To those Americans lucky enough to enjoy an autumn vacation (or the ability to take off a week at that time), a trip to Paris is a perfect choice. When Parisians return from their summer time off, they plunge into an impressive round of worthwhile cultural activities, that make for a scintillating stay in the City of Light. Although the traditional sights. attractions and events of Paris are always predominant, here's what else is happening in the next several weeks in Paris:
*An important exhibition of Andy Warhol's ("Warhol Unlimited") at the Musee d'Art Modern (until January), including the first-time-ever presentation of Warhol's "Shadows" (102 paintings in 17 different colors).
*An unusual exhibition of Video Game Art at the Art Ludique (until March of 2016), showing how the genre is a complete world of design. Even if you don't play, it's an intriguing show.
*The recently-opened Philharmonic de Paris (Jean Nouvel, architect) in the Parc de la Villette, with excellent acoustics and programs.
*Your chance to view a space-age building by Frank Gehry in the Bois de Boulogne ("the Fondation Louis Vuitton").
*An important exhibition of Andy Warhol's ("Warhol Unlimited") at the Musee d'Art Modern (until January), including the first-time-ever presentation of Warhol's "Shadows" (102 paintings in 17 different colors).
*An unusual exhibition of Video Game Art at the Art Ludique (until March of 2016), showing how the genre is a complete world of design. Even if you don't play, it's an intriguing show.
*The recently-opened Philharmonic de Paris (Jean Nouvel, architect) in the Parc de la Villette, with excellent acoustics and programs.
*Your chance to view a space-age building by Frank Gehry in the Bois de Boulogne ("the Fondation Louis Vuitton").
The Fondation Louis Vuitton (photo by Forgemind Archimedia/Flickr)
*A rare performance of a Broadway-worthy musical, "Singing in the Rain", at the Theatre du Chatelet.
*Virtually unlimited shopping. Unlike in the month of August and at Christmas, all the shops of Paris are open at this time.
*The city-wide Festival d'Automne, celebrating dance and theatre at venues all throughout Paris, between now and mid-December.
*Paris' own version of "fall foliage", when all the trees in all the parks turn a pretty orange. And there are far fewer tourists in sight.
*And if you're visiting near the end of the year, a magical event to attend is ballet at the Opera Garnier. Some nights, students of ballet perform in an unusually entertaining evening.
*Virtually unlimited shopping. Unlike in the month of August and at Christmas, all the shops of Paris are open at this time.
*The city-wide Festival d'Automne, celebrating dance and theatre at venues all throughout Paris, between now and mid-December.
*Paris' own version of "fall foliage", when all the trees in all the parks turn a pretty orange. And there are far fewer tourists in sight.
*And if you're visiting near the end of the year, a magical event to attend is ballet at the Opera Garnier. Some nights, students of ballet perform in an unusually entertaining evening.