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Divine Marilyn, an exhibition at the Galerie Joseph Turenne brings together for the first time in France the photographs of three of the leading names in American photography, Sam Shaw, Milton Greene and Bert Stern, all of whom immortalised Marilyn Monroe in what are now some of the most famous photographs in the world.

Fabulous Family Fun

From attraction parks to traditional Parisian gardens and the banks of the Seine, there is plenty of fun in store both indoors and out for the whole family this summer.

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Italian jewellery designer Angela Caputi set up her workshop in Florence in 1975 where she embarked on creating colourfully original pieces.

Evian Embraces The Om

The first thing our mind goes to when thinking of Evian is bottled water, however, beyond being one of the purest mineral water brands, Evian is the name of a beautiful spa destination, and it is of course where the water is sourced. The idyllic town of Evian is located on Lake Geneva and has been quite popular for centuries for being a spa destination with both royalty and celebrities looking to breathe in fresh air and to look after their mind, body and soul. Escaping busier cities, Evian is a welcome change of pace with its open spaces, the breathtaking lake and clean air.

A Digital Art Centre Lights Up The Capital

A new venue devoted to the digital arts has opened up in Paris called L’Atelier des Lumières (The Workshop of Lights) whose vocation is to present monumental immersive exhibitions to the public.

P.S. I Love You

The Château de Versailles is known around the world for its opulence and its royal heritage.

Experiencing Exhibitions

Fine, well thought out exhibitions in and around the city offer a journey into faraway places, myriad mediums and educational experiences. The highly unique and intriguing works in fabrics by the American artist Shelia Hicks offer a new take on colour and space while a show presenting hundreds of pieces of art jewels signed by, among others, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali, reveals the jewel as a work of art. Exotic journeys await in an exhibition of paintings of faraway places as conceived by European artists while another show reveals the mutual influences Dutch and French painters had upon one another in centuries past. History is on the agenda, too, with a show devoted to black dolls offering a glimpse into African American culture in the 19th century and early 20th century while an exhibition devoted to the activists Beate and Serge Klarsfeld focuses on the couple’s fight for the memory of the victims of the Shoah. And never far from Paris are the masters with a show devoted to the great Renaissance artist Tintoretto and another revolving around Rembrandt.

Kids Only

It is often referred to as the City of Romance and as the fashion capital of the world but Paris is also a great playground for children with the city offering an abundance of things to discover and enjoy.

Haute Tea

Paris is known for its luxurious hotels, stunning avenues and delicious pastries, and there is no better way to experience such decadency than with high tea à la Française.

Coralie Geoffrion

CONCIERGE AT HOTEL D’AUBUSSON PARIS

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What to do in Paris this month.

Eventful Exhibitions

An enticing event-oriented series of exhibitions are on in the French capital offering a wide panorama of themes and works. To mark the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing, there is a major show devoted to the Moon while on another register a major figure in the world of beauty, Helena Rubinstein, is the object of an exhibition. The always fascinating world of Ancient Egypt is on display with an exceptional show presenting the treasure of Pharaoh Tutankhamun while a colourful show offers a rare insight into German Expressionism.