Don’t leave Paris without having visited its splendid permanent collections or its fascinating temporary exhibitions !

Hotel near the Louvre: welcome to the Hotel Britannique

An absolute must if you are staying at the Hotel Britannique :

With almost 9 million people passing through its doors each year, the Louvre Museum is the most visited museum in the world. If it attracts so many art lovers, it is above all because it houses 3500 remarkable works some of which date back to Antiquity.

Every region of the world is represented, with paintings and sculptures created in Europe as well as some exceptional works from the Near East and Asia.

The world-famous paintings on display at the Louvre include the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci (1503-1506), as well as Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix (1830) and the the Raft of the Medusa by Theodore Géricault (1819).

How to get to the Musée du Louvre?

• By metro: Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre station, lines 1 and 7
• By bus: lines no. 21, 24, 27, 39, 48, 68, 69, 72, 81 and 95
• By bike: Velib’ stations 2 place André Malraux, 165 rue Saint-Honoré, 5 rue de l’Echelle, and 186 rue Saint-Honoré
• By boat: Louvre stop with the Batobus, on Quai François Mitterrand
• Museum opening times: Open every day from 9 am to 6 pm, Wednesdays and Fridays until 9.45 pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
• Further information : Musée du Louvre

Romantic hotel in Paris: choose the Hotel Britannique

If you are dreaming of a romantic hotel in Paris for Valentine’s Day ? then prepare to fall for the charms of our Special Romantic Package. Thanks to this original offer, you will find a bottle of champagne, roses and chocolates awaiting you in your suite. From the moment you arrive at the Hotel Britannique, the staff will do all they can to make your stay magical!

For Valentine’s Day, your wedding anniversary, or your honeymoon, we will be delighted to create with you the perfect romantic break. Share your ideas with us and we’ll take care of the rest!

During your stay at the Hotel Britannique take time to discover the capital’s nearby emblematic bridges: they are the perfect places for a romantic stroll and some souvenir photos. On the Pont des Arts, over the years lovers have left thousands of padlocks of all shapes and colours as a declaration of their eternal love!

On the Pont de l’Archevêché, you can have your photo taken with the Notre-Dame as a backdrop. Finally, cross the Leopold Sedar Senghor footbridge covered in Brazilian exotic wood and leading directly to the Tuileries Garden, the perfect place for a picturesque walk, hand in hand of course.

Par Nature exhibition promises visitors an amazing experience! It takes them on a real journey through the different spaces of the 104 to discover a series of monumental works. Created by artists from across the whole world, they evoke the relationship between man and nature and invite visitors to reflect on this perpetual quest.

Par nature exhibition: some reasons to go

If you like contemporary art, don’t miss this exhibition under any circumstances! Nature, the theme running throughout the whole 2012-2013 season at the 104, is represented in a highly original way. Each artist offers up, through a metaphorical work, his or her own interpretation of the relationship between man and his environment. Poetic, political or mythological, these original installations inspire in visitors a fascinating reflection. What if, behind the idea of nature, there was the wider question of freedom?
Don’t miss the most extraordinary work of the Par nature exhibition. From here to ear, by the musician and visual artist Céleste Boursier-Mougenot, presents 65 little birds creating their own music as they flutter their way around instruments and microphones!

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Hotel Britannique: why choose the Junior Suite?

Like all the rooms at the Hotel Britannique, our Junior Suite will appeal to you for its charming decor, its luxury bed, the numerous stylish little touches as well as its designer-style bathroom. In this room, as spacious at it is intimate, available from €304 a night, you will appreciate the harmony of the tones and the subtle lighting which enhances the various shades of beige, yellow and red, bestowing on the room a warm and relaxing atmosphere.

A perfect mix of comfort, elegance and generous dimensions, the Junior Suite also boasts the full range of facilities for your enjoyment: Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen television, courtesy tray, Annick Goutal welcome products, soft towels and dressing gowns.

Canaletto-Guardi: almost fifty works on display

This highly informative Canaletto-Guardi exhibition is divided into six sections. The first looks back at the origins of the veduta genre – this very realistic pictorial art, based on the precise representation of perspectives and topographic details – and the early career of Canaletto, influenced by his illustrious predecessors.

The exhibition continues with a side-by-side comparison of works by Canaletto-Guardi, who began his career a few years later, to highlight their similarities as well as their differences. Venetian squares and canals are painted in amazing detail and with a remarkable representation of the light at different times of the day.

