Paris is beautiful at any time of the year. But every traveler wants to visit this amazing city in the midst of a holiday, to see it in all its glory and enjoy strolls along the decorated streets, visit fairs and look in stores where discounts are set.
The French are very fond of having fun and they celebrate every holiday on a large scale. Every visitor is sure to find a holiday to his liking here and will be able to relax to the fullest.
All celebrations have their roots in ancient times. For example, the famous Foire du Trône. It was first organized in 957 and since then it has been held throughout the small state. Farmers and traders exchange goods, and everyone can buy anything they want. Tourists are especially interested in wine. And there are a lot of such holidays. Each of them is filled with its own secrets and every year thousands of tourists from all over the world come to Paris to have fun with the whole family.
New Year
This holiday is celebrated all over the world and the French are no exception. On the night from January 31 to January 1, thousands of Parisians go out into the streets, admire fireworks and drink champagne. In Paris there is a New Year’s parade where everyone can take part. The parade takes place on the Champs-Élysées. On this day, most restaurants and stores are not open. But if you look hard enough, you can find small cafes selling French pastries and coffee.
Truffle Festival
This holiday can be called traditional. It is held every year at the end of January. In the vicinity of Paris, markets are opened where fresh truffles are sold. Everyone can buy not only delicious mushrooms, but also the products that the French prepare from them. Recently, the organizers of the event have included seminars where tourists are shown the process of truffle collection and told the history of the animals that participate in the collection. Each of them can be photographed. There are cafes near the markets where you can order truffle dishes for symbolic money. The date of the celebration is not fixed, usually the last Saturday in January.
Paris Fashion Week
February 25 – March 5, 2019
Fashion Week in The French capital is a grandiose event that attracts fashionistas and fashionistas from all over the world. But this event is closed, and if there is still a chance to get to the shows in other cities, the Paris Fashion Week is open only to a select few. Only celebrities, press and buyers are allowed in.
During the week Paris becomes the center of world fashion. Although it is unlikely to get to the shows themselves, but the capital itself has such an atmosphere that it is impossible to pass by the open stores. Parisians and guests of the capital buy everything in sight, have fun and spend fabulous money on designer outfits. The chosen public does not sit still either. They try to make it to all the shows and at the same time make their mark in the press.
Those who wish to go out of their way to see the shows, albeit a little later. On Fridays, the Galeries Lafayette hosts shows from the previous season. If you are interested, you can reserve a place and attend the event for free.
Paris Marathon
April 8-10, 2019.
The marathon is held in spring, when it is still not so hot outside. The event is so significant and large-scale that no one can stay away. Runners from all over the world come to the French capital to compete with the best and win a decent cash prize. Only 40-50 thousand people can take part in the race. Applications should be left in advance, because there are usually no vacant places by the date of the race.
The history of the marathon dates back to the 19th century. Participants of the race can not only run the distance, but also admire the local sights. Runners run past Place de la Concorde and Place de la Bataillie and can see the famous Château de Vincennes, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, the Musée d’Orsay, Notre Dame de Paris.
Thousands of tourists and locals come to watch the marathon. At this time, the small streets of Paris are filled to capacity. Celebrities also come to support the participants. They willingly take pictures with everyone and sign autographs.
The length of the treadmill is 42 thousand kilometers. Fans of the race can stop at a refreshment point and drink water. Professional athletes are served water and fruit on the run.
Night of Museums in Paris
May 18, 2019
There are so many different museums in the French capital. Tourists are prepared to stand in huge queues to get in and see all the delights. For more than 10 years, Paris has been hosting the Night of Museums. This event takes place all over Europe and Paris is not left out. Not only large temples of culture take part in the event, but also small museums that are known only to a select few.
Night of Museums opens the tourist season. All museums and exhibitions do not close throughout the night. You don’t need to buy a ticket to get into any temple of culture and art.
But it is very difficult to see all the exhibitions and museums of Paris in one night . There are a lot of people who want to take a step towards art on this day. Many tourists specifically plan their travel during this period.
Each venue hosts real shows, famous singers sing, and world-famous actors perform in plays. Visitors can participate in a fashion show or take a lesson from their favorite artist. At the Guimet Museum, the library is open to the public on this night, where you can borrow any book and read it until the morning.
Bastille Day
July 14, 2019
National holidays in any country are enjoyed with a bang. People go out into the streets and congratulate each other on the historic s an event that has turned the lives of many. Every year on July 14.I French people remember that terrible day.
There were many prisoners in the Bastille. Not only the poor but also the upper classes were punished there. Among the people it was called “the prison of misery and doom”. But in 1789, it was attacked by armed groups. The Bastille was the beginning of the French Revolution.
But today it is no longer a prison, but the ruins of a great building. The French have never forgotten those events, and this is a place that every Parisian associates with freedom and equality. The locals do not mourn the past. The festivities begin with dancing. Music can be heard from every window. Even the firefighters are not left out on this day. They organize fun parties with contests and dances.
The Revolution emancipated the French and declared open liberty. This is the day of the Gay Ball. It’s an unusual spectacle, and if you are adamant about free love, then postpone the trip for another time.
There is a military parade on the Champs-Élysées, in which the president participates. All day long, strollers can celebrate the great event, and in the evening, a fireworks display awaits everyone.
Each restaurant prepares an individual program for this event. The celebration takes place not only in Paris, but all over France.
Christmas
December 25, 2019
Christmas is the main holiday for every French family. They prepare for its celebration long before December 25.
Parisians start celebrating as early as December 6 and end Christmas wondering on January 6.
Only in Paris you can feel the whole festive atmosphere, walk around Christmas fairs and make a lot of beautiful and magical photos on the background of the decorated city.
Paris begins to sparkle as early as the end of November. On December 1, the country’s main Christmas tree is lit up. The opening ceremony is very solemn, with a concert featuring all the celebrities of France. Each building is decorated in its own way. Large stores deserve special attention. This is when the winter discount season starts.
But for the French, the Christmas tree is not the most important thing. They like to build creches. If you want to fully immerse yourself in the holiday atmosphere and experience the culture of the celebration, go to Christmas Mass.
Children will be interested in Disneyland. Favorite fairy tale characters put on fun shows with contests and gifts.
Restaurants in Paris are preparing a special Christmas menu for tourists.
Montmartre Wine Festival
October 9-13, 2019.
The wine festival is also called the grape harvest festival. Parisians and tourists love this event. They enjoy visiting Montmartre and tasting delicious French wine
Paris Hill becomes a crowded place for just a few days. It was in this location that the city’s vineyard was preserved.
The festival has been going on since 1935. In 2013, more than 400,000 people came to the wine festival.
Everyone is welcome to join in the grape harvest. It is also possible to buy wine from past years at a lower price than it is presented in stores. The proceeds from the sale of the amazing drink go to the needs of Paris and the entire county.
Chinese New Year
Feb. 5-25, 2019
Parisians really enjoyed the Chinese national holiday and were more than happy to adopt it for themselves.
There will beparades and speeches. The celebration is organized by the Chinese diaspora. Each parade is different from the other. They are so colorful that it is impossible to find indifferent after watching them.
Tropical Carnival in Paris
July 2019
An annual event that attracts thousands of people. Many tourists try to visit Paris at this time to watch the theatrical procession of singers and dancers. The atmosphere at this time is so festive that you want to follow the participants.
