WHAT’S ON ❘ DIARY PLANNER


5 1 CELEBRATE The treasures of Notre-Dame The bust of


St Louis, part of the Trésor de Notre- Dame de Paris


As restoration work on the cathedral enters its final phase, the Musée du Louvre is devoting an exhibition to the treasures of Notre-Dame de Paris. The collection of priceless artefacts brings together the objects and vestments used for the liturgy, as well as relics and reliquaries, manuscripts and other items. From the Crown of Thorns and the Wood of the Cross, which came from the former Sainte-Chapelle under the reign of Napoleon I, to the splendour of the gold masterpieces from the 19th century, in particular those designed by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, the collection holds incalculable historical, artistic and religious value. These objects were donated by the faithful and eventually moved to their dedicated home in the cathedral’s neo-Gothic sacristy, built by Jean-Baptiste Lassus and Viollet-Le-Duc between 1845 and 1850. Featuring more than 120 works, this exhibition offers a condensed account of the 1,000- year history of the Trésor, from its origins in the Middle Ages to its resurrection in the 19th century stewarded by Viollet-le-Duc during the Second Empire. Unmissable.  October 18 to January 24 louvre.fr


SCARILY GOOD It’s time for Disney villains to shine! A wickedly-fun Halloween atmosphere at Disneyland Paris promises ‘gleefully grinning pumpkins, dead-fun decorations, bone-tingling skeletons and the most adorable ghosts, with lots of fa-boo-lous fun for souls of all ages’. A spookily good time awaits the whole family.  October 1 to November 5 www.disneylandparis.com


16 ❘ FRANCE TODAY Oct/Nov 2023


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EXHIBITIONS


It’s hard to pick favourites amid so many fascinating exhibitions on offer


MEDIEVAL TREASURES The exquisite masterpieces from the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London retrace the relationship between England and continental Europe. Until October 22 www.hotel-de-la-marine.paris


ANIMAUX FANTASTIQUES Griffins, unicorns and dragons take over the Louvre Lens gallery to explore our enduring fascination with mythical creatures across the ages. Until January 15 www.louvrelens.fr


MINERAL STORIES Penetrate the secrets behind the search to discover the critical importance of minerals and the increasing scarcity of these valuable resources. Until December 31, 2024 www.museedesconfluences.fr


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FEELING IT Three institutions in Angers have joined forces in an original exploration of the five senses in contemporary art. Until January 7 musees.angers.fr


MIND BLOWN The exhibition ‘Plein La Vue!’ at the Musée de l’Image in Épinal features over 150 unusual objects that boggle the brain. Until January 7 museedelimage.fr


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