Here’s a paradise for Parisian vintage lovers as the new season sparks the desire to refresh your home decor And it's just 15 minutes away from Opéra If you’re looking to uncover hidden gems from antique dealers head to Chatou on the Île des Impressionnistes (where Auguste Renoir painted some of his masterpieces) the largest flea market in Paris with hundreds of stands promises to be sexier than ever from September 27th to October 6th you’ll discover both what you’re looking for and unexpected treasures From 1950s furniture to 17th-century religious paintings and even exquisite lace or vintage fur coats Enjoy lunch in the sun on Boulevard Voltaire amidst dozens of nostalgic food stands Why we love it: This treasure trove is open from Friday Bonus: A cute train will take you from RER A Rueil Malmaison and there’s even valet parking on site Chatou Fair, Île des Impressionnistes, 78400 Chatou, open from 10 AM to 7 PM, September 27th to October 6th. 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Why not check our Grazia's guide to the best Zara perfume dupes - anticipate everything from Byredo to YSL Few scents are quite so enduring as Dior’s J’Adore – there’s been many iterations but the classic still reels in the compliments like no other we were thrilled to find the £5.25 version at Lidl ylang-ylang and jasmine that make for a fragrance as sensual as it is elegant Shop Lidl's (jaw-droppingly impressive) £5.25 dupe in store or the genuine article below.Grazia's Junior Beauty Editor says: ‘Just a spritz of Lovely did indeed remind me of J’Adore but there’s no denying that the staying power just wasn’t there while Lidl’s seemed to disappear within a couple of hours if you don’t mind laborious reapplication throughout the day for £5.25 I don’t think you’ll stray too far wrong with this one.’ Cien's Femelle is garnering huge amounts of attention on TikTok thanks to its resemblance to Lancôme's iconic La Vie Est Belle perfume for an invigorating mesh that settles on the skin beautifully Shop Lidl's the £5.25 version or the original below Grazia's Junior Beauty Editor says: ‘As with Lidl's Lovely Femelle requires consistent reapplication throughout the day While I don't think Lancôme fans are likely to be swapping out their signature spritz for the Lidl version anytime soon I would say that it's worth considering if you're sticking to a budget fruity gourmand goodness - for just a fraction of the price.' Price: £155Lookfantastic Chloe For Her - and its high street counterpart Cien Chatou - could be exactly what you're after if you adore playful and seductive scents Both fragrances are floral and woody - expect a combination of freesia and peony with woody ambergris and cedar Pop into store to buy Lidl's £5.25 version Grazia's Junior Beauty Editor says: ‘Chloe For Her is one of my favourite scents for everyday wear - it's sweet so it's fair to say I had high standards when it came to the Lidl dupe While the bottle isn't half as pretty (bow detailing has me at hello) the scent is satisfyingly similar We haven't got round to testing this perfume yet but a verified reviewersays 'I got Stylish Girl and this is an exact copy of Caroline Herrera Good Girl This is stunning I wish you could smell it Price: £80.75(was £95)www.lookfantastic.com Grazia's digital fashion and beauty assistant Renee Washington says 'The bottle alone tells you that this is going to be a good match The scent is fresh and fruity and then slightly deepens it does lack in the longevity department but what can you expect from a more affordable perfume Blindfolded it's quite hard to tell the difference.' Price: £119.85( was £141)www.lookfantastic.com It’s incredibly hard for a budget supermarket brand to truly compare to high-end fragrance houses While you'll definitely see similarities in how these scents smell Lidl just misses the mark when it comes to recreating luxury packaging and perfume longevity If authenticity isn't your MO then then these Lidl offerings could just be scents worth spritzing Lidl's new perfume range is available in stores now Rachael Martin is Grazia’s Junior Beauty Editor where she covers all things beauty Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page This year, in a pleasant surprise, Hameau Fournaise takes us back in time to the time of the Impressionists, of course. The event invites us to celebrate together 1874, the year of the first Impressionist exhibition, with sound & light shows Sound and light projections to discover while wandering around All exhibitions are open from 7.30pm to 11pm Join us at the Théâtre de verdure for a unique cultural evening The Musée d'Art et de Culture Soufis MTO is the first museum dedicated to the art and culture of Sufism, which is little-known in France. Opened at the end of September 2024, it is housed in a 19th-century mansion in Chatou and features a unique collection of nearly 300 objects and works of art exploring Sufi teachings traditional musical instruments and calligraphy Supported and financed by an international Sufi teaching institution, MTO Shahmaghsoudi, the museum is intended to be a place of cultural exchange, not a place of worship, proselytism or teaching. Sufism is not a religion, but a spiritual movement, considered to be the mystical dimension of Islam which invites us to go towards self-knowledge and full awareness the museum's permanent collection is spread over nearly 600 m2 and three floors making for a relaxing visit on the banks of the Seine While the roots of Sufism go back to the time of the Prophet Muhammad (Mohammed) most of the objects on display date from the 19th and 20th centuries: Sufi kashkul (alms recipients) There's also a hologram of Hazrat Shah Maghsoud Sadegh Angha From the musical traditions inspired by the poets Rûmi and Hafez to the paintings and performances drawn from Attar's writings the Sufi heritage and its know-how is now accessible to the general public such as a large collection of coins dating back to the Achaemenid Persian Empire (550-330 BC) Throughout the year, temporary exhibitions ofcontemporary art will interact with the permanent collection In Sufism, gardens are often considered an earthly paradise The museum's garden offers a space of serenity and meditation featuring the symbolic flora of plants typical of Persian gardens as well as plants often found in French gardens and a monumental fountain in the shape of an eight-pointed star at its center The museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday with special rates for young people and students A snack bar is available in the museum store books and objects related to Sufi art and current exhibitions The museum can be reached by taking the RER A directly from the Chatou-Croissy station Find all the information you need—plus helpful tips—to plan your visit Explore the works in our collection and delve deeper into their stories Join us for a wide range of programs—there's something for visitors of all ages Easter is back, and with it come egg hunts in Paris and the Île-de-France region budding hunters will be able to take part in one of the egg hunts on the program allowing