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08-11-2009
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Events on Paris: Cérémonies |
 Bicentenary of the Birth of Louis Braille (Jusqu'au 15/12/2009)
The birth of a great man.
January 4th is a special day, being the birthday of the founder of Braille, a system designed to offer visually-impaired people a chance to read. Louis Braille was a hero in his own way. This interesting personage, ...
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Events on Paris: Cinéma à l'affiche |
 Stars of the Rex (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
In the end, you are the star!
Through a unique and interactive journey of performance lasting 50 minutes and guided by audio you will discover the magical universe of the 7th art and go behind the scenes of the largest cinema in Europe, built ...
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 Opening of the François Truffaut Cinema Library (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
On the Rue du Cinéma...
The opening of the Truffaut Cinema Library, in parallel with the reopening of the Forum des Images, both on the Rue du Cinéma, is part of a grand scheme to elevate cinema to the status of art form, an expertly rendered ...
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 Forum des Images Reopening (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
An accessible cinema academy. After three years of cultural events and a rich programme throughout the country, the Forum des Images cultural centre is establishing itself in the Forum des Halles in Paris. The new and improved centre, renovated and ...
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 (Jusqu'au 15/01/2010)
A living, breathing festival!
Thanks to a significant amount of support by sponsors and associate organisers, this festival really has the backing to satisfy the public. Dance, opera, plastic arts, literature, cinema, music and theatre - the ...
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Events on Paris: Détente et découverte |
 Crafts and Creativity Fair (A partir du 19/11/2009)
She's crafty...
The Craft Fair, or Salon Créations & Savoir-Faire, unites all those interested in creative hobbies and arts and craft. All the most popular trends and activities are represented: needlework, jewellery making, fashion accessories, ...
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 Tour of the Vincennes Floral park (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
A lively botanical garden!
Located on the edge of Bois de Vincennes, the Floral Park of Paris is famous for its horticultural displays, its exhibitions and its thematic gardens. Officially recognized as a botanical garden since 1998, it presents ...
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 Rollerblading Rambles (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
Get your skates on!
Rollerblading is a sport that you can do alone, with friends or as a family. The idea of rollerblading 'rambles' is taking off in towns as well as in the countryside. Some cities, such as Paris and Rouen, have begun to ...
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 The Eiffel Tower is Sparkling! (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
The all-new, all-sparkling Eiffel Tower!
Every night, every hour on the hour from nightfall to two o'clock in the morning, the Eiffel Tower is lit up by 20,000 light bubs, making the city's most famous monument sparkle and shimmer for ten minutes. ...
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 Walk and Fish on the Banks of the Paris Canals (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
Take a stroll along the canal
The towpaths covering the length of the canal de l'Ourcq are an ideal way to discover the delights of the area. The care taken to protect and improve the banks and the ever-increasing demand for space and leisure ...
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 Boat Tour of Old Paris (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
From the Parc de la Villette to the Port de l'Arsenal.
What a pleasant way to take in the Crimée bridge, the four locks and the turntable bridges of the Canal Saint Martin. You follow in the footsteps of Arlety, of Marcel Carné, the Knights ...
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 Visit the Park de la Villette (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
A garden of the world
The former slaughterhouses of Villette, located at the junction of the 19th Parisian district and the Seine-Saint-Denis community, have given way to a unique complex that brings together nature and architecture and culture ...
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Outdoors activity for one and all.
The peculiar thing about this park, located in the 19th district of Paris, is that it is quite hilly. Actually, a tour of the park is a bit like a hike in the mountains. The park was created in 1867 for the ...
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 Saint Germain Market (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
A typical open-air French market.
The heart of the heart of Paris isn't a cabaret or monument, nor a nightclub or museum - its a marketplace! Is there anything more enjoyable than0 wandering around stacks of fresh fruit and veg or bright red ...
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 Ballon Eutelsat: The Captive Balloon in the Parc André Citroën (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
Like having a ride in a hot-air balloon!
The Captive Balloon in the Parc André Citroën affords a spectacular 360°view of Paris. The balloon rises 150 meters in the air, and on a clear day, you can see up to over forty kilometers around.
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 Hippodrome de Vincennes (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
A monument to the trotting race
Originally intended as a show jumping venue, the Vincennes racecourse was built in 1863, only to be almost entirely destroyed in the war of 1870. Rebuilt in 1879, it staged its first trotting races in the same ...
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 Visit the Eiffel Tower (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
The Old Iron Lady
Detested during its construction for being too modern in the architectural landscape of 1889 Paris, the Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of excellence the world over thanks to the ingenuity and collaboration of architect Sauvestre ...
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The cathedral of the republic.
Until the middle of the 19th century, the place de l'Etoile was nothing more than an empty space. It was around the mid-18th century that Paris authorities began scratching their heads and wondering how to landscape ...
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A paradise of plants and natural science
The Jardin des Plantes is spread out over 26 hectares in the heart of downtown Paris. By taking the promenade that opens at allée Buffon you'll see a statue of Georges Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon, ...
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A nice walk This is a body of water loved affectionately by all Parisiens. The canal winds around from Republique place to Colonel-Fabien place: an ideal location for a small boat ride or a leisurely stroll along the banks. Crossing from side to side ...
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Intersection of fashion and architecture
In a setting that is as magic as it is majestic, the Gallery Vivienne is full of charming boutiques and interesting surprises. Under the 19th century arcades, the shops peak out from behind beautiful ...
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Hospital, home, museum...
This magnificent construction built at the end of the 17th century in the classic French style of the time was at one time a military hospital. For a time, it served as the principal residence for the President of ...
