Secrets of Paris Calendar of Events
For more events and special calendars see links at the bottom of the page.
Through July 3
Want to catch a few films in Paris? Take advantage of the Fête du Cinéma: buy one full priced ticket, and each subsequent ticket is only €3.
July 3-14
And if you missed the first cinema festival, it's immediately followed by another (don't ask me), the 7th annual Festival Paris Cinéma, presented by the actress Charlotte Rampling. This year the country of honor is Turkey, with screenings in 15 locations around Paris. Each screening is €5, with a pass for €25. There will be concerts, a bal on the 14th and even a cinema-themed flea market on Saturday the 11th July in front of the MK2 Bibliothèque (13th) from 8am-8pm. For the full schedule visit the website.
July 4
The Paris City Hall (Le Mairie) is hosting a free "Paris Treasure Hunt", open to everyone. It aims at promoting "a new type of tourism: international visitors will discover the Paris of the Parisians". This unusual way to explore the capital city will lead visitors toun trodden paths and secret passages. Roadbooks will be available in French and English in the 10 participating Parisian districts. For more info visit Tresors de Paris.
July 7
It's time for another Naughty Paris Happy Hour! Join Heather and "The Pleasure Coach" Victoria Strong for 2-for-1 Champagne cocktails and conversation at the sexy Flûte L'Etoile Champagne Lounge (near the Arc de Triomphe, 19 rue de l'Etoile) from 6-8pm. Please RSVP if you would like to reserve a copy of Naughty Paris at the special price of €20. naughtyparis@gmail.com
July 8
Heather will be leading an Orientation Walk & Seine Cruise of Paris today, 10am-12:30pm. Three places left! Cost is €75/person includes day pass for the Batobus. Sign up by emailing secretsofparis@gmail.com
July 8
The film Grease is celebrating its 30th anniversary, with a digitally remastered screening at the Publicis Cinémas (Le Drugstore, 133 ave des Champs Elysées, 8th), at 5pm and 8pm. Be there or be square!
July 13
Dust off your blonde wig, your Jackie O sunglasses or your ‘too cool for school’ J.F.K. sixties suit. Miss Khoo is taking over the Chacha for the tastiest event in town. Rachel Khoo has created a 3 course dinner and a Kennedy cocktail to tantalize your tastebuds. Top that all off with a cupcake pimping session and some swinging sixties & fifties sounds. The whole of Paris will be there and who knows maybe the Kennedy’s might pop by. 40€ Cocktail + 3 course dinner (starter + main + dessert/cupcake session). RSVP chacha@chachaclub.fr
July 14
Fête de la Bastille, with a military parade on the Champs Elysées and fireworks at sunset from the Eiffel Tower. Grab a picnic and head to the Esplanade des Invalides to celebrate with the K&K Posse.
Through July 26
Have you been to the Manufacture des Gobelins (42 ave des Gobelins, 13th, M° Gobelins) since its restoration? Now is a great time to visit this 400-year-old tapestry manufacturer with the exhibition "Elégance et Modernité 1908-1958 Un Renouveau à la Francais" as well as the paintings of Vincent Bioulès in the chapelle Saint Louis des Gobelins.
Through July 31
A magnificent photo exhibition at the salons des Nouvelle Athènes, a "Homage to Women...over 50 Years Old" by David Renaud. Call for open hours: 46 rue Lafayette, 9th, cde B9350, tel 01 48 74 86 89. Tell Sylvie I sent you!
Through August 22
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes at the Château de Versailles, an after-dark show set to music and fireworks in the fountains of the palace gardens. Saturday nights, €20.
Through August 23
The Fête des Tuileries brings carnival rides and the Grande Roue (ferris wheel) back to the gardens of the Louvre so you can get your cotton candy and stomach-churning ride fix. Until 11:45pm weekdays, and 12:45am on Friday and Saturday.
UPCOMING CONCERTS IN FRANCE:
July 2: Coldplay, Lenny Kravitz, Moby, Placebo, Franz Ferdinand, and others at the Main Square Festival (Arras, France)
July 3-5: Les Eurockéennes in Belfort (Kayne West, Prodigy, Slipknot, NTM, Pete Doherty, etc.)
July 8: Seal at POPB Bercy
July 15: Pet Shop Boys at L'Olympia
July 16-19: Bruce Springsteen at the Vieilles Charrues (Brittany) Already sold out. :(
July 22: BB King at the Palais des Congrès
August 28-30: Rock en Seine at the Parc de St Cloud, Paris (Oasis, Faith No More, Prodigy, Offspring, Madness, and Amy Macdonald).
October 23: Tori Amos at the Palais des Congrès
October 25: Sonic Youth at the Palais des Congrès
Other Paris Calendar Links
- For literary events, readings, and classes: Monthly Paris Listing.
- For art exhibitions, museum news and openings see Paris Muse.
- For nightlife and performing arts see GoGo Paris
- For mainstream events visit the Paris Office of Tourism.
- For naughty events, see the Naughty Paris Guide.
- Major sporting events and festivals can be found at WhatsOnWhen.
