The PARISMARAIS art galleries tours

Visits to contemporary art galleries in the Marais
Presentation in French or English by Arnaud Sellier, art market consultant.
 
PARISMARAIS.COM invites you to plunge into the contemporary art scene of Le Marais in a unique way with Arnaud Sellier, our art connoisseur. Arnaud developed his expertise advising and working over the past few years for major international auction houses as well as the French Ministry of Culture.
Walking down the narrow streets of Le Marais, the neighbourhood  with the largest concentration of galeries in Paris, you will discover many surprising art collections as well as the best selection of world-known galeries- nestled in historical mansions, cast iron buildings or in secret  backyards.
 
Arnaud will accompany you, according you access to some of the most exclusive galeries in the contemporary art world during an entire half-day. Arnaud will bring you to the largest European public collection of modern art at the Pompidou Center or to the unique collection of the New Picasso Museum (opening scheduled for December 2013). A stroll to the Maison Rouge, private art foundation and patron of cutting-edge contemporary exhibitions in the Bastille area, is also possible.
 
The program is entirely flexible, based on your wishes and rythmn. It is  almost always a one-on-one relationship with Arnaud Sellier, who will open doors for you into the heart of creation.
 
The highlight of the itinerary will bring you to :
Galerie Yvon Lambert, a well-established gallery which opened in the Marais more than 40 years ago. The gallery is still among the top five of those promoting conceptual art and minimalism.
Galerie Templon, promoting French artists such as Garouste and Arman as well as international artists. More than 400 exhibitions organised over the past 40 years.
Galerie Thaddaus Ropac, one of the most elegant galleries in the Marais with white cube architecture and an amazing second space in Pantin for larger pieces of art.
Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin, so mediatique! High heels at Loboutin,  Champagne at the Costes Restaurant, and Art at the Perrotin Gallery.
Galerie Karsten Grève- a great sélection of international post-war avant-garde art.
Galerie Denise René, one of the pioneers to promote abstraction, cinematic art, and the optical art of masters such as Vasarely, Morellet and Soto.
Galerie Christian Berst- the place to be to explore the secrets of «art brut», at the edge of contemporary art.
 
The itinerary is totally flexible and subject to changes according to the temporary exhibitions in galeries and public collections. Finish the tour in style with a look at a selection of hand-crafted, exquisite jewels designed in limited or unique editions by artists at the Pierre-Alain Challier Gallery.
Art at breakfast or tea time is excellent to keep spirits high.
 
Offer: 290 euros TTC per person, 500 euros TTC per couple -  ½ day