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A moden palace
Costructed on behalf of Richelieu, this palace was passed down to Louis XIII upon the death of the Cardinal. The palace has a rich past: Philippe IV transformed it and installed adjoining cafes and commerces making it a fairly ...
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Take a walk through ancient woodland. The Bois de Vincennes is one of the last vestiges of the belt of forest that once surrounded ancient Lutece. To this day, nobody knows why it is called as it is, though the name stems from the Latin Vilcena. It ...
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 Saint-Honoré Fruit and Vegetable Market (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
Shopping for fresh food twice a week!
This fresh foods market opened in June 2004 at the request of residents from the neighborhood and with the help of the Saint-Honoré Village Association and the Friends of the Marché Saint-Honoré. Here shoppers ...
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 Visit Cinéaqua (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
An orginal concept for children
Cinéaqua, and audiovisual aquarium, gives you the chance to discover the universe at the bottom of the sea in the form of cartoons, music, and other audiovisuel productions. The space also organizes educational ...
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 Tour of the Jardin du Luxembourg (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
An expansive, lavish garden in the city.
Whether you are a local of Paris or simply visiting, the Luxembourg gardens are a part of the city you don't want to miss out on... Here you encounter the veritable Parisian art de vivre; a cocktail of ...
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Port near Bastille
Not far from Bastille, a peaceful cove exists at the Arsenal Port: at the bassin of the Saint-Martin canal, this waterway posesses a regluated level of water surrounded by a manicured walkway and many houseboats. There are ...
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 Enfants-Rouges Market (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
A typical open-air French market.
This open-air market is the opportunity for Parisians to buy seasonal fruits and vegetables grown in the surrounding countryside such as apples, tomatoes, carrots and potatoes or much farther afield such as ...
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 Saint-Martin Market (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
A typical open-air French market.
This indoor market is the opportunity for Parisians to buy seasonal fruits and vegetables grown in the surrounding countryside such as apples, tomatoes, carrots and potatoes or much farther afield such as oranges, ...
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Popular symbols of the Latin Quarter include: Saint-Michel Fountain, the Panthéon, the Sorbonne and the Odéon intersection. One of the reasons this is such a popular neighborhood is the fact that the riots of May 1968 hit a nerve with the political ...
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 The Salpêtrière Market, Paris (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
Market-bought veggies keep the doctor at bay!
Situated on the Salpêtrière square in Paris, this sprawling market stretches across the forecourt of the hospital near the Austerlitz train station. This is where locals come to pick up the fresh ...
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A mythical address in Paris
Founded at the beginning of the 3rd Republic, Cafe de Flore probably took its name from a sculpture of a goddess that could be found across the street. This place has witnessed great moments in litterature and cinema; ...
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 Strolling Along Avenue Montaigne (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
The fashion capital of the world!
Like nearby Champs-Elysées, or the Place Vendôme, the Avenue Montaigne is a well known boulevard for chic Parisien fashions. Nevertheless, it remains discreet, simple and elegant not flashy like the Champs-Elysées. ...
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 Monge Market (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
A typical open-air French market.
This open-air market is the opportunity for Parisians to buy seasonal fruits and vegetables grown in the surrounding countryside such as apples, tomatoes, carrots and potatoes or much further afield such as ...
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Events on Paris: Expositions et visites |
 - Cosmos, How the Universe was Structured - exhibition (Jusqu'au 22/11/2009)
Intergalactic journey.
The Paris Observatory will be presenting this special exhibition dedicated to the Cosmos and its very structure... The exhibition is built along a scale: the solar system, the gallaxy, and gallaxy clusters. Expect interactive, ...
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 - 1807, Napoleon's Purchase of the Borghèse Collection - exhibition (Jusqu'au 24/11/2009)
Masterworks.
This is an opportunity for art-enthusiasts to admire a number of masterworks of the famed Borghèse collection. The display space in the Louvre's Greek, Etruscan and Antiques department was set up as a reconstitution of the beautiful ...
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 - Born in the Streets. Graffitti - exhibition (Jusqu'au 29/11/2009)
Spray on Canvas, Art on Wall.
Né dans la rue – Graffiti is a fascinating expo dedicated to street art, and graffiti art in particular. This event is not a pioneer in the genre, rather it is the late offspring of a particularly strong art movement ...
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 (A partir du 25/11/2009)
A living, breathing festival!
Thanks to a significant amount of support by sponsors and associate organisers, this festival really has the backing to satisfy the public. Dance, opera, plastic arts, literature, cinema, music and theatre - the ...
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 Visit to the Curie Museum at the Radium Institute (Jusqu'au 26/12/2009)
The famous Curie family!
The Radium Institute, which was built in the beginning of the 20th century, houses a a physics and chemistry laboratory directed by Marie Curie, and a biology center for Doctor Claudius Regaud. This is the chance to ...
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 La Chapelle Expiatoire (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
A small architectural wonder
Just around the corner from the bustling district of Printemps, Galeries Lafayette and the Saint-Lazare station, the Square Louis XVI boasts a small architectural wonder set in the midst of trees and flowerbeds: ...
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 The Panthéon (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
One of the most striking monuments in Paris.
Located at the top of the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève in the heart of the Latin Quarter, the Pantheon is one of the most striking monuments in Paris. Indeed, for most of the 19th century, before the ...
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 Notre-Dame Cathedral (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
Come and visit one of the most famous cathedrals in France.
In the 12th century, bishop Maurice de Sully considered replacing the former 6th-century Romanesque church of St Etienne with a Gothic cathedral - construction began in 1163 and was ...
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 Gardens of the Palais-Royal (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
A great place to stroll and soak up history, or just people-watch
In 1634, after Charles V knocked down the wall around Paris, Cardinal Richelieu asked his architect, Jacques Lemercier, to build a palace and garden near the Louvre. The palace ...
