Paris- A Reason for All Seasons
Paris Weather is a delight in any season but Paris in July becomes more amorous with its sizzling hot days, mild weather, and shimmering warm evenings with fireworks and fetes of the Bastille Day. The month is filled with some amazing events like the Tour de France and Paris Plages (Plan of the Mayor of Paris which creates temporary and artificial beaches each summer along the river Seine). It is an extraordinary time to enjoy the sights from Sacre Coeur to Versailles with a little lazy and laid-back atmosphere at cafes along the banks of the Seine. In the months of July and August Paris becomes the fun capital with open-air events. The main highlight of Paris in July is the celebration of the French national day on the 14th of July. Also, July gives you the chance to visit some of the prominent exhibitions of the year like the Manet-Degas at the Musee d Orsay. Summers in Paris are filled with festive vibes as you can choose from a variety of events according to your taste and interest ranging from music, theatre, and cinema. Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte opens every evening on Saturdays between July and October for visits by candlelight.
Bastille Day Celebrations
Enjoy Paris in July as you witness the biggest Paris summer holiday and it is also a national celebration throughout France. Bastille in France is known as La Fete Nationale which is celebrated every year on the 14th of July and commemorates the anniversary of the turning point and success of the French Revolution and the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789. The festivities kickstart with a military ceremony which is followed by a huge military parade down the Champs Elysees from Arc de Triomphe to Place de la Concorde and a flyover by the military aircraft. The amazing fireworks show at the Eiffel Tower on Champ de Mars begins at 11 pm and lights the sky for nearly an hour. Most of the crowds gather at the Champ de Mars with a blanket to enjoy a cozy evening and relax and also have fun at the free concerts before the fireworks or attend the Bals des Popiers ( Firemen’s Balls ) or cruise down the Seine and enjoy dinner and fireworks. Quatorze Juillet is celebrated annually as a celebration of the unification of France and peace.
Paris Plages
Paris Weather becomes a little more soothing with the Paris Plages. In the month of July, these artificial sandy pop-up beaches come right up all around the city, especially along the banks of the river Seine near Notre Dame and also at the Bassin de la Villette. These temporary tourist hotspots together are known as Paris Plages. Swimming and topless sunbathing are not allowed at these spots. But even though one can enjoy a day of fun by gulping refreshing drinks and ice creams. There are hordes of umbrellas, beach stands, and deck chairs where one can relax or just chill with family and friends.
Tour De France
Enjoy the eventful Tour De France as you visit Paris in July. Tour de France is a multi-stage bicycle race for men which comprises long activities and covers around twenty-four days. Hitch a helicopter ride and catch a glimpse of different trails or make sure to catch a seat near the finish line and join in on the loud cheering. It is a diagonal trip across France starting from the southwest corner to the northeast with the Pyrenees, Gascony, the Massif Central which feature on the route of the bicycle race.
Visiting Giverny
The Paris Weather takes a notch high as you visit Giverny which is a quaint village in Normandy and forty-five miles outside Paris. It is an hour's drive where you can see the water lily ponds in full bloom during the months of July and August. Impressionist artist Claude Monet spent the other half of his life here when he moved to Giverny in 1883. Enjoy a half-day tour of the town of Giverny and see Monet’s Garden, his home, and the Water Lily Pond. As you enter the village in your air-conditioned minivan from Paris you see the enchanting stone houses along with ivy-covered walls that dot the narrow lanes. The designated tour guide narrates the story of how Monet cultivated this garden and used it as an inspiration for his 250 oil paintings of water lilies which he created between 1896 and 1920.
Open Air Cinema At Parc De La Villette
The largest inflatable screen in Europe is an outdoor lawn that can easily accommodate around 1,50,000 movie buffs and fanatics. This is the third-largest park in Paris and covers an area of fifty-five hectares and is located in the 19th arrondissement at the northeastern edge of the city. The park houses the largest collection of cultural venues in Paris and also includes the City of Science and Industry along with three major concert venues and the prestigious Conservatoire de Paris. La Geode is an IMAX theatre that is a thirty-six-meter diameter geodesic dome. Cite de la Musique (City of Music) is a museum with historical musical instruments along with a concert hall. Philharmonie de Paris is a new symphony hall with two four hundred seats that are used for orchestral works and designed by Jean Nouvel and was inaugurated in January 2015
Day Trip to Mont Saint Michel
The Paris Weather becomes more charming as you visit the UNESCO Heritage site of Mont Saint Michel which was formerly a place of worship and was converted into a high-security prison during the time of the French Revolution before it became a tourist attraction of recent times. It was built in the eighth century by Bishop Aubert of Avranches as a chapel as he followed his visions of the Archangel Michael. The striking image of Le Mont St. Michel is made up of dramatic spires as it rises from the bare beach and is located three hours away from Paris.
Exploring the Romanticly Creepy: Halloween in the Parisian Catacombs
Just below the bustling streets of Paris, lies a haunting and mysterious labyrinth that has captured the imaginations of many adventurers. The catacombs of Paris, with their ancient tunnels and eerie architecture, provide the perfect backdrop for an unconventional romantic experience during the Halloween season. As the air turns chilly and dusk settles over the city, couples can embark on a spine-chilling escapade, discovering the dark depths of the catacombs and creating unique memories together.
The Parisian catacombs, known for storing the remains of millions of souls, extend beneath several districts of the city. Once used as limestone quarries in the 18th century, they later became the final resting place for thousands of deceased Parisians. Today, the catacombs are an underground haven for the brave-hearted, offering a thrilling journey through history and an unforgettable chilling experience that ignites the romantic spark.
You may ask, can you buy catacomb tickets online? The answer is yes and on Halloween, the attraction is obviously quite busy, so be sure to pick up your tickets ahead of time.
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