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June 2-3
This weekend is the Portes Ouvertes at Les Frigos! Check out the artist studios in one of the most famous former squats in Paris. In the 13th (near the Bibliothèque Mitterrand, just off Rue de Tolbiac), ree entry, Saturday (2-10pm) and Sunday (2-8pm).

June 8-10
Nearly 6,000 feathered and sequinned costumes, designed and made in the workshops of the Folies Bergère, one of the world’s most prestigious music-halls, are going on auction at the Palais de la Bourse (Place de la Bourse, 2nd) over three sessions (two catalogued sales on Saturday 9th at 6pm and Sunday 10th at 4pm, one non-catalogued sale of costumes, accessories, notions and supplies). To this magnificent set of lots will be added a hundred posters and programmes recounting a century of revues, original musical scores composed for Folies Bergère revues and drawings by famous fashion illustrator Erté. Public exhibition of the collection from 2-6pm on Friday, 10am-5pm on Saturday, 10am-3pm on Sunday.

June 17
It's time yet again to don your most fashionable hat and a picnic basket and head up to Chantilly for the annual Prix de Diane at the Chantilly Hippodrome. It's Ladies' Day at the races, and the fashions might overshadown the horses, but overall it's a fabulous day out for free (well, if you can get out there by train or car or helicopter). Check out one of my posts from the 2010 event with photos.

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Sightseeing > Museums > Orangerie

Musée de l’Orangerie
Jardin des Tuileries , 1st
M° Concorde
Tel 01 44 77 80 07

www.musee-orangerie.fr

Situated in the Tuileries Garden, this museum arranged by Monet with his collection of Nympheas, offers a collection of works from other famous artists such as Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso and Renoir.

Opening Hours: Daily except Tuesday from 12:30pm-7pm (until 9pm on Fridays). Closed May 1 and December 25.

Tickets: Entry to the Museum is €7.50, reduced rate of €5 for visitors under 18, students and teachers. Additional €2 applied during exhibitions.Combined ticket with the Musée d'Orsay €13.

Free Entrance: First Sunday of each month.

Info and Services: Audioguide in English is available for €5 and €3 for students. The library-boutique is open from 9am-6:30pm (until 8:30pm on Fridays). Accessible to wheelchair users. Coat check-in is free.

Heather's note: A very contemporary setting for Monet's famous paintings. Be sure to reserve your tickets in advance (at least one day, see the website for info) in order to avoid the loooooong outdoor lines.

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