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 The Sainte-Chapelle (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
One of Paris' most beautiful religious monuments.
The Sainte-Chapelle was built in the second half of the 13th century by King Louis IX, the future Saint Louis, to house the relics of the Passion of Christ. With its fifteen stained glass windows ...
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 Tour of the Catacombs (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
Chills and goosebumps guaranteed...
The Paris catacombs are actually a sprawling underground necropolis stretching out over 11 000m². This network is in fact a series of former quarries littered with the bones of departed Parisians buried ...
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 The Paris Sewers (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
An underground history of the city.
Trawling through the sewers may not sound very glamorous but the Paris sewers are actually of considerable historical interest. They've undergone a few changes since the city was first founded by the Romans, ...
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 Arcturus Gallery (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
Modern and contemporary art!
The Arcturus Gallery is located in the heart of the historic Saint Germain des Prés, between Odéon and the Institute. Directed by Anne de la Roussière, it exhibits a large selection of contemporary artists as well ...
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 Musée Jacquemart André (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
An exceptional collection of 150 artworks.
Founded by art collectors Nélie and Edouard Jacquemart-André in the lavish setting of a Second Empire townhouse near the Champs Elysées, the Musée Jacquemart André boasts some exceptional and extremely ...
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 Museum of the Middle Ages (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
Get to grips with the Middle Ages.
The National Museum of the Middle Ages is putting several collections on show which will be presenting gothic sculptures, paintings, illuminations and stained-glass windows; tapestries and fabrics from the ...
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 Rodin Museum (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
The master of sculpture!
The uncontested master of sculpture created many works, most of which are now housed at the Rodin Museum in Paris. This museum is, after the Louvre, Versailles and the Musée d'Orsay, the most visited in France. The museum ...
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 Musée du Louvre (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
One of the most prestigious museums in Europe.
Originally a medieval castle and the residence of the kings of France before they relocated to Versailles, the Louvre was converted into a museum by the Republic in 1793. The museum's permanent ...
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 Visit the Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
Contemporary art in a striking contemporary space.
The Cartier Foundation was created in 1984 by Alain Dominique Perrin. Far more than just a patronage, the centre has rapidly become one of the most important centres of contemporary creation ...
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 Visit the Petit Palais (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
A splendid building.
A five-year long restoration project has restored the Petit Palais to its former glory. The building was originally designed to be the major fine arts museum in Paris and the carefully crafted lighting is one of its most ...
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 Fashion and Textiles Museum (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
Get to grips with fasion!
16,000 costumes ranging from the 18th century onwards, 35,000 fashion accessories, 30,000 textile artifacts; altogether 81,000 works which trace the evolution of fashion and the development of innovations within textiles ...
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 Visit the Doll Museum (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
The world of dolls.
The Doll Museum opened in June 1994, right in the centre of Paris at the end of a charming lane lined with flowers. Its permanent collection consists of the dolls once owned by father and son Guido and Samy Odin, as well ...
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 Musée d'Orsay (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
The Western world.
The Musée d'Orsay is a national museum which conserves the artistic creation of the Western world from 1848 - 1914. Its collections come mainly from three establishments: the Louvre, the Musée de Jeu de Paume and the national ...
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 Visit the Conciergerie museum (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
A place packed with history
The Conciergerie and the Sainte-Chapelle constitute the remains of the oldest royal palace in Paris, the Palais de la Cité, which was made into a prison in the 15th century. On the site that was the residence of Roman ...
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 Visit the Tokyo Palace (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
The Palais de Tokyo: home to contemporary creation.
Conceived as a source for promoting new contemporary artists and movements, the Palais de Tokyo is open to the many diverse forms of contemporary creation. These different forms are often ...
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 Visit the Institut du Monde Arabe (the Institute of the Arab World) (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
A partnership between France and 22 Arab countries.
The IMA opened in December 1987 and aims to introduce the public to the history of Arab-Islamic civilisations from their origins right up to the present day. Syria and Tunisia were the first ...
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 Musée Grévin: Waxwork Museum (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
Your favorite stars!
In the 1870's, a journalist named Arthur Meyer came up with the idea of creating three-dimensional models of the characters who featured in his newspaper, Le Gaulois. He enlisted the help of Alfred Grévin, a cartoonist, ...
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 Musée Guimet (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
Asian art.
The collections at the Musée Guimet encompass art from Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Himalayas, south-east Asia, central Asia, China, Korea, India, Japan, etc. If you enjoy Asian culture, you'll find this museum a wealth of knowledge! ...
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 Musée des Arts et Métiers (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
The history of industrial arts!
Visiting the Musée des Arts et Métiers gives you the chance to travel through the history of industrial arts, as well as seeing the latest progress and advances. You'll get to see a whole range of industrial arts, ...
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 Cognacq-Jay Museum (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
A very interesting heritage.
The collection of the Cognacq-Jay Museum was left by Ernest Cognacq in Paris in 1928. This museum, situated in a hotel in the historical Marais area, keeps collections from the 18th century. The couple became well-known ...
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 Visit the Nelson Gallery (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
The Nelson Gallery was founded in 1982 in Villeurbanne.
Since 1993, the Paris gallery has been holding exhibitions of the work of contemporary artists. Many of these exhibitions have featured the work of young or undiscovered artists, and the ...
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Events on Paris: Festivals |
 International Environmental Film Festival (A partir du 18/11/2009)
Nature and culture come together.
The Ile de France region, being a strong protector of the environment and promoter of quality cinema, organises the Environmental Film Festival every year. This year the festival is sponsored by Allain Bougrain ...
