Drawing of a jazz band in Paris It’s no secret; Paris is an art loving city. The Louvre is an homage to the great visual artists of the past, The Eiffel tower a nod to architectural innovation and the recently inaugurated quai Branly museum tips its cap to non-Western art and artefacts. Of all the arts loved by the French, perhaps the form they hold closest to their hearts is Jazz music. Jazz wasn’t invented here, but it has been loved here possibly more than any other city in the world. American jazzmen have travelled across the Atlantic for generations to enjoy the company of a knowledgeable and enthusiastic French audience. New York Habitat has dozens of apartments throughout Paris, steps from the city’s world-famous jazz clubs.

In honor of the French infatuation for jazz music the Musée du quai Branly, in the 7th arrondissment, will be holding a special exhibit until June 28th. The exhibit examines the relationship throughout the 20th century between jazz and the graphic arts. The presentation focuses specifically on the growth of jazz in Europe and Mexico in the 1930s and 40s and the way in which it influenced, and was influenced by, painting, photography, cinema, literature and the graphic arts. A perfect jazz lover’s night on the town might be an afternoon spent at the exhibit and an evening listening to the sound of music in one of the many jazz clubs dotting the city.

To fully enjoy the exhibition, consider renting an accommodation in the 7th arrondissement, close to the museum. And just in case none is available, we have vacation rentals throughout Paris, as for example:

Paris Vacation Rental 3 Bedroom in Le Marais (PA-1516)
Paris Vacation Rental 3 Bedroom in Le Marais (PA-1516)

-This magnificent and unique 2-bedroom vacation rental in Gare du Nord, Montmartre-Sacre Coeur (PA-3792) captures the essence of cool and innovative Jazz.

-This 3-bedroom rental accommodation in Marais-Les Halles (PA-1516) is minimalist, modern and clean but full of comforts.

-This 1-bedroom rental apartment in Belleville, Cite des Sciences-Buttes Chaumont (PA-2163) has a country-side charm not often found in Parisian flats.

The French have arguably embraced American Jazz music more than Americans themselves, can you think of any situations where Americans have embraced something Français more than the French?