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Best Free Events in Paris
Steeped in a proud tradition of "culture for all" and "art for art's sake", Paris hosts plenty of free, often elaborate, and always imaginative yearly events. Some are ultra-arty, while others are just fun. Without further ado, here are the cream of the crop among free Paris events.

The 2007 Paris Marathon in Pictures
Pictures of the 2007 Paris Marathon, which attracted 35,000 competitors from around the globe.

Fête de la Musique - Paris Street Music Festival
La Fête de la Musique is a lively street music festival held every June in Paris, and one of the year's most popular events in the city of light. Hundreds of musicians gather in the streets, bars, and cafes of Paris, giving free performances of everything from jazz and rock to hip-hop and electronic music. To get a taste of authentic Paris culture, don't miss the Fête de la Musique on a June trip to Paris.

Sun, Sand, and Fun on the Seine at Paris Plage (Paris Beach)
Every summer in Paris since 2002, a full-fledged beach complete with sand, parasols, games, and even beachside cafes is set up on stretches of the Seine River. In 2007, a new site at La Villette opens, extending the Paris beach northward. "Paris Plage", as it is known in French, attracts millions of visitors a year and has become an essential fixture of summer in Paris. In our guide, we'll tell you how adults and kids alike can soak up a little sun and fun at Paris Plage.

Paris Beaches in Pictures
Pictures of Paris Plage (Paris Beach) 2007, showing how the banks of the Seine and other places around the city are transformed into palm-tree lined summer boardwalks.

Celebrating Bastille Day in Paris
A guide to celebrating Bastille Day in Paris (Fête de la Bastille), which falls every year on July 14th and marks the beginning of the 1789 French Revolution and France's first steps toward becoming a Republic.

LGBT Pride March in Paris
The LGBT Pride March (Paris Gay Pride) is one of the year's most hotly-anticipated events. Each year, dozens of colorful floats and thousands of people flock the streets of Paris, in a joyful party that has won Parisians over. No wonder Paris is considered one of the world's most welcoming places for GLBTQ folk.

GLBTQ Events in Paris
A guide to the best GLBTQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, queer) events in Paris, France, including GLBT Pride, the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, and more.

Nuit Blanche (White Night) in Paris
A guide to Nuit Blanche (White Night) events in Paris, France, an annual arts and culture event in which museums, galleries, and other cultural hotspots stay open all night and offer free admission to visitors from around the world.

Nuit Blanche Paris 2007 in Pictures
Pictures of happenings at Nuit Blanche 2007 in Paris. Nuit Blanche literally means "White Night" (sleepless night) and is a popular annual arts and culture event.

Rugby World Cup Paris 2007
A guide to the 2007 Rugby World Cup in Paris, including match details, pre-and-post Rugby World Cup events, and ideas for partying on and around match day in Paris. From Contributor Aedin Mac Devitt.

St. Patrick's Day in Paris
Dublin native and now-Parisian Aedin Mac Devitt's top picks for the best places to celebrate St.Patrick's Day in Paris.

Chinese New Year in Paris - A Photo Gallery
A photo gallery showing pictures of Chinese New Year in Paris.

Top Christmas Events in Paris
The season leading up to Christmas is a light-filled, festive time in Paris that can provide an ideal backdrop for a romantic vacation or an enchanting holiday season with the kids. Several annual Christmas events in Paris are not to be missed.

Chinese New Year in Paris
A guide to annual Chinese New Year celebrations and events in Paris, including Chinese New Year street festivals, shows, and other special events.

Valentine's Day in Paris
Paris is definitely a city built for lovers, so finding romantic things to do on Valentine's Day is a real breeze. This guide to Valentine's Day in Paris will help you plan a day for two that you won't soon forget.

Celebrating New Year's in Paris
A guide to celebrating New Year's Day in Paris, including New Year's traditions, annual events and festivities, New Year's Eve dining, shows, dancing, and more.

Christmas in Paris: A Photo Tour
Are you planning a trip to Paris for a yuletide celebration? Check out About France for Visitors Guide Kelby Carr's visual tour of the delightful, light-filled sights on offer in Paris during the Christmas season.

Holiday Lights and Shop Windows at Paris Department Stores
Pictures of imaginative holiday lights displays and shop windows at Paris department stores Galeries Lafayette and Printemps.

Paris Annual Events at a Glance
Many events in Paris are held on an annual or semiannual basis. Consult this handy overview of some of the city's best annual happenings.

Paris Tourist Office Events Calendar
The Paris Tourist Office events page offers extensive listings of seasonal exhibits, shows, trade fairs, and other events. The page also includes a handy section on how and where to purchase tickets.

Montmartre Vineyards Harvest
Each October, Parisians enjoy a wine harvest and festival known as les vendanges de Montmartre. Acclaimed food writer Clotilde Dusoulier gives her lively account of the festive wine-tasting event on this page.

Paris Fashion Week
Fashion aficionados might think about scheduling a trip to Paris during Paris Fashion Week. You may not get first-row seats at one of the haute couture events, but the excitement in the air and people-watching opportunities are worth the trip.