'The Hotel de Ville, Paris, opens its renovated Tourist and Information Office..'By Diane Stamm

Photo by Diane Stamm

" On May 19, the Hôtel de Ville opened its renovated tourist and information office at 29, rue de Rivoli, on the north side of the building. Called Paris Rendez-Vous, not only is the office a bright, user-friendly space where visitors can pick up a souvenir or two, but visitors can also find all kinds of tourist information, including free maps and pamphlets, and get free Internet access. In addition, in keeping with its tradition of holding exhibitions about Paris, the office is hosting an inaugural exhibition through July 19... ...

Called “Le Parisianer à l’Hotel de Ville,” it is a display of fifty covers by fifty artists for an imaginary magazine, called Le Parisianer, in a style intentionally modeled on The New Yorker magazine. Based on visitors’ comments overheard throughout the exhibition – such as “Je l’adore!” – it is charming everyone with its wit and aesthetic. And at an imaginary 3.95 euros an issue, it’s a steal.... ...

An idea conceived by the Association La Lettre P, which promotes the graphic arts and graphic artists – the “P” stands for, among other things, pinceau (brush), paper, and print – artists, cartoonists, and illustrators were tasked with creating their own vision of Paris for covers of the imaginary magazine. The results are charming, sassy, and delightful interpretations of Paris... ...

In addition to tourist information, Paris Rendez-Vous also sells books about the history of Paris and how to manage in the city. But the free information includes a pamphlet in English on covered passages in Paris – the precursor of malls but with a lot more charm – and one called Paris For You!”, also in English and which is a comprehensive guide to everything from what to see to where to shop to what to eat in Paris. It’s as good a guide as you will need for a short visit to the city.. ...."

Paris Rendez-Vous, Hôtel de Ville, 29, rue de Rivoli, Paris 4th

Open: Mon–Sat 10am–7pm; closed Sun and holidays

Metro: Hôtel de Ville – Line 1; Châtelet – Line 4 Le Parisianer à l’Hotel de Ville through July 19

For reading the full article of "Bonjour Paris" please click at the following link: http://bonjourparis.com/story/hotel-de-ville-opens-its-renovated-tourist-and-inf/