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 France, Land of Festivals (Jusqu'au 30/11/2009)
Festivals in France
Nearly 90 international festivals featuring French music unite in an effort to present the public with 2,000 exceptional concerts throughout all the regions in France. From opera to chamber music, world music and jazz, ...
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What big ears you have...
Once again, the JMF with the enthousiastic support of Adami have put together a festival that brings to life the best of musical theater created for children. The talented artists have proven that children's theater ...
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 Paris Autumn Festival (Jusqu'au 19/12/2009)
American Autumn.
Since its creation in 1972 by Michel Guy, the Paris Autumn Festival has dedicated itself to the world of contemporary arts. Here is an opportunity to discover new and talented artists in the fields of dance, opera, music, theatre, ...
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 More than 1800 events across France (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
Festivals in France
Nearly 90 international festivals featuring French music unite in an effort to present the public with 2,000 exceptional concerts throughout all the regions in France. From opera to chamber music, world music and jazz, ...
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Events on Paris: Fêtes et carnavals |
 Christmas Market on the Champs-Elysées (A partir du 20/11/2009)
Star-studded marketplace.
This major Christmas market will be setting up shop on one of the most beautiful and prestigious avenues in the world! Established between the Champs Elysées roundabout and the place de la Concorde, a total of 90 chalets ...
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 Eiffel Tower 120th-Anniversary (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
The hatted tower...
Paris' emblematic monument will be celebrating its 120th birthday this year! The Grand Iron Lady, as she has been nicknamed, was raised between 1887 and 1889 by Gustave Eiffel. Or rather, it was raised by a mechanized system ...
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A museum at night is beautiful.
Museum Night is an example of the democratisation of culture and learning - museums will, for one night, be permitted to open their doors free of charge for nocturnal visits. These original outings will be a unique ...
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Summer in song.
The Fête de la musique is a fantastic event because, as Nietzche put it, without music, life would be a mistake. The other reason is because, as we all know, music makes the world go round... This day is an opportunity to put ...
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Events on Paris: Spectacles musicaux |
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Song of the soul...
This ensemble came together with the help of legends Bono and Jimmy Cliff. Thirty choralists from South Africa continue the long standing tradition of gospel from the tip of the African Continent. Accompanied by dancers ...
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 (Le 09/11/2009)
Beats to remember.
Naive New Beaters is a hip-hop trio that also dabbles in indie rock and a truly innovative kind of electro. Their lyrics are powerful and the music will have you on your feet in no time!
Don't miss out on their latest ...
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 (A partir du 09/11/2009)
The Cape-Verde islands suddenly on the musical map.
Cape-Verde pop queen Césaria Evora has placed the Cape-Verde islands firmly on the musical map by popularising the morna style, a blend of African percussion, Portuguese fado and modern pop ...
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 Inrocks festival (Jusqu'au 10/11/2009)
You won't stop smiling
If there is one event that should in bold capitals on your calendar, its this one. Every year, the well-known festival proves itself with an interesting and intelligent programme. You can go safe in the knowledge that ...
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 (Le 10/11/2009)
Laughing and rock and roll
Behind this crazy name, there is not some creepy sixty year old accordianist and his mates , but rather an energetic septet that has become a regular on the French music festival scene. A handful of humor mixed into ...
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 (A partir du 10/11/2009)
Love, love is a verb, love is a doing word...
In 2003 this Bristol-born emblematic group of musicians orchestrated a huge comeback with a new album produced under the guidance of Robert 3D Del Naja. Massive Attack is not your average band. ...
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 (Le 11/11/2009)
Classical madness!
Symphonic Mania is a stunning two-hour show encompassing a selection of the most well-known classical works... Discover or re-discover these majestic, timeless compositions strung together in a manner you would never have ...
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 (Jusqu'au 11/11/2009)
Season greetings!
Vivaldi's famed Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni in Italian) marked a turning point in the history of the concerto genre. The composition makes the violin partition that much more expressive in slower sections and is simply ...
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 - Abba Mania - (Le 12/11/2009)
An ABBA spectacular. Get practising those dance moves...
These four singer-actors decided they wanted to take us back in time with an ABBA spectacular. They aim to re-create the atmosphere of a concert from the legendary Swedish group, responsible ...
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 (Le 12/11/2009)
The Return of Morrissey
Morrissey was born in Manchester in 1959. In the 1980s he became famous as lead singer of the Smiths, Brit pop group who shot to fame with the hit The Queen is Dead. Like almost all groups, Morrissey ended with a split ...
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 (Le 12/11/2009)
Disco Sicko.
Calvin Harris's celebrity owes a lot to the internet; indeed, it was through Myspace that he first got noticed. Colours, his first single-track, gradually reached a large audience and helped him develop a strong reputation. His ...
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 (Le 13/11/2009)
The American violinist-composer-performer Andrew Bird
The sound of his violin swoops and soars, sending shivers down your spine. His soft and unassuming voice and delicate melodies and arrangements are absolute delights. The young violinist-composer-performer, ...
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 (Le 13/11/2009)
The punk lurking inside.
Since his rise to the status of a planetary icon, Moby has been a walking paradox. This self-effacing figure walks on stage and is suddenly transformed into a true punk, a hardcore musician who remixes his own electro ...
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 (Le 13/11/2009)
Clubbing maestro.
Vitalic, the golden child of electro music, has been touring the planet's nightclubs delivering some of the best live sets in the business for the past couple of years. His live shows are explosive, grinding BPM with haunting ...
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 Chantal Goya, musical comedy - Happy Birthday Marie-Rose (A partir du 14/11/2009)
30 years of children's shows and songs.
