The cultural life of Paris can impress anyone with its richness and diversity. In this magical city, something interesting happens all the time. Once in the center of the metropolis, almost every hour you will be able to attend this or that event, moving from the art center to the concert hall, admiring the performances of street artists on the way. In early February, the city of Paris is full by amateurs and collectors of antique cars. The exhibition of retro cars is held in the center of Porte de Versailles, where you can see retro cars, their details, as well as communicate with interesting people. Here, various grandiose sports competitions and championships are organized. Famous French cuisine and wine delight gourmets at the festivities of the grape harvest. The abundance of art exhibitions and art centers attract artists of different ages and styles from around the world. National holidays, famous and prestigious music and film festivals, concerts, parades, theatrical performances, art exhibitions, art performances - all these residents of the capital arrange a fun, grandiose, with the same French taste.
Since the beginning of the XV century, Paris served as a traditional venue for various carnivals. The main international carnival - Carnaval de Paris takes place in late February - early March. Every year, the theme of the carnival is different. The scope of such an event can be estimated from the famous painting "Boulevard des Capucines", written by Claude Monet in 1874. Today, the Great Parade starts from Gambetta Square and follows the Boulevard Menilmontant, Fobur du Temple to the Republic Square. One of the modern traditions of the Carnival de Paris is the combination of its main event with a complex of capital celebrations in honor of the Chinese New Year. Recently, it has become popular to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Especially these celebrations are noticeable in the Chinese quarters. Numerous concerts, fairs, dances, tastings of national Asian dishes, masquerades - will be an interesting entertainment for adults and children.
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