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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Average January temp: 4°C (39°F)
Average July temp: 19.5°C (67°F)
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