Fete de la MusiqueEvery year on the summer solstice, Paris hosts amateur
and professional musicians who perform in a variety of venues
around the city, from public squares, streets and parks to opera
houses and castles. The festival aims to celebrate music in all
forms and is open to anyone. A large free concert is traditionally
held featuring some big names in the music world, but on every
corner, in doorways, in restaurants and hospitals, museums and
courtyards, there are the sounds of music, from jazz, salsa and
techno, to choirs, orchestras and steel bands, accompanied by
people dancing, eating and drinking.Bastille Day CelebrationsFrance's most important national holiday, Bastille Day
commemorates the beginning of the French Revolution with
ceremonies, dancing, parties and balls all over the city. In the
morning there is a grand military parade along the Champs Elysees,
accompanied overhead by jet formations, and after the day-long
festivities, a fireworks display takes place near the Eiffel Tower.
For more information contact the Paris Tourist Office on +33 (0)892
683 000 or email info@paris-touristoffice.comFrench OpenTogether with Wimbledon, the Australian Open and the
US Open, the French Open is one of the four events that together
are known as the tennis 'Grand Slam'. The tournament has become the
most highly prized clay court title in the world and one of the
biggest sporting events in France. Besides the best tennis players
in the world, the stadium is also the place to be seen for the
fashion conscious. For more information, call the ticketing line on
+33 (0)1 4743 5252.Le Salon du ChocolatAn annual festival in celebration of chocolate is a
dream come true for chocoholics, and the large convention centre
beneath the Louvre hosts just that. There are tastings and chefs
demonstrations at a huge variety of international chocolatiers
stands; opportunities to sample and buy goodies such as truffles,
chocolate-dipped fruit kebabs, hot chocolate and cakes; as well as
chocolate fashion, sculpture and art. Exhibitions include the
history of chocolate, books on chocolate and desserts, and an
antique collection of 'teapots' used exclusively for hot chocolate.
A Chocoland for children entertains with chocolate makeup and other
delicious activities. For more information contact the organisers
on +33 (0)1 4503 2126 or email info@chocoland.comWorld Circus Festival of TomorrowThe annual Circus Festival provides an unequalled
opportunity to see top international circus performers from famous
schools together under one roof, including acts from the Beijing
Circus, the Moscow Circus, the Knie Circus and local talent Ecole
Fratellini. The aim is to bring together young acrobats, animal
trainers and clowns and to reveal new and exciting trends in circus
acts from traditional, modern and experimental circus
performances.Prix de l'Arc de TriompheThe Arc de Triomphe is France's premier horse race and
attracts thoroughbreds and racing enthusiasts from all over the
world. Since its inaugural race in 1920, the Prix de l'Arc de
Triomphe has become established as the all-aged middle-distance
championship of Europe, and today it offers total prize money of
EUR1,600,000. Entrance to the race is EUR8; free for under
18s.Autumn FestivalHeld every autumn, the arts festival is a showcase for
contemporary art in all forms from around the world, including
theatre, film, music, dance, sculpture and literature, and is the
largest festival of its kind in the world. Special attention is
given to foreign culture as well experimental work and the
development of new talents. For more information email
info@festival-automne.com.Open de FranceA popular event on the PGA European Tour, the Open de
France is the oldest tournament in continental Europe, and along
with the American PGA Tour is the richest and most illustrious
golfing competition in the world.Tour de FranceWhat started off as a far-fetched, unimaginable idea
dreamed up by two gentlemen in a Parisian brasserie in 1902, has a
century later grown into the world's greatest bicycle race, indeed
considered by many to be the greatest annual sporting event on
earth. The unique spectacle is ingrained in France's heritage,
traditionally ending in Paris, and draws hundreds of local and
international cyclists in a battle for dominance over 2,175
gruelling miles (3,500km) every year. The race is split into 21
daily stages and completes a clockwise loop around the country,
including treacherous mountain roads in the Pyrenees and the Alps.
The famous yellow jersey is worn by the overall General
Classification leader who maintains the lowest overall time. Every
year the first stage of the race starts somewhere different, either
in France or in another country.Nuit BlancheFor one night in Paris the idea is to stay awake and
partake in the observance of night. Many public services,
entertainment facilities and tourist attractions, cafes, bars and
restaurants stay open throughout the night to keep people awake.
The white night is a celebration of human culture and communication
and encourages people to enjoy one another's company, as it is
often subjugated in favour of the daytime rat race.Paris Plage (Beach)Two thousand tons of sand and some palm trees is all
that is needed to annually transform the right bank of the Seine
into a manmade beach worthy of the French capital. The Paris Plage
(Paris Beach) is a highly popular, free 'event' instituted by the
City Fathers in 2002 that attracts millions of visitors to its
shores. Between July and August, land-locked city dwellers can
enjoy sun, fun and themed activities, without the usual Parisian
price tag. A recent addition is a large swimming pool - good news
for those seeking some relief from the summer sun, especially as
the dirty water of the Seine itself is not a welcome
thought.
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