July 14, 2015

Bastille Day

Holidays and events in Paris In the history of each country there are holidays that become an element of national pride. For France such a significant event was the Day of the Bastille. Every year on July 14 the French pay a tribute to the events of the past years that have drastically changed the life of the whole country

December 31 2015 2015

New Year in Paris

Holidays and events in Paris You thought about Where will you go for the New Year? If not, then welcome to Paris! If you spend this holiday in the French capital, then make yourself a luxurious gift, as you can look at this famous city with completely different eyes.

Paris is a city of not only love, but also fun. The festivals in the capital of France are so diverse that every tourist will certainly find the one that will please him.

Foire du Trône Fair is the largest in France, and its roots go back to 957 when traders and farmers met for the exchange of grain and wine. It is held annually from late March to late May. At this time on the lawns Pelouse de Reuilly there is a real amusement park with a giant Ferris wheel, carousels and other attractions. Visitors to the fair will be able to see performances by acrobats, fire-eaters and circus performers, as well as buy a lot of tasty things that are sold in tents.

Every year on June 21 a music day is celebrated throughout France, during which musicians and local residents streets to sing songs, play musical instruments and just have fun. In addition, free concerts begin in the second half of the day, at which eminent artists perform, some of them specially come from abroad to take part in the celebration.

The most large-scale concerts with the most popular performers, of course, take place in Paris. The fun usually lasts until the very morning.

The Bastille Day is one of the most important national holidays in France, and where else is it to be celebrated, if not in Paris. It takes place on July 14 and begins with a solemn military parade from Etoile Square towards the Louvre.

Along the route of the procession, spectators are usually lined up with stands to watch the spectacle. In the evening on the Champ de Mars and at the Eiffel Tower in honor of the holiday a solemn salute is launched.

The celebration of the young wine (beaujolais nouveau) in Paris begins to celebrate on the third Thursday of November and is dedicated to a drink made from grapes of the grade "Game". This wine can be drunk only six weeks after harvest, when the fermentation process is over. During the holiday there are numerous tastings, competitions and dances.