January

Annual Winter and Summer Sales!

One source of information about sales is:  Soldes by Paris Touch..

Be there the first week!

The winter sales take place in January.

The summer sales usually take place the last week of June and the month of July every year! Everywhere! are the dates to remember for the summer sales.

Make sure you have specific ideas on what you are looking for. After the first week, you risk your items disappearing into the sack of a quicker shopper or generic items being brought in just for the sale.

Longchamp bags are a good buy -- The department stores will have a large selection -- you will not find black on sale -- colors will be last season's highlights.

Some stores will have extended hours. Know what you are looking for. Be wary of clothes and shoes in mass quantities, they may have been brought in especially for the sales.

Look for items that appear to have been around prior to the sales. Remember there are regular sales in all stores (just called "promos") all year round.

La Grande Parade de Paris/New Year's Day Parade in Paris (and Chantilly)

Begins at 2:30 p.m. and the last performer passes the review stand about 3:45 p.m.

The event began in 1992 with Chantilly as the "anchor". The parade in Paris has taken place in the past in various parts of Paris. Websites are available to find out more about the event and to obtain an application form. No other information is available at this time.

Exposition Canine - Paris dog show

Paris le Bourget, Parc d'Expositions

Sponsored by the Société Canine de l'Île-de-France

scif@wanadoo.fr

February

Information about the festival in the 3rd arrondissement  - The route traditionally begins at Hotel de Ville at 2 p.m. The parade follows this route:

Rue du Temple to Place de la Républic; goes around rue de Turbigo, rue Beaubourg and rue de Renard.

Information about the festival in the 13th arrondissement - The traditional parade begins at 2 p.m. at 66 avenue d'Ivry.
 

Antiquités brocante à Champerret (antiques fair)

PARIS EXPO ESPACE CHAMPERRET
Admission 6 euros (free under 18)
Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, Febraury 15 until 10 p.m.
Tél : 02 33 47 56 57 Fax : 02 33 47 75 31
Email : topexpo@topexpo.fr

Salon des pêches sportives - Sports fishing
Le salon dont les pêcheurs rêvaient (The fair that fishermen dream about)

Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission 12 euros for the day/24 euros for 3 days (free under 12)
from 12 to 16 years: 8 euros

PARIS EXPO PORTE DE VERSAILLES - Hall 8
EUROPÉENNE DE SALONS
Tél : 01 53 57 62 00 Fax : 01 53 57 62 05
Email : infos@salondespechesportives.com
 

Regional wines and products - Les vins de terroir et produits régionaux

Open Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday  10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission: Free entry ticket when you click on "Imprimez vos invitations"

PARC FLORAL DE PARIS, L'ESPACE ÉVÉNEMENTS
If you do not want to walk from the metro station "Chateau de Vincennes" a bus runs every 20 minutes from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tél : 03 86 48 21 25 Fax : 03 86 52 53 15
Email : atpf@wanadoo.fr

Antique cars - Rétromobile
Exposition vente voitures, motos de collection, modélisme
 

Friday, noon to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday February 20 and Friday : 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) 50 years of collecting cars; polar explorer Paul-Emile Victor's vehicules; Christie's presents the most beautiful cars of the world up for auction on February 17.
Fiat celebrates the 50 year anniversary of the Fiat 500, etc.

PARIS EXPO PORTE DE VERSAILLES Hall 7/3
Admission: 12 euros, 6 - 12 years: 7 euros
Tél : 01 49 53 27 10 Fax : 01 49 53 27 01
Email : retromobile@retromobile.fr

Antique book fair (Salon du livre et papiers anciens)

Espace Champerret

Admission 7 euros

Open: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday: until 9 p.m.

March

l'Aiguille en Fête 2008

Grande Halle de la Villette

Metro: Porte de Pantin

French championship - Speed knitting

Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. except Sunday (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Friday: open until 9 p.m.

Admission: 10 euros

Embroidery, yarn, patchwork, sewing, lace tapestry, cross stitch, etc.

