Paris Events - A selection of interesting events in Paris

Paris Events

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Last Update: July 30, 2012

Cinema en Plein Air

July 25-August 26/ Parc de la Villette

This annual tradition of nightly outdoor movies in the park has been in place for over two decades. This year, screenings include works from Woody Allen, Stanley Kubrick, Jean-Luc Godard and Sophia Coppola.

Rock en Seine

August 24-26/ Domaine national de Saint-Cloud

Enjoy music from some of the world’s hottest bands at this annual riverside outdoor music festival. The 2012 line-up includes popular acts like The Black Keys, Placebo, Green Day, Bloc Party and The Dandy Warhols.

Festival D’Automne a Paris – Paris Autumn Festival

September-December/All over Paris

This annual festival is one of the longest and most interesting in Paris. The event stretches over the course of 4 months and includes numerous works of contemporary arts, including dance, music and visual art.

L’Etrange Festival – Festival of the Bizarre

September 2-11/All over Paris

Now in its 18th year, this is the biggest horror film festival held in France. Films from some of the most daring and up-and-coming directors will be shown at the festival, which is held at several venues around Paris.

Journees du Patrimoine – Heritage Days

September 15-16/All over Paris

This is a great opportunity to see the historic side of Paris. All the government, administrative and historic buildings in the city will be open to the public, and bike and walking tours will be hosted throughout the weekend.

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