Nuit Blanche-Portes ouvertes des ateliers

Many artists live in Ivry-sur-Seine, in particular in the lofts that were installed in renovated factories at the end of the 90's. Once a years, the artists' workshops are open to visitors, during the Nuit Blanche week-end. This year it will be on october 4th and 5th, and it's a nice opportunity to discover the work of local artists, and visit the factories spread all over the city A flyer listing all the participating places can be downloaded here. Don't miss the rue Molière, which goes along the railways, and where dozens of workshops will open.

The former dairy products factory in rue Molière, seen from outside.

and inside another renovated warehouse nearby.

And here is a map of the city showing the main events

Musée Guimet

The Musée Guimet is the parisian museum of asian arts. It hosts collections (sculptures, paintings, textiles and many other objects) from Afghanistan till Japan in a beautiful building located near the Trocadero.

The museum organizes workshops and visits for children aged 5 till 12 (program here).

To reach the Musée Guimet from Ivry, simply take the RER C westbound in Ivry-sur-Seine and get off at Pont de l'Alma station. From here, a 15 mins walk across the Seine will take you to destination. Otherwise, you can take subway line 7 at Mairie d'Ivry, change in Place d'Italie for line 6 toward Charles de Gaulle-Etoile and get off in Trocadéro. From there you'll reach the museum with a 5 mins walk.

 

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