Most summers, the Paris Tourism Office tries to come up with ways to lure tourists and reassure folks that, yes indeed the Parisians do smile. No they are not rude, and yes they value you as a tourist.
This summer is no different. This time the gimmick du jour is a photo competition. Simply send in your five most beautiful photos of Paris and you could win a fabulous prize: a camera, a Seine dinner cruise (if you’re in Paris!), a stay at a 3 star hotel or a trip to Disneyland Paris. Photos must be received by August 31, 2009.
Not a bad idea, but I have a feeling they will have a heck of a time going through all those photos…hard to take a bad picture of Pareee….
For more information and to register, visit their Web site.
Les Grandes Eaux Musicales de Versailles:
Through October 25, 2009, you can enjoy the gardens of Versailles and their fountains set to music. They are running this for an additional month now, it used to end in September, but it is so popular and the weather is still so great in the fall I’m sure that has something to do with the extension. All of Versailles’ fountains and pools are timed to produce a ballet accompanying beautiful music by French composer Jean-Baptist Lully. It’s truly a remarkable experience you don’t want to miss.
PARC DU CHATEAU DE VERSAILLES
78000 VERSAILLES
RER C: Versailles Rive Gauche
Dates and times
Through October 25, 2009
Every Saturday, Sunday and some public holidays:
Itinerary: 11am to 12 noon: la Grande Perspective;
11.15am to 11.30: le Bosquet des Trois Fontaines;
11.45am to 12 noon: le Bosquet des Rocailles;
3.30pm to 4:30 pm: la Grande Perspective and all the pools and groves;
5.20pm to 5.30pm: finale at the Bassin de Neptune (except days of the Fete des Nuits)
Outdoor event
