Paris in summer: yes
Here are the most interesting news we have found:
1) MOVIE TOURS
Paris is probably one of the most cinematic cities out there. Every year, about 900 shoots take place in the French capital and mythical films from the history of cinema have here an incomparable backdrop. Getting to know its squares, historic neighborhoods and avenues through the cinema is the original proposal made by the City Council through 15 themed tours, including a tour of the locations of Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris, The Fabulous destiny of Amelie PoulaIn, Hugo Cabret or La vida en rosa among others.
We have signed up for Midnight in Paris and we have discovered the enigmatic place where the protagonist (Owen Wilson) is transported on a journey through time and the fantasy in the mysterious Peugeot Landaulet 1920, the restaurant where he meets Hemingway or the grandiose bridge of the unforgettable final scene in which Gil meets Gabrielle, the girl from the bookstore. Whether you are a movie buff or not, these tours offer the opportunity to get to know the city in an original and fun way. They are more than recommended and, in addition, you can download them for free here.
The Saint-Martin canal, from a waterway to a tourist attraction.
2) CELEBRATION OF JULY 14
Paris commemorates in style the anniversary of the French Revolution. The capital of the hexagon dresses streets and buildings with the tricolor flag and offers us a series of traditional celebrations such as the popular Firefighters Festival on July 13 (Imagine a party full of muscular firefighters, every woman's dream). Already on July 14, the Grand Parade of the Navy takes place, which runs along the Champs-Elysées to the Place de la Concorde (it is not by chance that it is the place where the beheadings took place during the revolutionary period). And when the day falls, don't forget the impressive fireworks around the Eiffel Tower, on the Champ de Mars and the Place du Trocadero.
Celebrations for the 14th of July next to the Eiffel Tower
3) EXPOSURES GALORE
And as always Paris offers exhibitions for all tastes and colors. The two that, according to critics, will reign in the Parisian cultural universe this summer are the following.
**- Roy Lichtenstein at the Center Pompidou **
First major retrospective dedicated to the icon of American pop art in France, Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) after more than 20 years. After the exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, the National Gallery in Washington or the Tate Modern in London, the Center Pompidou exhibits 100 emblematic works of this virtuoso of design (some of them unpublished never seen until now in Paris) . From July 3 to November 4.
**- Keith Haring exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art and Centquatre **
It is one of the most important exhibitions ever held on this artist and social activist (1958 – 1990). A repertoire of 250 of his works (some in large format) will allow us to discover the the essence of the pop generation and the street culture of the New York of the 80s . From April 19 to August 18.
4) LESSONS TO BECOME A AUTHENTIC PARISIAN
Are Parisians really as arrogant as they are made out to be? Cliché or not, the truth is that every year Paris leads the ranking of the most unpleasant cities in the world . Even psychiatric medicine has already described the Paris Syndrome, an illness suffered by visitors to this city and caused, among other things, by the unfriendly behavior of its inhabitants. Well, we have found the perfect antidote to survive so much antipathy: a true master's degree in acting and behaving like a purebred Parisian.
How to become a Parisian in one hour, (that is, “How to become a Parisian in one hour”), is already, according to Tripadvisor, the most popular night show in the French capital. **In a delirious monologue, Oliver Giraud** breaks down humorously all the keys to dealing with the Parisians in the most diverse situations: how to order in a restaurant, take a taxi or how to act while shopping. There is also the essential lessons on how to shake your hair in the purest L'Oreal style or flirt in a nightclub. An hour to end up becoming an expert on Parisian borderland and arrogance. How to become a Parisian is performed on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at the Théâtre des Nouveautés (24 Boulevard Poissonnière) . The show is entirely in English but very easy to understand and you can get tickets from 24 euros.
Oliver Giraud: making humor out of antipathy
5) THE BEACH OF PARIS
But did Paris have a beach? No, but in any case you will be surprised to find an almost real one on the banks of the Seine, from the Hôtel de Ville to the Pont de Sully and also in the Villette: sand, hammocks, swimming pools, umbrellas and a large program of activities ranging from Tai chi, volleyball or sandcastle contests, including the obligatory beach bars. A curious initiative that defies the unstable Parisian weather. The Parisian beaches are open every day, from July 20 to August 18 with a schedule from 9:00 to 00:00.
In Paris there is a beach
6) TUILERIES GARDEN FAIR
If you come with children, this is the place you should not miss. In the incomparable setting of the Jardin des Tuileries, this fair, which recreates traditional French festivals, offers plenty of fun for children and adults. The big wheel also offers unbeatable views over the city . It is open until August 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. (Fridays and Saturdays until 00:45 a.m.).
The Tuileries Garden
7) MUSIC FESTIVAL ON TERRACES
Bercy Village , a charming pedestrian area that was for more than a century the great wine market of Paris, hosts open-air music concerts every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m. An eclectic program based on pop, jazz, punk, blues, folk and rock from all corners of the world. From June 21 to August 29.
Bercy Village hosts the Terrace Music Festival
8) ROCK EN SEINE
The event takes place in the gardens of the Château de Saint-Claud, from where you can see the Seine River , hence its name. In its eleventh edition, rock en seine surprises us with three days dedicated to exploring all facets of pock rock. Among the most outstanding performances: Nine Inch Nails, Phoenix, Tame Impala, System of a Down or Paul Kalkebrenner (from August 23 to 25)
To consult all the information: facebook.com/ParisTourisme and http://www.nuevo-paris-ile-de-france.es (page in Spanish) .
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The Rock en Seine Festival