The third section is devoted to the triumph of Guardi and his most emblematic works. The visitor is then invited to reflect on works evoking the allure of the lagoon, Venetian festivals and ceremonies and the capricci, fascinating imaginary views of the city.

Canaletto-Guardi at the Jacquemart-André Museum – Official Website

Romantic hotel: personalised welcome and service

Couples staying at our hotel firstly fall in love with its charming decor, the cachet of the superb Haussmann building dating back to 1860 and the cosy atmosphere of the rooms, like the elegant Junior Suite, ideal for your romantic breaks. Couples also fall for our special romantic package, which includes a personalised welcome, champagne, roses and chocolates!

Finally, those in search of a romantic hotel will also appreciate our surroundings, right at the heart of historical Paris, a stone’s throw from the Seine and its bridges, gardens and most romantic places in this City of Love. The website ousebalader.com will give you a few ideas of places perfect for strolling hand in hand!

Hotel Britannique: the anti-crisis remedy!

To take advantage of our best rates, book your stay directly on our website! Valid exclusively online, our 3-night package enables you to make up to 5% savings on any stay of 3 nights or more at the Hotel Britannique. The cost of a single room falls from €176 to €167 a night, the classic double room is €215 instead of €226, and the Classic King Size room is €229 rather than €241. Don’t miss this chance of an extremely comfortable stay at very attractive prices at the heart of historical Paris!

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Salon de la Photo 2012: 5 days of activities and events

For all the major brands, this event is obviously the chance to present their latest products. State-of-the-art cameras, image processing software, dedicated printers or photo sharing solutions will be showcased and made available for the public to buy in the vast shopping village. The Salon de la Photo 2012 also has a bookshop, as well as a unique exhibition. Visitors can attend several conferences and discover some talented, little-known photographers thanks to Zooms, a programme through which they can be sponsored by major specialist editors.

DATES, PLACES, TIMES

Thursday 8 – Monday 12 November 2012
Pavillon 4 – Parc des expositions de la Porte de Versailles à PARIS
Daily: 10 am to 7 pm
Saturday 10 November :  opening at 9 am
Monday 12 November : final day, fair closes at 6 pm

ADMISSION FEE

General admission : 11 Euros
Reduced price : 6 Euros (students, less than 18 y.o, groups of 10 people)
Free admission for less than 12 y.o
Admission to the fair includes free access to the conferences, workshops, exhibits, etc… subject to the availability of seats.

Salon de la Photo 2012 – Official Website

Salon Cuisinez, the culinary event of the year

This year’s Salon Cuisinez will gather together more than 60 chefs, among which are Thierry Marx, Jean Imbert, Cyril Lignac, and numerous others of the great culinary names. Two “Top Chef” lecture halls will be reserved for cooking demonstrations. A bookshop will also be organized for meetings and book signings with your favorite chefs. The entrance ticket will permit free attendance to all the activities organized during this event, which includes classes, cooking workshops, and culinary challenges…

Salon Cuisinez, a place of sales and exhibitions

Salon Cuisinez is also a sale-exhibition of cooking materials and equipment. More than 200 products and novelties are waiting to be discovered. Here you will find all the necessary items for superior cooking, from kitchen electronics to cookbooks, without forgetting the art of entertaining. Salon Cuisinez has also dedicated a place of privilege for quality products. There you will be able to taste and buy wines, as well as visit a delicatessen of an exceptional quality.

Salon Cuisinez by M6 – Official Website

Paris Burlesque Festival, lights for All Souls Day in Mexico

For its 4th edition, the Paris Burlesque Festival returns to the Bellevoise room with its inspiration from the Mexican celebration of All Souls Day. The event organizers are emphasizing the universe of Life and Death, of zombies and sorcery.
Internationally renowned artists will come to bring this event to life. Already on the program: training courses and workshops, an exposition along the lines of the event’s theme, a conference on the Burlesque and feminism, a stage open for young talents, and the election of Miss Paris Burlesque Festival 2012. A Burlesque Bazar will close the festivities on Sunday.

Paris Burlesque Festival, an event combining humor and glamor

Each year, the Paris Burlesque Festival is the occasion for all lovers of the world of Burlesque to find and express themselves through not only words, but also gestures. For the debutants or the curious, it will simply be a matter of discovering this universe where humor, glamor and poetry are all rolled into one.

Paris Burlesque Festival 2012 – Official Website