Bastille Day
July 13-14
The French national holiday is celebrated officially with parades of
tanks down the Champs-Elysées. The Bastille day is also celebrated with
firework displays,concerts and street dancing.
Fete de la Musique
June 21
Free concerts. Live music is performed throughout the streets and cafés
of Paris during all night.
Le Tour de France
End July
The world famous cycling race finishes on the avenue des
Champs-Elysées.
Journées du Patrimoine
Mid-Sept
Free entrance to historic buildings that are normally closed
to the public (the President's residence, Assemblée Nationale, Sénat..)
Montmarte wine festival
First week-Oct
The 'Fete des Vendages de Montmarte' is a popular street festival to celebrate
the harvesting of the vineyard, located in the Montmarte area.
Versailles
Jul-September
Illuminated fountains, music and fireworks displays at Versailles.
Foire de Paris
April-May
The Paris Trade Fair for tourism and gastronomy is at the Parc des Expositions, Porte de Versailles.
Fashion Shows
Jan,Jul
Haute couture shows (summer and winter collections).
French Tennis Open
May-Jun
The French Open tennis championships at Rolland Garros in the 16th district.
Fashion and Paris have become synonymous with each other.
Paris is known as the mecca of fashion where all the top couturiers
showcase their talent. All designers dream to be part of Paris fashion world.