young and old alike to hunt for colorful eggs In the Yvelines department which is organizing a big egg hunt from April 19 to 21 bearing in mind that children aged 6 and over are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult Reservations are highly recommended for this Easter egg hunt Spring is finally here and the days are getting longer Mild temperatures make you want to go for a walk and keep going untilnightfall And why not take advantage of this to stock up on fresh produce In Chatou, a charming town in the Yvelines department (78), the night market is making a comeback in the New Year. It's the ideal way to combine shopping and a good time out, while avoiding the daytime crowds. To make the most of it, head for theesplanade Christian Murez On site, in a friendly atmosphere, small producers and local artisans await you, their stalls well-stocked with their fine artisanal products. On the menu: local treasures handcrafted creations and a thousand and one other culinary delights for a gourmet get-together with local residents The next night markets in Chatou (78) take place : Good news for electro music fans in the Paris region! After an edition postponed to June due to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, theElektric Park Festival announces its return to Chatou at the end of the summer the world-famous electronic music festival looks forward to seeing its loyal audience on Saturday August 30 with a new edition that promises to be just as beautiful and festive as its predecessors At the end of the summer,the Elektric Park Festival will return to theÎle des Impressionnistes in Chatou, Yvelines where it will showcase electro music in all its forms welcoming international headliners and electronic revelations who will have the honor of making you dance on August 30 in Chatou But the first names in the 2025 line-up should be revealed soon the Ile-de-France electro event is announcing " a brand new concept where every detail will be thought out to offer you a more surprising and intimate experience " Elektric Park Festival goes a little further revealing that the site will host new stages dedicated to Hardstyle The site will also be " completely refurbished with a unique decor and brand new entertainment ", add the organizers in a message posted on social networks and a hidden stage to be discovered on site as well as the return of the 360° stage inaugurated in 2024 and proposed in 2025 " in an even more immersive version " While you're waiting to discover the artists who'll be thrilling you this summer, take note that a limited number of Confidence Passes (from 42 euros) are already on sale In the past, several corners of theIle-de-France region have inspired the impressionist painters. There is no need to mention the well-known Giverny or Auvers-sur-Oise between the towns of Chatou and Rueil-Malmaison very popular with some painters in the second half of the 19th century To go directly to the Parc des Impressionnistes take the bridge that runs along the railroad calm and tranquility await you in this large wooded park on the banks of the Seine Another alternative: take a leap (in time) to Hameau Fournaise located on the opposite side of theisland by taking the bridge of Chatou a little further the contemporary art gallery Bessières is next to the more traditional Fournaise museum since it offers an immersive exhibition on Renoir where you can meet the hologram of the painter Just behind it, go and admire the colorful facades of the Fournaise restaurant The opportunity to enjoy a drink or a meal in one of the rooms with 19th century murals which Renoir captured with his brush for his painting Le déjeuner des canotiers On sunny days, it is possible to take a ride in one of the boats that theSequana association is restoring And at the sight of these canoes gently undulating under the slow flow of the Seine and of the banks strewn with flowers of the fields one understands why the island inspired the impressionist painters so much Located just a few minutes from Paris on the Ile de Chatou also known as the Island of the Impressionists the legendary Maison Fournaise restaurant has been revitalized after 2 years of renovation work While the exterior retains its charm of yesteryear the restaurant has been given a new interior design The interior decor has been renovated to preserve the soul of the building Nearly 150 indoor seats and a hundred on the outdoor terrace awaityou the covered terraces offer a breathtaking view of the Seine has revived the cuisine of this restaurant steeped in history Having worked in the kitchens of the Bristol as Éric Frechon's sous-chef and for 11 years in the kitchens of the Mini Palais who has retained from his experiences a quest for the precision of taste offers us a new menu of fine traditional recipes brought up to date The menu includes fried smelts with parsley we're tempted by the Seared Red Tuna with horseradish and fennel ice cream A lovely dish that combines the roundness of the tuna with the pep of the horseradish to awaken our taste buds My sidekick opts for the delicious Foie gras de canard mi-cuit à l'artichaut creamy zucchini risotto and veal sweetbreads We opt for the Pike-perch Matelote with red wine and button mushrooms and the excellent herb-grilled Pork Belly expertly seasoned with a mustard and beet condiment for a sweet-savory match and homemade mashed potatoes we have the Café gourmand and the crunchy dark chocolate in espuma and sorbet with a heart of bitter orange which puts on a show when the hot chocolate is poured over it to reveal the glazed interior Note that the restaurant offers a daily special: starter + main course or main course + dessert for €28 and €35 starter Children can enjoy a 12€ menu that combines chicken goujonnettes tartar sauce and pommes frites with chocolate brownies and stracciatella ice cream Maison Fournaise is the emblematic inn of the wife of Alphonse Fournaise These great Impressionist painters of the late 19th century made the island of Chatou one of their favorite sources of inspiration This "guinguette" saw the passing of society from painters to writers such as Maupassant and Flaubert Today,it houses a new restaurant and the Musée Fournaise which presents exhibitions on contemporary artistic movements from the Impressionist era It also houses a collection on the history of the house and the golden age of the banks of the Seine how about a gourmet break in the heart of Impressionist inspiration This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation The Musée d’Art et de Culture Soufis MTOTM (MACS MTOTM) the first museum dedicated to the art and culture of Sufism opened in the Paris suburb of Chatou on 28th September 2024 The Musée d’Art et de Culture Soufis MTO (MACS MTO) aims to offer a platform for cultural exchange decorative and everyday objects relating to Sufism and a programme of contemporary art exhibitions reveals the rich contribution Sufism has made to global art and culture throughout history from the musical traditions inspired by poets such as Rumi to its impact on architecture Sufism has enabled its practitioners