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Les Soldes (June 30–August 3)
The season for frenzied shopping began in Paris on a very hot June 30 and will continue through early August. The city's bi-annual sales are the only time when French retailers are allowed to sell their products at a loss to liquidate their stock and make room for new collections. Reductions this summer are expected to be high—around 50 percent off—from the very beginning and to climb even higher toward the end of the five week period. (Tips on navigating the sales.)
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Tous à vélo (July 1–4)
The centerpiece of this four day celebration of cycling is a Critical Mass bike ride on Saturday, July 3. Want to ride through the streets of Paris in a pack of thousands? Rent a Velib' bicycle (check out Budget Travel's video on how to do rent a bike), then meet up anytime after 2 p.m. for a 4 p.m. departure from the Hôtel de Ville (4th arrondissement). The ride will culminate in a party with music and food (the location to be shared only with those who ride). velorutionuniverselle.org.
Paris Cupcake Camp (July 4)
Following similarly sprinkled events in Montreal, Bombay and other cities, Paris will soon be hosting its very own Cupcake Camp. Local sugarmamas like Berko, Synie's Cupcakes, Chloé S., Cupcakes & Co., and Little Miss Cupcake will be sharing sweets and baking tips, and participants will taste and vote for the winning cupcakes in several categories. A portion of each €10 ($13) entry, which includes tastings and a beverage, will benefit the charity Rebuilding Haiti Now. From 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Bistrot Vivienne, 4 rue des Petits Champs, 2nd arrondissement. rebuildinghaitinow.org.
Street Food Soiree #2: Fish & Fries (July 5)
The free foodie magazine M.I.A.M. will be hosting a street food party to celebrate Fish & Chips—the British dish that turns 150 years old this year. Beginning at 7 p.m., revelers will be downing Zubrowka cocktails (a bison grass vodka rarely seen in the U.S.) and tucking into cones of fish and chips prepared by celebrated Japanese chef Toyomitsu Nakayama (restaurant Toyo). DJs will be spinning on the banks of the Seine from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets at €15 ($19) for can be purchased online or at the door. Le Batofar, Port de la Gare, 75013, batofar.org.
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The sales are indeed "hot" this year! Great for shoppers carrying dollars as well. I ran across a novel concept store the other day that I would recommend to budget travel readers. It's called "Merci". Not so hard to remember? A lovely store even for a visit, with all sorts of designer wares. I just wrote about it on the Paris-Sharing blog.
Posted By Carsten Sprotte on July 8, 2010, 4:54 AM
Huge Sales??....Sounds like a great time to visit Paris then! Particularly if you know how to bag some cheap flights in order to get there.
Can you tell me: Do accommodation prices in Paris generally increase at this time of year?
Posted By Dave Chapple on July 9, 2010, 11:17 AM
Dave--here's a quick answer to your question above.
Most hotels and tourist accommodations do indeed practice seasonal pricing (more expensive in the summer and around Christmas/New years. But there are exceptions. You can write me directly if you'd like to know more at csprotte at gmail dot com
Posted By Carsten Sprotte on July 14, 2010, 11:28 AM
Fête a lot of fun for traveling families, and the giant Ferris wheel provides thrills
Posted By parça kontör on July 17, 2010, 9:05 AM
We are going to Paris late July, is the cup cake fair annual, would like some tips on inexpensive hotels for that time of the year. I know my companions will like the Ferris wheel, is that annual also.
thanks
Patricia
Posted By Patricia on February 1, 2011, 8:54 AM