Salon International de l'Agriculture  - International Agricultural Show

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

Every day 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, February 29 until 11 p.m.

Admission: 12 euros, children 6 to 12 years old, and students: 6 euros

animals, products, nature -- a must attend!

Metro: line 12, station Porte de Versailles or line 8, station Balard

Map

Antiques Fair in the 16th arrondissement
Salon des antiquaires de Paris 16ème

Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Open late March 20)
Admission: 5 euros

Restaurant and tea room
 

HIPPODROME DE LONGCHAMP
Photo album of what is being presented
Tél : 01 44 88 52 60 Fax : 01 44 88 52 61
Email : caroline@c-m-o.fr

World MBA Tour

Meet admission directors from the best MBA programs
Rencontrez les responsables d'admissions
des meilleurs programmes mba et exec mba internationaux

HÔTEL CONCORDE LA FAYETTE
Tél : 01 45 66 59 21 Fax : 01 45 66 99 80
Email : infofr@qsnetwork.com

World Tourist Trade Show - Salon mondial du tourisme

Open: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: until 9 p.m.

Admission: 8,50 euros
 

PARIS EXPO PORTE DE VERSAILLES
Tél : 01 49 68 54 50 Fax : 01 49 68 54 51
Email : smt@exposium.fr

Around France - Ailleurs en france
 

Weekends, leisure and staying in France
Week-ends, loisirs et séjours en france

PARIS EXPO PORTE DE VERSAILLES
Tél : 04 72 38 34 80 Fax : 04 72 38 34 81
Email : v.piguet@exposium.fr

Musicora
Le salon de la musique classique (gathering of the world of classical music)
 

2008 Theme: On a Youthful Air (Sur an air de jeunesse)
 

PARIS EXPO CARROUSEL DU LOUVRE
SÉCESSION
Tél : 01 49 53 27 00 Fax : 01 49 53 27 04
Email : musiques@secession.fr

Le salon des futurs parents et du petit enfant

Baby fair for current and future parents and the newborn
Friday, March 16  to Sunday March 18, 2008

PARIS EXPO PORTE DE VERSAILLES
Tél : 04 74 88 82 21 Fax : 04 74 90 84 75
Email : family.promotion@babyfrance.com

HiFi to home cinema and interior tech Fair

Salon de la hifi, du home cinéma et des technologies d'intérieur
Saturday March 17 to Sunday March 18, 2007

SOFITEL PARIS PORTE DE SÈVRES
Tél : 01 44 26 26 26 Fax : 01 45 54 23 86
Email : info@spat.fr

National furniture show

Salon national de l'immobilier

Open: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., late night Friday, March 23 until 9 p.m.
Tél : 01 42 27 67 44 Fax : 01 47 66 78 37
Email : promoexpoconseil@wanadoo.fr

Salon du livre

Book Fair

Friday March 23 to Wednesday March 28, 2007

Books, multimedia, magazines and newspapers

PARIS EXPO PORTE DE VERSAILLES
Email : salondulivre@reedexpo.fr

Foire d'art moderne et contemporain

Modern and contemporary art fair

Open: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday until 6 p.m.

Admission : 15 euros
Artists and students : 10 euros
Catalogue price : 20 euros

LE GRAND PALAIS
Email : contact@artparis.fr

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Jump start your social and professional network at BLOOM! Paris’ foremost opportunity to launch a great Parisian experience!

Bloom Where You’re Planted,

 9:00 to 4:30 pm
Registration: 40 euros pre-registered, 55 euros at the door

Bloom While You Work
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Registration: 40 euros, 55 euros at the door
(couples – 55 euros, 70 at the door)

Both seminars held at the American Church in Paris, 65 Quai d’Orsay, 75007 Paris. Registration fees include lunch, and Bloom Book – the definitive English speaker’s guide-book to living in France with over 300 pages of helpful information. Details and registration forms at American Church/Women of the American Church or at the church reception desk.