to take a path towards self-knowledge and mindfulness since the seventh century The Museum aims to establish a dialogue between the principles of Sufism and ideas presented through contemporary art and culture Un Ciel intérieur (An inner Sky): The Inaugural exhibition of the Musée d’Art et de Culture Soufis MTO features the works of seven international contemporary artists selected for their connections and affinities to Sufi values and relationship with spiritual thought and contemplation Their work is presented in dialogue with the collection throughout the Museum Across generations and geographical borders encounters with both contemporary work and Sufi objects underscore the universality and ongoing nature of the inner exploration that is central to Sufism many producing new works for the exhibition Un Ciel intérieur unfolds through the three levels of the Museum’s building and garden with contemporary works located throughout the permanent collection displays invites visitors to connect symbolically with the earth in an upward movement towards their own inner sky The seminal mirror-mosaic works of one of Iran’s most respected artists, Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian are complemented by the work of Seffa Klein who has created luminous paintings made using the technique of electrochemical oxidation to create a range of colours from the heavy metal bismuth Similarly, Bianca Bondi uses chemical reactions in her sculptures to explore the transformation of matter and life.The influences of Sufism Zen Buddhism and meditation on Younes Rahmoun are reflected in his use of colour numbers and concepts. Pinaree Sanpitak has created new paintings in response to the Museum’s collection of kashkūls and its resonance with the recurring vessel motif in her work. Troy Makaza has made a new woven-silicone installation inspired by ideas of visibility and invisibility exploring prominent Sufi themes of the transformation of elements and the symbolism of plants. Chloé Quenum references the role that objects play in circulating knowledge as she continues her exploration of archives with a new installation inspired by the collection and the garden.  The permanent collection of decorative and everyday objects features sculpture Often imbued with symbolic and spiritual meaning the collection largely dates from the 19th century to the present day A monumental granite kashkūlsculpture (1974–76) modelled on the distinctive travel accessory of darvishes – Sufi seekers who embrace an ascetic life in pursuit of divine illumination were carefully hollowed and polished from the coco de mer seed Stripped of their fruit and smoothed by their journey across the sea kashkūls are symbolic of the Sufi journey of spiritual purification and enlightenment The collection also features a number of exquisitely crafted 17th and 18th century padlocks shaped like lions Padlocks are a metaphor for the human heart and the opening of the lock symbolises the freeing of worldly desires in order to rise spiritually and reach enlightenment a rare khirqa – a cloak passed to successive Sufi masters – in vivid ochre colour features embroidered sheepskin and wool and shows the repairs of its many wearers The simplicity of the rough wool demonstrates the humility of the Sufi – a word thought to originate from the Arabic suf meaning wool Gardens are considered to be an earthly paradise for Sufi seekers and MACS MTO’s garden will provide a tranquil and meditative space for individuals and events It will feature both the symbolic flora typical of Persian gardens alongside plants and flowers often found in France.  The first of three commissioned sound installations features a meditative and introspective composition played on setār and harp A second features a diverse range of musical instruments and musically represents the geographical spread of Sufism a dome (or gonbad) immerses listeners in poetic Sufi verses sung in Persian and Arabic in a style known as Masnavi The museum also features a recreation of a typical 1970s Iranian office furnished with artefacts that belonged to Hazrat Shah Maghsoud calligraphic manuscripts and personal objects These reflect his deep commitment to the study of the sciences and the depth of his spiritual quest while a hologram of the master shows him sharing the spiritual teachings of Sufism.  Director of Musée d’Art et de Culture Soufis MTO and curator of Un Ciel intérieur said: “The Museum creates space for dialogue between audiences and artists and collaborations with contemporary artists and multidisciplinary thinkers we look forward to developing a wider understanding and engagement with the rich cultural expressions of Sufism through discovery The Museum is located on the banks of the Seine in the Parisian suburb of Chatou facing the historic Île des Impressionnistes and housed in a 19th-century mansion Acclaimed French scenographers Atelier Maciej Fiszer and architects Ducatillion Gimel have worked with the museum on planning to facilitate its transformation into an accessible and environmentally sustainable cultural space a Neoclassical pediment and the ultramarine blue of the building’s facade The Museum includes 600 square metres of exhibition space across three floors as well as a serene garden and an archival research library The establishment of the Museum was initiated by the Maktab Tarighat Oveyssi Shahmaghsoudi – School of Islamic Sufism MTO Shahmaghsoudi is an international non-profit organisation with around 150 centres worldwide They strive to teach the principles of love and harmony inherent in Sufism and are characterised by openness to students from all backgrounds MACS MTO is supported by the philanthropic organisations American Friends of Sufi Arts Culture and KnowledgeTM (AFSACK®) and Canadian Friends of Sufi Arts Musée d’Art et de Culture Soufis MTO 6 Avenue des Tilleuls | 78400 Chatou | France https://www.macsmto.fr/ | contact@sufimuseum.org  Temporary exhibition Un Ciel intérieur (An inner Sky) Inaugural exhibition of the Musée d’Art et de Culture Soufis MTO 28 September 2024 to 6 April 2025Open: Wednesdays 10am to 6pm Admission charge: Full price €9 See also: HOFA Gallery and PhillipsX Announce the Launch of SPACES © 2024 Arts & Collections - All Rights Reserved Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker A technician of a specialized cooperative for agricultural mechanization operated a drone to spray fertilizer in a canola flower field at Xiuzhou Village, Anjiang Town, Hongjiang City. Recently, the specialized cooperative organized its staff members to promote Lei Feng Spirit with practical actions, applying fertilizer in the 2,300-mu (about 153-ha.) canola flower fields in Chatou, Taiping, Anjiang, and Shawan towns. (Photo/Yang Xijian and Xiang Hua) Welcome to English Channel! Any suggestion, welcome.Tel:0731-82965627lisl@rednet.cnzhouqian@rednet.cn Copyright© rednet.cn All Rights Reserved Looking to eliminate cultural ignorance and to share knowledge: the Musée d’Art et de Culture Soufis MTO© Jean-Yves Lacôte From the legendary Persian poet Rumi to Iran’s most famous living sculptor, Parviz