Contemporary art and a love for chocolate come together in Paris

Lovers of Pop Art and chocoholics all have a rendezvous in Paris this autumn. Until January 21st, 2018, the Musée Maillol presents an exhibition entirely devoted to an art movement that hit its peak in the 60s and 70s. While from October 28th until November 1st chocolate lovers can enjoy tasty surprises and chocolate-themed entertainment at the 23rd edition of the Salon du Chocolat.

Pop culture redefined at the Maillol Museum

In reaction to the abstract current which was then all the rage, in the early 1960s various American artists launched a new trend inspired by a consumer society that was growing at a rapid pace. The results of this new artistic approach to popular culture can now be enjoyed at the Musée Maillol in the exhibition called Pop Art: Icons that Matter. Turning everyday objects and mass media imagery derived from sources such as comic books and advertising into personal expression, artists such as Andy Warhol, Alex Katz and Robert Rauschenberg created pieces that had a staggering impact on the cultural scene, challenging the viewer with their scale or their message. Since it opened in 1930 the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York has assembled an impressive collection of works spanning the 20th and 21st centuries. The current exhibition draws on more than sixty works from this legendary collection, many of which are being seen in France for the first time.

Until January 21st, 2018, at the Musée Maillol. From 10:30 to 18:30 every day and until 21:30 on Fridays.

Release your inner gourmand at the Salon du Chocolat

An event guaranteed to delight young and old. The world’s leading chocolate trade fair, the Salon du Chocolat will hold its 23rd edition from Saturday, October 28th to Wednesday, November 1st. For the occasion, more than 500 exhibitors (including renowned pâtissiers and chocolatiers, confectioners, chefs, artisans and manufacturers from all over the world) involved at various levels in the cocoa and chocolate industry will share their know-how with you. Discover the different cocoas and chocolates of the world and their subtleties through tastings. Join in with workshops. Watch demonstrations by top chefs. Enjoy the fashion parades in which models wear lovingly designed and sculpted chocolate dresses. Attend contests such as the best pain au chocolat competition and applaud awards ceremonies. Your children will also be able to get involved in workshops specially created for youngsters. For professionals, a village and a programme of meetings, conferences and workshops await.
The Salon du Chocolat. From October 28th to November 1st, Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles. Open from 10:00 to 19:00.

The Hotel Sophie Germain is located close to the Mouton-Duvernet Metro station (line 4). From there it’s quick and easy to reach the Porte de Versailles to fill up on chocolate or the Maillol Museum to explore its latest exhibition,