Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
February
Festivities still aren't in full swing in February, but couples descend on
France's romantic capital for Valentine's Day, when restaurants offer special
menus and more 'love locks' decorate (or, rather, desecrate) the city's
bridges.
Salon International de l'Agriculture
Appetising nine-day international agricultural fair (
www.salon-agriculture.com
) with pro-
duce (and animals) from all over France turned into delectable fare at the Parc des Exposi-
tions at Porte de Versailles, 15e, from late February to early March.
March
Blooms appear in Paris' parks and gardens, leaves start greening the city's
avenues and festivities begin to flourish. And days get longer - the last
Sunday morning of the month ushers in daylight-saving time.
Banlieues Bleues
Big-name acts perform during the 'Suburban Blues' (
www.banlieuesbleues.org
)
jazz, blues
and R&B festival from mid-March to mid-April at venues in Paris' northern suburbs.
Printemps du Cinéma
Selected cinemas across Paris offer film-goers a unique entry fee of €3.50 per session over
three days sometime around the middle of March (
www.printempsducinema.com
)
.
April
Sinatra sang about April in Paris, and the month sees the city's 'charm of
spring' in full swing, with chestnuts blossoming and cafe terraces coming in-
to their own.
