EDITODuring the summer, Paris Ile-de-France turns into a gi-gantic open stage. Music, theatre, cinema and shows across the city invite you to come and party.

This new festivals guide shows you where to go to get the best out of the city and its suburbs. Our selection pre-sents the must see events, but also our special ‘insiders’ favourites’. From famous festivals like Rock en Seine at Le Domaine de Saint-Cloud or the outdoor film festival at Le Parc de La Villette, to lesser known ones such as Le Domaine de Chamarande that is promoting live arts; le Bruit de Melun; and musical events in unexpected pla-ces like the Goutte d’Or district below Montmartre or Les Puces de Paris Saint-Ouen flea-market, the choice is as diverse as it is exciting.

This is diversity in its purest form: diversity of writing, of expression and of relationships between people - a sign of the vitality of a region that is a microcosm of the world, a place open to everybody and proud of its human and creative wealth.During the festivals you will see how different cultures and talents are mixed on stage, creating senses and emo-tions, and leading to dialogue and encounters between the inhabitants of Paris and its suburbs.

More than ever, art invites you to discover this ‘new Paris’. So be curious, be imaginative and expect to have some unforgettable experiences and encounters with some ex-traordinary people!

Enjoy the festivals in Paris Ile-de-France.

Henriette ZOUGHEBIPresident of the Paris Ile-de-France Tourist Board

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Guide published by the Paris Ile-de-France Tourist Board - CRT - 11, rue du Faubourg Poissonnière - 75009 Paris, in partnership with Radio Nova.

Publishing Director: Henriette Zoughebi, President of the CRT.Coordination: Communication and Marketing departments of the CRT.

Realisation and writing: Nova - 33, rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine - 75011 Paris - www.novaplanet.comProjet manager: Vito Ferreri - Nadine GravelleChief Editor: Emmanuel Bosc - Journalist : Isadora DartialArtistic Director: Aurélie Bourdié

Printed in France by Roto France, May 2008.

The programmes and the rates (non contractual and exclusive of potential location costs) mentioned in this guide were provided by the organisers of the events listed. The CRT and Nova Régie shall not be held responsible for any changes, cancellations in the programming or alteration of rates.

We would like to thank the professionals who provided us with photographs. Crédits pics: Paris Tourist Office/Dupont, Wang, Bertrand. EPPGHV/ Legrain, Goustard. CRT/Millet, Thierry. Fabre. Villa. Quarez. Miller. Gabb. Dhervillers. Gonaus. Mathieu Istil. DR. Do not throw on the public highway.

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- Festival de Saint-Denis: until 06/27 p. 9

- Respect Eté d’Amour: 06/4>09/10 p. 8

- Paris Jazz Festival: 06/7>07/27 p. 6

- 100 Dessus Dessous: 06/10>20 p. 4

- Opéra en Plein Air: 06/11>14, 06/26>28 & 09/11>14 p. 9

- La Défense Jazz Festival: 06/14>29 p. 11

- Festival Jazz Musette des Puces: 06/14 & 15 p. 10

- Villette sur Mer: 06/14>08/2 p. 4

- Chamarande, Les Surprises Musicales: 06/15, 22 & 29 p. 9

- Outdoor Summer Sessions: 06/15>08/31 p. 8

- Kosmopolite: 06/18>21 p. 11

- Mixing Clans «in London»: 06/18>21 p. 14

- Fragile: 06/19>07/5 p. 14

- Solstice: 06/20>29 p. 11

- Fête de la Musique: 06/21 p. 10

- Afriques: 06/24>07/12 p. 4

- La Goutte d’Or en Fête: 06/24>29 p. 11

- Festival Django Reinhardt: 06/26>29 p. 5

- Films sous les Etoiles: 06/26>28 p. 12

- Fêtes de Versailles: 06/26>09/13 p. 9

- Garance Reggae Festival: 06/27 & 28 p. 14

- Festival Le Bruit de Melun: 06/28 & 29 p. 5

- Furia Sound Festival: 06/28 & 29 p. 5

- Festival Paris Cinéma: 07/1>12 p. 12

- Les Nuits de la Caravane du Cinéma Euro-Arabe: 07/1>13 p. 12

- American Jazz Festival: 07/1>08/24 p. 14

- Festival All Stars: 07/2>08/6 p. 14

- Enghien Jazz Festival: 07/2>6 p. 8

- Pigalle Estival: 07/3>08/30 p. 15

- Nous n’irons pas à Avignon: 07/2>27 p. 11

- Festival Culture Tribus: 07/3>08/17 p. 8

- Solidays: 07/4>6 p. 5

- Mondial du Gaming: 07/4>6 p. 13

- Chamarande, Parcours de Danse: 07/6, 13, 20 & 27 p. 9

- Le Monde à vos Pieds: 07/9>26 p. 15

- Bobigny sur Ourcq: 07/13>08/15 p. 4

- Bals du 14 juillet: 07/13 p. 10

- Sous les Pavés, le Bal: 07/13 p. 10

- Festival Paris Quartier d’Eté: 07/14>08/15 p. 6

- Cinéma en Plein Air de La Villette: 07/15>08/17 p. 12

- Centre National des Arts du Cirque: 07/16>08/16 p. 5

- Les Arènes du Jazz: 07/20>25 p. 11

- Scènes d’Eté: 07/20>08/24 p. 5

- Paris Plage: 07/21>08/21 p. 8

- Les Etés de la Danse: 07/21>08/9 p. 9

- Fnac Indétendances: 07/25>08/16 p. 8

- Pianissimo: 08/1>09/6 p. 14

- Chamarande, Cinéma en plein air: 08/1, 8 & 15 p. 9

- Classique au Vert: 08/4>09/23 p. 6

- Cinéma au Clair de Lune: 08/6>24 p. 12

- Festival des Idéo: 08/20>09/7 p. 15

- Rock en Seine: 08/20, 28 & 29 p. 7

- Fête de Ganesh: 08/31 p. 10

- Festival Silhouette: 08/31>09/7 p. 13

- Jazz à La Villette: 09/2>14 p. 5

- Fête de l’Huma: 09/12>14 p. 6

- Festival des Attitudes Indépendantes: 09/15>21 p. 15

- Les Pop’s: 09/16>10/5 p. 5

- Techno Parade: 09/20 p. 10

- Festival @rt Outsiders: 09/24>10/12 p. 13

- Village de Cirque: 09/24>11/2 p. 6

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Don’t try to check on a map, it is not about geography but culture. For a few seasons, the canal de l’Ourcq, that connects Stalingrad to Bobigny, has become the nerve centre of cultural beats. In this rapidly deve-loping area, a real cultural outburst is happening. From the wide space of Le Point Ephémère to the Centre National de la Danse in Pantin, through, of course, Le Parc de La Villette, the dynamic green lung of this expanding area, all cultures, either numerical, popular or international, find a resonance there. It took the area of La Villette only one century to exchange its historical activity and within these former Paris slaughterhouses a cultural pot is now boiling. Numerous festivals are on offer and the greatest of them will, as always, visit the park. Circus arts (Centre National des Arts du Cirque, Pop’s, brand new festival), contemporary creation from here and there (festival 100 Dessus Dessous and Afriques), all musical styles (Scènes d’été, Le Monde à vos Pieds see «Nighthawking», Jazz à la Villette, ) or even cinema (with the major cinema festival Cinéma en plein Air, see «Roll out the Reels»). Yes, live art lovers, you have guessed right. Here a long break is called for. Also there are numerous festivities. You can walk along the canal de l’Ourcq and continue the stroll as far as Bobigny which turns into Bobigny sur Ourcq, the cousin of Paris Plage, implanted too at La Villette, (see «On the Waterfront») from mid-July to mid-August. In Bobigny, come and have a taste of Seine-Saint-Denis Style 2008 version in the Parc de la Bergère with a programme based on climbing, beach volleyball competitions, circus and shows. Alongside the canal, a thousand and one atmospheres to appreciate without moderation!

