| Rugby World Cup Paris Rugby World Cup fever finally seems to have hit Paris! Up until recently, you'd have been excused for not knowing that France was hosting the prestigious quadrennial event. But suddenly the reminders are everywhere: billboards in metro stations, TV ads, and international jerseys coloring the streets.
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| Paris Marathon Competitors Run Under Unusually Warm Conditions
Runners are in the final stretch of the 40 kilometer/24.85 mile race, shown here at Porte d'Auteuil near the lush Bois de Boulogne (Boulogne Wood) in west Paris. The annual marathon took place in atypically warm and sunny conditions for the season-- defying the traditional French maxim En avril, ne te découvre pas d'un fil (In April, don't take off a single thread [of clothing].)
The winner of the 2007 marathon, Quatari citizen Mubarak Shami, finished the race in a breathless 2 hours, 7 minutes and 19 seconds. Buy Now |
| Fête de la Musique - Paris Street Music Festival Free Music and Early Summer Cheer Spill into the Paris Streets :
La Fête de la Musique is a lively street music festival held every June 21st in Paris, and is one of the year's most popular events in the city of light. Hundreds of musicians gather in the streets, bars, and cafes of Paris, giving free performances of everything from jazz and rock to hip-hop and electronic music. To get a taste of authentic Paris culture, don't miss the Fête de la Musique on a June trip to Paris. The mood is light and the opportunity to get to know the city's neighborhoods, bars and cafes like a local is rarely better than during this convivial event. Buy Now |
| St. Patrick's Day in Paris Paris might lag behind Dublin or New York when it comes to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, but March 17th is still an important date on the Parisian calendar. Expats and locals alike flock to the city's numerous Irish pubs to raise a toast to the man responsible for green Guinness and some of the world's liveliest street parades. Thanks to the city’s ever-increasing Irish community, St. Patrick’s Day in Paris is a fun event, free of the cliches and paddywhackery that characterized it in the past.
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 | 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. Buy Now |
| Chinese New Year in Paris
Chinese New Year in Paris has become one of the city's most popular annual events. Paris has a large and thriving French-Chinese community whose cultural influence grows stronger all the time. Parisians of all stripes eagerly crowd the streets of South Paris each year to witness a cheerful procession of dancers and musicians, vibrantly-hued dragons and fish, and elegant flags embossed with Chinese characters. Boisterous Chinese restaurants are packed to the brim with locals and tourists, and the night set may include special theatrical or musical performances or even film festivals. A truly unique experience. Buy Now |
| Valentine's Day in Paris
If you're lucky enough to be planning Valentine's Day in Paris with someone you love, you're not likely to come away disappointed. The city of light seems to be synonymous with romance, so finding things to do for this special occasion shouldn't prove too difficult. But planning ahead is essential, as couples naturally flock here to celebrate on February 14th. Here are some ideas to help you have a truly memorable Valentine's Day in Paris. Buy Now |
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