The Night When Art and Culture Reign Until Dawn:
First launched in 2002, Paris Nuit Blanche (White Night) has become a hotly-anticipated annual celebration of all things art and culture in the city of light. Attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, Nuit Blanche sees countless Paris galleries, museums, city halls, and even swimming pools open their doors all night to visitors-- with free entry. Elaborate light installations, edgy performances, concerts, and unclassifiable happenings of all sorts await.If you want to taste the continued dynamism of the Parisian arts scene, don't miss out on Nuit Blanche.
Nuit Blanche 2008 Practical Details:
When: October 4th, 2008
Where: Hundreds of locations around Paris (View event map)
Find an event: Find out more about Nuit Blanche 2008 highlights by referring to this document at the official event website (in English).
Transportation: Metro line 14 will remain open all night long for the occasion of Nuit Blanche. The Paris metro is open until 2 am and reopens at around 5:30 am, making a longer night out feasible.
How to Make the Most of Nuit Blanche:
- Much like the annual Paris Music Festival (Fête de la Musique), Nuit Blanche is best experienced by ambling. You might choose a couple must-see events and leave the remainder of the evening to chance. Treat Nuit Blanche with the avant garde spirit it represents, and remember, you, too, are part of the happening.
- Metro cars and night buses are likely to be crammed, especially toward the end of the night, so if feasible, plan to walk back to your hotel or apartment. Take along a good paris street map with you to stay oriented.
- October in Paris can be chilly and wet-- dress warmly for the occasion.
See Pictures of Past Nuit Blanche Events:
Check out our photo gallery from Nuit Blanche Paris 2007 to get an idea of the kinds of installations you may expect to find during a white night out in Paris.
