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What to do in Paris

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 "Stay updated on all the exciting events happening in Paris, France with our daily podcast. From festivals and cultural events to food markets and outdoor activities, we bring you the latest news on what’s happening in the City of Light."Copyright 2024 Quiet. Please Essais et carnets de voyage Sciences sociales
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  • Parisian Weekender: Fountains, Rap, and Vintage Finds Galore

    Parisian Weekender: Fountains, Rap, and Vintage Finds Galore
    Sep 13 2025
    Paris is buzzing with energy this week and listeners will find a wide range of events, festivals, and cultural happenings all around the city. For a spectacular Saturday, the Château de Versailles hosts the Grandes Eaux Nocturnes, turning the iconic gardens into a magical evening of illuminated fountains and fireworks. Back in the city, La Gaîté Lyrique presents the grand finale of Hip Hop Talents 2025, an exciting, free event to catch rising stars of French rap, dance, and street art. Sports lovers can compete in the open-air Eté ping en fête table tennis tournament at Parc Carpentier.

    For families, the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes is celebrating Fête du Cheval with free interactive workshops, pony encounters, and a vibrant horse show, making it a top pick for all ages. Fashion fans and vintage shoppers should make their way to Seine-Saint-Denis for the Piou Piou Market, where standout second-hand finds go for as little as two euros.

    Paris coffee aficionados have their date at the Paris Coffee Show at Parc Floral, running all weekend and dedicated to specialty brews, tastings, and barista demos. At Les Halles, step into another world at the Teyvat Expo, celebrating the universe of Genshin Impact, with exclusive illustrations and immersive displays for fans of this blockbuster game.

    If art is your thing, don’t miss the final days of Bestiaire at Galerie La Lison, where two contemporary artists present visions of the dreamlike and mysterious. Street art lovers will want to wander the streets of Puteaux for the 14th Graffic Art Festival, full of open-air murals, live performances, and art workshops all weekend.

    For a unique Parisian night out, the Cité du Cinéma in Saint-Denis transforms into a massive electro dance party before it closes for renovations. Over in Montmartre, Maison MERIT has turned the charming Villa Junot into a free beauty pop-up with activities, product testing, and a kids’ room.

    On the cultural scene, PHOTOCLIMAT’s open-air exhibition transforms iconic locations like Place de la Concorde and the Seine Quays into a gallery of monumental photo installations, focusing on social and environmental themes according to Paris je t’aime.

    The legendary Fête de l’Humanité, running from September 12 to 14, promises major concerts and lively debates just northeast of Paris. Techno Parade is expected to sweep through central Paris with dazzling floats and sound systems filling the streets with electronic music, though listeners should check official confirmations for exact dates according to Paris Perfect.

    Fashion and exhibition lovers should head to the Palais Galliera’s "Fashion on the Move," which uncovers the connection between sport and style from the 1700s to today, running all week long.

    Make the most of September’s mellow weather in Paris and enjoy this incredible lineup of events. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Paris Ablaze with Art, Music, and Culinary Delights this Autumn

    Paris Ablaze with Art, Music, and Culinary Delights this Autumn
    Sep 11 2025
    Paris is buzzing this Thursday and rolling into a stunning, packed weekend, offering listeners everything from art and music to open-air fun and culinary wonders. According to Paris Perfect, the Paris Autumn Festival continues through September 15, bringing contemporary visual art, cinema, theater, and music all over the city. If you love public art, PHOTOCLIMAT has just kicked off and will transform Paris into an outdoor gallery through October 12. Forty-one artists and more than 40 foundations put environmental commitment in the spotlight, with monumental installations at places like Place de la Concorde, the Seine quays, Académie du Climat, and Place Saint-Sulpice. This is a free, outdoor event and ideal for a stroll with purpose.

    This weekend, Atelier des Lumières in the 11th is wrapping up two stunning immersive art experiences: Le Petit Prince, l’Odyssée immersive, and Van Gogh’s iconic Starry Night and Sunflowers displays, all with 360-degree visuals and music. Head to 38 rue Saint-Maur and take advantage of these exhibitions before they close.

    For music and nightlife lovers, the legendary Techno Parade is hitting the streets mid-September with an electrifying procession of DJ-topped floats starting at Place de la Nation. It’s one massive electronic dance party blazing through the heart of Paris. Just check the official Techno Parade websites for the confirmed start time and map.

