Events in Paris during 2012

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January

January Sales – Calling all shopaholics to this annual event in Paris which sees retails outlets reduce their prices up to 70% along with remaining open longer and opening of Sundays. (www.shoppingbyparis.com)
International Circus Festival of Tomorrow – The finest circuses gather at Paris’ Pelouse de Reuilly for this annual festival in Paris. The crème de la crème from the world of acrobatic acts challenge each other in this friendly competition. (www.cirquededemain.com)
Paris Fashion Week – All the top designers meet at this famous fashion event in Paris to showcase the very latest fashion collections on the elegant catwalk.

July

July Sales – Calling all shopaholics to this annual event in Paris which sees retails outlets reduce their prices up to 70% along with remaining open longer and opening of Sundays. (www.shoppingbyparis.com)
Bastille Day (14th July) – This day is a National Holiday in France where celebrations unfold for this annual event in Paris. To honour this historic day of independence military processions take place on the Champs-Élysées Avenue.
Paris Plage (around 20th July- lasts four weeks) – Certainly a unique annual festival in Paris is played out during this one month period where various locations in Paris become substitute beaches full of dazzling white sand and colourful deckchairs.

February

Rétromobile – Classic and vintage cars are displayed at the exhibition centre at Porte de Versailles for this unique annual event in Paris.(www.retromobile.com)
Open GDF Suez – Lovers of tennis flock to the Stade Pierre de Coubertin to attend this indoor WTA (Womens Tennis Association) hard court tournament tour during this annual tennis event in Paris. (www.opengdfsuez.com)
Nouveau Festival (Feb - Mar) – The Pompidou Centre plays host to this annual free contemporary art festival in Paris featuring a diverse program of theatre, music, sculptures and more.

August

Rock en Seine – Saint Cloud Park hosts this two to three day rock festival in Paris featuring international rock artists. (www.rockenseine.com)
Moonlit Cinema in Paris (5th - 23rd August) - At various venues throughout the city are free outdoor cinema screenings taking place during this annual film festival in Paris.
Silhouette Festival – International and French short films are presented at this free film festival in Paris hosted at the Buttes Chaumont Park.

March

Salon du Livre Paris – This annual literary event is the most important book festival in Paris drawing publishers, readers, librarians and a host of other professionals related to the world of books. (www.salondulivreparis.com)
Art Paris – Contemporary art is showcased by a large number of International Galleries from around the globe at this interesting art festival in Paris, displayed at The Grand Palais. (http://artparis.fr)
Banlieues Bleues (early March-early April) - A prestigious international jazz festival in Paris that presents a impressive line-up of attending artists. (www.banlieuesbleues.org)

September

Paris Autumn Festival "Festival d’Automne à Paris" – The cultural season kicks off with dance, film and music performances at this annual modern arts festival in Paris.(www.festival-automne.com)
Techno Parade (second Saturday in September) – An unsurpassed music festival is unveiled as a parade for this annual event in Paris. Thousands partake in this procession made up of floats, performers and music artists. (www.technoparade.fr)
Festival Ile de France – The end of summer is jubilantly celebrated at this premier music festival in Paris by concerts. (www.festival-idf.fr)

April

Foire de Paris (between the last week of April and first week of May) – The exhibition centre in Porte de Versailles stages a showcase consisting of fashion and casual attire, footwear, accessory items such as scarves and gloves and much more at this annual festival in Paris. A must for all lovers of fashion! (www.foiredeparis.fr)
Foire du Trone (April - May) – Come and join in the funfair that takes place at Froire du Trone during this annual event in Paris for excitement, activities and entertainment. (http://foiredutrone.com)
Paris Marathon – Commencing from the Champs-Elysees is this popular long distance discipline that attracts thousands of competitors at this annual event in Paris. (www.aso.fr)

October

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (first Sunday in October) – The prestigious Group 1 flat thoroughbred horse race takes place at Longchamp for this annual festival in Paris. (www.prixarcdetriomphe.com)
Nuit Blanche – A number of cultural oraganisations such as art galleries and museums remain open during the night with free admission.
Salon du Chocolat – The Chocolate industry delivers this annual trade fair event in Paris, held at Porte de Versailles. A must for all chocolate lovers! (www.salon-du-chocolat.com)

May

Nuit des Musées – One beautiful spring night sees the late night opening until 01.00am of many cultural organisations and museums during this annual event in Paris. (http://nuitdesmusees.culture.fr/)
Villette Sonique (last week of May) – Parc de la Villette is where this unique event of  activities, workshops and gigs take place at this annual festival in Paris. (www.villettesonique.com)
French Open (between late May and early June) – Tennis lovers are drawn to this premier clay court Grand Slam tournament held at the Roland Garros Stadium to see the top class tennis players compete for the championship.

November

Paris Photo (early November) – This Paris festival is an international art fair focusing on photography.
Christmas and New Year at Disney (Nov - Jan) – Join in the magical seasonal festivities  during this annual Christmas festival in Paris.
Champs-Elysées Christmas Lights (Nov - Jan) – Christmas cheer and merriment adorns the renowned shopping avenue during this seasonal festival in Paris.

June

Paris Jazz Festival (June-July, weekends only) – The annual summer jazz festival in Paris takes place in the beautiful area of Parc Floral featuring various concerts with free admission. (www.parisjazzfestival.fr)
St Denis Festival – A celebration takes place throughout the area of St Denis for this annual festival in Paris, mainly focusing on classical music but also including other styles of music such as jazz and gospel. (www.festival-saint-denis.com)
Paris Chopin Festival (June - July) – The legendary composer-Fryderyk Chopin is honoured at this annual music festival staged at Parc de Bagatelle, featuring internationally acclaimed musicians. (www.frederic-chopin.com)

December

Great Wines Fair – The finest wines are showcased at The Carrousel du Louvre for this annual wine festival Paris. (www.grandtasting.com)
Basketball All-Star Game (end of December) – World class players from the French National Basketball League are selected to participate in this one off game at this annual event in Paris.
Paris' Christmas Markets – Seasonal cheer, decorations and markets adorn the city during the Christmas festival in Paris.