New and different things to do in paris on the December bridge

Meet the new fashion museum

Since its opening in October, the Musée Yves Saint Laurent has aroused great expectations. Located in the premises where the old haute couture house was, it displays a selection of its most emblematic pieces, accessories, sketches and photographs. If you want to visit this bridge, we recommend that you buy your tickets in advance since the first days after opening the queues to enter were more than five hours. 5 Avenue Marceau.

Live a year of Picasso

"Picasso 1932. Erotic Year" is the first exhibition dedicated to a single year of the painter's creation. In it you can see from masterpieces to many curious documents. From October 10 to February 11. Musée Picasso, 5 Rue de Thorigny.

A sweet whim

Parisian pastries are one of the attractions of any sweet tooth to visit the city. Our favorite pastry shops are:

A. Lacroix. Exquisite cakes and views of Notre Dame from your premises. 11 Quai de Montebello.

Angelina . The best hot chocolate in town. 226 Rue de Rivoli.

Ladureé. They are the inventors of macarons. 18 Rue Royale.

Don't miss the Dior retrospective

The Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris is hosting a magnificent retrospective of the French firm that you cannot miss. The long queues that form every day to visit it guarantee the quality of this exhibition. 107 Rue de Rivoli.

Get closer to the Louis Vuitton foundation

It is worth a visit just for its building designed by Frank Gehry, but also these days you can see the exhibition "MOMA in Paris", where you can see more than 200 masterpieces from the mythical New York museum. 8 Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi
Bois de Boulogne.

A museum restaurant

Between walks and cultural visits, take your time to rest and take a break. Les Grands Verres is a modern and sophisticated space within the Palais de Tokyo where you can taste avant-garde cuisine or have a cocktail in a relaxed and cosmopolitan atmosphere. 13 Avenue du Président Wilson.

Visit the Grand Palais

It is one of the most emblematic monuments of the city that is always worth a visit. These dates have two exhibitions that you cannot miss:

"Gauguin the alchemist." With a collection of more than 200 works by the artist in the field of painting, sculpture, graphic and decorative arts. Until January 22.
"Irving Penn-2017". This exhibition is the first major retrospective of the American photographer's work in France since his death. Until January 29. 3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris.

Buy yourself an authentic Parisian beret

If you visit the city you cannot return without one of the most fashionable accessories this season. If you want an authentic and high quality one, take note of these two directions:

Laulhère. 14-16 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

The Fabrique Generale. 2 bis, Rue Léon Cosnard, 75017 Paris.

Discover the Mint

At La Monnaie in Paris, in addition to seeing a treasure in coins worth billions of euros, you can visit its contemporary art exhibitions, eat in a gourmet restaurant or stroll along the Seine in the heart of the Saint-Germain-des- Prés. 11 Quai de Conti.

A movie visit

If you are a movie buff and want to explore the culture and history of the city in a different way, sign up for one of the Set in Paris tours, you will learn very curious things through the films set in the City of Light, such as El Hunchback of Notre Dame or Coco Chanel .

Paris is an incredible city that, no matter how many times we visit it, always surprises us with something new to see or do. If you are thinking of making a getaway next bridge or at Christmas, here are some interesting plans:

1. Visit the new fashion museum in town

The Musée Yves Saint Laurent , located in the legendary venue where the former haute couture house stood, displays a selection of its most iconic pieces along with related accessories, sketches, photographs and films. A curiosity of this museum is to be able to see the workspace of the couturier, which has been preserved as it was when he worked there.

This museum has aroused great expectations among Parisians since its opening in October this year. The first days the queues to get in were more than five hours of waiting. If you want to visit this bridge, we recommend that you buy your tickets in advance at least one week before. Admission: from € 7. 5 Avenue Marceau.

2. A different way of seeing Picasso

If you want to see a different Picasso exhibition, you have to visit "Picasso 1932. Erotic Year", the first exhibition dedicated to a single year of the full creation of the painter from Malaga, specifically from January 1 to December 31, 1932. In She will be able to see from masterpieces such as portraits of her lover, Marie Therese, to numerous curious documents, such as the preparations for the end of the year party written in her own hand. From October 10 to February 11. Musée Picasso, 5 Rue de Thorigny.

3. Treat yourself to a sweet treat in some of their pastry shops

Exquisite flavors and spectacular presentations, Parisian pastries are one of the attractions of any sweet tooth when visiting the city. These are some of our favorite bakeries:

A. Lacroix. In case its exquisite cakes were not worth a visit by themselves, the views of Notre Dame from its premises will convince you to take a well-deserved break in this charming place. 11 Quai de Montebello.
Angelina. It boasts of serving the best hot chocolate in town and offering one of the most extensive and delicious assortments of pastries you can imagine. 226 Rue de Rivoli.
Ladureé. They are the inventors of macarons, so going to one of their places to taste them is one of the essentials of any visit to the Parisian capital. 18 Rue Royale.

4. Immerse yourself in the Dior universe

Until January 7, the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris is hosting a magnificent retrospective of the prestigious French firm from its origins to the present day. The long queues that form every day to visit it guarantee the quality of this exhibition. Admission: € 13. 107 Rue de Rivoli.

5. An American in Paris

The Louis Vuitton foundation is already worth a visit just for its amazing building, designed by Frank Gehry and strategically located in a spectacular green area, but now you can also enjoy the exceptional exhibition "MOMA in Paris", where you can see more than 200 masterpieces from the mythical New York museum. 8 Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi, Bois de Boulogne. Until March 5.

6. Eat in a museum

If you like contemporary art and visit the Palais de Tokyo, you cannot miss its restaurant Les Grands Verres, a modern and sophisticated space where you can taste its avant-garde cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. At night it also works as a cocktail bar. 13 Avenue du Président Wilson.

7. See the two magnificent exhibits at the Grand Palais

It is one of the most emblematic monuments of the city that is always worth a visit. Fairs as important as the Fiac de Arte Contemporáneo or the best fashion week shows are held there. At this time it has two really interesting exhibitions that you cannot miss:

"Gauguin the alchemist . " With a collection of more than 200 works by the artist, it studies in depth the remarkable complementarity of his creations in the field of painting, sculpture, graphic and decorative arts. Until January 22. Admission: € 14.
Irving Penn-2017 marks the centenary of the birth of Irving Penn (1917-2009), one of the best photographers of the 20th century. This exhibition is the first major retrospective of the American artist's work in France since his death. Until January 29. Admission: € 13. 3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower.

8.you a real Parisian beret

Take note of these two directions if you want to get a good quality beret:

Laulhère. Since 1840 this house has made its berets in a traditional way and with top quality wool. Besides the classic design you can find beautiful fantasy berets. 14-16 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
The Fabrique Generale. This curious store, in addition to fully customized berets and hats, has a vintage motorcycle atelier and a cozy cafeteria. 2 bis, Rue Léon Cosnard.

9. Walk near the Seine visiting the Casa de la Moneda

La Monnaie de Paris is an incredible venue located next to the Seine and in the heart of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood. In addition to its treasure in coins from around the world and periods valued in billions of euros, you can contemplate the entire process of making a coin, visit its contemporary art exhibitions or eat in one of its restaurants. Admission: € 15. 11 Quai de Conti.