North-Eastern Paris offers a wide diversity both of natural, historical and architectural treasures and of facilities for business events of all kinds.
Indeed, the area is home to attractions of international standing such as the Cathedral Basilica of royale Saint-Denis, the famous Flea Markets Puces de Paris - Saint-Ouen, the Air and Space Museum , the Stade de France®, and just inside the Périphérique, La Villette with its Parc and Grande Halle, the Cité de la Musique, the Géode and the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie.
A range of museums complement these tourist attractions, notably the Saint-Denis Museum of Art and History and the Christofle Museum in which the prestigious gold- and silversmiths present some 3,500 objets d’art.
Also, in an assortment of renowned venues, music, dance and drama feature and promote new talent, established stars and international acknowledged performances. Festivals of classical, jazz and African music, film festivals, sporting events and popular festivities are also on the bill.
But North-Eastern Paris is especially renowned for its hosting of the greatest sporting occasions, such as the 1998 Football World Cup, the 2003 World Athletics Championships and the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
Four major attractions
The Stade de France®
Football, rugby, operas, grandiose live performances, motor racing, concerts… the sheer diversity and quality of events staged at the Stade de France® need no further proof. When no events are being staged, the Stade de France® is open to the public for behind-the-scenes tours.
The Basilica of Saint-Denis
From the VIIth century, its history was bound up with that of the kings and queens of France and it became the burial place of the country’s monarchs. Considered to be the leading monument and masterpiece of Gothic art and architecture, the Basilica of Saint-Denis is characterised by the omnipresent light that pervades it.
The Air and Space Museum
From the earliest balloons in the late XVIIIth century to Concorde, the Air and Space Museum’s 18,000 m² of under-cover displays form an exceptional collection of over 150 original aircraft including two Concordes and a Boeing 747 (tours of interiors), as well as numerous works of art, exhibits relating to space travel and life-size models of the Ariane 1 and 5 rockets.
The Flea Market
In 2001 the area was granted conservation area status by the Ministry of Culture for its unique atmosphere and ambience and it is now the world’s leading antiques market, beloved by bargain hunters and by visitors enjoying an unusual day out. The Flea Market has over 2000 dealers and 11 kms of shops and stalls spread over its 16 different markets
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| 03/10/2008 Grasse's International Perfume museum reopens its doors |
After a four-year renovation project, Grasse's international perfume museum will reopen its door for business on 18 October.
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| 26/08/2008 Go Grand For a Massif French Ski Holiday |
Overlooked in the past in favour of more popular holiday spots such as Provence and Brittany, the rugged interior of France’s Grand Massif holds much appeal for tourists, whatever time of year you visit.
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| 22/12/2008 Portrayal of France in the travel sections of this weekend's national newspapers |
Ski, ski and more ski. Huge snowfalls in the Alps and Pyrenees mean ski conditions in France are the best for many, many years
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| Festival du Boudin - The black pudding festival |
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Mortagne-au-Perche, Orne
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| The black pudding festival celebrates everything to do with the great blood sausage. |
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| ASP World Qualifying Series - Rip Curl Pro |
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Hossegor
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The Plage de la Graviere in Hossegor, one of the west coast's largest surf destinations, hosts the Rip Curl Pro, part of the ASP World Qualifying Series. The waves here are mostly beach…
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| Les Belles Champenoises d'Epoque - Vintage car fair |
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Reims, Marne
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Every year, vintage car enthousiasts from across France and further afield flock to Reims' Parc des Expositions for its vintage car fair. |
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| Tapis Rouge - The antiques festival |
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Lyon
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| On the first Thursday of October, a huge red carpet is rolled out down the Rue Auguste Comte, the antiques quarter in the heart of Lyon to celebrate the antiques festival. |
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| Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe |
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Paris
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| Held at the world-renowned Longchamp racecourse, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe sees equine athletes from around the world competing to take away the €4 million prize fund, making it the world's most richly rewarded turf race. |
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