06/10>20100 Dessus DessousArts gone insaneThis summer this multidisciplinary festival (dance, theatre, performances) takes us to a strange and mar-vellous world. Artists, choreographers and companies hailing from all over the globe question the poetic value of insanity. From the obsessions of Steve McQueen presented by the Italian company Kinkareli (18 & 19) to Baby Boomers and the female warriors of performer Christophe Fiat, they all turn creation upside down!

www.100dd.fr - 01 40 03 75 75 Grande Halle de La Villette - M° Porte de PantinNo performance 13 & 17 6pm (from 4pm on the 15th)12 € / show or 15 € / the ticket for 2-3 night shows

06/14>08/2 Villette sur Mer It feels like the South… The concert hall and club Glaz’art turns into a sea resort. On the programme, concerts to listen to with your feet into the sand, theme-oriented drinks, blind test, gigantic screen, free hug, organic and fair trade restaurant. Lovers of G-Funk will have their own festi-val (07/4). It will also be the occasion to discover new promising talent such as Lippie’s folk (06/24) and Mister Modo & Ugly Mc Beer’s hip hop (06/19). All that washed down with Brazilian batidas, the classic drink of the place.

www.glazart.com – 01 40 36 66 14 Le Glaz’Art - 7/15 avenue de la Porte de la VilletteM° Porte de la Villette Free admission from 7 to 11pm from Thursday to Saturday (07/1>08/2) upon avaibility

06/24>07/12Afriques When art questions the future of a continent... Head for Africa where an inventive unbridled contem-porary creation can be discovered. An event inspired by the year: 2147, from when, according to a UNO report, poverty in Africa «will decrease by half». This is the occasion for directors and choreographers to question the future of the African continent. On the music side there will be three great voices. Mory Kanté, the most Parisian of Guineans, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of his hit song «yéké, yéké», Sa-lif Keita «the golden voice of Africa» and the leader of African rap and the activitist Didier Awadi. So many soundtracks hailing from various places in Africa!

www.lavillette.com - 01 40 03 75 75Grande Halle de La Villette - M° Porte de PantinShows from Tue. to Sun. from 8pm8 to 25 €

07/13>08/15BoBigny sur ourcq Body and mindFor its 4th edition, Bobigny sur Ourcq puts Paris Plage on the map. A programme for the body and the mind! Here, arts and sports get on well. Sport fiends will be able to satisfy their dreams of climbing thanks to a rock-climbing course for the young and the old. They can also practice archery, initiate themselves to martial arts, or water sports (kayak and mini zodiac). As for arts, the Muller circus and its menagerie settle in the heart of the parc de la Bergère. You can take graphic arts, comedy or music lessons every Saturday night on the converted barge stage. For those who would like to bring together both sports and arts, you can still follow the footsteps of the Yamakassi who are at the same time athletes and acrobats and turn the urban space into a playing field... On top of that, every weekend you can sail on a river shuttle (1 €) from Paris Plage to Bobigny sur Ourcq! Opening on 07/13 with popular diners, strolling ani-mations, music and fireworks. Animations start on 07/17.

www.bobigny.fr - 01 41 60 10 98Parc départemental de la Bergère and in the city of Bobigny (93)Free admission with a Summer 2008 Card (an identity picture is needed to obtain one)

07/16>08/16centre nAtionAl Des Arts Du cirque New talent in the ring… The Centre National des Arts du Cirque in Chalons sets up its big top in La Villette to introduce new talent to the audience. On the bill and unveiling her new talents, the choreographer and dancer Fatou Traoré is in control. In her show entitled «La Part du Loup» (the wolf’s share) she introduces 9 artists from the 19th class of the Centre. Dangling between the sky and the earth, they take us to the threshold of an unknown place…

www.lavillette.com - 01 40 03 75 75 Espace Chapiteau du Parc de La VilletteM° Porte de La Villette - From wed. to sat. at 8.30pm10 to 19 €

07/20>08/24scènes D’étéSounds from all over the world From Africa to Brazil, through New York and Cape Verde, Scènes d’été invite you to Sunday musical breaks. This year the call to action is made by Renata Rosa and Silvério Pessoa (07/20), Balkan Beat Box (08/10), Karim Ziad (08/17) then Fanga and Ramiro Musotto, invited in the context of the traditional carte blanche of Radio Nova (08/24).

www.lavillette.com - 01 40 03 75 75Parc de La Villette - Folie Belvédère - M° Porte de Pantin - Every Sunday from to 5.30 and to 7.30pmFree

09/2>14JAzz à lA Villette When jazz sweeps its boundaries away… After having explored African-American cultures and created galaxies around Steve Coleman, Wayne Shor-ter and Julien Loureau last year, the festival prepares a jazz programme that will be all over the place for this edition. Jazz à la Villette sweeps the boundaries of this musical style away and invites artists from dif-ferent backgrounds. Choreographers, visual artists, film-makers, comedians and musicians will share their taste for improvisation with jazz music during a fifteen day odyssey of discovery of these entertaining deviations.Mathilde Monnier & Louis Sclavis (13), Lalo Schifrin (12), Tortoise, Matthew Herbert (10), Erik Truffaz & Pierre Henry (9), The Ex & Getatchew Mekuria (12), Bumcello (11), Zombie Zombie (3)…

www.jazzalavillette.com - 01 44 84 44 84 Grande Halle - Cité de la Musique - Cabaret Sau-vage - M° Porte de Pantin Point Ephémère - M° Jaurès - Stalingrad9 to 30 €

09/16>10/5les PoP’s The new little one! This is the first edition of a festival dedicated to new forms of writing and popular arts. Les Pop’s, also known as the festival des Arts Turbulents, aims to have a new take on circus arts, street arts and theatre. From la Symphonie Mécanique by machine inventor François Delarozière to the pilgrimages of Groupe F in the park, les Pop’s creates an artistic trouble spot which blurs the lines between scholar arts and popu-lar ones... A real fountain of youth!

www.lavillette.com - 01 40 03 75 75Grande Halle de la Villette - M° Porte de Pantin Pantin (93) - M° Hoche

06/26>29festiVAl DJAngo reinhArDt

Jazz and gipsy change of sceneryA small island on the Seine, the spirit of the great master Django hovering only a minute away (he is buried in the village), the greatest gipsy jazz musi-cians and gipsy jazz lovers coming every year for a rave-up pilgrimage: this is one of the most bucolic and joyful festivals of the beginning of the summer. A convivial atmosphere where the prevailing mood is the pleasure of the senses and where a new genera-tion of gipsy sounds are discovered every season. This year, the spotlight will be on Shantel & The bucovina Orkestar and their Bulgarian electro gipsy (27). David Reinhardt Trio, Bireli Lagrene Trio (26), Di-dier Lockwood (27), Stefano Di Batista, Fred Wes-ley & Pee Wee Ellis (28), Pat Martino quartet (29)

http://django.samois.free.fr Ile du Berceau - Samois-sur-Seine (77)Gare de Lyon station > Fontainebleau/Avon station Free shuttle from the station to Samois15 to 25 € per day. 4-day ticket: 60 to 75 €Bonus: possibility of camping in Samois and its area

06/28 & 29 le Bruit De Melun

Nectar french touchFrom the best of modern French song like Cali, Daniel Darc (former leader of the eighties group Taxi

Girl) or Thomas Dutronc (28) to rising stars like the heavy rock influenced BB Brunes and the ultra pop Cocoon (29), through to the Belgian rapper James Deano and his unique humour and witty rhymes (28) all musical styles currently created in France and/or French-speaking countries can be found here. Also, «Le Bruit» proclaims very clearly its vocation to be-come eco-responsible and, as the festival goes on, various aspects of sustainable development are consi-dered at every stage. Here is an event that knows how to combine the essential with the pleasurable!Thomas VDB (28), Luke, Svinkels, Babylon Circus (29)...

www.lebruitdemelun.com - 01 64 52 10 95Stade Paul Fischer - Melun (77)Gare SNCF and RER D, Melun13 to 20 € - 2-day ticket: 30 to 35 €

06/28 & 29furiA sounD festiVAl Too Good! A furiously attractive programme for this aptly named festival which is one of the musts of this opening season, notably because of its green setting. This festival absolutely should not be overlooked, with the exclusive creation of Aaron - the duo who released the hit song U-turn (Lili) - as they hold a one time only performance with 60 young instrumentalists of the Symphonic Orchestra of Cergy-Pontoise (29), which will categorically prove how rock and classical music can happily live together. To be savoured also during this two-day musical orgy is the sunny dub of High Tone and Zenzile, the romantic pop of Coming Soon (28) and so many others… BB Brunes, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Mano Solo, Mademoiselle K (28), Keny Arkana, Panic! at the disco, RJD2, Kaolin (29)...

www.furia.tm.fr - 01 34 20 02 02Base de loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise (95)RER A, Cergy Préfecture - Free shuttles28 € day42 € - 2-day ticket

Bonus: camping available on site (7 € per person)

07/4>6 soliDAys

10 years already!Have fun for a good cause: here is the concept of the big festive rout by the association Solidarité Sida which fights against AIDS, each edition allowing to finance several programmes against the disease.And to celebrate its 10 years, Solidays treats itself to a cast with panache that promises to breathe the big charity show with a brand new life. Among the 200

UNDER THE SKY OF PARISRock, classical, pop, jazz, dance, opera… Everything is even more magical under the sun or under the stars, in the light of day or in the moonlight. Outdoor festivals make us want to do only one thing. Everybody out!