Salon Paris Fermier de Printemps (Spring Farmers' Market Paris)

Friday  to Sunday

Friday  10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday,  10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Parc Floral de Paris (Bois de Vincennes)

Admission: 5 euros, free under 14 years old

Metro: Line 1, station Château de Vincennes (shuttle bus from the metro or you can walk. Follow the exit "Gare Routière" for the shuttle.

14th Annual Wine Fair - 14ème Salon des Vins de Paris

Espace Champerret

Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday late night open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Independent Wine Growers (Salon des vins des vignerons indépendant)

March 28 to 31, 2008

Espace Champerret

April

Salon du livre et papiers anciens (Antique book fair)

la Défense

About 200 exhibitors: documents, books, post cards, stamps, lithography, posters, photos, etc.

Open everyday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Late Friday night until 9 p.m.

Entry: 7 euros

For a free invitation

Foire Internationale du Livre Ancien/International Antique Book Fair

The Paris International Antiquarian Book Fair (FILA) is the only French Antiquarian Book Fair of International stature.

A third of the participants come from abroad, (America, Argentina, England, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland).

Some 10,000 visitors will admire some 25,000 books. During 4 days, a wide selection of books will be on display for everyone to see: early printed books, illuminated manuscripts, illustrated books both ancient and modern, first editions, autographs and manuscripts, brought by the finest antiquarian booksellers in the world.

Grand Palais
Avenue Winston Churchill   75008

Organised by the Syndicat national
de la Librairie Ancienne et Moderne
E-mail: slam-livre@wanadoo.fr

Paris Marathon (website available in English)

New route for the Paris Marathon.

Their official marathon website provides historical data, statistics, FAQs, the route, the timing schedule.

The start of the race, one of the most entertaining marathons (25% of the participants are foreigners), will be given on Sunday April 15th at 8:45am on the Champs-Élysees. Before, the riders will have collected their bib between April 12th and April 14th at the renowned Marathon Expo (Parc des expositions, Hall 5) -- Paris Marathon website.
 

Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants

(Independent wine producers)

April 7, 8, 9 and 10, 2006

Espace Champerret

Open April 8, 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

April 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission: 6 euros

You receive a wine glass when you enter to use during your "dégustations".

Dimanches au Galop - A day at the races

An event held over five Sundays.

The racecourse offers free admission starting from noon.

Activities: Pony rides, a merry-go-round ride on wooden horses, souvenir photographs and open-air games backstage tour of the races and you can loan a free pair of binoculars to watch the action on the
tracks.
 

The first race starts at 1.30 p.m. Bring a picnic or eat at the restaurants with a panoramic view.

May

June

Fête des Tuileries

Roses every June - first weekend activities:

Bagatelle -

Parc de Bagatelle

Allée de Longchamp, bois de Boulogne

Admission 3 euros

Jardin des Plantes

57 rue Cuvier, 75005

Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Organized visits through the rose garden

10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. free

Summer sales!

end of June to beginning of August each year

Be there the first week!

Last week of June and the month of July every year! Everywhere! are the dates to remember for the summer sales.

Make sure you have specific ideas on what you are looking for. After the first week, you risk your items disappearing into the sack of a quicker shopper or generic items being brought in just for the sale.

Longchamp bags are a good buy -- BHV will have the largest choice -- you will not find black on sale -- colors will be last season's highlights.

Some stores will have extended hours. Know what you are looking for. Be wary of clothes and shoes in mass quantities, they may have been brought in especially for the sales.

Look for items that appear to have been around prior to the sales. Remember there are regular sales in all stores (just called "promos") all year round.

Federation Française de la Couture

Fashion Week happens in January and returns during June, July and October. The dates are subject to change.

I was told by a source that it is possible that tickets may be handed out in front of a venue.

Visit the federation's link to view the most recent schedules (the next ones are not yet available).

Paris Air Show - le Bourget

The following information is from the 2005 air show, which is held in Paris every two years:

Open from 9.30am-6pm

Admission: 12 euros for one day.