Tanavoli, artists have drawn on the teachings of Sufism for centuries. This September, the first ever museum devoted to Sufi art and culture is set to open in the Paris suburb of Chatou. Sufism can generally be understood as the mystical aspect, or dimension, of Islam. It is a spiritual path that emphasises achieving intimacy with God, facilitated through the guidance of a master (a pir or sheikh), as well as ascetic practices and meditative acts such as prayer and chanting. Music, writing and works of art have been critical to its development—in rituals, as symbols, and as a means of transmitting ideas and experiences across generations. A kashkūl from the collection of the Musée d’Art et de Culture Soufis MTO™ Collection of the Musée d’Art et de Culture Soufis MTOTM. Photo: Jean-Yves Lacote Highlights from the collection include a selection of kashkūls, richly decorated bowls that Baudelot says represent the “renunciation of material ties and a readiness to receive divine knowledge”. Also on display is a 20th-century khirqa, a purple and yellow velvet cloak with gold embroidery presented to the current MTO master in a ceremony. “When a master gives his disciple a cloak, it means that he is now the master,” Baudelot says. A key part of the museum’s mission is to show the “universality” of Sufism, Baudelot says, and its relevance to today’s issues. The museum will run a programme placing contemporary art in dialogue with the collection, beginning with an exhibition featuring work by seven contemporary artists. Among them is Morocco-based Younes Rahmoun. He has been inspired by Sufi teachings since studying art in the 1990s, when his interest in Zen Buddhism led him to the work of Rumi and the Andalusian Arab philosopher-mystic Ibn Arabi. Numbers, repetition and light are important subjects both in Sufism and the artist’s practice. Rahmoun presents four works in Paris, including the new Markib-Habba (Seed-Boat), whose geometric metal structures reference a boat, a symbol, he says, of “an inner journey”, as well as a prism, representing a person in meditation, with a sphere in the middle. A second work, Manzil-Tayf (House-Spectrum) (2021), is a grouping of seven transparent resin houses, each a different hue. The houses represent a “refuge”, Rahmoun says, where a person “can be in harmony with themselves”. Younes Rahmoun, Manzil-Tayf (House-Spectrum) (2021) © Younes Rahmoun. Courtesy of Musée d’Art et de Culture Soufis MTO™ Another exhibitor is Pinaree Sanpitak, an artist based in Bangkok who is known for addressing topics such as motherhood and the female body. Her recurring “breast stupa” motif, for example, references both women’s anatomy and a type of Buddhist commemorative monument. Sanpitak says she was drawn to participating at the MTO museum because it offers “an open-minded spirituality, involving women in a lot of positive ways”. She is presenting three new paintings that respond to the kashkuls. “They have a lot of symbolic aspects that intrigued me,” she says. “Sufis carry them around, but they don’t put anything in them. They are a place for receiving and giving, and that connects with my practice.” Her canvases feature vessel-like or natural shapes surrounded by a rich red, carrying their own sense of open-ended spirituality. The site also has an archival research library and a Persian garden. Baudelot says the plants are deeply connected to Sufism. “Many are present in Sufi poetry, literature and medical treatises.” Pinaree Sanpitak, The Red Cloud and The Offering Vessel (2024) © Pinaree Sanpitak. Courtesy of Musée d’Art et de Culture Soufis MTO™ The museum opens at a challenging moment for many in France’s Muslim community, one of the largest in Europe, after a surge of support for the far-right Rassemblement National party at the recent parliamentary elections. The RN’s president, Jordan Bardella, has railed against the “Islamisation” of his neighbourhood and says the RN will look to ban various types of veils if in power. Baudelot thinks such developments make the museum especially valuable. “These problems are related to not knowing, so it’s very important to create places where we are able to speak about different cultures and share knowledge,” she says. “I think it’s more important than ever to have this kind of project because it really links cultures together and can create some bridges.” analysis1 March 2013Heritage caught in the crossfire in wake of Arab Spring From Macedonia to Mali the culture of the Islamic world is in an ideological and territorial struggle news31 August 2022Revamped Museum of Islamic Art in Doha to reopen with more than 1,000 new objectsAfter 18-month closure Qatar gallery to relaunch on 5 October in time for Fifa World Cup news23 October 2020Indian museum hopes to reconcile bitter saga of sectarian conflict near disputed holy siteA planned mosque and cultural centre will celebrate the syncretic culture of Hinduism and Islam in the northern city of Ayodhya Featuring peacock-shaped padlocks and a holographic Sufi master a new museum explores the religion’s influence on Western culture – and leaves visitors wondering how the giant begging bowls were installed a quiet Parisian suburb on the banks of the Seine Cleansing the soul … kashkul bowls on display at the Musée d’Art et de Culture Soufis MTO Photograph: Flint Culture“For the darvīsh,” says the museum catalogue using the word for “poor” and referring to Sufi seekers clean kashkul on their journey symbolises their unwavering trust in divine providence.” The idea of the empty vessel is central to fostering spiritual reflection and is prominently featured in Sufi teachings traditionally decorated the kashkul with inscriptions and supplications One striking 19th-century bowl in the museum depicts the confrontation between the lion and the bull which allegorically represents the internal strife faced by Sufi seekers to overcome the dictates of their lower selves A highlight of the museum is a giant kashkul made of granite created in Iran in the mid-1970s – installing it at the museum is believed to have been a logistical headache Attar’s epic poem about the birds searching for the mythical giant creature Simurgh Sufism has had a very strong influence through its artistic and cultural practices beyond the Middle East boasting 600 sq metres of exhibition space across three levels Visitors to the museum are greeted with a 19th-century Qur’an with gold-leafed illumination manuscripts and ceramic and mirror mosaics There is a cane with Persian inlaying (khatam-kari) decoration and a number of exquisitely crafted 17th and 18th-century padlocks shaped like lions or decorative objects in the shape of a double-bladed axe a representation of the Sufis’ endeavour to overcome selfish tendencies Another key Sufi object on display is the cloak which usually bears the marks of its many repairs and is successively passed on by the masters to their successors The museum itself has been initiated by the Maktab Tarighat Oveyssi (MTO) Shahmaghsoudi school of Islamic Sufism Many of its members are from the Iranian diaspora The collection is heavy on its MTO