tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67299148774889008322024-03-05T10:42:42.392+01:00Paris WeekendsDo something different this weekendAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-19412795569178650412013-03-22T22:50:00.001+01:002013-03-22T22:50:11.033+01:00Something for the Weekend (March 22 - 24)There are a few interesting events in Paris this weekend which has inspired me to list them here. It must be the return of Spring.
La Nuit de la Chouette (Owl Night)
A Chance to track down a few owls in parks and forests around France, in the company of experts. Nothing in Paris, but there are a few events in the surrounding departments.
Saturday 23rd, http://nuitdelachouette.lpo.fr/
Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-56594197454028582972013-02-07T15:19:00.001+01:002013-02-07T15:19:16.782+01:00Something for the Weekend (February 8th - 10th)Here are some suggestions for what promises to be a very vintage weekend in Paris.
Retro Shows
Two events at the Paris Expo exhibition centre this weekend have their sights firmly set in the rear view mirror.
RetroMobile: car porn for vintage vehicule enthusiasts and collectors.
Renover: A decoration and design show that surfs on the current fashion for 'le style mamie'.
Bal Pop
TangosAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-24264487029284274322013-01-18T10:29:00.002+01:002013-01-18T10:29:30.413+01:00Something for the Weekend (January 18th - 20th)Temperatures have plummeted in Paris over the last few days, and this weekend promises to be one of the coldest this winter, but nevertheless here a few ideas to get you out from under the duvet.
A Giant Pillow Fight
If you are sheltering under the duvet, why not instead pick up your pillow on Sunday and head out to this giant happening in Paris?
Details remain sketchy for the moment, but youAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-13072774015061651382013-01-08T15:32:00.000+01:002013-01-08T15:32:33.584+01:00Something for 2013
A new year begins in Paris, and despite restricted budgets there are still many things to look forward to. Here is a small selection.
Architecture and Urbanism
With municipal elections looming in 2014, the current team are planning to get as many projects as possible finished this year. Here are just a few of the new developments that we can expect in the coming months.
The Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-63141561191974897502012-12-07T16:20:00.001+01:002012-12-07T16:20:08.517+01:00Something for the Weekend (December 7th - 9th)
As almost all events organised this weekend seem to have some link to shopping, but here are some that at least offer a little more.
Little Paradis
The area around the Rue de Paradis in the 10th arrondissement has slowly come to be filled with galleries and the stores of young creators, as well as the associated bars and restaurants that seem to crop up in support of these. Once a year theAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-37952990491203389102012-11-30T13:50:00.001+01:002012-11-30T13:50:08.954+01:00Something for the Weekend (November 30th - December 2nd)
As Christmas approaches, interesting events are harder to find, but here are a couple of strangely vintage suggestions for the weekend.
Reminder: It is the first Sunday of the month, so that means plenty of free museums. You can find a complete list of the participating museums here.
Wonder Vintage Market
At the giant 104 arts centre this weekend is a vintage 1950s bric à brac sale. Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-25515664884290134862012-11-22T21:57:00.000+01:002012-11-22T21:57:04.167+01:00Something for the Weekend (November 23rd - 25th)
Black Friday
Black Friday is an American post-Thanksgiving commercial frenzy, but it's also - more interestingly - the winter edition of Record Store Day. Join in with the event in Paris at Fargo, where you'll be able to purchase many of the special vinyl releases created for the occasion.
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Salon des Vins des Vignerons Independents
Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-14226209586163424882012-11-16T11:49:00.002+01:002012-11-16T11:49:24.243+01:00Something for the Weekend (November 16th - 18th)
This weekend in Paris seems to be purely dedicated to photography. Here are a few of the events.
Paris Photo
The big photo event of the weekend is Paris Photo under the glass roof of the Grand Palais. For its 16th edition, it brings together over 150 exhibitors (galeries and publishers) displaying the photos of over 1000 photographers.
