Events

If you love motorbikes, then this is the show for you! In just under a month, from 21 to 23 November, the Parc Floral in Paris will open its doors for the 17th Salon Moto Légende show. It’s all about retro, with vintage and legendary classic models being shown alongside neo-retro bikes. Just like every year, plenty of events will be organised for experts and novices alike. It’s the perfect place to talk to other motorbike lovers and find some great deals. The show plays host to 20,000 visitors, 250 professionals and 100 clubs in a 12,000m2 exhibition space dedicated solely […]

Looking for a horse racing sensation? The evening races at the Vincennes Hippodrome are exciting events that are not to be missed. With adventure, suspense and drama, you’re sure to love the show. This open-air event takes place under the floodlights and sees horses and jockeys participating in a nail-biting 2,700-metre race that will keep you guessing the winner right until the very end. It promises to be a unique experience for a night out with friends, family or that special someone. Everyone in the 35,000-seat arena is flushed with excitement, ensuring a exhilarating experience from start to finish, and […]

From 27 October To 2 November 2014 If you like tennis and you like competitions, then you will love the Bercy BNP Paribas Masters 1000 (formerly the Paris-Bercy Open), created in 1986, which is one of the nine biggest tournaments in the world after the Grand Slam events. And the tournament will be held from 27 October to 2 November at Bercy! If you are a tennis-enthusiast, this tournament is not to be missed! Amongst the 1000 masters at Bercy you’ll be able to see renowned tennis players such as Djokovic, Nadal, Federer and Tsonga. This tournament is a chance […]

From 10 to 25 October 2014 Paris and music… Every year, Paris promises to enchant our ears with original festivals. This time jazz is taking centre stage. Are you ready to enjoy a moment of relaxation, full of nostalgia and reverie? Come and discover or revisit jazz classics with the third Paris Jazz Club Festival, which invites you to take a tour of the biggest jazz clubs over two weeks in Paris and Ile-de-France. More than 120 concerts and 450 musicians will be involved in this festival! You’ll be able to see jazz stars such as Al Foster, Shai Maestro, […]

Have you heard about the live score screenings at the Palais des Congrès in Paris? The concept is simple: a film is shown while an orchestra simultaneously plays the entire soundtrack. The legendary ‘Lord of the Rings’ got the ball rolling a few months ago and it was such a success that the event was sold-out for all three parts! Now it’s the turn of another cult classic: ‘Gladiator’, a masterpiece that started the trend for epic cinema. On 26 and 27 September 2014, at 7:30 pm, the Palais des Congrès presents director Ridley Scott’s most famous film, which won […]

After a festival-filled summer of fun, another little touch of music will do you some good and help you face the autumn in style! Luckily Paris isn’t to be outdone in the music stakes… On 30 September 2014, Jason Mraz will be stopping off in the French capital to promote his fifth album ‘Yes’ with a European and international tour. After several appearances in France over the last few years (Nîmes, Monaco, Paris, Château de BeauRegard), the artist is organising this little concert to showcase his new songs, including his new single, ‘Love Someone’. But he won’t be alone: Raining […]

This September the Parc Floral Automne will host the 12th Sea & Vine and Gastronomy show in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. The company Mer & Vigne et Gastronomie has organised France’s biggest food show, famous across the country, for nearly 20 years. On four days from 5 to 8 September 2014, over 100 artisans, producers, breeders and winemakers from every region in the country will introduce you to the best French products, the most highly rated wines and our beautiful country’s unrivalled gastronomic wonders. But that’s not all! Greece, Latin America, Canada, Italy and Madagascar will also be there […]

Sticking with the cinema theme, the Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge will host a special event, the 13th Silhouette Festival, from August 29 to September 6 2014. This year, the event returns to Paris with evenings of cinema, music and, of course, aperitifs! The association Silhouette created the event, which includes nine open-air screenings as well as nine concerts that will precede them while people are enjoying their aperitifs. An associative village with workshops and many guest artists will also be there. Last but not least, the festival features over a hundred documentary, fiction, animated and experimental films—and […]

For the seventh consecutive year, the 11th arrondissement of Paris has the honour of hosting the famous “Chair and Screen” outdoor film festival, which has become a must in Paris. Settle back comfortably in the arrondissement’s gardens and squares to make the most of the long summer nights! From 18 July to 29 August 2014, four movies carefully picked by the event’s sponsor, the film-maker and novelist Gérard Mordillat, will be shown outdoors for free. These quality screenings will be open to all so that you can (re)discover cinema classics! The programme Friday 18 July at 10:15 pm: Tandem with […]

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