Guide of Paris, France

Paris Events, France

Agricultural Trade Show, in February.

This trade show is an institution in France at the Porte. It showcases livestock and crops from all regions of France.

Foire du throne, in May

A great fair with very old origins. A huge amusement park is set up for two months at Pelouse de Reuilly. Metro: L8, Porte Dorée or Liberté.

France Tennis Open, in May and June

One of the most famous tennis tournaments in the world in the legendary Roland-Garros.

Aeronautics Show, in June, only odd years

This is the largest European event dedicated to civilian and military aeronautics. In addition to the aircraft on display, there is a full program of air shows. Where: Le Bourget airport (RER B Le Bourget).

Street Music Festival, in June

Enormous street music festival. The streets and squares of the city are animated for a day with hundreds of musicians.

Paris Jazz Festival, June and July

Free concerts every weekend in Parc Floral de Paris. Metro: L1 Château de Vincennes

Bastille Day, 14 July

France's national holiday with military parades, fireworks and celebrations throughout the city.

Finish Line of Tour de France, end of July

The finish line of the most famous bike race in the world on Champs Elysée is a major happening for all Parisians.

Grand Fetes de Nuit

From August to September, in Versailles. A great performance of sounds and lights with the palace of Versailles in the background.

Paris Plage, July-August

Paris Plage is a three km long artificial beach which is set up every summer on the right bank of the Seine and has sand, palm trees, chairs and beach umbrellas. The beach is the setting for many concerts and performances. The year 2006 has been dedicated to Brazil!

White Night, in October

Museums, villas, libraries, movie theaters, art galleries, shops and attractions stay open all night to the joy of Parisians and visitors alike.

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe horse race, in October

Each year the Longchamp race track hosts the most important race on France's horse racing calendar, as well as being a venue for the prestigious World Series. Metro L10 Porte d'Auteuil + shuttle bus.