features partly because it is largely composed of a permanent loan from the school One of Younes Rahmoun’s exquisite house series of sculptures Photograph: TadzioThis is remedied by the inaugural exhibition featuring seven contemporary artists who are not Sufi The artists are instead inspired by Sufi concepts and their artworks are displayed “in dialogue” with the permanent collection insomuch as it is at times difficult to distinguish which ones belong to the temporary exhibition The title of the exhibition is “Un Ciel Intérieur” (An Inner Sky) a term used by French philosopher and Sufi scholar Henry Corbin A remarkable work in the exhibition is a cut glass mosaic work by Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian the doyenne of contemporary Iranian art who was influenced by the architecture of the Shah Cheragh mosque in Shiraz the Moroccan artist whose works are deeply anchored to the principles of Sufism is represented with a new outdoor sculpture in the museum garden which can be viewed when visitors take the museum’s elevators Similarities with Africa … Troy Makaza’s Mutiwaora.Troy Makaza is behind a glossy and tactile woven-silicone installation inspired by ideas of visibility and invisibility Makaza says he has found similarities between Sufism and some Shona traditional ways of living a Shona name loosely translated as “decayed tree” (or “rotten tree”) “This name comes from a mountain located in Nyamuzuwe rural area in Zimbabwe which I visited in May this year and is used as a shrine for prayers,” he says which is why the location of the museum in France is important “Sufism has long attracted a certain western public Some of these people sometimes criticise Islam and want to become Sufis without Islam,” says Éric Geoffroy “I explain to them that the greatest masters of Sufism have always said that they draw their spirituality from the Qur’an and the Prophet personally.” The museum has incorporated the latest technologies in its design including featuring the hologram of a Sufi master giving a lesson while sitting in what is a recreation of a typical 1970s Iranian office furnished with artefacts During the press visit for the museum’s opening a performance of Sama (or Sufi dance) was presented by three women Omid Safi a professor of Islamic Studies at Duke University is critical of how Rumi’s poetry is often stripped of its Islamic and Sufi properties in the west So many people have experienced religion as a force of dogmatism, patriarchy and corruption. As a result, they seek out the spiritual realm in something more private“The way many people consume Rumi, they would be excused for never realising that they are reading a Persian-speaking Muslim mystic who calls himself a devotee of the Qur’an and was called the ‘offspring of the soul of Muhammad’,” Safi says “I would argue that the ‘spiritual but not religious’ framework has a lot to do with how Rumi is read in the west so many people have experienced religion – understandably – as a force of dogmatism they seek out the spiritual realm in something more private and individual largely if not exclusively outside a religious tradition That understandable inclination also opens it up to being commodified and yet another tool in the ‘pursuit of happiness’ capitalist regiment “Ultimately, what Rumi and the Sufis offer us is never the promise of an abiding happiness – something that no real spiritual tradition can guarantee What Sufism offers is the promise that the God of the mountaintop is also the God of the valley bottom and that accompanied by God as the present all-Beloved Discover what the most popular suburbs of Paris have to offer in the way of property prices By Martina Di Gregorio While living in Paris might sound like a dream for many people, the reality of finding a home in the capital can be a challenge given the rising cost of rent and the fact that apartments are getting smaller Some Parisian neighborhoods may also be too loud and crowded with tourists making them less appealing to those looking to settle down if you are looking for a bigger home with a garden the suburbs of Paris might be a better option From the international vibrance of Croissy-sur-Seine to the elegance of Versailles there are many desirable places to consider they offer accommodation of every kind to suit a variety of preferences and budgets To give you an idea of what’s on offer this article includes the following information: Looking for an easy way to find your next home Spotahome is an online property portal operating in France that takes the stress out of renting and book your next rental property without leaving home Finding housing in Paris and its surrounding suburbs can be challenging and time-consuming especially for those who are not familiar with the local property market you will need to find the right suburb to match your budget and preferred lifestyle before beginning your search for a home there are multiple websites that make house-hunting easier SeLoger is particularly popular among internationals seeking accommodation in the Parisian suburbs The portal allows you to search under Louer (rent) for apartments for rent You then need to enter the postcode of the town or area you prefer and click on Rechercher (search) Before deep-diving into the many apartments available you can add filters such as pieces or chambres (rooms) and Extérieur (exterior) where you can specify whether you want a garden You can also filter by Meublé (furnished) or Non meublé (unfurnished) depending on whether you want to bring your own furniture you can head to Acheter (buy) and start your search Moving to France: the ultimate checklist for your move it might be worth searching for short and mid-term rentals on portals such as: might also want to join some of the local Facebook groups where people often post apartments or rooms for rent as well as search for roommates or sublets for short periods of time Some suburbs are also more affordable and spacious with family houses that come with gardens and parking spaces that allow for an easier commute to Paris Rental costs in the suburbs of Paris can vary greatly there are some suburbs in which prices are on par with the city center these prices are increasing every year as the areas continue to improve their urban plans You can find the most up-to-date rental costs on SeLoger Similar to rental costs, property prices in the suburbs of Paris are lower than in the capital, where the average cost exceeds €10,000 per square meter The city of Paris is divided into twenty districts – or arrondissements – which are arranged in the form of a clockwise spiral. However, the city and its surrounding suburbs (or banlieues) make up the region of Île-de-France This consists of eight administrative departments Essonne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Seine-et-Marne, Val-de-Marne, Val-d’Oise According to statistics from 2020, 19% of the population of metropolitan France live within Île-de-France making it the most populated region in the country demographics vary significantly throughout the departments Seine-Saint-Denis in the northeast and