This is a really great exhibit for anyone interested in fashion and the history of fashion. The dresses, hairstyles and accessories exhibited will illustrate what teh French dressed like during the time of Napoleon III, in the mid to late 1800s. The museum is a treasure trove of fashions from the 18th – 20th centuries, it would be a great ‘off the beaten path’ stop for a trip to Paris.
Entry fee: 8 Euros
Under 14s free
Open daily
Musée de la Mode
10, avenue Pierre Ier de Serbie
75116 Paris
Métro: Iéna
The Music Museum has devoted this exhibition to one of the most loved and talked about French musical personalities of the 20th century. This exhibition has been made possible thanks to exceptional loans particularly by Charlotte Gainsbourg and others close to Serge Gainsbourg.
www.cite-musique.fr
Access:
Cité de la Musique
221, avenue Jean-Jaurès
75019 PARIS
It’s that time of year again! The official sale period in France is upon us, beginning January 7 and continuing for five weeks, until the week ending Saturday, February 14 (some stores will continue through that day).
These sales are offered only twice a year, once in the winter and once in the summer. You can benefit from great sales of 30% – 70% off. The closer you get to the end of the sales period the steeper the discount, but the slimmer the pickings as well.
Most shops are open from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., some closing for lunch but most not. Department stores tend to stay open a bit later.
Enjoy these sales if you are in Paris, and if you are just heading out be sure to leave space in your suitcase!
