The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, delicious food – there are certain Paris must-dos that never change. But the French capital is also home to a thriving, ever-changing scene of exhibits, concerts, and more! Here are the three things we’re most excited about for next month.
1. Discover Corot’s Models
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot is becoming the star of the Marmottan Museum this month with an exhibit focused on his portraits. More than 60 works of art – many of which are lesser known works of the Impressionist painter, who is more renowned for his landscapes – will be united at the museum through July.
His friend Alexandre Clérambault wrote that Corot was a perfectionist when it came to his portraits. “At the beginning,” he wrote, “It was a bit of a joke to him, but as he worked, he became more animated and put a laughable ardor into them.”
2. Join the Omnivore Ranks
Foodies will fall head over heels for this festival devoted to contemporary cuisine. Omnivore takes place from March 4th through 6th, uniting some of the top chefs in France and in the world for demonstrations, dinners, tastings, and more.
This 15th anniversary event is hosted by Lavazza, so don’t be surprised if there are more than a handful of events and tastings devoted to the intersection of food and coffee. Be sure to book your tickets online before you go!
3. Celebrate the Luck of the Irish
While Paris might not seem like your first thought when planning your Saint Patrick’s Day celebration, the expat population in Paris is always down for a party, and the city is actually home to quite a few places for a Guinness if you happen to be in town on the 17th. Here are some of our favorite Irish pubs for craic and Irish tunes:
- Corcoran’s Irish Pub – 110, boulevard de Clichy
- The Green Linnet – 8, avenue de Victoria
- Le Galway – 13, quai des Grands Augustins
- The Hideout – 33, rue de Gaité
- Le Guinness – 31, rue des Lombards