Techno groove. For two weeks, Paris is going to be the world capital of techno beat. Conferences, exhibitions, shows and DJs in 50 different spaces in the capital before the huge "Technoparade" on September 15.
Don't miss the Rendez-Vous Electroniques (until September 14), in particular:
- On September 7 and 10, 6pm until midnight in the gardens of the Hôtel de Sully, 62, rue Saint Antoine. 75001. 01 53 73 78 50. Free.
- On September 8 and 9: 5pm-8pm, in La Conciergerie. 1 quai de l'Horloge. 75001. 01 44 61 20. Free
- On September 10, 12, 13 : 11am-10pm, Centre Pompidou. Place Beaucourg. 75004. 01 44 78 12 33. Free.
Paris-Budapest.
Every evening, Hungarian artist Skertzo uses the façade of the Paris city hall as a huge screen. He projects his images of Budapest over the "Hôtel de Ville". Daily. 10:30pm-1am
Les Soirées Nomades. Every Thursday, the Cartier Foundation opens its doors to its soirées nomades, a series of shows, concerts, lectures, events centered around the current art exhibit. Until November, the show is Un Art Populaire, art created by people who are not professional artists.
Thursday, September 13, a performance called A Space Odyssey by Cuqui Jerez. Starts at 8:30pm. You need to make a reservation: 01 42 18 56 72. 30FF
Le Bistro des Dames. Five years ago, this street was seedy and deserted. Today, the rue des Dames in the 17th arrondissement, is very hip. The Eldorado hotel with its 33 rooms is one of the coolest places in the city. Its lovely bistro with a courtyard full of trees, is one of the best new addresses and the food is good. 18, rue des Dames. 75017. 01 45 22 13 42
Photographies Hongroises. The beautiful Musée de la Vie Romantique is presenting a marvelous exhibition of Hungarian photography. The country which produced Kertesz, Brassai and Moholy-Nagy, has also produced many extraordinary photographers. Hungary, between 1880 and 1930 became of place of experimentation for many young artists. A beautiful show.
Photographies hongroises. Des Romantismes aux avant-gardes. Musée de la Vie Romantique. 16, rue Chaptal 75009. Until October 28. 01 48 74 95 38. Closed on Mon. Daily 10am-6pm.
For design lovers. This weekend until September 8th, the Marais is full of people and fun. It is the third annual festival prepared by all the neighborhood's design and furniture boutiques. The stores, boutiques, showrooms and ateliers will be open and artist Martin Muller Reinhart will create an event to link all the boutiques. Each place will have a show for a special object.
September 6-8, 11:00am-7pm. Between the rue de Bretagne and the rue Charlot. 75003. 01 44 54 00 52.