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Save/ShareThe only thing better than visiting Paris is being able to enjoy free events in Paris. Here's a round-up of activities for the lovely month of June.
La Foire Saint-Germain (May 22–July 5) This six-week neighborhood fair includes an antiques sale from June 4–15, a night of contemporary photography on June 22, and a book sale on June 26–28. Details, here. Almost all events take place in the postcard-charming place Saint Sulpice (6th arrondissement).
Paris Jazz Festival (June 6–July 26) This annual Jazz Festival provides a great excuse to laze about in the Parc Floral, part of the sprawling Bois de Vincennes. During two summer months, free concerts are held on the grand scène (big stage) every Saturday and Sunday at 3:00 and 4:30 p.m. Highlights in June include Robin Verheyen this Saturday, Cheick Tidiane Seck on June 14, Rita Marcotulli on June 20, and Joe Louis Walker on June 27 (check the full program here). Food and drinks are on sale inside the park, but most people bring their own stock of nibbles and wine. Entry to the Parc Floral is €2.50, but the concerts are all free. Take the Metro line 1 to Château de Vincennes and follow the crowds (Parc Floral, Esplanade de Chateau de Vincennes, 12th arrondissement).
Entrez dans la Danse (June 7) The sixth annual "come into the dance" festival will be putting on more than 75 free performances across the city, plus participatory dance workshops. Check out the online program here, or just stumble into any of the following locations from 11am to midnight and see what's shaking: le Centre d'Animation des Halles du Marais (6–8 place Carrée, Forum des Halles, 1st arrondissement), le Centre de Danse du Marais (41 rue du Temple, 4th arrondissement), Bercy Village (28 rue François Truffaut, 12th arrondissement), la Passerelle Simone de Beauvoir (bridge over the Seine in the 13th arrondissement), le Parc des Buttes Chaumont (19th arrondissement), Le Centquatre (104 rue d'Aubervilliers, 19th arrondissement) and the Parc de Belleville (20th arrondissement).
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La Defense Jazz Festival (June 12–28) Suburbanites will be flocking to these free concerts at la Defense, the futuristic commercial center just west of Paris (a few stops on the RER A). Luminaries include Eric Truffaz (electro jazz) on June 12, Beat Assailant (hip hop jazz) on the 24th, and Goran Bregovic (Balkan music) on the 28th. Most concerts take place outdoors on the Esplanade de la Defense, but consult the program online here.
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What about Cine en Plein Air? Does that no longer happen in the summer?
Posted By Darien Werfhorst on June 4, 2009, 12:27 PM
Great information Meg, Thanks!
Is there a publication (or website) that lists these kind of "free" events all year round? I am planning to be in Paris in August.
Txs,
JZ
Posted By Jorge Zea on June 4, 2009, 2:36 PM
Don't worry Darien, the Cinéma en Plein Air (an annual open air film festival) is still happening, only not in June. It takes place from July 15 to August 16 so I'll be writing about it next month.
For you, Jorge, and everyone else who wants to plan ahead, I have a calender of upcoming events on my personal blog that goes much further into the future:
http://megzimbeck.com/whats-on-in-paris/
Posted By Meg Zimbeck on June 5, 2009, 5:19 AM
Thanks, Meg! Any free concerts in October? Great to share this information! Maryanne
Posted By maryanne on June 17, 2009, 12:03 AM
Can you give us an overview of free events in Paris in July?
Posted By Leslie on July 2, 2009, 6:45 PM
Es ist fantastisch! Ich frage mich, ob ich ein paar Dinge schreiben wollte, würde ich, wie man weiß.
Posted By mialem wypadek on March 5, 2012, 2:47 PM
Vielen Dank für dieses Blog-es ist toll! Ich mag diese Art von Menschen, die Wissen mit anderen zu teilen.
Posted By wypadek on March 5, 2012, 3:00 PM