    If your caffeine cravings need a fix, the Paris Coffee Show takes over Parc Floral from Saturday through Monday, offering specialty brews, workshops, and the freshest new trends in coffee. For gamers and fans of worldbuilding, Genshin Impact’s Teyvat Expo at Les Halles runs from September 13 to 21, featuring immersive environments, exclusive art, and official merchandise.

    Fashion and vintage lovers, you’re in luck: this Saturday brings the Piou Piou Market with secondhand clothes and vintage treasures, with items starting at just 2 euros. In Montmartre, MERIT Beauty’s Maison pop-up in the stylish Villa Junot opens its doors for a free event – there’s makeup to test, entertainment, and even a dedicated kids’ room, all with free reservations.

    Cultural explorers shouldn’t miss European Heritage Days on September 20 and 21. Normally-closed Paris monuments and secret spaces throw open their doors for rare glimpses into the city’s hidden gems. Iconic sites, museums, and city halls are all part of the reveal.

    There are also world-class exhibitions happening all month: catch the Richard Avedon retrospective at the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson through October or the exceptional photography installations at Maison Européenne de la Photographie through September 28.

    Listeners, the autumn air is crisp, the city’s creativity is on full display, and Paris is alive with things to see, taste, and experience. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Paris Buzzing with Vibrant Festivals, Sports, and Design Celebrations This September

    Paris Buzzing with Vibrant Festivals, Sports, and Design Celebrations This September
    Sep 6 2025
    Paris listeners, whether you are an art lover, a sports enthusiast, or seeking unique experiences this early September, the City of Light has something special happening right now and through the weekend. If you are tuning in on September 6, the annual Fête de Paris is in full swing, transforming the city with vibrant historic celebrations. Tonight, the grand costume ball at the 16th arrondissement Town Hall promises live music and a magnificent buffet. Saturday and Sunday, the Jardin des Grands Explorateurs will be taken over by festival villages featuring artisans, medieval combat, swing dance lessons, street theatre, jazz, and even puppet shows. Don’t miss the thousand-costume parade on Sunday afternoon, marching from the Panthéon to Luxembourg Gardens presenting fifteen centuries of Parisian history. Entry to the parade and festival village is free, and festivities run until midnight Saturday and 8 p.m. Sunday, so you can absorb both the energy and history of Paris at your own pace.

    Sports fans are in for an adrenaline rush at the Accor Arena tonight, as the UFC Paris 4 returns with French fighters Nassourdine Imavov and Benoît Saint Denis squaring off against Brazilian talent. It’s a major MMA event in Europe this season, promising fierce competition and high-energy entertainment. Tickets are still available through official platforms, so if you’ve never witnessed live mixed martial arts, it’s a spectacular outing.

    For family fun with a twist, Place de la Concorde hosts Horses in the City, featuring horse parades, interactive demonstrations, and even chances for kids to learn more about horse racing. On the same day, the Westfield Forum des Halles brings free women’s handball demonstrations and introductions courtesy of the Paris 92 club, a perfect way to try a new sport and connect with the local community.

    Paris Design Week is well underway, and if you love design, interiors, or architecture, you can follow an official trail throughout the city, hopping from showroom to exhibition to boutique. The monumental fashion installation at Hôtel de la Marine is the highlight, a free immersive tour with dramatic art and design that runs until September 21. Some of the biggest extravaganzas—like Le Labyrinthe by Jérémy Pradier-Jeauneau—are making waves in the design world, so don’t miss your chance to explore these iconic spaces.

    Music lovers, Zaho de Sagazan takes the stage at L’Olympia tonight and tomorrow, bringing dynamic concerts to extend any evening out. Book your seats for one of Paris's hottest rising artists, or simply stroll by the legendary hall to catch the lively atmosphere.

    Photography aficionados should make a stop at Musée Maillol for the final weekend of the Doisneau exhibition, or explore PHOTOCLIMAT beginning September 12, transforming Paris into an open-air gallery with monumental installations and free programming about sustainability.

    If fireworks are your passion, Enghien-Soisy racecourse in nearby Val-d’Oise welcomes the International Fireworks Festival, promising a dazzling light show against the Parisian sky tonight.

    Thank you for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe and share the magic of Paris with your friends. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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