A grand celebration has been put together for Marie-Rose's birthday at the Château du Chat Botté (the Puss in Boots Castle) on Planet Wonder. Marie-Rose would love to bring her friends from Earth but ...
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 (A partir du 14/11/2009)
Folk nomad on the horizon...
British thirty-something Charlie Winston is a sort-of folk musician. He is also an amazing songwriter with the psychological depth and poetic sensibility to win over the heart of any member of the modern literati... ...
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 (Le 15/11/2009)
The major antifolk band.
Any who saw Purple Organ live will have no doubts about the kind of quality to expect from Herman Düne... This band has long proved its worth with a characteristic and powerful anti-folk that leaves none untouched. ...
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 (A partir du 15/11/2009)
Gossip not whispered but shouted.
The first thing one notices about this music is the beat. Gossip started making dance-punk music as early as 2003 and with their new drummer Hannah Blilie (Shoplifting, ex-Chromatics), the beat becomes a driving ...
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 (Le 17/11/2009)
Apocalyptic rock that makes your heart soar...
Originally from Devon, this powerful trio burst onto the music scene in 1999 with their first album, Showbiz. Their melodic, sometimes brutal style of rock (inspired by Rachmaninov's Neo-Romanticism ...
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 (Le 17/11/2009)
Under the sign of fantasy and imaginary
Harpist, head of the orchestra, musicologue, and professor, William Christie is a musical artisan with adventures than span the past 25 years: pioneer of the rediscovery, in France, of baroque music, he ...
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 (Le 17/11/2009)
Popular North American songstress
Daughter of jazz, dance and pop, this songstress is back in force after the success of her first album Dreamland. With a charming concert that weaves old jazz, the road to paradise is free of detours; Madeleine ...
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 (A partir du 16/11/2009)
A charming and lyrical composer-songwriter.
Although relatively unknown in France, Romain Didier is one of the most prolific composer-songwriters of the chanson française. His style is restrained and subtle, yet his talent is timeless. Didier's ...
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 (Le 17/11/2009)
Popular North American songstress Daughter of jazz, dance and pop, this songstress is back in force after the success of her first album Dreamland. With a charming concert that weaves old jazz, the road to paradise is free of detours; Madeleine shows ...
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 (Le 17/11/2009)
Malian Blues
As you won't have gathere by his name, Vieux (Old) Farka Touré is in fact quite young. Vieux Farka Touré is a descendant of a royal blood line that reaches back into Malian history - he is the son of the great Ali Farka Touré (a ...
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 (Le 18/11/2009)
Melodies and rhythms from all over the world.
Pink Martini is an orchestra made up of 12 musicians, located somewhere between a Cuban dance orchestra from the 1930s, a chamber music ensemble, Brazilian fanfare and Japanese film noir. Hang on ...
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 (A partir du 18/11/2009)
A talented new singer
Olivia Ruiz was left on the sidelines in 2005 after an appearance at the Victoires de la Musique (French Grammys), nominated in the category, New Act, in particular for her first album J'aime pas l'amour. Her second album, ...
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 (Le 21/11/2009)
Tetris in C minor, Mario arpeggio...
Video Games Live will be a major end-of-year concert, a unique experience: hear the greatest video game music hits performed live by a 60-strong orchestra and choir! This spectacular concept, unheard-of ...
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 (Le 21/11/2009)
Bass and vocals take you from jazz to Africa...
After a relatively unorthodox musical training, Richard Bona discovered jazz by playing with the Eric Le Lann quintet during an African tour. In parallel, Bona has worked with some of the best ...
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 (Le 21/11/2009)
An enduring collective...
Pasdeloup Orchestra: This orchestra, named after its founder Jules Pasdeloup, was formed in 1861, earning instant success, especially thanks to public concerts at the Winter Circus. Jules died in 1887, but his legacy ...
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 (Le 21/11/2009)
Hip Hop style.
Chinese Man came to be in 2005 with the appearance of their very first vinyl, The Pandi Groove EP, coming out with 500 copies total. This first album was like a symbol of their multiple influences (dub, funk, traditional music) ...
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Events on Paris: Nouveauté |
 (Jusqu'au 31/12/2010)
Back at last!
This unique band is made up of four inimitable DJs coming from all walks of life (former members of Svinkels or Alliance Ethnik). With countless DJ awards under their belt and some insane skills, Birdy Nam Nam are back with an ...
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 J. K. Rowling - The Tales of Beedle the Bard - (Jusqu'au 31/12/2010)
The literary chamber of secrets...
The Tales of Beedle the Bard is a little gemstone of Rowling's literary landscape... This collection of tales was actually a key plot element in the Harry Potter series: Hermoine inherited the book from none ...
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 - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Film (Jusqu'au 31/12/2010)
Good news for blood-thirsty Potter-Fans...
Originally planned for 2008, this latest addition to the film saga has been awaited with much trepidation and fingernail-biting... Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be coming out in July 2009. ...
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 - I remember it all - Juliette Gréco, new CD (Jusqu'au 31/12/2010)
Juliette puts herself in the spotlight.
2009 marks the 60-year anniversary of Juliette Gréco's career - indeed a grand celebration will be taking place at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in June. On the other hand, this is also the year that ...
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Events on Paris: Réunions publiques |
 World Television Day (Le 21/11/2009)
An act of Resistance against the dumbing-down of TV.
World Television Day was started in 1996 by the UN and is celebrated every year by UNESCO. As the number one communications media in the world, Television is celebrated for its potential for ...
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 (A partir du 14/11/2009)
Solidarity knows no boundaries
International Solidarity is accepting the reality of inequalities, understanding their causes and reacting to fight their existence. Every member of society can get involved and has a role top play...public powers, ...
