France
The first major retrospective exhibition of Berthe Morisot's work to be held in France in more than forty years is on view at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Lille.
Make sure you visit the Piscine art gallery while you're in Lille. It's a metro journey away from the centre of town, but it's worth the trip to see this wonderful art gallery converted lovingly from an art deco swimming baths, with the changing cubicles turned into exhibit cases. Every now and again there is even a burst of sound recorded from a busy swimming baths to remind you of the gallery's former purpose.
23 rue de l'Espérance, Roubaix
Open Tuesday-Sunday 11-6. Entry 3 euros
Don't miss the wonderful Palais des Beaux Art. Check out the wonderful pictures inside, particularly the Van Goghs, and watch the fountains play outside. It's a cultural place of peace in a busy, delightful city.
Place de la République 59000 Lille
Tél. 03 20 06 78 00 Fax 03 20 06 78 15
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