Sunday, July 13, 2008

First Paris Event Post

Events in Paris

Interested in finding out what's going on in Paris during your stay there? Find seasonal info here on festivals, exhibits, conventions, concerts, and more.
Best Free Events in Paris
Steeped in a proud tradition of "culture for all" and "art for art's sake", Paris hosts plenty of free, often elaborate, and always imaginative yearly events. Some are ultra-arty, while others are just fun. Without further ado, here are the cream of the crop among free Paris events.
The 2007 Paris Marathon in Pictures
Pictures of the 2007 Paris Marathon, which attracted 35,000 competitors from around the globe.

Sun, Sand, and Fun on the Seine at Paris Plage (Paris Beach)
Every summer in Paris since 2002, a full-fledged beach complete with sand, parasols, games, and even beachside cafes is set up on stretches of the Seine River. In 2007, a new site at La Villette opens, extending the Paris beach northward. "Paris Plage", as it is known in French, attracts millions of visitors a year and has become an essential fixture of summer in Paris. In our guide, we'll tell you how adults and kids alike can soak up a little sun and fun at Paris Plage.

Celebrating Bastille Day in Paris
A guide to celebrating Bastille Day in Paris (FĂȘte de la Bastille), which falls every year on July 14th and marks the beginning of the 1789 French Revolution and France's first steps toward becoming a Republic.

Nuit Blanche (White Night) in Paris
A guide to Nuit Blanche (White Night) events in Paris, France, an annual arts and culture event in which museums, galleries, and other cultural hotspots stay open all night and offer free admission to visitors from around the world.

Top Christmas Events in Paris
The season leading up to Christmas is a light-filled, festive time in Paris that can provide an ideal backdrop for a romantic vacation or an enchanting holiday season with the kids. Several annual Christmas events in Paris are not to be missed.

Valentine's Day in Paris
Paris is definitely a city built for lovers, so finding romantic things to do on Valentine's Day is a real breeze. This guide to Valentine's Day in Paris will help you plan a day for two that you won't soon forget.

Celebrating New Year's in Paris
A guide to celebrating New Year's Day in Paris, including New Year's traditions, annual events and festivities, New Year's Eve dining, shows, dancing, and more.

Paris Annual Events at a Glance
Many events in Paris are held on an annual or semiannual basis. Consult this handy overview of some of the city's best annual happenings.

Paris Tourist Office Events Calendar
The Paris Tourist Office events page offers extensive listings of seasonal exhibits, shows, trade fairs, and other events. The page also includes a handy section on how and where to purchase tickets

Montmartre Vineyards Harvest
Each October, Parisians enjoy a wine harvest and festival known as les vendanges de Montmartre. Acclaimed food writer Clotilde Dusoulier gives her lively account of the festive wine-tasting event on this page.

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