May Eye Need to Do's: Gustave Eiffel, Johnny Hallyday, French Open, and Henri Cartier Bresson

Gustave Eiffel, le magicien du fer
This year marks the 120th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower and what better way to celebrate than with a exhibit dedicated to the great Gustave Eiffel. The exhibit is done in three parts which explore the genius and vision of Eiffel: the individual, the builder and the scientist. Did you know that Eiffel built the internal structure of the Statue of Liberty?

Hotel de Ville
5 rue de Lobau, 4th arr.
Metro: Hotel de Ville
May 6 till August 31
10AM to 7PM everyday except Sunday
Admission free
http://www.new-paris-ile-de-france.co.uk/events-paris/exhibitions/modern-and-contemporary-arts/gustave-eiffel-le-magicien-du-fer/infos-pratiques-216263.html

Johnny Hallyday
France's greatest rock star, the French equivalent to Elvis, is giving a long overdue concert. At 66, the legend is  still rocking rock and singing the blues. Watch out Mick Jagger!

May 29 & 30, 9PM
Stade de France
Tickets


French Tennis Open
Will Federer finally clinch the title this year or is Nadal destined to capture his fourth win in a row? Watch your favorite players slip and slide on the famed red clay of the Roland Garros Tennis courts. 

French Open
May 24 to June 7
Roland Garros
2 Ave. Gordon Bennett, 16th arr.
Metro:Michel-Ange-Auteil, Port d'Auteuil
http://www.fft.fr/rolandgarros/default_en.asp?id=

Henri Cartier Bresson a vue d'oeil
A new exhibit of over 320 photos by Henri Cartier Bresson coincides with his 100 year birthday. Usually known for his photos of Paris, there are photos from many European countries and cities.

Henri Cartier Bresson a vue d'oeil
Maison Européene de la Photographie
5/7, rue de Fourcy, 4th arr.
Metro: St. Paul, Pont Marie
http://www.mep-fr.org
Open 11AM-8PM, Wednesday to Sunday

I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.

I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com

Comments

[don]

OMG -- Johnny Hallyday looks more frightening than Siegfreid and Roy...

[Kit]

"his 100 year birthday" -- aaaaargh!! His centenary, please!
Happy centenary, Henri

[Virginia]

thanks for the heads up on HCB. Mary swears she's flying over while I"m there and that's at the top of our list! We'll let you know the dates she'll be here.
V