The Louvre Museum is revealing a unique new exhibit from June 20 until September 16, 2013. The exhibition, called “A German at the Court of Louis XIV, From Dürer to Van Dyck: the Everhard Jabach collection of Northern Art,” will present the impressive collection of a 17th century art connoisseur.

Everhard Jabach played an important role in increasing interest in Northern European schools of art in France, devoting special efforts to convince the king of France of the artistic merits of painters who were relatively unknown in France at the time.

Everhard Jabach was born in 1618 in Cologne, Germany. The son of a powerful family, Jabach participated in French politics in Paris as an adult. Through these channels, the art collector found himself in a position to sell a large ensemble of paintings and drawings to King Louis XIV in 1662 and 1671. These sales marked the beginning of Jabach’s significant contribution to French art culture, and they also represented the France’s first steps towards amassing a true royal art collection, the legacy of which sits throughout the halls of the Louvre this very moment.

From Dürer to Rubens to Van Dyck, Jabach’s collection included works from some of the greatest masters in Northern Europe. From his position of power, the merchant utilized his vast network to acquire some of the most beautiful pieces available on the art market.

The exhibition at the Louvre has been put together with the goal of highlighting both the quality of these master paintings and the ability of Jabach to choose precious artwork. With works dating from the 15th to the 17th century, this exhibit will offer an array of pieces from various artists to demonstrate both of these aspects. Guests staying at the Hôtel Louvre Marsollier can discover these works for themselves during their stay.

From April 16 until July 14, 2013, the Palace of Versailles and the Maison de Chateaubriand will be working together to present an exhibition that is sure to impress visitors in the Paris area. The exhibition is called ‘The Treasure of the Holy Sepulchre: Gifts from European royal courts to Jerusalem,’ and it will reveal more than 250 pieces illustrating the relationship between religion and power in Europe.

The treasures on display have quite an interesting history. They were originally sent to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem by those who held power in Europe. Today, the works sent to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre provide one of the most complete representations of art history dating back from the 12th century.

These works are so impressive that the writer and diplomat Chateaubriand wrote a book dedicated to the holy place, with the goal of sparking new interest in the treasures. Moreover, Chateaubriand even went so far as to offer to oversee the restoration of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre after it was damaged in a major fire in 1808. It is therefore appropriate that the Maison de Chateaubriand is actively participating in this exhibition, which takes place at the Palace of Versailles.

The exhibit ‘The Treasure of the Holy Sepulchre‘ is a truly special event as it will show off hundreds of works previously unknown by the public. The works are arranged by origin, enabling visitors to comprehend the cultural and regional differences between the rulers in question — and the ways in which these differences manifest themselves through lavish displays of generosity. Guests staying at the Hôtel Louvre Marsollier can therefore discover for themselves the connections between art, beauty, power and religion by visiting the Palace of Versailles during their stay.

A Titanic exhibition is coming to Paris, and visitors staying at the Hôtel Louvre Marsollier will have a chance to see it from June 1 to September 15, 2013. This worldwide exhibit will be making a stop in Paris in order to show visitors the cabins of the most famous ship in all of history. The unique and tragic story of the Titanic has been a source of great interest for many since it sunk. Now, anyone who is curious about the vessel and its passengers can learn more right in the City of Light.

The exhibition will take place at the Parc des Expositions de Versailles, an expo center in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. A short metro ride will lead visitors to this venue, where they can discover a replica of the cabins of the Titanic, considered to be the “unsinkable ship” before its unfortunate maiden voyage.

More than 280 relics from the real ship will be on display during the Titanic exhibition. These objects are accompanied by historical commentaries as well as stories from passengers. This information sheds light on some of the mysteries of the unsinkable ship and also gives a personal touch to the collection of objects on display.

The replicas of the actual cabins of the Titanic provide an opportunity to experience what it was like to be a passenger on the Titanic. This is something that 25 million visitors have already experienced in the past 18 years that this exhibition has been in existence. From London to Los Angeles to Chicago, the international exhibit has been to some of the biggest cities in the world.

Now, it is time for visitors and inhabitants of Paris to step back in history and see the construction, inauguration, departure, voyage and sinking of the Titanic. This incredible journey is part of a collective culture that has transgressed national borders and is now part of a shared world history.

From April 13 until June 16, 2013, the Centre Pompidou is having a series of special exhibitions that will enable visitors of all ages to discover urban art outside of its normal setting. In order to accomplish this, the museum is offering up a variety of its spaces to a number of recognized street artists.

Names such as RERO and LUDO will therefore present their works in one of the most well-known modern art museums in France.  Seven different artists will all have their moment to shine from April to June.

The exhibit, entitled “Ex Situ,” pays tribute to the principal characteristics of street art. Although this art form is primarily practiced in the streets and in urban settings, the Centre Pompidou will attempt to create a similar setting to replicate the forbidden and dispersed origins of this counterculture art.

In this way, the museum and the artists involved are participating in the rehabilitation of the street art movement. In the past, this movement has been fraught with controversy but has also been the source of much diversity and innovation in art.

The seven artists — LUDO, RERO, JonOne, Vhils, YZ, Mark Jenkins and Ox — will perform in various spaces of the Centre Pompidou. The spaces where visitors might run into this art include the Forum, the escalator and the Piazza. After creating their works of art, the artists will then hold workshops to inform the public about their artistic process.

These processes will all be captured on video in order to document the artists at work and the manner in which they transcend their craft in order to share their vision with the public.

Guests staying at the Hôtel Louvre Marsollier can check out this innovative exhibition and series of workshops for themselves during their stay in Paris. Beginning in April, the artist being displayed will change every week or so until the end of the exhibition in June.

From April 25 to July 7, 2013, the Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Paris — one of France’s most prestigious art schools — will present an exhibition organized within a space of 1,000 square meters. The exhibition is called “L’Ange de l’histoire” (“The Angel of History”), and it will explore the trans-historical manner in which the themes of ruins and debris have infiltrated various art forms.

“L’Ange de l’histoire” will take place in the Palais des Beaux-Arts, a beautiful monument located in central Paris between the Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre. Although these latter two museums are part of almost every tourist’s itinerary, the Palais des Beaux-Arts is an institution that is often left out. For this reason, guests staying at the Hôtel Louvre Marsollier should take advantage of their close proximity to this less-frequented institution by checking out the exhibition.

“L’Ange de l’histoire” is part of a new initiative of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Paris, which has just re-opened its famous exhibition galleries under their historical name, the “Palais des Beaux-Arts.” This reopening is being marked by special exhibitions that emphasize the strong identity of the celebrated art school.

“L’Ange de l’histoire” is therefore just one part of a larger effort to draw an audience to the Palais des Beaux-Arts. The collection will illustrate the rhetoric of ruins and debris from the 16th century to the 20th century. More exhibitions will be organized throughout the year, with a spotlight being placed on the major role that the Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Paris has played in the development of art and continues to play in today’s contemporary art world.

Palais des Beaux-Arts
13 Quai Malaquais, 75006
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Closed May 1
Tickets: €7.50