Hotel Eden Paris, no need to choose between business and relaxation

This year sees the start of a major programme of modernisation for the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre in Paris. Already one of the finest venues of its kind in Europe, the centre will be completely redesigned from top to bottom over the next ten years at a cost of nearly 500 million euros.

The last week of March in Paris offers a glorious opportunity for art and design aficionados to treat themselves to a couple of top notch events. The city where art thrives plays host to the Art Paris Art Fair from March 26th to 29th in the gorgeous setting of the Grand Palais, whereas PAD (Paris Art and Design) will take place at the Tuileries - Esplanade des Feuillants.

Each year over 1,600 events are organised in Paris and a large proportion of these take place in one of the finest exhibition centres in the world. Trade fairs in Paris Porte de Versailles are always eagerly anticipated, in part due to the world class facilities this venue provides. The subjects covered over the course of a year are many and varied.

A Bonhams Auction is to take place in the majestic surroundings of the nave of the Grand Palais on February 4th and 5th. The renowned British auction house will present Les Grandes Marques Du Monde, a sale of some 150 rare vintage automobiles.