Val-d’Oise in the northwest were formerly industrial and working-class zones the southern department of Essonne and the western department of Yvelines are predominantly inhabited by the upper class reputations also vary from suburb to suburb and Maisons-Laffitte are known to be some of the most affluent and desirable areas in Paris are also considered to be ‘unsafe’ while other residential areas like Fontenay-aux-Roses To give you more of an overview of the Paris suburbs below is a summary of some of the most popular ones to live in among the expat community Situated just 14km from the center of Paris, Chatou is a family-friendly suburb with many green spaces, making it the perfect location for those looking to escape the bustling city and enjoy some nature. However, although it is only a 15-minute commute with the RER line A meaning that many residents (or Catoviens) choose to own cars and houses usually have parking Chatou is perhaps best known for its Ile des Impressionistes (Island of Impressionists) which is located in the Seine River and got its name due to its popularity among multiple 19th-century artists such as Monet and Renoir and open woodland where visitors can relax and enjoy nature Art is still an important part of life in Chatou, and it hosts multiple art, music, and antique festivals every year, including the Chatou Island Festival and the National Antique Fair Whether you are single and looking to move to Paris for work, or you are a parent with young children seeking peace and quiet the rest of the town continues with its daily routine While Versailles may be more suited to working people and families, students might find themselves more drawn to Orsay. The university town is located 20km southwest of Paris, with a direct train providing easy access to the capital. The RER B is the cheapest option for those who commute daily and it takes around 30 minutes to reach the Cité Universitaire stop Orsay offers a mix of affordable apartments and family homes with gardens with a two-bedroom apartment costing between €1,000 and €2,100 per month these prices vary yearly depending on inflation The suburb provides ample green space, with the Bois de la Cyprenne – a small forest inside the city – offering a scenic escape from the hustle and bustle. Osary also boasts a variety of entertainment, including lectures and exhibitions at the Musée d’Orsay Those who love nightlife will also enjoy the various bars and restaurants in the student quarters.  it can take up to an hour to reach the city by car or even longer during peak times.   although all that remains are outbuildings Another attraction is the Hippodrome de Saint-Cloud racecourse, where the Saint-Cloud Grand Prix takes place every year. Rock music lovers might also find themselves in this suburb when the annual Rock en Seine festival comes to town Saint-Germain-en-Laye is a quintessential French town that embraces a diverse and multicultural community. Located 15km west of Paris, the suburb is most suited to expat families, and is home to Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye; one of the top international schools in France which features beautiful gardens and a panoramic view of western Paris All of this is only 20 minutes away from the capital, with multiple bus routes and local trains on the RER A line connecting the two Located 7km northwest of Paris, in the department of Hauts-de-Seine, Neuilly-sur-Seine is one of the most expensive cities in France with rental prices exceeding €12,000 per square meter those looking to rent or buy in the area will need to have a hefty budget Although it is close to Paris, the suburb is relatively quiet and primarily residential with many family homes and multiple parks attracting expats with children. It is also home to Marymount and offers easy access to other international schools in the neighboring 16th arrondissement.  which attract thousands of tourists each year Commuting to the center of Paris is an easy 20-minute metro trip or a half-hour drive for those who are brave enough to face the city’s infamous traffic. There are also multiple buses and local rail connections that provide easy access to the rest of the country Situated in the affluent department of Yvelines, Croissy-sur-Seine is particularly attractive to expats due to its strong English-speaking community and the fact that it is home to the British School of Paris; one of the best international schools in France Similar to other popular suburbs, Croissy-sur-Seine is well connected to Paris, with the RER A line taking around 20 minutes which is ideal for those looking to commute Nogents-sur-Marne is a charming commuter town that lies 10km east of Paris on the River Marne. The suburb offers convenient access to the Bois de Vincennes which features several lakes The River Marne is also a popular destination for swimming and rowing enthusiasts those surrounding Paris are diverse in terms of demographics While some are known for their excellent amenities it might not be the most suitable place to live for those with children it is important to do your research and ask for recommendations from local expat groups to ensure that it is a safe and desirable place to live Martina has been living abroad for almost ten years She moved to the Netherlands to pursue her master’s and later kickstarted her career in marketing although her passion for writing never left so she decided to freelance and follow her love for storytelling and sharing stories with the world Major League Show Jumping is charging full steam ahead to the final event of its inaugural season in Southern California As the race for the inaugural championship nears its conclusion we are shining the spotlight on the fresher faces the “rookie” riders in their first season competing with an international team CATeam: Blazing 7sFEI Wins: 3Career Highlights: Won the CSIU25 Grand Prix at Gorla Minore (ITA); top 10 2021 CSI5* MLSJ Grand Prix at Traverse City Nicolette Hirt is serious about Major League Show Jumping The 21-year-old has jumped at nearly every MLSJ tour stop in 2021 A deep string of show jumping talent has allowed her to utilize a strong rotation and she has brought forward both Fleurette and Chatou 7 in MLSJ team competition for the Blazing 7s Cara Raether Carey and fellow U25 rider Chandler Meadows Hirt jumped a top 10 finish in the CSI5* MLSJ Grand Prix with the 12-year-old Oldenburg gelding Chatou whom Hirt has developed over the last two years It was the first five-star Grand Prix for both horse and rider “I always have so much fun in the ring with [Chatou] and am so proud of how much he’s grown,” Hirt said The Selle Francais mare Fleurette has also been a reliable campaigner since joining Hirt’s string in April The 12-year-old bay formerly jumped to the top of the 2019 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington with two-time Olympic gold medalist Laura Kraut started far from the rated show circuit—at least Her first riding endeavors were in western pleasure with Arabians she joined Hilary Johnson for the hunter-jumper circuit in Northern California before transitioning to