The museum assembling the biggest collection of worls by Claude Monet is without a doubt the Musée Marmottan-Monet, located at nr 2 rue Claude Boilly. It is very easy to access it from the Saint James Paris, especially during a little summer walk in the neighbourhood!
This summer, the musée Marmottan-Monet unterlines the influence Claude Monet had on the Abstraction movement. 44 Impressionist and Abstract art works have been put together for a striking comparison. You will see works by Rothko, Hofmann, Still, Pollock, Krasner, Tobey and others.
Do not hesitate to contact us during you stay, our concierges would be pleased to organize tickets for you!
During your stay at the Saint James, visit the Musée Marmottan-Monet!
A moment with Cyrille Robert, Chef at the Saint James Paris.
He is intriguing, he looks impressive but most of all, he invents the most delightful dishes at the Saint James since 1998! Cyrille Robert, the Chef, answered jamie’s questions in the vegetable and herbs plot he created in the gardens of the Saint James. He was selecting herbs for the summer menu he had created on that very morning.
Cyrille Robert in the gardens of the Saint James Paris.
A new resident at the Saint James!
As everybody knows, the Saint James Paris is also famous for its many regular guests staying for very long periods. They always say the Saint James is their Parisian home. Well, it seems that a new host has just been charmed by our warm and welcoming atmosphere. You may see him on the terrace or nonchalantly pass through the lobby. His name is Pilou, don’t forget to pet him!
Pilou, completely at ease already at the Saint James.
An Oriental party for our members
This year, the Saint James organized an oriental dinner for its Club members to celebrate music. Under the veils of our terrace, transformed with fabrics, carpets, cushions, palm tress and lanterns, our members tasted the delicious tajines prepared by our Chef, Cyrille Robert. All accompanied by the sound of Oriental music with amazing dancers. We took some pictures just for you!
Soirée Orientale Saint James Paris 2010
Exhibition at the Musée Guimet: “Pakistan, terre d’échanges”
Within a few minutes walk from the Saint James, the Musée Guimet focuses on a quite unknown civilisation that flourished in Gandhara between the 1st and 6th centuries A.D. As a place of culture and exchanges located North-West of the actual Pakistan, Gandhara developed a culture based on various sources. Nourished by Greek influences after its conquest by Alexander the Great, this civilisation bloomed with Persian and Indian inspirations. The exhibition puts together 200 exceptional Greek-Buddhist works that testify of this world that found and created its own brilliant civilisation between the Roman world (West) and the Han Chinese world (East). To discover before August 16th.
A meeting with Florence
You surely have met her! This month, jamie meets with Florence Pitruzella, Club & Banqueting Manager at the Club.
Florence Pitruzzella, Responsable Club & Banquets
jamie : Tell us more about your job.
F.P. : Since my arrival in July 2005, I supervise the organization of all events of the house. These are mainly business meetings, but also breakfasts, cocktails, lunches… even baptisms and weddings. My clients are Club members, read more
A couple of sculptors: the Lalannes
Let the Lalannes surprise you! The musée des Arts décoratifs has organized a big retrospective dedicated to Claude et François-Xavier Lalanne, these sculptors who found their inspiration in nature and animals. Over 150 pieces from monumental sculpture to objects of the everyday are displayed in three spaces in a setting imagined by the architect Peter Marino in the nave of the Arts décoratifs. If Claude focused on electroplating and themed her work on nature, François-Xavier preferred hammering to picture animals. An exhibition to discover until July 4th. While you’re at it, stop for a drink on the terrace of “Le Saut du Loup” with a magnificent view on the Tuileries garden.
Le trône de PaulineThe concept of Time, contemporary exhibition at the Saint James
When arriving at the Saint James, you will be greeted by 2 large sculptures on each side of the garden. “Time Encounter” and “Space-Time” have been imagined by the Parisian sculptor Nathalie Decoster. In the lobby, you will discover “Time goes By”. Nathalie Decoster’s main thoughts are about ”Human condition”, “The relationship between man and time”, “Ways of sharing ideas”, “Human fragility”, etc… Each of her sculptures presents her famous “messenger”, in which we can recognize ourselves and think about what Nathalie Decoster calls “the absurdity of our modem way of life”. A possible access to wisdom and serenity, for you to see at the Saint James. More info on www.nathaliedecoster.com
Interview with the Head Housekeeper of the Saint James
Stéphanie Rives, Gouvernante Générale du Saint James Paris
Just for you, jamie interviews the men and women who make the Saint James the very special place it is. Today, jamie introduces you to Stéphanie Rives, Head Housekeeper.
jamie: What does your job consist in?
S.R. : My role could, in a way, be compared to the work of a house lady, ensuring the comfort and well-being of our clients with the support of my team of chamber maids, valets and housekeepers.
jamie: What is your best moment at the Saint James ?
S.R.: The last garden party will remain unforgettable for me. As a member of the staff, I had as much pleasure to attend as our clients. It was a very convivial, hearty and colourful party!
jamie : What is your nicest achievement for the service of the club members?
S.R. : the personalization of the place with a fragance created especially for the Saint James.
jamie: If the Saint James was a song, what would it be?
S.R. : « And now …ladies and gentlemen” Patricia Kaas
jamie: Who is your favourite hero?
S.R.: Coluche
jamie : Your motto?
S.R. : “There is no weak place where there are people with a generous heart”
A tribute to children of artists at the Orangerie
It is difficult to grow up around an artist, or so they say! The Saint James has chosen to recommend you a visit of the exhibition “Les Enfants Modèles” at the Musée de l’Orangerie.
History of art hardly ever mentions an artist’s entourage. People surrounding, supporting or simply loving artists are mostly not taken into account. Among those though, their children have often posed for them. It is true for sculptors (Belmondo, Petit, Carrière) as well as for painters (Cézanne, Renoir, Picasso, Lempicka…). Discover this exhibition in which their portraits or sculptures by their father or mother are presented together with their memories about this specific time during which they got to play a specific role in their parents’ creations.