As anyone who has ever visited Paris knows, it is a walking city.  Even the monumentality of its arrondisements does not overshadow its human scale and accessibility for pedestrians.  Keeping in mind that every building of any note is usually within walking distance of the Seine, I decided to forgo a map and wander, à la flâneur, the elegant curve of the streets of the river's Left Bank, Quartier Latin, one mild June morning.

Danser Sa Vie, translated as ‘Dancing One’s Life’ explores the relationship between dance and the visual arts from 1900 to today. It travels through some of the most important movements of 20th century art. The 450 works include the biggest names in art, Picasso, Brancusi, Degas and Warhol - just to name a few.

You know Paris is the fashion capital of the world, but did you also know Paris has several impressive fashion museums? Fashion industry insider Diana Suyat previews current and coming exhibitions at Musée Galliera, Musée de la Mode et du Textile (Les arts Décoratifs at the Louvre), Fondation Pierre Bergé–Yves Saint Laurent, and the Musée Pierre Cardin.

Doisneau: Paris les Halles is a photography exhibition at Hôtel de Ville from February 8 through April 28, 2012. Robert Doisneau's images capture the genuine character of Les Halles and its people from the 1930s through the 1970s. BonjourParis executive editor Dali Wiederhoft tells the back story and why this show is a must for Parisphiles.

If you are looking for one of the most fashionable churches for a wedding, search no further because Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine (Madeleine Church) in Paris will meet your needs.

BonjourParis arts editor at large Lindsey Marsh reviews current Paris art exhibitions. Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris is showing Baselitz sculpteur and Any Ever by young American artists Ryan Trecartin and Lizzie Fitch. At the neighboring Palais de Tokyo, Swiss artist John M. Armleder curates his own show in the annual Carte Blanche exhibition.

Méli-Mélo is our "subscriber only" content. Today fashion industry insider Diana Suyat has news about four museums and an upcoming 2012 exhibition garnering international buzz—order tickets now if you want to go. Not yet subscribed? Free subscription at home page for weekly newsletters with access codes to subscriber-only content.

Though many Paris travelers visit classical art museums, the Paris avant-garde art scene is thriving. Major collectors cruise Paris art galleries and internationally respected shows like FIAC in search of acquisitions. BonjourParis arts editor Lindsey Marsh notes Paris contemporary galleries and museums worth a stop, ideally for a vernissage.

The current Grand Palais exhibition, "Matisse, Cézanne, Picasso... L’aventure des Stein" drew international attention before opening, fueled partly by its connections to Gertrude Stein and the film "Midnight in Paris." BonjourParis arts editor Lindsey Marsh reviews the show and explains how Gertrude Stein and siblings built one of the world's top art collections.