October Events in Paris
Grape Harvest Festival ( Vendanges de Montmartre )
The vineyards of Montmartre, the only wine-growing area in Paris, are showcased in this annual celebration of the grape with tastings, theatrical performances and other festivities, on the first weekend in October.
When: October 12-14 Call (33) 46 06 00 32 for more information.
Where: Metro Abbesses (line 12).
The Autumn Festival
When: September 13 Through December 22
Where: Website
To buy tickets
Nuit Blanche
For one night in October, all of the museums, libraries, monuments and churches remain open, and district governments provide breakfast in the morning for all of the visitors who are still awake at dawn.
When: October 6th, 2007
Where: Hundreds of locations around Paris
Website
Call (33) 4450 1998 for more information.
International Contemporary Art Fair
Galleries and collectors of contemporary art come to the Port de Versailles Convention Center to participate with artists in the annual Foire Internationale d’Art Contemporaine held in mid-October.
Where: Avenue Eisenhower; 34 Quai du Louvre Paris 75008 France
When: Noon-8p from 6th Oct to 9th Oct, Noon-6p 10th Oct
http://www.fiac.com/Call
(33) 41 90 47 80 for more information.
Paris Fashion Week
Following the Pret a Porter at the Porte de Versailles Convention Center, the Carrousel de Louvre hosts an exhibition of women’s ready to wear designers from all over the world in mid-October.
When: From Saturday, September 27th to Sunday, October 5th, 2008 .
Where: Click here
Call (33) 4316 4747 for more information.
Lire en Fete
Literature is celebrated with a variety of festivities in mid-October at this annual event which also includes live readings of important works at the Bibliotheque Nationale.
When: Evening 10 au 11 octobre,10, 11, 12 octobre 2008
Call (33) 49 54 68 64 for more information.
Marche au Chocolats
The Bourse de Commerce de Paris hosts an annual exposition of French chocolatiers, douceurs and confectioners, with lots of free samples, in mid-October.
Where: Bourse de Commerce de Paris, Paris
When: Oct 18- 19.
Call (33) 42 85 18 20 for more information.
JVC Jazz Festival
Jazz musicians from around the world come to play in a variety of venues throughout Paris.
Where: Au Parc Floral
When October 10th 2008 - October 18th 2008
Route du Champ de Manoeuvre
75012 Paris, France
+33 1 49 57 24 84
Call (33) 46 21 08 37 for more information.
Website: www.parisjazzfestival2008.com
Paris Capitale du Cinema Art et Essai
Le Republique, Le Latina, l’Harlequin and Le Balzac invite movie fans to watch an unlimited number of screenings at half price, in mid-October.
Where: Salles de cinéma parisiennes
When : du 13 Octobre 2004 au 19 Octobre 2004
Program
Call (33) 42 76 63 29 for more information.
Le Salon du Chocolat
Where: Carrousel de Louvre
When: 29 October to 2 November
Call (33) 4316 4747 for more information.
Website
Rock 'n Roll '39-'59
When: Through October 28th, 2007.
Where: Fondation Cartier
261, boulevard Raspail 75014 PARIS
Metro: Raspail (Line 4)
Information: 33(0)1 42 18 56 50
Website: http://fondation.cartier.com/
Gustave Courbet
When: From October 13th to January 28th, 2008.
Where: Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais
3, avenue du Général Eisenhower, 8th arrondissement
Metro: Champs-Elysées Clémenceau
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