Their link "General Public" provides information on accommodations, access to the show and what to do while waiting for the show.

World Ethnic & Specialty Food Show (World Food Market)

Movable dates
Gourmet fine food, ethnic fine foods, halal fine foods

Website available in Engllish

Salon international des produits des terroirs du monde

Porte de Versailles

July

July 14 activities

Parade along the Champs Elysées beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Arc de Triomphe

Bal du 13 juillet - The July 13th Ball at the Bastille from 8 p.m. to midnight

Bal des pompiers - Fireman's Ball - All of the neighborhood fire and rescue departments open their doors July 13 and 14 for their annual balls with the fire brigade acting as the barmen

Feux d’artifice - fireworks near the Eiffel Tower at 10:30 p.m. July 14

Tour de France

"After leaving the heart of London and setting off the timers as it passes by the Greenwich Meridian, the peloton will speed off across Kent. A flat route through the English countryside which should favour the sprinters hoping to win the green jersey." -- From le Tour de France website

Follow this link for information about the final 146km journey between Marcoussis and Paris.
 

Paris Cinéma - film festival

Last year they counted 70,000 spectators in 20 different locations (theatres, open air, etc.) at a cost of 4 euros for entry. Those films shown within the section "Paris CinéToile" are shown outdoors and are free.

The June 27 kickoff for the festival takes place in front of the Hôtel de Ville and is free.

The calendar, films and locations has not yet been posted on their website.

Cinéma en plein air - Outdoor cinema festival
PARC DE LA VILLETTE.

211, avenue Jean-Jaurès

La Villette/Belleville/Canal Saint-Martin 75019

Métro : Porte de Pantin

Films are shown on a giant screen. This year's theme: first class and folding chairs or how does one form a destiny taking into consideration social, political and historical contexts.

Films are being shown in VO (original version) and are not meant for all ages.

Chair and blanket rental: 6.50 euros; under 16: 4 euros
Five rentals: 20 euros
 

Paris quartier d'été (the summer neighborhood festival in Paris)

...the 18th edition of the festival Paris Quartier d’été will be taking place in Île-de-France.

It seeks to emphasize the cultural, social and generational mixity of the capital. Since 1989, Paris Quartier d’été has staged big artistic and popular events in prestigious, symbolic or unusual spots in Paris. This year will see music from Ethopia, Germany, Palestine… symphonic music, electro-acoustic, jazz, traditional song and much more.

Also, spotlight on Australia and the antipodes with cinema and music. And, nomadic dances in the city exploring different cultures: acrobatic choreography from the US, French hip hop, children of immigrants and young Brazilians etc. For those who enjoy a change, the cour d’Orléans du Palais-Royal inherits flamenco, Argentinean tango and French music hall from a series of promising cabarets....Paris Tourist Office

Read more about the Grand Palais itself on another page....

Paris Plage

The City of Paris has two beaches.

The newest beach is located near the Simone de Beauvoir bridge (Bercy-Tolbiac) that links Bercy with the National library. The original beach is between the Louvre and the Sully bridge (le Pont de Sully). enjoy the palm trees and the sand. It is recommended to go in the morning or late at night to avoid the massive crowds.

The new beach is accessible by metro, line 14, station Bercy; by the foot bridge or water taxi from the Port Autonome de Paris, 2 quai de Grenelle (15th arr.).

The children's' pool is located across from l'Île Saint Louis.

Paris Plages takes place the last week of July and runs through the third week of August.

The beach extends from the Louvre to the Pont de Sully – Port de la Gare – Bassin de la Villette.
 

Versailles

The musical waters (Grandes Eaux Musicales)

Go to the above link for all information

Les Fêtes de Nuit
July  8.30p.m.:

Théâtre des Lumières et du Feu: during August and September  at 9.30p.m.

Parc du Chateau de Versailles
RER : Versailles Rive Gauche
Information : 01 30 83 78 89
Booking : 01 30 83 78 89

Federation Française de la Couture

Fashion Week happens in January and returns during June, July and October. The dates are subject to change.

