I Prefer Paris

Boats on the Seine 2

As many of you know if you have followed Eye Prefer Paris for several years, I get inspired by something new, and then fixate on it for a period of time. The fixations have included doors, courtyards, lanterns, window boxes, drainpipes, and a host of other subjects.My latest photo fixation is boats on the Seine. I featured my first photos on a post in May, and since then I have been photographing boats on the Seine all the time when I take my almost daily power walk along the river. 

Here’s my latest collection which includes police and fire patrol boats, barges, tourist cruise boats, and cargo boats. 

Shall I continue with my new fixation of boats on the Seine? 

CLICK HERE to view my first series of boats on the Seine. 

 

August 2021 Eye Need to Do’s: Music Festival Parc Floral, Cinema en Plein Air, Wonderland, and La Nuit Aux Invalides

Music Festival Parc Floral

The Parc Floral, which is part of Bois de Vincennes, hosts four different series of music events outdoors in the park all summer ling. They include a jazz festival, classical music, children’s music, and evening concerts. Musicians and concerts in August include the Rouen Orchestra of Normandy, Moses Boyd-jazz, Paul Lay- Full Solo, a piano recital by Pavel Kolesnnikov, a string concert with the Modigliani Quartet and Astrig Siranossian, and a children’s concert Pascal Parisot. 

https://festivalsduparcfloral.paris/

Cinema en Plein Air La Villette 

Every year the Parc de la Villette hosts an outdoor cinema series. Now in its 31^st season, the series screens American, French, and international films. The theme this year is historical and cultural bio-pics and the schedule includes screenings of The Last Emperor, Truman Capote, Ali, Queen Margot, Amadeus, and Frida. Bring your own blanket, picnic food, and wine. There are also food kiosks. 

Until August 22

Admission is free

Note: All films are screened in their original language with French subtitles. 

https://www.parisdiscoveryguide.com/paris-events-august.html

Wonderland

Wonderland is a huge outdoor event which includes gourmet food stalls, street art installations, yoga classes, sports venues such as boule and basketball courts, a children’s playground, live jazz concerts, and beer and wine bars. It takes place on an abandoned railroad track Petit Ceinture near metro Porte de Vincennes.

Until October 3 

Open Wednesday-Friday 6-11pm, Saturday 12pm-midnight and Sunday from 12pm-11pm

https://wonderland.paris/

La Nuit Aux Invalides- Napoléon, l'envol de l'Aigle

This annual laser light show, which is displayed in the courtyard at Les Invalides, pays tribute to Napoleon Bonaparte in 2021, in the bi-annual of his death in 1821. His story is told with a dazzling light show accompanied by music and a narration of his brilliant historical rise to power. 

Until August 26

Courtyard of Les Invalides 

https://lanuitauxinvalides.fr/en/about-the-show/