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Selection of events taking place in Paris in April. |
 Marie-Antoinette, the women, the myth
From March 15th, the Grand Palais features an exhibition dedicated to the
mythical Marie-Antoinette. More than 300 artworks to discover the
personality and destiny of a queen of France, from the court of Austria to
the Conciergerie.
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 The Book Convention
The salon du Livre will take place from March 14th till March 19th at
Paris-Expo Porte de Versailles. This year's special guest is Israel. This
meeting place of book lovers comes of age for its 28th edition: visitors
will find new attractions, debates, will be able to meet young talent, a
manga village and a youth club.
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 Paris in colours
To celebrate the centennial of autochrome, the first industrial process to
make coulour photographs invented by the Lumière brothers, the exhibition «Paris en couleurs» takes place at the Hôtel de Ville and
unveils 300 pictures from Paris taken between 1907 and today. Those pictures
are witness of the transformation of the city of Paris and also recount the
history of colour photography.
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 Exceptional flea at the Flea Market in Porte de Vanve
On Friday March 7th, 200 merchants are expecting you for an exceptional flea
at the Flea Market in Porte de Vanve. An unavoidable meeting where, from
dawn, hunters come and fight for the finds of merchants to get the object of
their dream among the curios, furniture, jewelry, paintings, books, dolls
and ceramic.
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 Vertigo, at the Bouglione circus
The last show of the new Bouglione generation is dazzling...Sergio, the most emblematic among masters of ceremony, is honnoured to introduce Vertigo, an incredible show in thin air.
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 Orchestra, at the Grüss circus
Discover the great circus tradition with the last "Orchestra" show at the Alexis Grüss circus: juggling, clowns, acrobats and of course horses which as ever play a central role in this exceptional show.
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 Sea and vineyard convention
From 14th till 17th March, the Salon Mer & Vigne takes place at the Espace Champeret. Connoisseurs of gastronomy, come and discover great sea- and wine-products from oyster- farmers, fishermen, and other breeders. Yummy tasty!
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 The Saolin Monks, the other face of China
Real Kung-Fu masters from Shaolin will perform their most astonishing act
for you: a breath-taking show of the magical century-old Chinese art to
discover at the Grand Rex from 14th to 16th March.
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 The World Tourism Trade Show
The Salon Mondial du Tourisme will take place from 15th to 17th March at
Paris-Expo Porte de Versailles. It will meet all your pratical expectations
and your quest for dreamand
e-tourism. holidays. Attractions will take place during the
3-day opening. You'll find a quarter called instant@net which is dedicated to technology.
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 The Golf Trade Show
The Salon Salon du Golf is certainly the most attractive Golf trade show in
Europe: 250 exhibitors, 700 brands, an ideal place for existing golf players
or those who want to discover the sport. Famous French and foreign players
will take part. There also will be many attractions with sports journalists,
a 300m² putting green and many prizes to win: plave tickets, holidays, clubs, bags, balls...
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 Gourmet-Expo
Gourmet expo will bring together a hundred or so French and foreign exhibitors there to show the excellence of their products or recipes. Tasting competitions under the aegis of professional juries will see product quality in different categories rewarded by presentation of the Paris Gourmet Expo Award for the best oils, honeys and New World wines. Paris-Expo Porte de Versailles, in march, 26 and 27.
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 Exhibition: Edouard Boubat – Révélations
Until March 30, the Maison européenne de la Photographie offers « Révélations », an exhibition dedicaced to Edouard Boubat, one of the leading French humanist photographers. This retrospective presents a selection of over 150 prints, from his first photograph -La petite fille aux feuilles mortes- to his late photogrammes. It also includes photographs of some of the countries he visited.
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 Rennes International Fair
The Rennes International Fair (Foire Internationale de Rennes) special feature this year is a journey through Greek culture in a magical setting creating a total immersion. From March 22nd till March 30th at Parc Expo Rennes Aéroport.
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 Foire Interationale de Lyon
Don't miss Lyon International Fair (Foire Interationale de Lyon), the largest business gathering of the Rhône-Alpes region. The Lyon International Fair brings together more 1000 exhibitors from many different sectors like furniture, decoration, living-space, garden, swimming-pool, gastronomy, wellness, technology and leisure. From March 21st till 31st at Eurexpo.
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 Toulouse International Fair
China exhibits itself at the 56th Foire Internationale de Toulouse which
will take place from March, 28th untill April, 7th at the Parc des
Expositions. 820 exhibitors will feature their products and services. This
is an occasion to keep abreast with the latest consumer trends and take
advice from manu specialists.
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 Vintage Road
Discovering Auvergne through its most picturesque roads driving an old
front-drive Citroën and resting in luxury (Relais & Chateaux, gourmet
restaurants ...), this is what Clermont-Ferrand offers you. This new upscale
touristic concept called Vintage roads has been designed so you can discover
the gems of beautiful French regions in an original and pleasant fashion.
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 Brest Wine and Gastronomy Trade Show
The famous Salon des vins et de la gastronomie will take place from March
15th till 17th in Brest. Vignerons (wine-makers) and farmers from all around
France will feature products of our history, our heritage, our culture.
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 Montluçon Gourmet and Discovery Trade Show
A real tour of tastes of France to know everything about wine, gastronomy,
tourism and travel. For its 6th edition, the salon Gourmandises et Evasions
will feature unknown places, prestigious wines, and rare dishes.
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 International Mushers' Race
The international mushers race will take place on March 8th and 9th at
Estables. There will be more than 500 dogs on the start line among which the
most beautiful races: Siberian husky, Malamute, Alaska or Braque. Sleds will
go for 8, 11, 12 or 16 kilometers and reach speeds of more than 30 km/h.
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 26th Cinema Festival of Alès Itinérance
This year, the Alès film festival proposes a selection of international
previews and unrealesed films, various tributes including Claudia Cardinale,
a focus on Czech cartoons, a short film competition, a selection of
documentaries, the "Mediterranean in a chair", a young public program, "In
Family" theme.
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 The high tides
An astonishing natural show to observe and admire from March 8th till 11th
along the Picardie coastline. The high tides take place when the moon is
full and when the moon and the sun are aligned with the Earth. Something not
to miss.
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 International Reportage Festival
Around the world in 5 days, this is what the Festival international du Grand
Reportage proposes. To eye-witness reality, to forward information, to show
society as it really is, this is the job of reporters and the puprpose ofFIGRA is to promote their work.
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 Aix-en-Provence cartoon
festival
The festival de bande dessinée d'Aix en Provence will take place from March
19th till April 26th. A program with autographs from many authors,
exhibitions, attractions, workshops and much more.
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 Poets Spring
From march 3rd till 16th, the Printemps des Poètes will take place all
around France. The goal of this national and international event to imagine,
promote and bring together various initiatives to encourage among people
poetry, old or new, in all its forms or languages.
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