the jumper ring at 14 Hirt has trained with the likes of Will Simpson as well as Dietmar Gugler and Elisabeth Meyer whom she joined in Germany to further her career in 2016 She now runs her program out of both Pleasanton at her family’s Iron Horse Equestrian Center she has also taken an interest in sales and developing young horses Larissa and 7-year-old stallion Con Baloubet PS have put in strong performances in the CSI2* divisions offered on the MLSJ tour and are ones to watch for the future This committed young professional has made the most of her international team debut at MLSJ we can’t wait to see her galloping towards future podiums the riverside became a hotspot for Paris revellers and a source of inspiration for the Impressionist painters open-air cafés and cruises will be organised between Chatou and Bougival to mark the centenary of the artist’s death In Chatou, which Renoir dubbed “the prettiest place in the outskirts of Paris”, the famous Maison Fournaise invites you to recreate Luncheon of the Boating Party with a meal on its superb terrace overlooking the Seine The enchanting setting immortalised in that masterpiece has not changed a bit Continue with a visit to the adjacent museum lined with reproductions of various paintings and admire the landscapes that inspired them After the banks of the Seine, it’s time to head to Montmartre, immortalised in the illustrious painting Dance at the Moulin de la Galette. Step inside the Musée de Montmartre which conjures up images of the village’s heyday on the very site where the artist had his studio you can admire the swing that inspired his painting of the same name If you wish, you can then continue their journey with 4 roues sous 1 parapluie taking an Impressionist spin around Paris in a convertible 2CV Having explored the settings that inspired the artist, it is time to look at his work itself. Don’t miss the superb Impressionist gallery at the Musée d’Orsay, which is home to some of Renoir’s most famous paintings, including Dance at the Moulin de la Galette and The Swing. EmailPierre-Auguste Renoir "Oarsmen at Chatou." (From "Impressionists on the Water" at the Peabody Essex Museum)A couple dressed in what you might call their Sunday-outing best stand on the grassy bank of the shimmering Seine River in “Oarsmen at Chatou,” which the Impressionist artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir painted in the later 1870s and is now on view at Salem’s Peabody Essex Museum Probably day-trippers who’d come by the short train ride from Paris the man and woman wait to be paddled about in a long elegant wooden gig summer holiday—and a glimpse into the dawn of suburbia and a new sense of leisure Gustave Caillebotte, "Boating on the Yerres." (From "Impressionists on the Water" at the Peabody Essex Museum)Previous French painting had focused on myth and faith, history and aristocrats. The Impressionists were part of and depicted an ascendant middle class—an outgrowth of the 18th century French Revolution followed by the 19th century Industrial Revolution. The new factories fostered the development of French railways in the 1840s, which sparked new tourism to what had been picturesque fishing villages along the country’s northwest coast as well as daytrips to Paris’s suburbs like Chatou. These popular, new, free-time pleasures became a central subject for the Impressionists’ colorful flavor of realism—people relaxing in parks and gardens, along rivers, at beaches, and in the lamplight of theaters. They depict the suburbs, as a place, but also as a state of mind—pastoral oases away from work. These are notions we still deeply identify with, which is part of what makes Impressionism continue to feel so alluringly comfortable. We love the Impressionists’ modern sense of time off. Claude Monet's 1875 painting "Boulevard Saint-Denis, Argenteuil, in Winter." (From “Boston Loves Impressionism" at the Museum of Fine Arts)Advantages Of A Suburb Claude Monet, "Regatta At Argenteuil." (From "Impressionists on the Water" at the Peabody Essex Museum)Monet moved to Argenteuil at the end of 1871 and lived there until 1878, making some 150 paintings of the place. Alfred Sisley came out to visit in 1872, painting boats, wheat fields, bridges over the river. Sometimes the two men painted side by side. Renoir frequently visited from his home in Paris and painted in Monet’s garden and with Monet along the river. Camille Pissarro, Edgar Degas and Paul Cezanne also came. Monet made the acquaintance of Gustave Caillebotte, an engineer and sometimes painter, who had a summer place across the river at Petit-Gennevilliers. They both painted regattas there. Edouard Manet stayed with Caillebotte during one visit. Caillebotte and Renoir sailed the Seine together. Gustave Caillebotte, "Règates à Argenteuil." (From "Impressionists on the Water" at the Peabody Essex Museum)New Freedoms Argenteuil stands along the north bank of the Seine, just downriver from Chatou and about 11 miles northwest of Paris, which became just a 15-minute ride after the railway arrived in 1851. The train tracks brought new residents and industry. This boom is not apparent in the Impressionist paintings, which idealize the surrounding rural countryside and poppy fields or the river busy with day-trippers. These visitors arrived because the railroad also helped turn the suburb into “the center of sailing for the whole of France,” as curator Christopher Lloyd notes in the “Impressionists on the Water” catalog, and a playground for Paris’s middle class. But direct your attention the factory chimneys smoking along horizon, a frequent sight in Impressionist paintings. They’re a sign of how closely and comfortably industry and the suburbs mingled. (Though pollution from a nearby rubber factory killed off local fish by 1869, Clark reports.) But these chimneys are also a symbol of how industry and work were the backdrop—figuratively and literally—for the new French leisure. Camille Pissarro’s 1902 canvas “Harbor at Dieppe." (From "Impressionists on the Water" at the Peabody Essex Museum)Life Of Leisure “Impressionists on the Water” endeavors to situate Impressionism in the history of French maritime painting, which traditionally portrayed fishing boats, cargo ships, military vessels and other working craft. At the Peabody Essex Museum, Camille Pissarro’s 1902 canvas “Harbor at Dieppe” shows people at France’s northwest coast lined up next to what appears to be a ferry. It’s one of the few working vessels depicted by Impressionists in the exhibition. Instead the artists came to focus mainly on sailboats, rowing skiffs and other leisure craft. This transition in subjects from work to leisure is evident in the career of Monet, who often seems to represent all of Impressionism to us today. (Pissarro, on the other hand, maintained an attention to ordinary workers throughout his career as part of his belief in a non-hierarchical, collectivist Anarchism.) In the first half of Monet’s life, he painted knockabout fishing boats, steamers, coal barges. At Argenteuil, he shifted to the sailboats that glided along the Seine on weekends. And consider his