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 Bicentenary of the birth of Charles Darwin (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
Monkey to man.
This commemorative event will be an opportunity to shed light on life and work of Charles Darwin. Darwin's gift to science, biology in particular, was an inestimable theoretical treasure; his theory of evolution and natural selection ...
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 400 Year Commemoration of Gallileo's First Observations (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
A galactic pioneer!
Galileo was an astro-physicist whose theories and major inventions would go on to revolutionise the field of Astronomy. Born in Pisa, Galileo naturally gravitated to the world of science at a young age. His most well-known ...
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 (Le 01/01/2010)
Living in harmony
Created by Jean-Paul II, World Peace Day is an inspiration. Many take this day to reflect on this most fundamental of notions notion. It is an ideal for all people, though one seemingly forever threatened in many parts of the ...
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 World Braille Day (Le 04/01/2010)
Providing perspective...
World Braille Day was started in 2001 and takes place on the 4th of January, date of birth of Louis Braille, who developed the system of reading for visually-impaired persons. Braille himself lost his sight at a young ...
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 World Leprosy Day (Le 27/01/2010)
Solidarity is key.
The Raoul-Follereau association, founded by its namesake, initiated the first ever World Leprosy Day in 1954. Ever since then the first Sunday of January has been the day to understand and offer support to those who suffer ...
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 (Le 05/06/2010)
Green is the colour of tomorrow...
The first World Environment Day was initiated by the UN assembly in 1972 - June 5th is now a day dedicated to ecology and the environment. Every year, throughout a number of different countries, associations ...
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Events on Paris: Foires et salons |
 Toymania, Antique Toy Show (Le 15/11/2009)
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy!
This expansive antique toy show, Toymania, is for purists above all - here is a chance to meet others who are passionate about antiques. Started in 1981, this fair takes place twice a year, in Spring ...
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 Marjolaine Show (Jusqu'au 15/11/2009)
Organic and natural.
A quick trip to the Salon Marjolaine is like walking into Eden... Here its all about organic and sustainable products. From food industry to health (light therapy, aromatherapy), tourism, construction and even fashion, the ...
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 The Festive Tastebud Fair (A partir du 13/11/2009)
A thousand and one savours.
This fair is exclusively dedicated to French gastronomy. Discover the latest trends in the cooking world, with over 200 professionals in the field on hand to present their products, recipes, materials and cooking ...
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 Caring Professions Fair (A partir du 19/11/2009)
A promising sector.
Are you an entrepreneur in the caring professions? Or are you a person with disabilities or special needs looking for a trustworthy organism or independent professional? Or are you a qualified care-giver looking for employment? ...
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 (A partir du 19/11/2009)
In 2007, Italy will be honored at Paris Photo.
In its 10 years of existence, Paris Photo has confirmed its position at the world's top fair dedicated to the still image. A unique opportunity to gaze upon the world's best expressions of photographic ...
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 Education Fair (A partir du 19/11/2009)
Modern education in the spotlight.
Education is the cornerstone of social cohesion and evolution within a society. It is only natural that this aspect of our lives have its own dedicated event...
After very successful editions in previous ...
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 (A partir du 19/11/2009)
She's crafty...
The Craft Fair, or Salon Créations & Savoir-Faire, unites all those interested in creative hobbies and arts and craft. All the most popular trends and activities are represented: needlework, jewellery making, fashion accessories, ...
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 Creative Arts & Know-How Fair (A partir du 19/11/2009)
She's crafty...
The Craft Fair, or Salon Créations & Savoir-Faire, unites all those interested in creative hobbies and arts and craft. All the most popular trends and activities are represented: needlework, jewellery making, fashion accessories, ...
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 The Wine and Independent Vintner Show, Paris (A partir du 26/11/2009)
Celebrating wine!
Come discover the range of French wines directly at the source! Meet wine-producers from throughout the country, take a tour of the vineyards and taste their delicious products...
Independent vintners are a dying ...
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 The Big Tasting Session (A partir du 04/12/2009)
Wine varieties.
In the stunning setting of the Louvre Carrousel, the top wines of France will be under one roof to taste and to admire. Nearly 120 producers will present their products in a joyous and celebratory environment. Château Lafite, ...
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 Kara Fair (A partir du 04/12/2009)
A 24-Kara event...
The Kara Fair, taking place at the Carousel du Louvre, is the number one European event dedicated to jewellers. This is their chance to showcase their work at a professional event - for most, this will be their first time ...
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 Student Fair: Top Business Schools Edition (A partir du 11/12/2009)
The future is in your hands.
Just out of school, or secondary studies? Ready to take on the world with your Bachelor's or Master's Degree?
Dedicated to the French Grandes Ecoles in the field of business and engineering, this fair will ...
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 Nautic, the Paris Nautical Show (A partir du 05/12/2009)
Boarding, diving and racing - a celebration of water.
The Paris International Nautical Fair has always aimed to open up the world of nautical events to as wide an audience as possible. Here there is something for every age and every taste. This ...
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 Swimming Pool & Spa Fair (A partir du 05/12/2009)
Water-world...
It may be Winter and swimming may be the last thing on your mind, but this is the perfect time to start thinking about Pools & Spas. The Salon de la Piscine et du Spa say it best: If you want to be splashing around in your own ...
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 CANCELLED : Mouton Duvernet Market (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
The Mouton Duvernet Market, more super than a supermarket!
Its official. Today you can be a city-dweller and eat quality food. This open-air market is a great opportunity for Parisians to buy seasonal fruits and vegetables grown in the surrounding ...
