of the most beautiful avenue in the world.Les Tulipes de Jeff Koons – Les Jardins du Petit Palais Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris Subway : line 1 or line 13 – Station Champs-Elysées Clémenceau Line 9 – Station Franklin Roosevelt

From December 16th to January 9th, Le Grand Palais open its doors for the 4th edition of Le Grand Palais des Glaces.Named the largest icerink in the world thanks to its 3000m₂ of ice, this incredible space welcomes adults and children looking for wintery games.Everything is done to offer a magic moment: a 7 meters ice bear at the center of the rink, an enchanting ambiance created by the Grand Palais glass roof, a giant dancefloor with lights and music at nightfall, dedicated spaces for children…Take advantage of this unique and limited experience by staying at the Hotel Pastel Paris, located only few minutes away by walk or by transports.Grand Palais, Galeries Nationales 3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris Subway : line 1 or line 13 – Station Champs-Elysées Clémenceau Line 9 – Station Alma Marceau

Le Grand Palais Paris presents until the 4th of February 2019 a retrospective of the technical and stylistic evolution of Joan Miro.Immerse yourself in the enchanted universe of theartist who managed to perpetually renew his art during his 70 years of creation. Poetic, unusual, the 150 works exhibited including some unseen in France – paintings, drawings, ceramics and sculptures – open the doors of are-enchanted, marvelous and intense in spite of the simplicity of the mediums used by the artist.The Hotel Pastel welcomes you in its art deco atmosphere only few minutes away of this hitherto unseen exhibition.Miro Grand Palais, Galeries Nationales 3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris Subway : line 1 or line 13 – Station Champs-Elysées Clémenceau Line 9 – Station Alma Marceau

Whether it is to search for the ideal gift, to drink hot wine or to rediscover Christmas magic, young and old children will find what they look for in Paris. Christmas markets have invade the city: chalets, winter specialties, skating rinks… everything is planned to warm passerby’s hearts. Here is our – non exhaustive – list of the most beautiful Christmas markets this year.La Canopée des Halles MarketLocated on the Canopee of Chatelet Les Halles, this market stands out thanks to his 20 meter high fir tree. Around this natural monument, 50 stands propose decorations, artisanal manufactures, sweets…The Champs Elysées market relocated on Les TuileriesThe most famous winter market of the Capital left the most beautiful avenue in the world to install its gourmet cabanas and traditional regional Christmas products in the amazing Jardin des Tuileries.The impressive Christmas market of the Champs de MarsFeel Christmas magic literally at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower. You will have the possibility to buy local produces, artisanal manufactures and sumptuous Christmas decorations. You will also be able to ice-skate in the open air down the mythic monument and to combine Parisian and Christmas fairies. Only 15 minutes walking from the Champs de Mars, the cosy beds of the Hotel Pastel welcomes and warms you up during the cool winter temperatures.