Big event in prestigious location means big prices Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-78034294225361239042012-11-09T13:47:00.001+01:002012-11-09T13:47:49.009+01:00Something for the Weekend (November 9th - 11th)
Some interesting things to do in Paris this weekend.
Braderie Sol en Si
Judging by the lights in the streets and the windows of the main department stores Christmas is coming soon. This event - a sale of clothes and goods donated by top brands in aid of an AIDS charity - is your chance to find some bargains and donate to a good cause at the same time.
Saturday and Sunday at La Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-4007695979861521472012-10-26T10:35:00.001+02:002012-10-26T10:35:27.960+02:00Something for the Weekend (October 26th - 28th)
Make the most of this weekend - it will last one hour longer than all the others this year! That said, it's a rather quiet weekend in Paris with no major events scheduled, but here are a few ideas for you to make the most of that extra hour nevertheless.
Street Fishing
This Saturday, over 200 anglers will gather on the Seine for the Open Street de Paris 2012 fishing event. They will be Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-91573641029403715282012-10-19T10:01:00.001+02:002012-10-19T10:01:14.098+02:00Something for the Weekend (October 19th - 21st)
Another weekend, another list of ideas...
The FIAC
Every year I seem to say that same thing when I look at the FIAC event - €35 for a ticket! I honestly find it difficult to imagine who is ready to pay that kind of money, but then again I guess there are plenty of people who wonder exactly who pays €50 to go and watch a PSG game.
Of course, like top-level football, no-one is Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-60779187286805984842012-10-11T22:47:00.002+02:002012-10-11T22:47:41.829+02:00Something for the Weekend (October 12th - 14th)
After a brief hiatus last weekend, Paris Weekends is back with more suggestions for things to do in Paris.
The Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre
Incredible though it may seem, this event, which celebrates the grape harvest on the slopes of Montmartre, is the third most attended event of the year in Paris, after the Nuit Blanche and Paris Plages. I'm not sure how they actually go about Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-53514933462810549892012-09-28T11:42:00.003+02:002012-09-28T11:42:36.050+02:00Something for the Weekend (28th - 30th September)
Some suggestions for things to do in Paris this weekend.
Bastille Quartier Libre festival
Organised now for a third time, this annual festival aims to celebrate the independant traders, artists and craftspeople of the Bastille district (although why a hairdressing and wine selling chain are involved remains a mystery). Events are taking place in shops, galleries, workshops, bars and Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-1525085582830951442012-09-20T22:50:00.002+02:002012-09-20T22:51:45.555+02:00Something for the Weekend (September 21st - 23rd)
It's another very busy weekend in Paris. Here's a few suggestions to help your plan your time carefully!
Park(ing) Day
Park(ing) Day started in San Francisco in 2005 and has since then spread across the world. It is a kind of anti-car 'Occupy' movement, encouraging people to find alternative uses for parking spaces in cities. A number of events are being organised in Paris and across Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-21759052553077531282012-09-14T10:51:00.001+02:002012-09-14T10:51:21.196+02:00Something for the Weekend (September 14th - 16th)
This weekend marks the real return to normality in Paris - and therefore the return of Paris Weekends! There's a lot happening in and around the city, so make sure you plan carefully!
The Journées du Patrimoine
France's annual heritage days weekend always offers a host of interesting possibilities. On the Invisible Paris blog I have listed the 10 I'm most looking forward to.
http:Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-85471460040215364242012-07-13T09:43:00.000+02:002012-07-13T10:05:12.756+02:00Something for the Summer
Paris Weekends is mostly away from the city for the summer, so rather than the weekly recommendations, you will find here a list of the principal activities on offer in Paris this July and August.
Beaches and Waterways
Paris Plages has now become a traditional summer rendez-vous in the city. In the last couple of years it has also spread out to the Basin de la Villette which Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-73788217712602153642012-07-06T11:47:00.001+02:002012-07-06T11:47:39.702+02:00Something for the Weekend (July 6th - 8th)
Schools out for summer and the holiday season has truly begun. Here are a few suggestions to celebrate in style.
