Musical instruments

Paul Beuscher in Paris: the cult destination for musicians reopens its doors with guitars, concerts and studios.

The legendary address for Parisian musicians reopens on Boulevard Beaumarchais. Guitars, sheet music, lutherie, concerts and rehearsal studios: Paul Beuscher returns as a living hub of music, offering far more than just instruments on display.

Did you know? In Paris, some libraries also lend out musical instruments.

What if your next guitar wasn’t waiting for you in a shop, but at the neighborhood library? In Paris, some libraries lend out musical instruments for free, so you can discover, restart, or simply dare to give it a go.

SNCF: bikes, surfboards, skis, instruments... What can I carry on a TGV?

Are you going on vacation by train and need to transport a bulky object or piece of luggage? We take a look at SNCF regulations on the subject.

SNCF: double bass, harp, cello... What instruments can be carried on a TGV?

Are you a musician who needs to travel for a concert? If you can't take your car or plane, go green by taking the TGV, but beware: not all musical instruments are allowed on board. What instruments are authorized or refused on SNCF trains? Here's the lowdown!

Les musiques de Picasso, the exhibition at the Philharmonie de Paris - closed

The Philharmonie questions Picasso's music from September 22, 2020 to January 3, 2021. Organized in collaboration with the Musée Picasso Paris, this musical tour highlights the place of music in the works of the artist, who claimed to have no love of music. From his cafe-theater visits to his friendships with artists and his musical instruments, come and discover the music lover that Picasso was. The exhibition remains closed until further notice.