25 Jun

Your summer program in Paris at the Mona Bismarck American Center

We all agree, Summer is a wonderful season, mostly because lot of us go on annual vacation! Synonym of sun and happy moments, perhaps you have judiciously chosen Paris as your next destination. If this is your project, the hotel Raspail Montparnasse suggests you to go and discover the beautiful program concocted by the Mona Bismarck American Center, in the 16th arrondissement, facing the Eiffel Tower.

Summer, the ideal season to visit Paris

It is often wise, during summer, to stay away from touristic places, because there are too many visitors for your mental health. Well, believe it or not, it is not the case in Paris.

Indeed, even if many tourists come to visit Paris in summer, the Parisians, also on vacation, desert the French capital… Offering you an opportunity to happily stroll around a surprisingly calm City of Lights !

It is also in summer that you’ll find the least people in Paris. A real bargain, especially in public transport. Metros and RERs are pleasantly emptied of Parisians, thus dissipating the rush hours.

The good weather, usually present at this time of the year, will probably lead you to stop for a drink or a meal on the terrace of one of the countless cafes in our city.

The sun will shine to highlight our finest monuments, and will also encourage you to enjoy the many events happening in summer, such as the famous Paris Plage.

Summer program at Mona Bismarck American Center

Mona Bismarck

Mona von Bismarck, an icon and American socialite, known for her beauty and elegance, was a familiar of many artists living in Paris during the first half of the 20^th century and was portrayed by Salvador Dali en 1943.

She managed, through 5 consecutive mariages, to accumulate a substantial wealth. And she used it, towards the end of her life, for the creation of the Mona Bismarck American Center.

The cultural center

Housed in a delightful 19th century mansion, the Mona Bismarck American Center will be renamed the American Center for Art and Culture on July 4th. This is the Parisian place dedicated to American culture of the 20th and 21st centuries. It is the contemporary cultural showcase of the United States, housing art in all its forms. It offers exhibitions, seminars, performances and interventions of American artists of all kinds.

You will also find there a beautiful and secret garden, small jewel of greenery, away from the excitement of Paris.

Your summer program

This summer, you will be able to attend three outdoor events “Free your Funk” on June 29^th, July 13^th and 27^th, 2019. For the occasion, well known American DJs will offer you their version of famous songs of Soul, Funk and Hip-hop.

On July 4^th, live the Independence Day at US time with the All-American Band gathered for the occasion by Patrick Zimmerli. All of America’s music styles will be represented for an unforgettable evening.

Finally, on July 7^th, you’ll be thrilled by jazz drummer and singer Jamison Ross.

This musical program will allow you to enjoy your evenings, after strolling through the streets of a bright and quiet Paris. In other words, you should fully enjoy your stay in the French capital.