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 Deep-Sea Diving Fair (A partir du 15/01/2010)
Like a fish in water...
Do you feel more comfortable in flippers than shoes? Can you breathe through a scuba in your sleep and handle deep-sea pressure? If so, then this is the place for you! Newcomers to the field as well as veterans will ...
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 The Paris Prêt-à-porter Show (A partir du 23/01/2010)
The philosophy of fashion!
The Salon Prêt à Porter in Paris offers visitors a selection of fashions and accessories, from the most contemporary to the most demanding, for teenagers and for senior citizens, fashions for today and fashions for ...
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 (A partir du 06/02/2010)
A whole range of beautiful cars.
Every year in February, Retromobile opens the doors of its magical kingdom to visitors. The fair is a 10-day presentation of vintage cars and prestigious collectibles from all over the world, and every year draws ...
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 International Agricultural Show 2006 (A partir du 27/02/2010)
A massive farming event!
If you can't come to the countryside, then the countryside will come to you... This could be the official slogan to accompany this particular show, one of the biggest events of the year in France. Every year, the agriculture ...
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 (A partir du 16/04/2010)
Collectors' Paradise...
The Salon international du livre ancien et de l'estampe is a major event, officially the most important festival of its kind in the entire world. It recently took up a sponsorship collaboration with the French Commission ...
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 Paris Fair (A partir du 29/04/2010)
Open the door to your dreams...
The Paris Fair will open the door to your dreams... If you want to break out of the humdrum, widen your horizons and enjoy a relaxing time, you'll find everything you need under one roof throughout this exciting ...
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Events on Paris: Manifestations sportives |
 (Jusqu'au 15/11/2009)
Bouncing Balls at Bercy
Since its ish to a great tennis season.
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 (Le 28/11/2009)
Worthwhile ambitions...
Having barely missed a title since 2007, the Stade Français Paris team can't afford another disappointment. Max Guazzini's troops ended up failing in the semi-finals against the USAP team last season, and this was a big ...
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 (Le 10/12/2009)
Jab, jab, right hook, uppercut... Technical KO.
Sponsored by French judo champion David Douillet, the Grand Tournament is a new kind of competition. Professionals and boxing-experts worked together to select 16 boxers from the 38 candidates ...
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 (Le 11/12/2009)
Dramatic sport.
Wrestling is a one-of-a-kind sport: every representation is based on the same formula with a precise mise en scene followed by an amazing, spectacular fight. The whole is peppered with violence, comedy and dazzling technique, ...
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 (A partir du 05/03/2010)
Worthwhile ambitions...
Having barely missed a title since 2007, the Stade Français Paris team can't afford another disappointment. Max Guazzini's troops ended up failing in the semi-finals against the USAP team last season, and this was a big ...
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 (A partir du 02/04/2010)
Worthwhile ambitions...
Having barely missed a title since 2007, the Stade Français Paris team can't afford another disappointment. Max Guazzini's troops ended up failing in the semi-finals against the USAP team last season, and this was a big ...
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 (Le 24/04/2010)
Worthwhile ambitions...
Having barely missed a title since 2007, the Stade Français Paris team can't afford another disappointment. Max Guazzini's troops ended up failing in the semi-finals against the USAP team last season, and this was a big ...
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 (Jusqu'au 15/05/2010)
Going for the gold...
The latest champions of the French Ligue 1, namely the Bordeaux team, will be aiming to make this a double victory by taking lead in the 2009/10 season. After dethroning the almost indomitable Olympique Lyonnais (who had ...
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 The French Open (A partir du 18/05/2010)
Watch the world's best players in action!
Rafael Nadal and Ana Ivanovic emerged victorious from the battlefield of the 2008 French Open after an emotional, adrenaline-filled competition; for Nadal this will be his fourth victory... The young ...
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 93rd Tour de France (A partir du 03/07/2010)
Let the race begin!
On July 1st 1903, Géo Lefèvre and Henri Desgrange, a journalist and director of L'Auto, decided to organise the first ever Tour de France. Starting in the town of Montgeron, 60 cyclists took to the streets for a 2 500km ...
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Events on Paris: Arts vivants |
 (A partir du 20/11/2009)
A whirlwind of colour and fun!
This colourful show entitled La Fabuleuse Histoire de Bollywood will be orchestrated by one of the most prominent families of Indian cinema, the Merchants. The show aims to be a condensed panorama of the best of ...
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 (A partir du 20/11/2009)
Nostalgia, sensuality and fiery steps!
Experience the full passionate embrace of Argentina's tango culture. This two-act show, a medley of six tableaux and countless costumes, will leave you in tears.
This masterpiece of romance and ...
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 (Le 24/11/2009)
Looking to the future.
What do you want to be when you grow up? This was the question that poisoned the first ten years of every life... Sitting there on his home's doorstep waiting for colleagues, Patrick Bosso tells the audience his life ...
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 (A partir du 24/11/2009)
A Celtic journey.
Riverdance weaves together Celtic mythology and Irish history in a spectacular dance performance.
The day these Irish masters were let loose on the world was a revelation, and the show has inspired many others. Nothing ...
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 (A partir du 24/11/2009)
Happily ever after?
The Rake's progress is an opera in three acts and one epilogue that was written in 1951 by Igor Stravinsky. The young Tom Rakewell doesn't want to settle for a banal love story with Anne Trulove or the everyday, stable job ...
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 (A partir du 10/11/2009)
A woman's cruelty.
Herod's daughter Salome never ceased to fascinate painters as well as musicians due to her irrepressible cruelty and ghoulish sensuality. Aside Elektra which followed four years later, none other of Strauss's works ever achieved ...
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 (A partir du 28/11/2009)
Step into the ring!
