There’s nothing like a trip to Paris during the summer season and this summer you’ll be well and truly spoiled. The FNAC LIVE music festival is scheduled to take place from July 13th to 16th on the square in front of the Hôtel de Ville, and this great event will feature an all-star line-up. After all that excitement you can then unwind with Paris Plages (Paris Beaches) from July 18th to August 21st ... And all these events are free. What more could you ask?
FNAC LIVE and the beaches of Paris!
The FNAC LIVE series of open-air concerts, from July 13th to 16th, provide the cream of musical talent in the heart of Paris to help your summer go with a swing. Last year, 130,000 people attended over the four days of free concerts, with no fewer than 27 artists performing on the square in front of the City Hall. This festival has become a key event of the Parisian summer and the organisers intend to make it better than ever in 2016!
To add even more sunshine to your summer days, Paris Plages and its huge range of activities will run throughout the season. Three areas of the city will be turned into beaches; the Voie Georges Pompidou (1st and 4th arrondissements), the square in front of the front of the Hôtel de Ville (4th) and the Bassin de la Villette (19th). With a wide selection of sporting activities, cultural events, and a water sports centre available for your entertainment, you’ll certainly not be bored. Lovers of relaxation will also be well provided for, with sandy beaches, sun loungers and parasols...
The BW Latin Quarter neighbourhood
Our Hotel BW Quartier Latin Pantheon is perfectly placed to enhance your enjoyment of these events. Located on the Left Bank, we are just a few steps from the Seine, and it’s a quick trip to the other side, where you’ll find yourself caught up in the atmosphere of FNAC LIVE and Paris Plages. Our team will provide you with all the information and guidance you’ll need to join in with the fun and you’ll not have to worry about returning late, as our reception is available 24/7. After a hearty breakfast, gather up your beach gear and head out for a leisurely day, courtesy of Paris Plages.
The tranquillity of the Latin Quarter
After all the fun and excitement, you’ll be glad of the quiet comfort of our hotel in the heart of the Latin Quarter. Before you go to FNAC LIVE, you can enjoy a walk in the Jardin du Luxembourg, and afterwards you might want to continue the party in the trendy bars of the Rue Mouffetard. Good restaurants with intimate corners abound in this historic district of Paris. Just perfect for balmy summer evenings. The Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood is brimming with possibilities for a shopping spree, and you’ll not be far from the Right Bank, where it’s a short stroll to the Louvre or the Pompidou Centre.
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Learn more:
• La Villette river basin
• Georges Pompidou Expressway
• Paris seaside resort
• Hôtel de Ville (City Hall)
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Picture copyright holder : Tourist office Paris - Photographer Marc Bertrand
Best Western Quartier Latin Panthéon Hotel, a 3 star hotel in Paris