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Sip wine and enjoy appetizers in the company of David Lebovitz, with music by Cat Jahnke, all for a good cause! Help support the SOS Helpline, the emotional support line in English by attending their "Apéro-Dinatoire" evening, at Verjus Restaurant (just outside Palais Royal, 47 rue Montpensier, 1st) from 6-9pm. The fee is €60/person, and I will be there as Master of Ceremonies for the evening. RSVP on their website. See you there!

May 19
Tonight is La Nuit Européenne des Musée, a free all-night museum festival with special events and expositions to lure even the most reluctant culture-phobes through the door. Stay tuned for the program on the official website...

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Sightseeing > Museums > Cabinet des Médailles-BnF Richelieu

Musée du Cabinet des Médailles de la Bibliothèque Nationale Richelieu
58, rue de Richelieu, 2nd
M° Bourse, Quatre Septembre or Pyramides
Tel
01 47 03 83 40
www.bnf.fr

Within the historic grounds of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (BnF) - Richelieu, this small museum presents a history of coins and medals with a selection from the East and the West, as well as noteworthy French antique pieces. In its current location since 1720, this former imperial library also boast a collection of specialized antique manuscripts and artifacts.

Opening Hours: Daily Monday through Friday 1pm-5:45pm, Saturday 1pm-4:45pm and Sunday 12pm-6pm. Closed on holidays and during annual closing from September 4- September 17, 2006 .

Tickets: Entry to the Library is €3.30. Entry to museum Temporary Exhibits varies from €10- €3.50.

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