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07/14>08/15PAris quArtier D’été Cultural hive of activityBetween July 14th and August 15th, the two public holidays of the season, the Paris Quartier d’été festival turns the capital upside down. Five weeks dedicated to discovering the best of Parisian and international creation in the fields of dance, theatre, music and circus. As a travelling festival, it has its headquarters everywhere in the capital and in the neighbouring cities. Various forms of music will set up stall in the streets, in parks and in garden pavilions. From the afro beat of the New-York combo Antibalas (08/3>7), to the cheeky tango of the Argentinian former punk Daniel Melingo (07/21>24), through the intimate ballads of the father of concrete music Pierry Henry (08/4>15)… Our favourites include a trip inside the Cour d’Orléans as precursory choreographers (Trisha Brown, 07/16, 17, 20, 28) face the young guard of the new generation, especially the excellent Brazilian company Membros whose creation «Febre» (08/7>9) draws a picture of Brazilian youth that is as beautiful and strong as it is political and violent. As far as theatre goes, the festival gatecrashes some unusual premises of a Paris without borders. In Pantin, near the canal de l’Ourcq, the Belgian company Comp.Marius presents its compilation of Marcel Pagnol’s plays «Marius, Fanny et César» (07/28>08/2), 5 shows punctuated with gastronomic interludes! Bagneux, Saint-Ouen, La Défense and Nanterre welcome the circus arts. As for cinema, screens are set up all over the city, from Porte de Saint-Ouen to the area of la Grange aux Belles. Paris, summer suits you so well!

www.quartierdete.com - 01 44 94 98 00 5 to 20 € - Concerts and nomadic shows are free

08/20, 28 & 29rock en seine

Rock cultureEvery year this festival makes us almost wish for the holidays to end! It is a little bit like the fireworks that close the season. Bottom line, this is the essential event of the new term if you want summer days to last longer. It is also the opportunity to see artists who sometimes choose to perform there and nowhere else: the concerts by Rage Against The Machine (20), Kaiser Chiefs (28), Amy Winehouse and The Streets (29) will be their only summer date in France. When he launched Rock en Seine, right in the middle of the 2003 heat wave, François Missonnier (see interview), a lover of rock, pop and other roots sounds, did not expect such an explosive result! The success has a lot to do with the beautiful premises (in gardens arranged by the famous Le Nôtre) and the exceptional programming. For its 6th edition, the magic is still there!REM, Keziah Jones, The Dø, Tricky, Wax Taylor, Serj Tankian, Apocalyptica, Plain White T’S (28), Justice, The Roots, Kate Nash, Jamie Lidell, Black Kids, Louis XIV, DB Clifford, John Spencer Blues Explosion, The Raconteurs (29)…

www.rockenseine.com - 0892 683 622 (0,34 €/mn) Parc de Saint-Cloud (92) - M° Boulogne-Pont de Saint-Cloudday-ticket: 45 € - 2-day tickets: 75 €Bonus: camping on site (5 € per night per person) for holders of a 2-day ticket

frAnçois MissonnierCreator of Rock en Seine. «Sun, great concerts, a magical setting...»

What will be the tone of Rock en Seine 2008?It is fully in line with what we’ve been doing since the beginning: cult bands, discoveries of the year, and also a desire for various pleasures. A particularity for 2008: there will be two phases to the festival. At first, a special night with our friends Rage Against The Machine and their guests. We have added this date to be able to welcome them when they decided to perform in France. Subsequently two days of festival, with its three stages, its camping, its atmosphere...

As soon as it was created, Rock en Seine turned out to be the biggest rock and pop festival in the country. It was a bold bet! Basically we wanted to have an end of summer rock festival in a beautiful place. We were not really interested in finding something gigantic - actually it is human-size festival with 25 000 to 30 000 visitors per day – but more into mixing the pleasures of being in a park of exceptional beauty and seeing bands that express artistic variety. As for the very particular atmosphere at Rock en Seine, it is all about the audience! By the way the audience is becoming more and more international: the camp site is totally cosmopolitan!

Last year Amy Winehouse stood down at the last minute. This time will you kidnap her to be sure that she is going to be there?The train tickets have been bought, she will definitely be there! As a matter of fact, she will close the festival.

What do you think of the emerging young artistic scene in Paris?It is very dynamic, intensive and varied! It has also less and less complexes, especially on stage. It is definitely something new to see British festivals fight over French artists such as Justice or The Dø!

What do you want us to wish you for Rock en Seine 2008? Sun!

And what if it rains? Remember the 2004 edition, with the concert of The Muse in the rain: it was just... amazing!

the DøHere is an interview with singer Olivia B. Merilahti. «Rock en Seine, sweet ecstasy and big challenge»

With their first album «A Mouthful» (Wagram), this French-Finnish duet is one of the revelations of 2008. An energy bomb that mixes pop with hip hop, world music and electro. As a matter of interest, when the Babyshambles did not show up at the last Bourges festival, they replaced them on the spot. So it is not surprising to see them on the bill of Rock en Seine. Everybody must keep in mind that the stage performance of The Dø is similar to their music... brilliantly crazy!

Playing at Rock en Seine, what does it mean for a young band?I still cannot realize it! It is like sweet ecstasy! But it is also a big challenge. In this kind of big festival, if you don’t pull it down, then it’s hard to keep the audience’s attention! And you can be judged really quickly. But I need the adrenalin so it’s all good.

Were you a member of the audience of Rock en Seine before becoming one of the top of the bill acts? I went last year for the first time and I loved it! I saw Kelis, Bat for Lashes...

This year, who will you see? Amy Winehouse, if she does come! REM, I can’t wait to see them perform and also Rage. Jamie Liddell, who is really tight on stage. Justice, I was amazed by his show. And Apocalyptica!

Do you feel that the Parisian musical scene is creatively boiling? I think that it is amazing how artists are open to foreign languages: more and more French groups feel they are entitled to sing in English. And, as a matter of fact, they gain international exposure. For me, who evolved between French and Finnish, using English has always been very natural. The fact that more and more artists do it represents a real turning point!

On the mic: Emmanuelle Bosc

artists who will perform, Micky Green, Cocosuma (4), Asian Dub Foundation, Bumcello (5), Toots & the Maytals, The Gossip (6) will be applauded… After the concerts, make way for the dancefloors and the DJs to keep on dancing. Three days and two nights of partying to bring hope! Alpha Blondy, Rose, Vampire Weekend, Laurent Garnier, Moriarty, DJ Mehdi (4), Yaël Naïm, Grand Corps Malade, Kery James, Asa (5), IAM, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Yelle (6)...

www.solidays.orgHippodrome de Longchamp - Bois de Boulogne M° Boulogne Jean Jaurès (500 m to the festival) M° Porte Maillot - RER C (shuttles to the festival)25 €, 2-day ticket: 35 €, 3-day ticket: 45€€(+5 € from 6/20)Bonus: camping on site (8 € per person)

PArc florAl06/7>07/27 PAris JAzz festiVAl 08/4> 09/23 clAssique Au VertCountryside party! It has become a hackneyed expression between Parisians, a great number of them having been accustomed to spend their Saturday and Sunday afternoon on the grass of this little musical botani-cal Eden. So a great atmosphere prevails over the Paris Jazz Festival, which thematic weekends promise again the best for this year: «Blues & groove» with, among others, James Taylor (06/28), «Trumpets & Saxes» with Wallace Roney (07/6), «World & Music» with Zap Mama (07/12), «Voice

& Colours» with Diane Reeves (07/20), «Jazz & Stars»… Expect afternoons of feverish dance! Then for the weekends of August and September, ex-pect a quieter atmosphere, where the focus is on classical and opera! This year, the Classique au Vert Festival offers up a high-brow programme focused on «music styles firmly inspired by popular traditions». For instance, a genuine sound reconstruction of «Trois Mousquetaires» with the ensemble La Fenice (08/17).

www.parisjazzfestival2008.com www.classiqueauvert2008.com Parc Floral de Paris - M° Château de Vincennes RER A VincennesFree concerts after admission to the park: 2,50 to 5 € (no admission charge for children under 7)

09/12>14fête De l’huMA

The veteran in the windTiken Jah Fakoly (12), les Babyshambles, Alain Bashung, Arno (13) and about thirty other artists will proove once again how the oldest of the sum-mer gatherings, created in 1930, is in tune with its

time. The same goes for the whole host of talent and stars of tomorrow who are worth discovering on at Zebrock, a scene dedicated to make a new musical generation to the fore (rock, rap and French song). And, as always, the warm and family atmosphere, as well as the politics-related stalls and debating plateforms that make this essential event so unique and delightful.

www.humanite.fr - 01 49 22 73 86Parc départemental de la Courneuve (93)M° La Courneuve 8 mai 19453-day pass: 17 €

09/24>11/2VillAge De cirqueModern clownsThis required stop for circus fans has also become a convivial local event: the cooperative De rue De cirque and its guests come back to set up their big top on Reuilly lawn to brighten up the end of sum-mer. Their purpose is to introduce the public to the new facets of contemporary circus, featuring, for this season, the burlesque eccentricities of the Niklaus Company and their show «Raté Rattrapé Raté» among others. And as always, there will be the «Nuits tardives» (clownish concerts and jam sessions af-ter the shows) each Friday and Saturday night, and «Toiles sous chap’» (screenings under the big top) on Thursday night.

www.2r2c.coop - 01 46 22 33 71 Pelouse de Reuilly - M° Porte Dorée 9 to 19 €

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06/4>09/10resPect été D’AMour

Summer love searches for Music Lovers In 7 years, it has become an institution of summer clubbing! Conceived by the organisers of Respect is burning, the home party that introduced all French Touch Djs in the 90s, Eté d’Amour gives rhythm to Wednesdays during the summer on a barge docked in the heart of Paris, between le Louvre and le mu-sée d’Orsay. Every week, from June to September, from dinner time to dawn, Eté d’amour becomes the place to be in mid-week for trendy people and music lovers. It is also an essential meeting spot! A team of party makers behind the turntables for drinks, dinner at sunset on the deck before going down to the hold where international big names mix from 10pm... la Seine turned into a musical ocean!Every Wednesday from 6pm.The Martinez Brothers from NYC (08/13), Kerri Chandler & Funky Chocolate (07/23), Jennifer Cardini & Chloé (08/20)…

www.respectisburning.comPéniche Concorde AtlantiqueIn front of 25, quai Anatole France - M° SolférinoFree until 10 pm, 10 €€after

06/15>08/31outDoor suMMer sessions Electro music on the river banksHead for the 13rd district of Paris, at the bottom of the Bibliothèque nationale de France – site François Mitterrand where Le Batofar keeps on animating Pari-sian nights all summer. On the captain’s log you will find «Outdoor Summer Sessions»: dancing workshops, sewing class, graff for old and young. With summer time, the barge brings out its exotic terrace and its restaurant back on the banks. Everything you need to chill out before going to dance on the deck. Among the strong beats, do not forget to check out the first Euro-pean party of New York music magazine Wax Poetics (06/13) and «Death Jazz» party with producer DJ and radio host Gilles Peterson, who invites Bonobo, the Japanese Soil and Pimp Sessions and José James (07/13).

www.batofar.org - 01 53 60 17 30Batofar - In front of 11, Quai François MauriacM° Bibliothèque or Quai de la GareOutdoor Summer Sessions (to 6pm at 8pm): 5 € Party nights: from free to 16 €

07/2>6enghien JAzz festiVAl Jackpot Jazz!The lake at Enghien is woken up every summer by beats from all over the place! Jazz sounds which make it vibrate for 5 days and 5 nights. With its «In» and «Off» time, the festival invades the whole city. It is the opportunity to discover talent from the area before going to the Théâtre du Casino, to the call of female jazz players Terez Montcalm (2) Madeleine Peyroux (6). Other female voices and great jazz names are scheduled (5) John Mac Laughlin (3), Buddy Guy (4) or Al Jarreau.

www.enghien-jazz-festival.com - 01 39 34 10 80 Gare du Nord, direction Pontoise or Persan- Beaumont > Enghien-les-Bains or la Barre-Ormesson (95) - Concert every night at 8.30 and at 9.3012 to 75 €

07/3>08/17festiVAl culture triBus Musical trends on the river After travelling the world, this Chinese junk was diverted from the high seas for cultural purposes. Successively known as Guinguette Pirate then Cabaret Pirate, the boat celebrated its 30th birthday last April and took back its original name. So it is at

07/21>08/21 PAris PlAge07/25>08/16 fnAc inDétenDAncesRoute of a spoiled Parisian…However much the Parisian lives in the heart of a cultural hot spot, however much his city sparkles, if he stays in the capital for summer, he will have the desire to go to the beach... His wish has been fulfilled for the last 6 years with Paris Plage. Every summer, this operation changes the rhythm of life of Parisians and of amazed tourists! Fine sand replaces cars on the banks of the Seine, by day to practice sport or simply to be refreshed by the atomisers, or at night people get together on the terraces of the refreshment stalls along the river... This year the sea resort city is extended and offers a real sand beach in the bassin de La Villette to prac-tice various maritime activities. In the his-torical area of the parvis de l’Hôtel de Ville and the embankments that connect the Pont de Sully to the Pont Neuf, you’ll find an athletics field (yes, you did read that correctly), a swimming pool for children, a field to play bowls and something new: ac-tivities linked to Europe, given France has the presidency of the European Union! As far as music goes, every weekend, FNAC puts on its sunglasses with the Festival Indétendances and offers free concerts by artists signed on independent labels. Different styles of French song and electro for the kick-off with Barbara Carlotti, Loïc Lantoine, Jehro (07/25), then Rubin Steiner and Tanger (07/27). Cape Verde and Cuba have the place of honour during the first weekend of August with Raul Paz, Mariana Ramos and Tcheka (08/1) while electro manga talent, rock talent and swing talent rock on August 15th (Sporto Kantès, Caravan Palace et Missill). An intense month during which time Paris gets a new look. Any more and we’d hear the sound of cicadas!

www.paris.fr - 3975 (free call) www.fnac.com Concerts on Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10pm under the pont de Sully

la Dame de Canton that musical tribes will have their summer quarters. From Friday to Sunday, the «Culture Tribus» festival gives free hand to the various musi-cal trends in Paris. La Tribu Neo Africa opens the festival (07/3>6), it is followed by Tribus Rock The Casbah (07/25>27) then Balkan’ Tribu (08/8>10). The Sono Mondiale sur la Seine every week end, concerts programmed every night, a dance (07/13) and a restaurant with terrace set up on the banks from 12pm until 2 in the morning... No matter the tribe to which you belong, you’ll always be welcome!

www.damedecanton.com - 01 44 06 96 45 La Dame de Canton, quai François Mauriac (at the bottom of Bibliothèque nationale de France) M° Bibliothèque or Quai de la GareFrom free to 10 €

until 06/27festiVAl De sAint-DenisDownright prestigiousAlthough it has existed for 39 years, for every edition, this festival displays an energy still as creative as ever, happily blending the best of classical with the best of world music. And, on top of that, thanks to the unique acoustics provided by the Basilique de Saint-Denis, attending a concert in the «necropolis of the kings of France» becomes a real magical experience! Here, the rule is that the greatest masterpieces are interpreted by the greatest conductors and the greatest musicians. Among the evenings impossible to miss: the series of concerts given by four young female violonists prodigy, including Arabella Steinbacher and Janine Jansen (14, 15 & 22). Another evening not to miss is «Bruckner à Wagner» directed by Myung-Whun Chung (19). As well as the exceptional production by Craig Amstrong (26), the british composer who worked with Madonna, U2 and Massive Attack, will give a concerto for violin supported by a music on the frontiers of classical, contemporary and electro. Let us not forget the big closing party with the production «Jaadu» that connects the gipsy and Indian worlds of Titi Robin, Faiz Ali Faiz and their musicians (27). In parallel to these concerts, the Saint-Denis festival also expands its ramifications via Métis, an extension of the programme in neighbouring sites. This year it honours India and China notably by closing with the big Bollywood dance hosted by DJ Ganesh (27).

www.festival-saint-denis.fr - 01 48 13 06 07 Basilique de Saint-Denis (93) and other placesM° Saint-Denis Basilique 13 to 65 €

06/11>14, 06/26>28 & 09/11>14oPérA en Plein Air

Opera in exceptional places We are curiously waiting for the version of the Contes d’Hoffmann by Offenbach, directed by an actress enamored of opera, Julie Depardieu, in collaboration with Stéphan Druet. To add fuel to the buzz, it should be noted that the costumes are made by the fashion designer Franck Sorbier. It is very likely that every-body is going to fight over tickets for these in the open bel canto evenings set up in magic places!For those of you who might miss the opening of the season in les Jardins du Sénat (from June 11 to 14), or the three nights at the prestigious Domaine de Sceaux (from June 26 to 28), do not forget to reserve for the four performances that wil close this travel-ling festival at the sumptuous Château de Vaux le Vicomte, near Melun (from September 11 to 14).

www.operaenpleinair.com

0 892 707 920 (0,34 €/mn) - 42 to 66 €

chAMArAnDe06/15, 22 & 29 Les surprises musicales07/6, 13, 20 & 27 Parcours de danse08/1, 8 & 15 Cinéma en plein airBig shows at the center for contem-porary art The gigantic parc of Château de Chamarande, a jewel of the XVIIth century is firmly directed towards creation of the years 2000. Every summer, the cu-mulative effect of several events turns it into one of the nerve centres of the festivals season. The festi-vities start every Sunday of June (at 3.30pm) with «Les surprises musicales», a «kind of countryside» party with the best Djs in the place like those from Nova radio (06/15), or the British DJs from Tunng (06/22). Then this pop music atmosphere is followed by every sunday of July (at 3.30pm) dedicated to choreographic art with the «Parcours de danses» festival. Among others, two exclusive productions by Boris Charmatz (07/6) and Fanny de Chaillé (07/27) will be revealed and work by Trisha Brown (07/20) will be applauded. In August long live Friday night open-air cinema, with «Cinéma en plein air» in the big meadow. On bill, three castle-centered clas-sics of animation : «Le Roi et l’oiseau» (08/1), «Le Château de l’araignée» (08/8) and «Le Château dans le ciel» (08/15).

www.chamarande.essonne.fr - 01 60 82 52 01Domaine Départemental de Chamarande (91)REC C, ChamarandeFree

06/26>09/13les fêtes De VersAillesSo much pleasure for the eyesAn exceptional festival, in the image of the premises where it takes place. From the Bassin de Neptune to the Hameau de Marie-Antoinette through the Parc Royal or the Grand Canal, the season of summer celebrations allows to discover the most secret places of the domain. Also, an upmarket programme for «Les nuits du bassin de Neptune», with «Hommage à Maurice Béjart», a tribute to Béjart paid by Sylvie Guillem and the Tokyo Ballet (on the 1st & the 2nd of July), and the pyrotechnic show by Groupe F, «La Face cachée du soleil» (on July 17, 18 & 19). Let us not forget «Les Juments de la Nuit», an eques-trial shows created by Bartabas around Japan and Shakespeare (on August 29 & 30, and September 5, 6, 12 & 13). Among the numerous festivities, be-sides the still very popular Grandes eaux musicales (until 26/10) and Grandes eaux nocturnes (until 23/08), an honourable mention to Déjeuner sur l’Herbe, a festive picnic on the 14th of July (date of the French Revolution): this is an idea that is almost... revolutionary!

www.chateauversaillesspectacles.fr01 30 83 78 89 Château de Versailles (78)RER C, Versailles Château rive gauche. SNCF: Gare Montparnasse > Versailles Chantiers or Gare St Lazare > Versailles Rive droiteLes Nuits du Bassin de Neptune: 35 to 85 €Les Fêtes du Parc Royal: 15 to 30 €Les Grandes Eaux: 6 to 19 €

07/21>08/9les étés De lA DAnse De PArisEntrechats under the glass roofLes grands Ballets canadiens de Montréal are the guests of this dance festival that takes place again in a setting that is as magnificent as it is atypical: un-der the Nave of Le Grand Palais, near les Champs- Elysées. Sixteen major performances and three far-reaching programs with choreographies by Ohad Naharin, Jiri Kyliàn, Mauro Bigonzetti among others. Also we are thrilled by the idea of public dance classes! And, we love «After-shows multimedia», a sound and image performance which will be an opportunity for the public to dance to the mix of the DJs/VJs of the Elektra festival (07/21) and to the mix of DJ Soul Sista (07/29>08/9). This is definitely love for dance at his best!

www.lesetesdeladanse.com - 0892 687 100 (0,34 €/mn) - Grand Palais - M° Champs Elysées Clemenceau, Franklin RooseveltShows: 24 to 65 € Public dance classes: 8 to 10 €After-shows free for the audience of Grands Ballets

ON THE WATERFRONTClubbing on the Seine, picnic with music on an island or cool beats at the lakeside, when Paris looks like a seaside resort... To freshen yourselves up, here is our selection of the best places at the water’s edge.

LIVE MONUMENTSOur heritage is on a roll! World music, classical, electro, dance. These sumptuous and prestigious venues invite us to numerous concerts, shows and musical interludes. Monuments in tune with their time...

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06/14 & 15festiVAl JAzz Musette Des Puces Scrap merchant’s jazz Head for the Parisian northeast for a week end! It is at les Puces de Paris-Saint Ouen, a paradise for antique-hunters and lovers of the old Paris, that «the crème de la crème» of jazz musicians meet. Carried by musi-cians Didier Lockwood and Serge Malik, Jazz Mu-sette des Puces revive the idea of partying between Gipsies and and Gadjos, a century-old tradition. Near the bar, outside or in the heart of the market, Gipsy jazz and accordion swing, tempo and jam sessions.Thomas Dutronc, Sanseverino with Ludovic Beier and Angelo Debarre, Victoria Abril (14), Jean-Jac-ques Milteau, Tchavolo Schmitt, Didier Lockwood (15)…

www.festivaldespuces.com - 01 40 11 77 36 Puces de Paris-Saint Ouen (93) M° Garibaldi or Porte de ClignancourtFree

06/21fête De lA Musique

Camera, Action! On the occasion the centenary of film music, the 2008 edition of la Fête de la Musique celebrates the genre. It offers a soundtrack that will resound in every corner of Ile-de-France. From the gardens of the musée du quai Branly to the courtyard of the l’Hôtel de Sully, professional as well as amateur musicians have a platform all night long! Tonight rhythms are celebra-ted and it is the same beyond our borders. Since its creation in 1982, la Fête de la Musique has been re-produced elsewhere and nowadays it is celebrated in more than 120 countries and 450 cities in the world!

www.fetedelamusique.culture.frFree

07/13BAls Du 14 JuilletThe traditional dancesTherefore on the 13th of July, French people dance all night under the light garlands, this the July 14th dance! Besides the traditional Bal de la place de la Bastille and its gigantic musical stage, everywhere in the city, firemen swap their extinguishers and uniforms for a costume of master of ceremony. Tonight fire stations are the place to be! Festivities start at 8pm.

The modern dancesWhen Parisian clubs get into full swing, there is a de-finitive London wibe as with the Death Jazz dance hosted by Gilles Peterson at Le Batofar. There are also loads of concerts with the micro festival Fest’Nat at la Dame de Canton (from 11>13). See «On the Waterfront» p. 8

07/13sous les PAVés, le BAl

Dance version 21st century Sous la Plage and Petit Bain, two organisations of Parisian creativity brilliantly reinterpret this popular event. For the 2008 edition you can dance but also just listen (we will be able to listen to the history of popular music on podcasts while in our deckchairs). Multimedia installations take us back in time while dance teachers make us revise the latest steps before the opening of the dance. This year the old-school dance orchestra mingle with hand-picked Djs and musicians (Loïk Dury, former programme planner at Radio Nova, Charlie O, master of the Hammond organ…) for a sound creation and a new take on the best of tango, swing and salsa.For practice, dances for couples and popular dance workshops will be open all afternoon on the square.

www.souslaplage.com - 01 43 49 68 68 (Informa-tion in case of rain!) - 2pm>2am - Dances at 8.30 pm - Parc André Citroën - M° Javel or BalardFree

08/31fête De gAnesh A single Delhi-Paris London has its own jamican carnival, doesn’t it? Well, Paris has its own Indian parade! For 13 years, Ganesh, the god with an elephant head, has been celebrated in temples of La Chapelle area, in the streets of this «Little India» of the Parisian 18th district, musicians and dancers open the procession with a big colourful and noisy parade. Coconuts are broken as a symbol of world illusion then the ultra colorful fruity and flower-decked float of the god Ganesh passes through. A classic slice of Bollywood Paris.

www.templeganesh.fr - 01 40 34 21 89Procession starts at 11am from the Sri Manicka Vinayakar Alayam Temple - 72, rue Philippe de Girard M° La Chapelle - Free access

09/20techno PArADe sPéciAle 1998-2008 Electro music, a European experienceWhen Techno Parade celebrates electro music, the streets of Paris turn into gigan-tic dancefloors! This year the best of electro music Djs and producers will be there. From German minimal electro to dubstep and Bri-tish broken beat, through Belgian electronica and Italian disco house, there is a wide range of choices. The headline float will represent the whole European creation and the musical procession will sound like a journey through Europe. Each country will have its own float! All these rhythms share a common desire for partying and bringing people together. This birthday celebration (10 years!) will go beyond borders and will honour Detroit, the city that gave birth to the techno move-ment: we already know that the anthem for this edition will be the cult song by Kevin Saunderson «Rock The Beat». Let’s bet that pioneers Derrick May and Carl Craig will be there. And to keep on dancing all night long, various after parties are planned in the bars and clubs of Paris. Also, it is worth knowing that not only has Techno Parade reduced its use of paper but it still shows its care for the environment by sorting through the waste on its route.

www.technoparade.fr - 01 42 47 84 75 - Free

06/14>29lA Défense JAzz festiVAl

Jazz in the cityAfter Colombes (14), Sceaux (15), Suresnes (20) and Vanves (22), La Défense Jazz Festival sets up on the big paving stone of La Défense! A cool week with free jazz concerts at lunch time (between 12pm and 2pm). Taking place in the middle of futuristic towers, this festival attracts an ever more eclectic crowd seduced by the daily concerts and the perfect line-up: Neerman / Kouyaté (Afro-Mandingo duet, 24), Breakestra (soul funk, 25), Yaron Heman Trio (the pianist that everybody is talking about, 26)… First, it cranks up the power and then fireworks are unleashed at the week-end and at night: Solomon Burke (28) and Herbie Hancock (29). It is forbidden not to attend this festival! Aronas (23), Caravan Palace (27), Don Cavalli (28).

www.ladefensejazzfestival.fr - 01 47 29 30 48 Esplanade de la Défense (92) M° Esplanade de la Défense - Free

06/18>21kosMoPolite

At the point of the penFor its 7th edition, the first international Festival of graffiti and graphic expression in France sets it’s watch to Mediterranean time. This is the opportunity to discover that not only did the Greeks create philo-sophy but they also have re-created graffiti. As guest of honour among French and international artists, a new generation that hails from Athens gives an ori-ginal angle to this urban art through live exhibitions. This is also the occasion to discover the diversity of this means of expression, an art form that this festival continues to give credibility to. As a result, on Satur-day almost 10.000 are expected right in the centre, with exhibitions of pencils, DJ sets, performances and so many other things... To be noted: the creation of a collective outdoor fresco (Parc du 19 mars 1962).

www.kosmopolite.com - 01 43 60 48 25M° Gallieni - Bagnolet (93) or more convenient bus 76 - Free

06/20>29solsticeUnusual CircusesThe Festival des Arts du cirque en Ile-de-France comes back for its 8th summer with the same slogan as always: offer an original vision of international circus creation. Among the surprises of the season, some stand out: the BurenCirque, that incorporates African popular arts and cir-cus arts, «Meio Fio», a Brazilian acrobatic dance show by the Membros company, or Escarlata Circus and its Catalan good humour. Also, some shows infer strolling through the city (6 outdoor, in-door or under the big top premises), the route being pleasantly punctuated by free concerts (French song, funk, blues...) with free drinks. Also on Sunday, a pro-gramme for children entitled «Ribouldingue» is worth noting.

www.theatrefirmingemier-lapiscine.fr01 46 66 02 74 Antony and Chatenay-Malabry (92) - RER B2 to 5 €

07/2>27nous n’irons PAs à AVignon

Creative convivialityDance, theatre, so called unconventional shows, performances, readings, and youth-oriented perfor-mances... It is not surprising that so many styles can be seen: initially created to offer an alternative to the festival in Avignon, this event is housed in a former station that is from now on «dedicated to artistic frei-ght». For its 10th edition, Gare au Théâtre thinks big: a 4 week programme, 6 shows per day, 24 companies, an audience of 5 000 is expected… All of that in the spirit of the premises made for sharing and convivia-lity. Oh yes we will go to Vitry! Theatre: Notre Pain quotidien (Cie C.O.C, 2>6), Omlet (Cie Klein Lenoarte, 16>20)… Dance: Le cri de l’Humanité (Cie Eponyme, 23>27)…

www.gareautheatre.com - 01 55 53 22 26Gare au Théâtre - 13 rue Pierre Sémard - Vitry (94)RER C, Vitry-sur-SeineFor the return, collective taxi service at a prefe-rential rate9 to 12 €. 5-ticket non-transferable pass: 30 €10-ticket transferable card: 60 €

07/20>25les Arènes Du JAzzGroove on the butte MontmartreChange of scenery guaranteed! Montmartre welcomes this contemporary jazz festival (arranged within the context of Paris Quartier d’Eté.) It is always a unique moment thanks to the magic atmosphere of the amphi-theatres, lighting effects and the closeness of the audien-ce with the musicians. A far-reaching daily programme (a concert every night at 9pm) that knows how to mix at-tractive top of the bill acts (Trio Joachim Kühn, 06/20) and promising revelations (Rockingchair Airelle Besson & Sylvain Rifflet Quintet, 06/22). A small festival turned big! Quartet Eric Le Lann (07/21), Manu Katche quintet (06/23)…

www.adacparis.com - 01 44 61 87 73Arènes de Montmartre - 27 rue ChappeM° Anvers or Abbesses15 to 20 €

06/24>29lA goutte D’or en fêteAll cultures in one area This is without a doubt the most convivial and animated of local festivals. Set up by a myriad of associations from la Goutte d’Or, a very Afri-can and popular area of the Parisian North, this big multidisciplinary party aiming to «create social cohesion and enhance cultural diversity» knows how to attract a large Parisian audience thanks to the quality of its programming. On the bill, in different venues throughout the area: Indian dance with les Gitans du Rajasthan, raï rythms with Cheba Maria, rap music with Soprano, Sniper, Sections d’assaut, street thea-tre, shows for children and a big festive dance. There will be something for everybody!

www.gouttedorenfete.org - 01 53 09 99 22M° Château RougeFree

DANCES AND PARADESIf French people don’t think twice about taking to the streets to demonstrate, they also take to the streets to dance! From the Fête de la Musique through the not to be missed dances of July, you have the whole summer to show off and get off with who you want!

STREET ATTITUDEAn urban atmosphere, among the streets and squares of Paris and its surroundings, for these festivals that get a hold on Summertime. This is the chance to discover worlds at extreme opposites through shows and live performances. From the business area of La Défense to the area of la Goutte d’Or, heart of the popular Paris...

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06/26>28filMs sous les étoiles A drive in a convertible In the green Domaine de Saint-Cloud, «Films sous les étoiles» puts cars in the heart of the action with a set of themes that reminds you of how the history of the Hauts-de-Seine departement and the history of motor cars are tied together. It is the birthplace of the car industry in the XIXth century and has the history of the Renault factories. During three days and three nights, cars are going to show off! From road movies to chases, through cult movie kisses in the front of a convertible, the most beautiful bodyworks are at the top of the bill. All of that in an idyllic leafy setting.On the programme: Taxi Driver, Thelma and Louise, un homme et une femme, Christine, Cars…Showing: 4pm & 6.30 pm under a big top, 10.30 pm outdoors. Non-stop from 4pm to 3am the 28.

http://saint-cloud.monuments-nationaux.fr 01 41 12 02 90 Domaine national de Saint-Cloud (92) M° Boulogne Pont de St-CloudFree

07/1>13les nuits De lA cArAVAne Du cinéMA euro-ArABeWhen cinema wears orange blossom scent...After 8 Biennales des Cinémas Arabes in Paris, the Institut du Monde Arabe presents La Caravane du Cinéma euro-arabe, will be the place to be with its «Nuits», a selection of films presented in various Arab film festivals. From l’Immeuble Yacoubian by the Egyptian Marwan Hamed (5) to the Lebanese Caramel by Nadine Labaki (6), here is something to make you daydream of Oriental Sunrises every night at 10pm on the square of the Institut du Monde Arabe.

www.imarabe.org - 01 40 51 38 38Institut du Monde Arabe1, rue des Fossés-Saint-Bernard - M° JussieuEvery night at 10pm. Showings in the auditorium in case of rain - 3 and 4 €

07/1>12festiVAl PAris cinéMA An atmosphere of Cannes in the capitalWith its international selection, its multiple highlights, its route through the city and its small price, Paris Cinéma never misses an opportunity to create exci-tement at the start of every July. The 2008 edition is as rich as ever before and honours Filipino cinema as well as presenting the complete films of Finnish director Kaurismäki. Also, loads of films will be pre-viewing. Something new: this year (4>6), in collaboration with la Cinémathèque Française, the festival sets up the return of CinEditions, the European Book, Cinema Journal and DVD Exhibition. Af-ter a three year break, this event will be apprecia-ted by all cinema enthusiasts, collectors of cinema paraphernalia, scriptwriters and booklovers. Also, several meetings for cinema lovers and outdoor screenings are planned in the gardens of the parc de Bercy.

www.pariscinema.orgIn movies theaters and at the Cinémathèque Française - 51, rue de Bercy - M° Bercy5 € film, 25 € pass

08/1, 8 & 15chAMArAnDe hAs its own cineMA... in the oPen AirSee «Live Monuments» p. 9

08/6>24cinéMA Au clAir De lune European films in Parisian areas «Au Clair de Lune», the travelling outdoor festival of the Forum des Images, besieges the most beautiful sites of the capital with its projectors: Sacré Cœur,

07/15>08/17cinéMA en Plein Air De lA VilletteIt is raining movie stars under the starsCinéma en Plein Air celebrates its coming of age! This summer this pioneering festival will celebrate the stars of yesterday who keep on shining for all eternity. Real movie stars! «Ava, Rita, Gina… les étoiles ne meurent jamais»: this season, the festi-val has a distinctly feminine tone since divine women such as Ava Gardner, Gina Lollobrigida, Marlène Dietrich, Bette Davis and others will illuminate the sky of Paris, from the giant screens set up on the Prairie du Triangle of the Parc de La Villette and on the expository scene under the gallery of the Grande Halle. Among the powerful moments of this edition note the opening night with a cinema-concert about Loulou, the character which Louise Brooks gave substance to (07/15). Also do not forget 3 spe-cial nights: the first one will bring actor and director Clint Eastwood (07/25) to light, the second one will definitely be caliente since it will feature the women filmed by Pedro Almodovar (08/1), and, last but not least, actor Al Pacino will remind us of his tremendous screen presence with «The Godfather» trilogy of Francis Ford Coppola (08/8).

www.villette.com - 01 40 03 75 75Parc de la Villette - M° Porte de Pantin

Every night except for Monday at nightfall2 € showing. 10-film card: 10 €. Renting of deckchairs and blankets: 5 € Other events in the park, see «Under the Sky» p. 4 & 5

07/4>6MonDiAl Du gAMing The big «Open de Bercy» of video games! Video games lovers, you are entitled to your moment of glory too! Mondial du Gaming settles down at le Palais Omnisport de Paris Bercy (POPB), Parisian temple of shows and sport, for three days. Male and female players of all ages and generations are invited to test PCs, video game consoles (for your living room or portable). The audience will plunge into the heart of this numerical challenge as both visitor and protagonist of this gigantic amateur competition. Come with your joystick or your mouse and challenge technology! This is your world cup.

www.mondialdugaming.com0 892 390 490 (0,34 € /min) - international number: 00 33 1 46 91 57 68 POPB - 12, Bd de Bercy - M° Bercy, Gare de Lyon12 €/day - 30 € for the 3-day ticket - Free for children under 12 accompanied by adults

09/24>10/12@rt outsiDers 2008: Art et enVironneMentPole at the centre of the festival! This year the @rt Outsider festival invites you to discover forms of contemporary creation mixing art and environment. It is facing towards both poles with a focus point on I-TASC, the artistic project in Antarctica (official project of the International Polar Year 2007-2008), conceived by the Slovenian artist Marko Peljhan. I-TASC creates a decentralised network of individuals and organisations working together in the fields of art, engineering, science and technologies. All these areas of expertise are combined to make the public aware of environment and energy issues and to think out and set up new polar infrastructures that would have no impact on the environment. This is a project that is worth discovering through the exhibition L’art et les Pôles at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie (MEP), that collects works of artists inspired by The Arctic or Antarctica, it also sets up meetings at le Cube (10/12), about the question «Art and environment: towards ecocreation?». This is art to feel and to think about...

www.art-outsiders.com - 01 44 78 75 00www.i-tasc.orgMEP - 5-7, rue de Fourcy - M° Saint-Paul Le Cube - 20, Cours Saint Vincent - Issy-les-Moulineaux (92) - M° Mairie d’Issy

Place des Vosges, Parc Montsouris, Parc André Citroën, jardins du Trocadéro… so many magic places to watch cinematic wonders under the stars. This year, the selection offers a journey through other European capitals, via its nomadic screenings. For the kick-off, head for Rome with «L’argent de la vieille» by Luigi Comencini projected on the Butte Montmartre (6), Lisbon with «Lisbonne Story» by Wim Wenders to be watched on avenue de Breteuil (21), then Vienna, Madrid and London seen through the eyes of Aki Kaurismaki, Milos Forman…

www.forumdesimages.fr - 01 44 76 63 00From 9.30pmFree admission

08/31>09/7festiVAl silhouette Short films and mini concertsSilhouette besieges the majestic Parc des Buttes-Chaumont in the Parisian northeast to introduce the

audience to the diversity and richness of short films. The international selection mixing all kinds of films, from documentary to fiction through animated or experimental films, will be projected on a giant inflata-ble screen set up just in front of the lake surrounded by cliffs. This year, head for Eastern Europe, with two pieces and a dive into the depths of artist’s videos. A little plus point: every night a concert (always well felt) will kick off the evening. It will definitely attract all enthusiasts of Indian summers!

www.association-silhouette.comParc des Buttes Chaumont - M° Laumière Concert to 7.30pm, projection to 9pm Free admission Opening night at La Bellevilloise on the 08/28

ROLL OUT THE REELSRolls of film are on the run! At nightfall, cinema finds its home in open-air places, like parks and other open areas of the city. These events are very popular because of their convivial atmosphere and their out of time touch that remind you of the projections of yesterday...

GET YOUR PIXEL FIXNumeric arts are in on this too! From video games competitions to the exploration of new forms of contemporary creation, new technologies have their festive platform.

All films of these events are in their original version with subtitles.

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06/18>21Mixing clAns «in lonDon»

Welcome LondonBritish week for this brand new but already commendable parisian club that hands over its turntables (from 11pm) to the best Djs hailing from London. Festivities start with a «Breakbeat Kaos Party» that will delight drum’n’bass lovers (18).The day after, a gift: a free night with Auto-kratz and Eddy Temple Morris. And more heavywei-ghts: Late Of The Pier, Black Ghosts, Punks jump up (20), Klaxons, Mark Moore (21). We should not forget a whole host of emerging talent such as the Allez Allez. We won’t say it twice!

www.parissocialclub.com - 01 40 28 05 55Social Club - 142, rue MontmartreM° Bourse, Grands Boulevards12 to 15 €

06/19>07/5frAgile

And strong at the same time! On the edge. It is pretty much the principle of this festival: it has a daring form and invites artists to perform solo, or as a duet or a trio. These intimate shows are at opposite extremes from the flood of sounds and lights of the big stages. The artist, the audience, the music: the formula is simple and so effective! Shannon Wright (06/20), Sanseverino (06/23 & 24), Patrick Watson (07/2) and other artists will indulge in the game of fragility in the magic setting of les Bouffes du Nord. This former «café-concert» (sort of French-style music-hall built in 1876) was reopened in 1974 under the aegis of its manager and director Peter Brook, and since then it has turned into a Mecca for French contemporary theatre. Vincent Segal (06/19), La Grande Sophie (06/22), Damien Saez (06/25 & 26)…

www.bouffesdunord.com - 01 46 07 34 50Bouffes du Nord - 37 bis, boulevard de la Chapelle M° La Chapelle20 to 28 €

07/1>08/24 AMericAn JAzz festiVAl08/1>09/6 PiAnissiMoJazz in the hearth of ParisThe greatest and best new talent will be performing in the vaults of Sunset-Sunside that has become one of the hottest spots for Parisian jazz. For the 15th anniversary of this festival dedicated to Ame-rican jazz, they will all be there: from Glenn Ferris Quintet (07/3 & 4) to Cindy Blackman Quartet (08/23 & 24) through Tim Ries & The Rolling Stone Project (07/22), Pyeng Threadgill (07/21), John Ellis Quartet… Someone has had the great idea to ensure that Festivities last all summer, as they are prolon-ged by the Pianissimo festival, where carte blanche will be notably given to Bojan Z Trio (07/25>27) and Giovanni Mirabassi (09/4>6). It would be wrong to miss out on it!

www.sunset-sunside.com - 01 40 26 46 60Sunset-Sunside - 60, rue des Lombards M° Châtelet20 to 25 €

07/2>08/6festiVAl All stArs

It’s raining starsEvery summer, it’s the same magic at New Morning: the now mythical Parisian concert hall (inaugurated in 1981 with Art Barkley) reunites famous names of the jazz scene for a month of explosive concerts! Because of the layout and the atmosphere of the premises, there is no distance between the musicians and the audience. This season again, All Stars proposes fi-reworks to light up the hall: Archie Shepp & Iswhat (07/3), Brandford Marsalis Quartet (07/10), Avishai Cohen Trio (07/18), Ernest Ranglin (07/26) and so many others... Expect some very hot nights! Clara Bley (07/2), Bibi Tanga (07/4), James Carter Quin-tet (07/16)…

www.newmorning.com - 01 45 23 51 41New Morning - 7-9, rue des Petites EcuriesM° Château d’Eau22 to 25 €

06/27 & 28gArAnce reggAe festiVAl

Hot under the big topA festival that has become the international bench-mark. Roots atmosphere, always. But also a confir-mation of the universal energy of current reggae, especially this year as the festival opens his borders wide. Under the big top of Le Zénith (from 7.30 pm to midnight), good vibes come from Amsterdam with Ziggi & Renaissance Band, from Abidjan with Tiken Jah Fakoly, from Sarcelles (near Paris) with les Neg’Marrons, from Pointe à Pitre in the West Indies with Admiral T (27), from Kingston with Shaggy, from Bermuda with Collie Buddz, from New Zealand with The Black Seeds (28)… Every night, the party is set on fire and it goes on until dawn at le Cabaret Sauvage, for sound systems pulsating with the Japa-nese sounds of Mighty Crown (27) and by the New York native Massive B (28), among others. It’s like travelling around the world!

www.myspace.com/garancereggaefestival01 55 07 06 00 Zénith and Cabaret Sauvage - Parc de La Villette M° Porte de Pantin20 to 33 €

07/9>26le MonDe à Vos PieDsMusic without visaYou have dreamt of having the entire world at your feet, haven’t you? Well, here it is on a plate. One that is definitely musical! For its first edition, this festival invites you to tour the world and listen to new rhythms every night. Some groups are really worth discovering: Brazil-bred Vanessa Da Mata (15), the most broadcasted artist on Brazilian radio, her music being a mix between pop-rock and samba. Or the Nortec Collective (17), a combination of Mexican sounds, dub and electro music. Another stop is the Balkans represented by the Romanians of the Fanfare Ciocarlia (21) who play the great Romanian classics over groovy beats. And hailing from Macedonia, the Kocani Orkestar (23) mixes Turkish, Bulgarian and Oriental sounds. The crazy guys of Mon côté Punk (19) will raise the temperature too, right before the closing acts «do Brasil»: Marcello D2’s hip hop and beats from the Nordeste by DJ Dolores (26). You couldn’t ask for any more!

www.cabaretsauvage.com - 01 42 09 01 09 Cabaret Sauvage - Porte de la Villette - M° Porte de Pantin12 to 33 €

Other events in the park de La Villette, see «Under the Sky of Paris» p. 4 & 5

08/20>09/7festiVAl Des iDéoA loft for allAfter a successful first edition last summer, this festival inspired by ideals of creative and convivial unity besieges the beautiful space of La Bellevilloise once again. In program: «Musical naps» with DJs, «cinema-concerts» where we can rediscover gems of silent cinema («Die Frau Im Mond» by Fritz Lang, «Frankenstein»…) over acoustic and electronic music. There are also digital art installations, daily shows and theatre workshops for children, «contemporary drinks» in acoustics (on Saturday nights), «clubbing nights» (from Wednesday to Saturday), and the «big dance» with the Orchestre National de Barbès (on Saturdays)… The premises invite you to a «exploratory odyssey» of this immense loft of more than 1000 m2 where we can go from the covered «Big meadow» where deckchairs and hammocks blossom to a funny «SAS», genuine «room of virtual reality» with multimedia installations. Exhilarating!

www.labellevilloise.com - 01 46 36 07 07La Bellevilloise - 19-21, rue Boyer - M° Ménilmontant, GambettaCiné-concerts: 4 to 6,50 € - 5-ticket pass: 25€€€Free admission to certain rooms

07/3>08/30PigAlle estiVAl

Nights with themesIn this club, every night there is a different atmos-phere. On Thursday, Gipsy fever with concerts and Djs (from 7 to 11pm). On Friday, world music concerts with drinks (7 to 11pm) then soul/groove until dawn. And on Saturday pop, folk and indie concerts (from 8 to 11pm) then rock DJs till the end of the night. Pigalle Estival is a festival with many varied atmospheres which makes sense in a place called... Divan du Monde or «Couch of the world!»

www.divandumonde.com - 01 42 52 02 46Divan du Monde - 75, rue des Martyrs M° PigalleFree until 11pm, then 10 €

09/15>21festiVAl Des AttituDes inDéPenDAntes

The Stars of tomorrowDon’t waste your time searching for top of the bill acts: the young artists who are honoured in this pionee-ring festival packed with talent are still underrated. For its 3rd edition, the festival (formerly known as 18 en scènes) adds literature and cinema to music which remains the essential theme of this high-paced week (several shows each night, that is to say about thirty in all). It features Kim Novak, Da Brasilians, Maya Barsoni, Renaud Papillon Paravel… Also the big closing dance with the Bringuebal Orches-tra should not be forgotten. It is also the occasion to go sightseeing in a somewhat original way : the eight places where the events take place were cho-sen because they are atypical and have a spirit of independence: Les Trois Baudets, Le Divan du Monde, Le Centre Musical Fleury-Goutte d’Or, Le Lavoir Moderne Parisien, La Boule Noire, La Teinturerie de Pumes and l’Espace Canopy. Be there… unless you have a bad attitude!

www.18enscenes.com - 01 58 60 20 635 to 20 €

NIGHTHAWKING It is impossible to resist the programme that is packed with events such as these late night indoor parties. From electro to reggae, through French song, jazz and a thousand and one rhythms. You won’t sleep at night!