The Lion King musical is one of those shows that people continued to talk about years after it first made its way onto the stage. There was something special about the theatrics and puppetry that brought the story of Simba to life in a whole new way.

It might not seem that long ago that your children were off from school on their Christmas holidays. But, the February break 2020 is just around the corner. February can be a tricky month in which to plan for trips out and to keep kids entertained if the weather is poor. There aren’t always as many fun events in the winter as in the summer. But, there are still options out there and plenty of fun exhibitions for kids in Paris this February.

We all have our own ideas of the perfect Valentine’s Day 2020 date. For some, there can be nothing better than walking around an art gallery discussing the works with a like-minded soul. The Musee da la Vie Romantique wants to embrace this idea and has come up with an exhibition called Coeurs.

The Fondation Louis Vuitton has always been able to showcase leading figures in the world of fashion and art with striking shows. This Spring brings us something new and equally as interesting with a show all about Cindy Sherman.

Immersive visual experiences have become a big part of the artistic calendar in Paris for a little while now. While we love to see real paintings and artwork in conventional galleries, it can be fun to see a well-known artist and their work through a different perspective...

January can sometimes feel like a quiet month devoid of activity once Christmas and New Year are over and we head back to work. But, this doesn’t have to be the case. We can spend our days off and weekends enjoying some art at Paris’ best gallery. Here are 5 of the best exhibitions in Paris this January.

The Paris Drawing Fair is back at Palais Brongniart starting from 25 to 30 March 2020. In this year's edition the fair welcomes you and invites you to discover around 1000 drawings.

The modern artist Hans Hartung was a leading figure in the Abstraction movement during his lifetime. He would inspire many artists to look into the form and to try new things over the 20th century. While he was alive, Hartung was the subject of many great shows and had impressive retrospectives in Paris. But, the last show was in 1969 and he has become a little forgotten since his death in 1989. 30 years on, it is time that modern audiences and art students in Paris got the chance to learn about his work and influence.

Christian Boltanski is an artist that is sure to shock audiences with his work because he never holds back. When he has a message to share with the world, you can be sure that the message will be loud and clear. This is definitely true of the 40 impressive pieces currently installed in the Pompidou Centre in Paris. The general theme here is that of life, death and memorial.

Sculpture is an art form that doesn’t always get the same amount of love and appreciation in major shows as something like painting or photography. You might get the odd piece here or there to compliment a show or a small exhibition somewhere. The Monnaie de Paris is blowing that trend out of the water with an impressive show dedicated to one contemporary American sculptor.

Charlie Chaplin is considered to be one of the masters of the silent movie era and of cinema more widely. Before sound came to the big screen, his pictures captivated audiences. However, the creators of a new exhibition at the Philharmonie de Paris feel that this does the man a disservice.

This new exhibition - Moderne Maharajah, un mécène des années 1930 - is a chance for French art lovers to see this collection together and get an understanding of the Prince’s taste. There are more than 500 pieces on show to offer a clear insight into the scale of the collection and key themes.

The late 19th and early 20th century was a tumultuous time for the Palace of Versailles. On the one hand, there was a lot of positivity. Artists and writers from across the country – and indeed the world – were keen to celebrate its beauty and history.

Le Petit Palais has just opened its doors on a brand new show celebrating the work of Luca Giordano. The exhibition is titled “The triumph of the Neapolitan painting”, which gives an idea of how much the artist is revered by those working at the gallery.

If you want to immerse in a little high-culture to escape the Christmas vibes in Paris this winter, why not head to Le Grand Palais. Here you can enjoy an exhibition that looks at the work of El Greco. This Cretan artist is highly regarded as being one of the best names to come from Spain, having also founded the Spanish school in the 16th century.

The exhibition marks the 500th anniversary of da Vinci's death with a new modern way of exhibiting his work and sharing ideas.

The Paris Musée Picasso is currently showcasing a series of these pieces to help Parisians understand what he was creating and how. Magic Paintings is a great chance to focus on a very specific era and compare these works. You can do so until the 23rd of February.

If you are a lover of Italian art, you really are spoiled for choice because there are so many different masters across so many centuries. Some people will have their favourite eras and artists that they lean towards more than others. Others will enjoy the chance to learn as much as possible about the history of Italian art in all its forms.