The gardens of the Château de Versailles come to life and become the setting for a magical event. Ponds and waterfalls create a majestic spectacle in which fountains bubble and water jets intertwine...
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14 July is a public holiday in France, but the cultural programme is in full swing with some great exhibitions to discover. Here is a non-exhaustive list of current exhibitions.
Buy your ticket for the exhibitions:
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Why not take advantage of the week of the French National Holiday to explore one of the many châteaux in the Île-de-France region open on 14 July 2024: the Château de Vincennes, the Château de Chantilly, the Château de Rambouillet, the Château de Fontainebleau or the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte.
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The Paris Passlib' is the official must-have pass to discover Paris. It is 100% customisable and includes numerous cultural, gastronomic and fun activities.
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A number of original activities are available in Paris on 13, 14 and 15 July 2024.
On land, with the Olympic flame, which, after passing through the city of Marseille, arrives in Paris on 14 and 15 July. The flame will travel from the Arc de Triomphe to the Terrasse de Jeux de l'Hôtel de Ville, via the Belleville district and the bois de Vincennes, accompanied by artistic shows (fireworks, choreography, DJ sets, opera, etc.).
On the water, with Marin d'eau douce, which hires out electric boats on the bassin de la Villette for a trip with friends, two or the whole family.
In the air - at an altitude of 150 metres - with the Ballon Generali located in the Parc André Citroën.
More information on the Paris 2024 torch relay route and related activities
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In addition to the free festivities on 14 July 2024 - firemen's ball, military parade on the avenue des Champs-Élysées, symphony concert filmed live, passage of the Olympic flame and fireworks - the Louvre museum is free to enter on 14 July 2024. And don't forget the events and activities at Paris Plages, the flagship event of the Paris summer, which starts on 6 July.