A City-Wide Treasure Hunt
Is 7 a lucky number? On this Saturday the 7th, the annual city treasure hunt will be celebrating its 7th edition - but don't take that as a clue!
The theme this year is 'Paris city of love', with participants guided by the Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-61980097037408075322012-06-29T15:15:00.006+02:002012-06-29T15:15:59.071+02:00Something for the Weekend (June 29th - July 1st)
June slips into July, and although summer still doesn't seem to have begun, there are still plenty of things to do in Paris. Here are a few suggestions.
A Streetball tournament
I'm not sure what the differences are between streetball and basketball, especially when the game is not actually being played on or near a street, but this tournament - in Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-79240842579302809262012-06-21T21:49:00.001+02:002012-06-21T21:49:07.839+02:00Something for the Weekend (June 22nd - 24th)
Plenty of things to do in Paris for this first weekend of the summer. Enjoy it!
A Sporting Weekend
Several sport and game events are taking place in Paris this weekend.
The French American Football final
Yes, the French do really play American Football. If you don't believe me, head down to the Stade Charlety this Saturday at 3pm. The game, between the Black Panthers Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-61182196771423668272012-06-20T11:53:00.000+02:002012-06-20T16:24:29.306+02:00The Fête de la Musique
If there's one day each year in Paris when you can guarantee it will rain it's June 21st, the first day of summer and also the 'fête de la musique'. With all the rain we've had here recently though, perhaps this year will offer sunshine for once!
The original spirit of the event was just to give people the freedom to set up their equipment at random spots around the city and play the music ofAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-35946957178834055912012-06-15T12:00:00.001+02:002012-06-15T12:00:15.041+02:00Something for the Weekend (June 15th - 17th)
Le Prix de Diane
One of the most prestigious flat racing meetings of the year takes place this Sunday at the Chantilly racetrack, but the spectacle is much in the stands as on the track. The winner of the main race of the day will pick up the Prix de Diane (and share in a purse of 1 million Euros!), but there will also be a 'Prix de l'élégance mademoiselle' for the most elegantly Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-75637509386313182332012-06-07T23:14:00.002+02:002012-06-08T09:42:36.987+02:00Something for the Weekend (June 8th - 10th)
Wanderlust
Alongside the Seine next to the Gare d'Austerlitz sits a strange-looking building with a green exterior. Nearly three years after the redesign (by architects Jakob + Macfarlane) of this industrial building was finished, it will finally start seeing a few visitors this weekend. After seemingly changing project and name every few months, the structure - a concrete Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-49741715750011161422012-06-01T10:15:00.001+02:002012-06-01T10:15:11.632+02:00Something for the Weekend (June 1st - 3rd)
A new month, warm weather, long evenings - plenty to feel inspired by in Paris this weekend!
Menil'Fest - a festival in Menilmontant
Running for a week from May 31st, the Menil'Fest event in the Menilmontant district of Paris (20th arrondissement, around the Père Lachaise and Menilmontant M° stations) brings together music, slam and artists in Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-37475985302447945992012-05-25T10:28:00.002+02:002012-05-25T10:29:16.527+02:00Something for the Weekend (May 25th - 27th)
A few ideas for things to do in what promises to be a warm weekend in Paris.
An affordable art fair
Advertised as an event for those who don't dare to push open the doors of a gallery, the Grand Salon d'Art Abordable, held at the Bellevilloise this weekend, will feature over 200 creations from more than 40 artists - all available at 'bargain' prices. Ok, maybe the Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6729914877488900832.post-17607260819286182032012-05-17T22:08:00.003+02:002012-05-17T22:08:56.537+02:00Something for the Weekend (May 18th - 20th)
A couple of ideas for things to do this weekend in Paris.
Nuit des Musées
The Nuit des Musées is another French idea which has now been largely exported across the continent and beyond (indeed, the event is now known as the nuit européenne des musées). In Paris, over 170 events are planned in the city's museums, most of which will open until midnightAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com0