Follow the fashion link for all show dates for each season (June to July and October)

I was told by a source that it is possible that tickets may be handed out in front of a venue.

Visit the federation's link to view the most recent schedules (the next ones are not yet available).

August

Cinéma au Clair de Lune

August 1 to August 19, 2007

Information for 2007 not yet available as of March 2007

Cinéma au clair de lune is an annual event held during the month of August.

The Paris locations change for each film. Go to their website for a list of locations and films for 2007.

They are shown free of charge every night beginning about 9:30 p.m. except Sundays and Mondays in certain plazas, squares or gardens. Over 60,000 spectators take advantage of the cinema.

Paris Cinéma

4 euros entry fee or 20 euros for a pass good for the entire festival.

Versailles

The musical waters (Grandes Eaux Musicales)

Go to the above link for annual information

The Versailles websites provides information about the following:
Ticket information
Your tickets through SNCF and FNAC

Shows
Temporary exhibitions and shows
Grandes Eaux Musicales, Grandes Eaux Nocturnes, Fêtes de Nuit, concerts
Centre de musique baroque de Versailles
Academy of Equestrian Arts

Vaux le Vicomte, a furnished castle, gardens, carriage museum and exhibition, is open daily and evenings. No car? take the train from Gare de Lyon to Melun (25 minutes) or RER D from le Châtelet to Melun. Take the shuttle from the station to the castle.

During Fridays in August and every Saturday until mid-October enjoy candlelight evenings.  For more information and permanent event dates about Vaux le Vicomte visit my Vaux le Vicomte page.

September

Journées du Patrimoine  (Heritage Days)

Mid-September

information usually available after September 10.

All government, administrative and historical buildings are open to the public.

Address of information kiosk: 182, rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 (Metro: Palais-Royal).

The program will provide complete information about the Journées européenne du patrimoine (European Heritage Days).

Some examples: About 23 tours you can take either on foot or bike around various themes: the fountains of yesterday and today, the Republic and its major figures, churches of the Second Empire....About 30 tours will center around Parisian and contemporary architecture. If you are looking for more than the usual,  visitors can "lance an assault" on the tower of Jean-Sans-Peur (fortress of the dukes of Burgundy) or discover the restoration work being carried out on the Church of the Saint-Sulpice. Learn the methods for restoring stained glass works of art from the Renaissance to the 20th century, at the Hôtel d'Albret (31 rue des Francs Bourgeois 75004; or look at books at a library normally reserved for researchers (la Bibliothèque de l'Heure joyeuse)

2007 - Additional information in French on the Mayor's website

Salon déco, design et aménagement intérieur - Decoration, design and interior design -- Passion for your home

Open: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission: 8 euros; free for the under 12
PARIS EXPO CARROUSEL DU LOUVRE
Tél : 04 37 22 15 15 Fax : 04 37 22 15 10
Email : infos@maison-passion.fr

SALON DU COLLECTIONNEUR PARIS
Salon des antiquaires spécialisés

Antique specialists trade fair

LE GRAND PALAIS
SYNDICAT NATIONAL DES ANTIQUAIRES
Télephone : 01 44 51 74 74 Fax : 01 44 51 74 75
Emai
 
Open : 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. ; late Thursday September 20 until 10 p.m.
Admission: 15 euros/10 euros

Mondial du deux-roues (International two-wheeled vehicle show)

The Paris International Motorcycle Show (Salon International de la Moto de Paris) is a biennial event staged at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. It teams up with the Paris International Cycle Show (Salon International du Cycle de Paris)
 

Once on the website, click on the UK flag

Visitor information

PARIS EXPO
Place de la Porte de Versailles
75015 - PARIS
Saturday September 29 to Tuesday October 2
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. every day
late opening : Tuesday October 2 until 10:00 pm
Admission: 12 euros; for 12 to 18 year olds : 8 euros; free for children under 12

The entrance ticket also gives access to the Motorbike Show

Biennale des éditeurs de la décoration

Carrousel du Louvre

Open 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Admission: 15 euros

Designers, style-setters and trend spotters from France and abroad present the best of interior decoration at the Carrousel du Louvre.

