What's On In Paris

February - March

Paris Fashion Week
Carrousel du Louvre, Paris
The latest catwalk trends at the Carrousel du Louvre.

March

Great Wines Fair
Carrousel du Louvre, Paris
Over 100 chateaux are represented at this annual event with tastings, conferences and demonstrations.

June

Fete de la Musique
Paris
Musicians from all over the world gather in venues across Paris for free concerts.

June

Paris Gay Pride
Champs Elysees, Paris
The parade which attracts half a million people a year usually starts at the Palace de la Bastille. There are often several events including flamboyant balls in the week before the parade.

June

PGA Open de Paris
Le Golf National, Paris
The French leg of the European Tour is held just outside Paris at Le Golf National course.

June - July

Paris Jazz Festival
Paris
Witness free concerts in the stunning Parc Floral every Saturday and Sunday throughout June and July.

July

Paris Haute Couture
Paris
Where else but Paris, the world capital of fashion, to witness the Autumn/Winter 2006/2007 shows.

July

Bastille Day Celebrations
Paris
This French National holiday celebrates the end of the Monarchy and the beginning of the New Republic. There are many celebrations, including a huge military parade on the Champs-Elysees.

July -August

Paris Beach
Paris
The sand comes to the Right Bank of the Seine! Paris Beach is a great way to relax & enjoy the summer in the city. Live music, comedy, dance and other entertainment.

July - August

Open Air Cinema Festival
Le Parc de la Villette, Paris
The Parc de la Villette holds free outdoor screenings. Most films are classics or popular new releases in original version with subtitling.

July - September

Open Air Classical Music Festival
Parc Floral de Paris, Paris
An impressive line up of musical concerts every Saturday & Sunday from 4.30pm at the Parc Floral

August

Festival Rock en Seine
Domaine National de Saint Cloud, Paris
Held at the Saint Cloud park outside Paris. This is a 2 day event with a great line-up past acts have included The Pixies, Foo Fighters & Franz Ferdinand.

October

Paris Fashion Week
Carrousel du Louvre, Paris
The fashion world takes over the city for a week as buyers from across the world catch up on the latest catwalk trends.

October

FIAC - International Contemporary Art Fair
Porte de Versailles, Paris
Taking place at the Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain - one of the world's major contemporary art events.

 

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Useful facts on Paris

Country dialling code: 33

Dialling within France: France is divided in 5 zones, dial either 01, 02, 03, 04 or 05 + 8 digits

Dialling International:
dial 00 + country code (33) - area code/ city code + number

Time zone: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October)

Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard

Average January temp: 4°C (39°F)

Average July temp: 19.5°C (67°F)

Useful information
Useful tel. no. for Paris

Emergency number (police / fire / ambulance): 17/18/15

Tourist office:
01 49 52 53 54

Train info:
01 45 82 50 50

Taxis bleus:
01 49 36 10 10

Taxis radio etoile:
01 47 39 47 39

Disneyland Paris Central Reservations:
01 60 30 60 53

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