famous series of haystacks from 1890 and ’91. These piles of wheat are icons of agricultural work, but Monet's fields are absent of people. This is the radiant, peaceable kingdom of the life of leisure. Georges Seurat’s 1886 painting “A Sunday on La Grande Jatte.” PRNewsFoto/Art Institute of Chicago)Not A Haven For The Elite Edgar Degas's 1881 sculpture "Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer." (From “Boston Loves Impressionism" at the Museum of Fine Arts)Ballet had originated as European royal and aristocrat court dance—performed by the nobles and monarchs themselves. King Louis XIV, the “Sun King” of France, played Apollo in a ballet when he was 15. In the late 1600s, ballet transformed from a participatory dance to a dance that was performed by professionals and watched by others. On July 12, 1789, an angry crowd invaded the Paris Opera, the hub of French theater and ballet. They threatened to burn the building down, but settled for making off with all the theatrical props resembling weapons. It was the beginning of the French Revolution—the storming of the Bastille prison was two days away—and the Opera still symbolized all the exclusive aristocratic privilege that the revolutionaries aimed to overturn. Jennifer Homans writes in her 2010 book “Apollo’s Angels: A History of Ballet” that leading artists tried to preserve the institution, professing “the Opera should never again be a haven for the elite: it should also serve ‘the poorest class of decent citizens,’ people, as they put it, ‘without carriage.’” After the Revolution, a variety of middle class, popular entertainments flourished around Paris—the Paris Opera and ballet, music halls, café concerts, circuses, dances. Part of the allure was their modern, dramatic use of light—the Paris Opera added gas lighting as early 1822. All this became subjects for Impressionists Edgar Degas and Mary Cassatt. Mary Cassatt’s 1878 painting “In the Loge." (From “Boston Loves Impressionism" at the Museum of Fine Arts)At the Museum of Fine Arts Cassatt’s 1878 painting “In the Loge” depicts a woman attending an afternoon performance at Paris’s Comedie Français theater See where she’s looking with her opera glasses but level toward other members of the audience a man in another box trains his opera glasses on her It’s about people watching and being watched But also—in its subject and in Cassatt’s very career—an image of new roles for women we have greater gender and racial equality sleek technologies mean more virtual time at the office The lifestyle the Impressionists paint still feels familiar It’s with nostalgia that we gaze back upon their oases of free time Follow Greg Cook on Twitter @AestheticResear. Claude Monet's 1897 painting "Morning on the Seine, near Giverny." (From “Boston Loves Impressionism" at the Museum of Fine Arts)This article was originally published on February 13, 2014. 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Click For Restrictions - https://agency.reuters.com/en/copyright.html This pretty guinguette on the outskirts of Paris is going to be your favorite address come sunrise we’ve found a truly bucolic address for you: Maison Fournaise This pretty guinguette is one of the oldest in the Paris region It even inspired a certain Auguste Renoir… this former hotel-restaurant listed as a Monument Historique houses a charming restaurant overlooking the wild Seine you’ll discover a veritable museum retracing the history of the site one of the first modern water-based leisure activities The reputation of Maison Fournaise began to take off in 1860 Chatou was becoming the trendy destination for Parisians to enjoy nature and indulge in the new passion of the moment: canoeing Leading intellectuals and artists such as Guy de Maupassant Edgar Degas and Auguste Renoir were all regulars including one of his most famous: Déjeuner des canotiers this place of celebration and sharing went into serious decline It wasn’t until the late ’80s that Chatou town council decided to restore the premises to their former glory relaxing setting far from the hustle and bustle of Paris A magnificent restaurant that we highly recommend 📍 Location: 3 rue du bac – Ile des Impressionnistes 78400 Chatou 💶 Price: lunch menu from 29 euros to 36 euros View upcoming auction estimates and receive personalized email alerts for the artists you follow This show retraces the roots of the expressionist artists who made up the Blue Rider group looking at the influences and connections that shaped them The recent discovery of an art forger's workshop reminds us of the long history of fraudulent artworks – here are the simple rules to work them out Looking back at the early decades of modernism we may sense something inevitable about the ascent of Picasso and Matisse and website in this browser for the next time I comment Abitare.it e Style.corriere.it rifiutando tutti i cookie di profilazione ad eccezione di quelli tecnici necessari Naviga il sito di Abitare.it con pubblicità profilata e senza abbonarti By subscribing you will reject all but technical cookies on Iodonna.it By clicking "accept" you will allow to process your personal data by us and third parties and be able to browse Abitare.it website without a subscription a visit to France is not complete without heading to some of its fantastic art museums But if your plans to visit the beautiful country are off the table this year you can still catch some fantastic masterpieces at the Louvre Abu Dhabi this winter season A number of significant international loans are now on display at the stunning museum in the capital from the Musée d’Orsay and the Bibliothèque nationale de France – and if you love art you don’t want to miss seeing them in person The loans include some of the world’s most iconic paintings from the Modern-Impressionist period as well as photographs from the 19th century Expect to see the works of Vincent Van Gogh Here’s a list of all the loaned artworks that will be on display:  this year’s selection of works on loan also includes a number of maps along with sacred and scientific texts from the Bibliothèque Nationale de France Displayed in Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Universal Religions gallery the sacred texts are foundational to the three Abrahamic religions – Judaism Collection of texts in Syriac: acts of the Apostles general epistles and Epistles of Paul (Syria so you will need to head down to the Louvre Abu Dhabi quick if you want to catch them Louvre Abu Dhabi also has added a list of new acquisitions to its collection which you need to check out such as the female figure praying from Iraq India and feline-shaped incense burner from Eastern Iran or Central Asia Curatorial and Collections Management Director at Louvre Abu Dhabi stated we give returning visitors to Louvre Abu Dhabi an opportunity to re-engage with pieces in our permanent collection to see them anew through stories of cultural connections.’ Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, Tue to Sun 10am to 6.30pm, closed Mon. Tel: (02) 6736 688. louvreabudhabi.ae Images: Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi