Your next Paris rental close to the Maison de la Radio

Located in the mostly upscale 16th arrondissement of Paris, The Maison de la Radio is home of Radio France, broadcasting to more than 80% of all French households. In addition to this distinctive building, the 16th has the Trocadéro, and much more.

The 16th, like most arrondissements of Paris, has a distinctive character, but also variations within the district. Opulence abounds near the Palais de Chaillot and the Trocadéro, with the north, in particular, home to an abundance of wealth and the homesteads of the super-wealthy.
Most of the district is a mix of designs and architecture from the 1930s, in addition to the characteristic Haussmann buildings created by Paris' famous city planner, under Napoleon III. To the south, slightly more economical residence can be found. And there are also places to live near La Defense, the business district. But no matter where you choose, there's bound to be Paris apartments that are perfect for your needs.

From your apartment for rental Maison de la Radio in Paris, you may find yourself simply enjoying all the fun the 16th has to offer residents. Take a walk by the Trocadéro and the Palais de Chaillot, which houses several museums, including the Maritime Museum, Museum of Mankind, and Museum of French Monuments.
There are various neighborhoods also worth exploring, such as the business area of Kléber, or the very-upscale Victor Hugo neighborhood. The Champs Elysées, Eiffel tower and Trocadéro Gardens are not far away.

The buzzing Passy commercial area is to the south. Travel along the avenue Mozart to access the quaint small-town, countryside feel of the charming Auteuil district.
There are many fun surprises to discover while in the 16th, such as the smaller version of Bartholdi's Statue of Liberty, located on the Pont de Grenelle.
If your vacation rentals Paris put you within walking distance of the Maison de la Radio, you'll have ample time to stroll to the museum and discover the fun history that is stored within. The distinctive round building itself, completed in 1963 (and inaugurated by Charles de Gaulle), is 500 meters around, and is home to the Museum of Radio and Television History.
A number of landmarks that have figured prominently in the development of modern communications are stored here, from crystal receivers to the telegraph of 1793. There are exhibits celebrating inventors and thinkers from Maxwell (who first postulated the modern theory of electromagnetic waves) to Hertz, Branly, Popov, Marconi and many more.
The building itself was designed by Henri Bernard.

Today, the Maison de la Radio is the home of Radio France, the French broadcasting entity that is the parent of seven broadcasting stations. "Le Mouv'" is the pop station, beloved particularly by a younger audience, with "France Bleu" a confederation of local stations throughout the country, "France Musique" for jazz and classical offerings, "France Inter" for entertainment and news, "FIP" a mix of chanson, folk, world, hip hop, jazz and classical, "France Culture" for culture, and finally "France Info." for regional, national and international news.
In addition to these stations, Radio France is entrusted with the development of France's prized choir groups and orchestras: the Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra, National Orchestra of France, and Choir of Radio France. The Choir School of Radio France is comprised of teenagers and children.
Conversely, the international arm of Radio France, Radio France Internationale (RFI), is controlled by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

When looking for apartment rentals in Paris, you have many options. The 16th is one arrondissement definitely worth considering; but of course, where you decide to stay will depend much on your individual personality and preferences. Feel free to take your time and explore all of the charming neighborhoods Paris has to offer, and look for the apartment rental in the Maison de la Radio quarter, Paris that feels like a "fit" for you. No matter where you choose, we know you'll have the time of your life in Paris.

Matisse Odds and Evens

Coming soon at the Pompidou center - from 7th of March to 18th june 2012

Variations on a single them or pattern are at the heart of Matisse's work. This unusual exhibition presents the development of this very singular process which is a trademark of the artist. In a single subject , he creates compositions, colours, stylization, constructs series. The exhibition path through about sixty painting and thirty graphic works grouped into paris, triads or serie, encompasses Matisse's entire oeuvre and reveals its coherence, the plastic and poetic in all its intensity.

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Apartment rentals in Montmartre, Paris

An enclave of artists and bohemians, this “mountain of the martyr" is one of the world's most artistically historical areas, built on a hill 130 metres high on the Right Bank of Paris. Read below to find out more.

Those who saw the movie Amelie may recognize the quaint, quirky character of this bohemian part of town, which carries an interesting historical mix of spirituality and fun-filled decadence.
Montmartre is an official historic area, which strives to preserve its charm and history. As a result, some modern development had been intentionally limited. You can catch the Montmartre Bus here, and the RATP's Funiculaire de Montmartre is another option for visiting.
Located on the Right Bank, north of central Paris, the most recognizable feature of the Montmartre is probably the white-domed Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Sacré Cœur), located at the summit of this little mountain. The Basilica of the Sacré Cœur is still one of the Montmartre’s most treasured and most-visited icons. Erected on Montmartre between 1876 to 1912, it remains a psychic center of artistic activity, where artists still work at their easels amidst the shade of Place du Tertre's umbrellas.
The Saint Pierre de Montmartre church is also here. According to some histories the Saint Pierre church is the location at which the order of Jesuit priests was founded.
The Montmartre is named after martyr Saint Denis, the Bishop of Paris who was decapitated on the hill around 250 AD. As Saint Denis is the patron saint of France, the symbolism is particularly poignant and culturally significant. The Montmartre may have also been a druidic holy place due to its vantage point as the highest point in the area, giving it yet another layer of mysterious spiritual history. Apartment rentals in Paris is the best way to soak it all in.
It was at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century that the hill also became a center of decadent entertainment. This may have been due to the fact that wine-making was popular among the local inhabitants, and that liquor was free of Paris taxation, being outside of Paris city limits. It is also true that when the Parisian city planner Baron Haussmann and Napoleon III planned to make Paris the most beautiful city in Europe, large areas of land near the center of the city were given to Haussmann's financial backers and friends, which drove many of Paris’ original inhabitants to outlying districts such as La Villette, and to the Montmartre, which featured a view of the city.
It was in the Montmartre's bohemian transformation in which the popular Moulin Rouge cabaret came of fame, as well as at Le Chat Noir (literally "Black Cat”), where many famous performers regularly appeared, such as Yvette Guilbert, Jane Avril, La Goulue, Mistinguett, Damia, Aristide Bruant, Georges Guibourg, Marcelle Lender, Fréhel among many others. A long term apartment rentals in Paris lets you see these sights to your heart's content.

In modern times, the Montmartre is quite possibly best known as a mecca of artistic expression, with a history unrivaled worldwide. The list of artists who resided here at one time or another reads like a "Who's Who" of contemporary art. Artists Salvador Dalí and Pablo Picasso worked here, as did Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet. And these are but a few.
Théophile Steinlen's famous advertisement for the Le Chat Noir cabaret was created here. Your Paris apartments Montmartre Paris will take you within walking distance of clubs that still exhibit the same authentic charm. Artists like Johan Jongkind and Camille Pissarro came to inhabit Montmartre in the mid-19th century. By the end of the era, Montmartre and Montparnasse (its bohemian equivalent on the Left Bank), became the major artistic capitals of Paris. Between 1904–1909, Amedeo Modigliani, Picasso, and other struggling artists lived and worked in a commune here, in a building called the "Laundry Boat" (Le Bateau-Lavoir).
Multiple similar collectives sprang up, such as Les Nabis (which included Vincent van Gogh, Edgar Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri Matisse, Raymond Duchamp-Villon, Suzanne Valadon, Maurice Utrillo, Alfred Jarry, Pierre Brissaud, Gen Paul, Jacques Villon, André Derain, Théophile Steinlen). Find your apartment rentals in Paris and see through their eyes. African-American "expatriates" such as Langston Hughes also worked in Montmartre, which became a muse for some of his work.

Many renowned artists and composers are buried in the Cimetière de Montmartre and the Cimetière Saint-Vincent.

Which brings us to music! Some of the world's most famous music also drew breath here. Singer-songwriter Charles Aznavour's most renowned work, In La Bohème, is about a painter remembering his youth spent in a Montmartre that has faded away. And composers like Satie (who at one time was a pianist at Le Chat Noir) also lived and worked here.

For museums, see Espace Dalí, which showcases some of Salvador Dalí's surrealist works. And be especially sure to see the Musée de Montmartre, where painter Maurice Utrillo once lived and worked.

We encourage you to take your time and enjoy your search. You may wish to begin simply by browsing by arrondissement:
1st district Paris apartments, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th or 20th.  

RENT IN LES HALLES

The area called Les Halles is located in the heart of Paris, in the first district. Many of Paris' most famous attractions are located in the district, from the Louvre museum to the Notre Dame, and a variety of interesting streets, bars and smaller museums.
The thing that springs to most immediately to mind when speaking of the les Halles neighborhood is the sprawling underground shopping area known as the Forum des Halles.

The original Les Halles was an above-ground market once known as "The Stomach of Paris." It was written about by 19th century novelist Zola, and was actually first extended in the 1100s by King Philippe II Auguste. There were glass and iron structures where merchants from across the globe plied their wares. By the 1970s the area had deteriorated, and in the meantime the area beneath had been developed into the central hub of Paris' speedy train system, the RER.
In 1971, the above-ground Halles was dismantled, and the forum was created. This underground shopping area has multiple levels, and was opened in 1979. The somewhat surreal atmosphere here is still enjoyed by strollers and Parisians today. Around 500,000 people pass through the Halles area each day. There are multiple attractions within the mall itself, from a media museum to move theatres, and even a wax museum (Musée Grévin).
A nearby apartment in Paris means living in what is Paris' "most central" area, the bustling first arrondissement. Your Paris apartments for rent at les Halles means living literally within walking distance of the Louvre museum, the Notre Dame, the Palais Royal, and much more.
Lovers of jewelry and glamour can stroll to the Place Vendôme, an 8-sided square that is home of Cartier, Boucheron, van Cleef & Arpels and many others. For a more serene getaway, walk to the Palais Royal, once the home of a young Louis XIV, with tranquil enclosed gardens filled with wonderful shops and the sound of children's laughter.

For a more spiritual getaway while in the 1st, head to the magnificent splendor of the Notre Dame cathedral, located on the Ile de la Cite.  The nearby Sainte Chapelle is also closely, with its famous stained glass windows, colorful tiles and magnificent light.
For a somewhat darker trip, visit the Conciergerie. This medieval fortress was where Marie Antoinette was kept imprisoned, and is a wonderful example of royal architecture during the Middle Ages.
There are various museums to see in the first beyond the Louvre, from l'Orangerie, which holds a private collection of Cezannes, Matisses, Renoirs, Picassos, and others. Fir children, the Musée en Herbe is a "must-see" educational museum that has interactive games for children which help them build a familiarity with many of the world's greatest works of art. And the Museum of Decorative Arts, located just around the corner from the Louvre's main entrance, covers 800 years of Gallic decorating ideas. Located on the rue de Rivoli, you'll enjoy just walking there, seeing the crepe stands and people walking, soaking up the history.
The first is also adjacent to the rest of central Paris, putting you in mere steps of the Seine, the Latin Quarter, the Saint Germain, and areas that will take your breath away over the course of even a small stroll.
For food shopping, take a small trip from your short term apartment rentals Paris to the Rue Montorgueil or choose an apartment rental in Les Halles, Paris. This area north and west of Les Halles is mostly car-free, and there are a couple of well-known bakeries, as well as a fish market, an organic food store, and much more.

For a bit of historic relaxation at the end of the day, look no further than Bar Hemingway on the Place Vendôme. Ernest used to come here at least once per week, even before the days of his literary fame. Today the bar is still regarded as one of the best bars to be found anywhere, creating elaborate cocktail works of art, with lively and literary conversation often buzzing around the room.
apartments rentals in Paris located in or near the Les Halles area puts you within easy reach of a world of delightful sights and sounds. Not to mention many of Paris' most famous things to see and do. But feel free to explore this part of Paris and make it your own. After all, it's some of the small treasures you'll discover here that will make your stay in Paris truly memorable.

Diane Arbus

From 18th October 2011 to 5th february 2012.

Here is an unmissable retrospective devoted to this major American Artist. It brings together almost 200 photographs by Diane Arbus, taken between 1950 and 1971 a 30-year first in France. Inspired by the city of New York her photographic approach is an anthropological study of the society: Children, couples, street hawkers, nudists, middle-class families, eccentrics...an unusual viewpoint in which the familiar blends with the bizarre. These audacious portraits of strangers illustrate the relationship between appearance and reality. A remarkable and very intimate journey into the heart of 1960s America. Antoher highlight - the privilege of discovering about twenty brand new prints.

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THE STEINS

From the 5th of October 2011 to 16th January 2012

This relates the history of a magnificent collection of Modern art. that of Steins, the first purchasers of Matisse's and Picasso's paintings. Centring on this American family, the exhibition is a collection of 120 masterpieces by exceptional artists of the 20th century. It shelds light on the extraordinary characters of the Steins family. A major Premiere.
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A Paris apartment for rent at Republique area

Named to commemorate the three French Republics, the charming Place de la République is a square situated roughly at the meeting of three fun Parisian arrondissements: the III, X and XI.
As a monument to the French Republic, the Place has undeniable historical significance. Of course, it's also a nice place to visit, and you may find yourself seeing it quite regularly if you find an apartment rental in the Republique quarter, Paris.

It's definitely an area worth considering. After all, apartment rentals 75010 Paris, République, put you in the center of three lovely, centrally-located French districts.
The adjacent 3rd contains the more tranquil part of the very-chic Marais neighborhood, which some call Paris' most desirable residential area. There are more cafés, restaurants and pubs here than any other part of Paris, purveyors of gourmet groceries, flea markets, and much more. From your Paris vacation apartments rent, it's only a short walk to the more lively part of the Marais.
Of course, nightlife and charming bistros are not all the Marais has to offer. The Picasso Museum is here, showcasing his works and private holdings, as well as the Pompidou Center, which has one of Europe's best museums of modern art. Lovers of inventions will probably want to check out the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, which has a collection of prototypes of modern inventions.
The Place de la République, with its numerous bars, restaurants and cafés also intersects the southernmost part of the 10th. The heart of the 10th is the St. Martin Canal. If you love cycling, rollerblading or walking, you'll be happy to know beginning Saturday afternoon the canal is pedestrian-only, continuing all day Sunday. Walk, cycle or glide care-free. There are sidewalk cafés here to enjoy along the St. Martin Promenade. One popular pastime is simply strolling and watching boats as they pass through the locks. (A scene that also appeared in the blockbuster film, Amelie.)
Also adjoining the Place de la République is the 11th arrondissement. The 11th has two nightlife scenes that are becoming quite popular. To the north, the Rue Oberkampf has a more traditional nightlife scene. A bit gritty, but fun for those who like a bohemian flair. Near the Place be Bastille, there's a Latin-music themed scene that attracts expatriates, suburban Parisian yuppies and it a bit more gentrified. Visit the one that appeals to you most, or try both to get a feel for the fun to be had in this lively area.

The Place de la République's history is interesting and eventful. It developed much of its modern aspect during the Second Empire, when its size and through-traffic were increased by the expansion of boulevard Magenta. It has had two fountains. The first, designed by Girard, was called the Water House ("Château-d'Eau"). In the late 19th century it was replaced by a more lavish fountain with bronze lions, created by Paris' city architect Gabriel Davioud. (The state by Girard was moved to the la Villette marketplace,)
Paris has always been a city that has favored monuments, and the bold statement. The Place be la République is no exception, and a competition was created to design a grand monument to celebrate the new republic in 1879. The winners were Léopold Morice and Charles Morice, brothers who worked as a team. Léopold created the monument itself, and Charles created the base. Artist Aimé-Jules Dalou added plaques with historical images on the base itself.
The square was actually inaugurated twice, first in 1880 when the mockup was complete, and again on July 14, 1883 when the bronze version was installed.
You'll be happy to know your apartment rentals in Paris is very accessible. After all, below the square lies the République Metro station. This means, in effect, the rest of central Paris is but a relaxing walk or short metro trip away.
We look forward to showing you the many wonderful neighborhoods and districts Paris has to offer. Looking for an apartment over a hotel is an excellent starting point.
Apartment rentals in Paris let you live in France's capital in a way that a hotel simply can't match. Freedom and flexibility are only the beginning. You'll save money by preparing some meals at home in your very own kitchen, leaving you with more money to spend on special purchases and select fine dining experiences.

But most of all, you'll get a window into what it means to live like a true Parisian. Magical memories begin here, and we know with just a little browsing you'll find just what you're looking for.