It’s hard to believe summer is coming to a close and we’re already looking towards a fast approaching fall. For those soon to see Paris travelers, don’t despair. Sept, Oct and Nov can be some of the greatest months of the season, with Parisians back at work and the majority of the tour buses back at the station, life here in Paris just seems a bit more liveable. For those still seeking fun events to fill your days, below you’ll find some of the cities fall favorites:
The Festival d’Automne à Paris (Paris Autumn Festival) is a powerhouse of all artists forms of expression, from contemporary arts, dance, theatre, cinema and music. ‘Festival presents works that stand as references, involving approaches of an experimental nature by, inter alia, commissioning artists to create original works. Every year, from September to December, the Festival features over forty events attracting a total audience of more than 100 000!’ That is hard to resist. Some come out and have a taste of French culture at its finest. Tickets can be purchased directly online. Full program and details on the official website.
English Website:
www.festival-automne.com
Fête des Jardins
On Sept 24th and 25th you’ll find hundreds of free events in some of Paris’ most beautiful gardens. From Parc de la Villette, Jardins du Luxembourg, Jardins des Tuileries to Jardin des Plantes, each garden will host guided tours, concerts and exhibitions. A great way to enjoy the last days of summer.
www.jardins.paris.fr
Jazz à la Villette
From 31 August to 11 September, various places at la Villette pay tribute to jazz. Venues such as La Cité de la musique, le Cabaret Sauvage and la Grande Halle promote the fusion of jazz with pop, electro, free or hip hop.
With each edition of the festival, these mixes and fusions bring about some highly original encounters and creations, effectively raising the buzz factor!
This year once again features an exciting line-up, with Hindi Zahra and Tigran Hamasyan, Archie Shepp, Roy Hargrove "RH Factor", Brad Mehldau, Rodolpe Burger & James Blood Ulmer, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley and Pee Wee Ellis.
(A big thank you to le nouveau Paris!)
Paris-Deauville Rally
The Paris-Deauville Rally includes a gathering and exhibition of pre-1940s vintage cars, coupés and cabriolets designed before 1960. Enthusiasts also race their precious vehicles from the Place Vendôme in Paris to Deauville in Normandy.
This is a fine time for vintage car enthusiasts to get together; and for the car curious to come along and drink in the incongruous sight. On the day before the race (Thursday), the cars park on Place Vendôme, turning the "most expensive square in the world" into an ephemeral, outdoor museum of age-old automobiles, many of them rare. (Courtesy of WhatsonWhen.com)
Official Website: www.clubdelauto.org