Versailles

Versailles transportation information

October

International Motor Show (Mondial de l'automobile) 2008

October 4 - 19, 2008

Foire d'automne Autumn fair
Discover, initiate yourself and make good choices (Pour mieux s'initier, découvrir... et mieux choisir )

PARIS EXPO PORTE DE VERSAILLES
Tél: 01 58 05 18 88 Fax : 01 40 55 05 89

FIAC – International Contemporary Art Show
LE GRAND PALAIS AND LE COUR CARRÉ DU LOUVRE

Thursday, October 18 to Monday October 22, 2007
34th edition - FIAC – International Contemporary Art Show


Admission Access: 25 euros
Art Student: 12.5 euros
Permanent Pass available from 18 to 22 October: 55 euros
Art student fee: 35 euros

Grand Palais - Cour Carrée du Louvre

Grand Palais
Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris
Access : Metro line 1 and 13 Champs-Élysées Clemenceau
Parking Rond Point Champs Élysées

Cour Carrée du Louvre
Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
Access: Metro line 1 and 7, Palais Royal et Musée du Louvre
Parking Saint-Germain l’Auxerrois

Telephone : 01 47 56 64 21 Fax : 01 47 56 64 29

Paris fermier Autumn Farmer’s Market

PARIS EXPO ESPACE CHAMPERRET
Espace Champerret
Porte de Champerret Paris 17th arrondissement

Open : Friday, October 19 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Monday October 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission : 7 euros ; free for children under 14
Métro : Porte de Champerret, Line 3 – stop Porte de Champerrett
RER : Ligne C, Station Pereire
Bus : Lines 84 - 92 - 163 - 164 - 165 or PC, stop : Porte de Champerret

Arc de Triomphe Lucien Barrière

First weekend in October each year

Admission: 8 euros, free to women in hats; 4 euros over 60; free on the lawn; 70 euros for reserved seats (call 00 33 1 41 57 32 28 from abroad or on the internet www.france-billet.com  )

For more information check out the France Galop website (Acrobat .pdf document) for shuttle buses, public transport, tickets, etc..

Gates open at 11 a.m.

Race gets underway at 1:30 p.m. with eight races on the program

Bloom Where You’re Planted
Mon/Tue,

9 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. (*New: Mon/Tue, not two Tuesdays!)
Registration Donation: 50 euros pre-registered, 65 euros at the door
(couples-70 euros , 85 euros at the door)

Bloom While You Work
Saturday, , 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Registration Donation: 40 euros, 55 euros at the door
(couples–60 euros, 75 euros at the door)

Both seminars held at the American Church in Paris, 65 Quai d’Orsay, 75007 Paris.

Registration donations include lunch, and Bloom Book – the definitive English speaker’s guide-book to living in France with over 300 pages of helpful information.

Details and registration forms online or at the church reception desk.

Nuit Blanche (Sleepless Night)

The annual Nuit Blanche takes place one Saturday night every October and continue into the dawn of Sunday (first weekend in October).

The theme changes each year.

The program comes out in mid-September and is available on the City of Paris' website. In the "Recherche" box type: nuit blanches and the year.