This year the Arlette Gruss Circus has put together a fantastic new show entitled Circus City! Riveting would be a fitting description for this performance, as this time visitors will get to see the hidden secrets which ...
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 (A partir du 18/12/2009)
A return to the rink.
After many years spent in the United States as a professional ice skater, B>Philippe Candeloro has decided to finish his career with a grand tour which he has titled Hello and goodbye. Candeloro, a bronze medal finalist ...
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 - Walking with Dinosaurs - show (A partir du 23/12/2009)
Back to the Jurassic.
After years of planning, the BBC's famous series Walking with Dinosaurs comes to life in a stunning theatrical event. Internationally renowned designers have worked with scientists to create 15 life-size dinosaurs, including ...
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 Le Bonheur: Happiness (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
Stars and spangles in this all-singing, all-dancing cabaret event.
The famous Lido cabaret presents its new spectacle: Le Bonheur (Happiness). The line-up features a whole host of all-singing, all-dancing numbers in a magical atmosphere. ...
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 Les Folies Bergères (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
Seeing stars
The Folies Bergères is one of the most prestigious music halls in the world... It was here, more than 130 years ago, that the first music hall 'follies' were performed, making the music hall a model for others to follow. The music ...
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 CANCELLED : CANCELLED : Taboo! (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
Dancing legs...
For more than 50 years, two minutes from the Champs Elysée, the Crazy Horse has been inspiring tourists and locals with amazing feats of performance and staging. And that's not all, who can forget the magnificent way the Crazy ...
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 La Vie est belle (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
The most typically Parisian show around.
The new show La Vie est Belle is 100 minutes of a typically Parisian show, featuring the star presenter Ella Ritz and her orchestra. First, the sparkling ballet Paris Chic followed by cabaret numbers ...
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 Evening at Michou's (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
Colorful cabaret
The man always dressed in a blue sports jacket and sunglasses has aquired somewhat of an international reputation. His shows, like his smile, have been shown around the world. The man who brings color to all-nighters presents ...
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 Dinner-Performance at the Moulin Rouge (Jusqu'au 31/12/2009)
The world's most famous cabaret.
Famous throughout the world for its famous renditions of the French Cancan and immortalized in posters and sketches by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, the Moulin Rouge has always presented audiences with over the ...
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 (A partir du 19/12/2009)
Black magic.
Umoja means together in Zulu. Every night on stages throughout the world, 35 artists come together to retrace the fascinating art history of South-African states. Expect a musical journey, charged with all the emotion, colour and ...
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 - Africa Umoja - new show (A partir du 19/12/2009)
Black magic.
Umoja means together in Zulu. Every night on stages throughout the world, 35 artists come together to retrace the fascinating art history of South-African states. Expect a musical journey, charged with all the emotion, colour and ...
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 (A partir du 23/12/2009)
White as Snow in a modern world.
Angelin Preljocaj is a tireless creator, a choreographer known for his fluid and highly technical style. The virtuoso has been working with 26 of his company's dancers to create a contemporary romantic ballet. ...
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 (Le 13/01/2010)
Discover the world of dance...
This show evolves like a series of tableaux, potent scenes led by a variety of captivating musical ambiances. With over 130 costumes, special effects, projections and set design, the dancers' performances couldn't ...
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 (A partir du 23/12/2009)
A hypnotic, cosmic fairytale...
A man + a woman = a clown/illusionist + an acrobatic chameleon = a giant rabbit + a dragon = a human coffee machine + an entire flock of cyclists... Victoria Chaplin and Jean-Babtiste Thiérrée are masters of metamorphosis, ...
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 (Le 24/01/2010)
Are you ready to rumble??
American-style wrestling needs no introduction... Titanic forces clash in the ring, body-slamming, choking, kicking and fighting. Ultimately, its all about pinning the adversary down. Extreme wrestling, the most spectacular ...
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 (A partir du 22/01/2010)
Rich and enchanting India
Coming from across the Channel, this show already proved its success at the Palais des Congrès in Paris in January 2006. Now Bharati is back and will be touring France to spread the Bollywood epidemic. Bharati is ...
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 (Jusqu'au 06/02/2010)
Culture for all ages.
Whereas before kids only had Punch & Judy to entertain them, today things have changed a great deal. There is now more than enough to choose from: story tales, shadow theatre, musical comedies, various forms of puppetry, ...
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 (A partir du 20/12/2009)
A magical and enchanted adventure that is full of symbols.
The Magic Flute has that familiar sulphurous scent, that exciting whiff of fireworks... To watch the show is to live a thousand and one adventures, discover fantastic creatures and marvels. ...
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 (A partir du 09/03/2010)
Africa meets Europe.
African Footprint is a compromise; it is a musical comedy that resides in the no man's land between a tribal, traditional, ancestral African culture and the more familiar Africa we see through an American lense. The show ...
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 (A partir du 09/04/2010)
Break a leg!
Based on an original idea signed Marc Barbieri, the Just Magic troupe is proud to present its latest production: Show Dance. With a team of 8 brilliant dancers, the troupe can boast a incredibly rich and diverse repertoire which ...
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 (A partir du 07/05/2010)
Three women in the same body!
Here are Hoffman's love stories, straight from the horse's mouth: Olympia, the mecanical doll that breaks after her vocal exercises; Antonia, the prima donna, who dies from singing; and Guilietta, the high-priced ...
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 (A partir du 26/05/2010)
A novel brought to life.
Nicknamed Les Miz after the rise of the now-legendary Broadway production which beat world records for the number of nights it played, les Misérables is a musical comedy inspired by the masterpiece signed Victor Hugo. ...
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