Special offer to the Chateau Lalinde Blog Readers!
Worried about the worldwide financial crisis and how we are going to make ends meet this year? Well, worry no more! Come to France, spend a couple of days in Paris enjoying the vast array of free events for everyone, then take the train from Montparnasse and five hours later you will be in Lalinde where you can, if you quote this blog entry, stay at a much reduced price at the Chateau Lalinde -- a fairytale castle on the banks of the beautiful Dordogne River.
If you want to know anything about Paris and what is happening there, head straight for Courtney Traub's website . There you will find information about events, money, what to pack, what to expect, where to go and much more besides!
The information in the next couple of entries were taken off that site. And this good news comes from there too:
"Steeped in a proud tradition of "culture for all" and "art for art's sake", Paris hosts plenty of free, often elaborate, and always imaginative yearly events. Some are ultra-arty, while others are just fun. Without further ado, here are the cream of the crop among free Paris events.
Paris Music Festival (Fête de la Musique)
Held every June, (see the Chateau Lalinde Blog entry) this celebration of music in all its guises and genres has gained such popularity that it has inspired scores of other cities to celebrate on the same day-- New York held its first festival in 2007. Whether you wander the streets in search of the perfect concert or opt to consult the annual calendar, the Paris Music Festival (Fête de la Musique) is not to be missed.
Paris Plage (Paris Beach)
Since 2002, the city of Paris has accomplished the unlikely dream of transforming the banks of the Seine river into a beach boardwalk every summer-- and in recent years the Paris Plage (Paris Beach) has been extended to other locations around the city. Summer in the city of light would now be unthinkable sans its beach, even though locals-- in typical Parisian style-- now have a tendency to aloofly dismiss this remarkable event.
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Open-Air Cinema at La Villette
Each summer, the ultramodern Parc de la Villette regales movie-lovers with a giant outdoor screen and entirely free screenings of both classics and recent hits. A perfect midsummer indulgence.
Paris Gay Pride (Marche des Fiértés)
Attracting hundreds and thousands of people into the streets of Paris each June, Paris Gay Pride feels more like a mammoth street party than a mere political demonstration. This joyful, colorful event celebrating diversity is a great opportunity to see Paris culture in all of its stripes.
Featuring fireworks displays, lively parades and street festivals, Bastille Day celebrates the dawn of the 1789 French Revolution and the first stirrings of a Republic. Every July 14th, France comes to life with free events in honour of democracy à la française.
Heritage Days (Journées du Patrimoine)
Heritage Days (Journées du Patrimoine)
Heritage Days (Journées du Patrimoine) is a yearly event in which hundreds of historical buildings, monuments, seats of government and other noteworthy sites customarily closed or only partially open to the public open their doors to visitors around Paris, allowing for an inside glimpse of such places as the Presidential Palace (Palais de l'Elysée) or the centuries-old Sorbonne University. Usually held in mid-September, Heritage Days presents a great opportunity to get a peek at hidden places around the city-- for free.
Nuit Blanche (White Night)
First launched in 2002, Paris Nuit Blanche (White Night) has become a hotly-anticipated annual celebration of all things art and culture in the city of light. Attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, Nuit Blanche sees countless Paris galleries, museums, city halls, and even swimming pools open their doors all night to visitors-- with free entry. Elaborate light installations, edgy performances, concerts, and unclassifiable happenings of all sorts await.Read More:
Holiday Lights and Festivities
Every December, Paris is decked with festive lights, and rinks are set up outside city hall and other locations for ice-skating. Places like Galeries Lafayette host the most remarkable holiday light and window displays, but plenty of spots around town are dressed up for the holiday season. Christmas in Paris also marks the opening of festive Christmas markets around the city, which can provide a memorable stroll.
Do not hesitate: Visit Courtney Traub's website right now and then visit the Chateau Lalinde website and make a booking for this summer of 2009, quoting this blog entry, and a glass of wine awaits you on the terrace of the Chateau! See you there!
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