Salon de la Photo

Paris Porte de Versailles

The SIPEC (Syndicat des entreprises de l'Image, de la Photo et de la Communication) which supported the photography industry for years in its shift toward digital technology, is gathering practically all the companies of the photography world who deal in image capture, processing software, prints and printing....In 2007, the show is changing its name and season, and affirming its vocation as a place for communication and sharing.--SIPEC

Farmers’ Market at Bercy

Near the Court Saint-Emilion, the producers of 100% farm products, will be presented with pride their arms charged with succulent and impressive products.
Crépinette of wild boar, wine aromatice with plants, salted foie gras tender nougat from Lucerne honey, beef sausages, pink garlic,
Place des Vins de France (12ème arrdt)
Open : Thursday, September 20: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, September 21/22: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, September 23: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Admission: free

* Métro : Line 14, station Cour St Emilion
* Bus : Line 24 (stop : Terroirs de France)

Salon européen du chocolat Chocoland
 
PARIS EXPO PORTE DE VERSAILLES

Paris toy show
Expo-vente de jouets anciens

PARIS EXPO ESPACE CHAMPERRET

Cuisinez! 101 cooking courses open to everyone
101 cours de cuisine ouverts à tous

PARIS EXPO CARROUSEL DU LOUVRE

Antiquités brocante à Champerret

PARIS EXPO ESPACE CHAMPERRET

World MBA Tour
Meet the admission personnel from some of the best MBA and Executive MBA International programs

HÔTEL CONCORDE LA FAYETTE

November

When is Paris lighting up for Christmas?

November. It is a general statement, but the dates vary from department store to Champs-Elysées.

When are the windows being decorated at the department stores?

le Bon Marché Rive Gauche: mid November to December 31, 2007

Galeries Lafayette and Printemps: beginning of November to December 31, 2007

Salon Parfums et Arômes

Paris Expo Carrousel du Louvre

Open: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Admission: 7 euros

Metro: Concorde, Tuileries or Palais Royal/Musée du Louvre

Mois de la Photo (Photography month)

Theme: Photography and the printed page. Some 60 exhibitions in galleries, museums and cultural events in Paris.

Paris Photo

Paris Expo Carrousel du Louvre

"Paris Photo is organizing its eleventh edition determined to maintain its standards of excellence and its support for photography in all its diversity.

From November 15th through November 18th, 2007 it will bring together some hundred galleries and publishers from the world over.With its exhibitions, book signings, prize award ceremonies and lectures, during those five days Paris Photo will be the eye of the world. --Paris Photo"

Beaujolais Nouveau

The official Beaujolais website for news. Read the press release for information on this year's vintage.

Salon des Antiquaires de Paris 16 ème (Antiques Fair)

Hippodrome de Longchamp

Website available in English

Christmas in Paris begins in November (or for Bouchara, the fabric store, the third week in October!)

For more information visit my Christmas page.

December

Le Salon saveurs des plaisirs gourmands (The gourmet trade fair - the pleasures of eating) (Christmas market as well)

Food, wine, champagne, gifts, cooking how to's, food tourism

Espace Champerret -- 400 merchants -- on the website, click on "le salon saveurs des plaisirs gourmands" and then the date of "decembre".

Friday open: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission 8 euros

Over 400 exhibitors, ten regional areas grouping producers exhibiting their cornucopia of gastronomic and tourist products; six countries represented.

Salon Nautique (Boat show)

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
 

Halls 1, 2 and 3

Late night Friday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Admission 13 euros; Students 16 to 18: 7 euros, free under 16

Metro line 12 Direction: Porte de la Chapelle/Mairie d’Issy/Metro stop: Porte de Versailles

In 2006 the Boat Show had 271,608 visitors and 1,400 boats on display representing 25 countries.

Salon du Cheval (Paris Horse Show) - 35th year (Their website is available in English)

Porte de Versailles

Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Admission 12,50 euros, Children under 6 are free; Children between 6 and 12: 8,50 euros.

Le Défilé de Paris (Procession through Paris)

The Procession through Paris is the only horse parade allowed on the Parisian streets. This event officially opens Le Salon du Cheval de Paris. The parade first began in 1972 and lasted a mere three years, until it was revived as a Parisian institution in 1998. The riders consider it an honor to parade along the avenues of the City of Light.

Route overview:

10 a.m. Departs from Bois de Boulogne

11 a.m. la Madeleine

11:30 a.m. le Carrousel du Louvre

12:30 a.m. le Tour Eiffel

1 p.m. le Trocadéro