In a blink of an eye, it's already November 2022! A lot has happened in Paris this past year, especially since this was the time France reopened after the Covid-19 pandemic. Things still aren't as normal as they were before, but the French capital remains as busy as ever! And this rings true this coming November 2022 as it did in the past couple of months. The city's calendar is full of exciting events you ought to look forward to. There's La Toussaint, Armistice Day, the PhotoSaintGermain Festival, and the start of '
Enchanted Christmas' at Disneyland Paris, among many others. If you'll be in Paris next month, you'll have a lot of fun!
International Artists Live in Concert
Ever since Paris reopened after the Covid-19 pandemic back in 2021, various international artists have performed here. This November 2022 will be no different. Big names like Jethro Tull and The Cure are set to perform live in the French capital next month. The first of the bunch will be the Blackpool-born band, Jethro Tull, who will perform at L'Olympia on November 17. They have two shows lined up for all their Parisian fans. Romeo Elvis, a Belgian rapper & hip-hop artist, will then go on stage at the AccorHotels Arena on November 24th. And finally, there's the iconic English rock band The Cure, set to also perform at the AccorHotels Arena on November 28th.
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La Toussaint' or All Saints' Day as it's known to the rest of the world, is a pretty important holiday here in France. Since it's a largely Roman Catholic country, it's no surprise that the French take it very seriously. They uphold their many traditions during the first two days of November. They visit the graves of their deceased loved ones, reunite with family, hold big feasts, and more. During this time, the cemeteries are a lot livelier compared to the many
neighborhoods in Paris. Some would even stay in their loved ones' graves all day long!
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PhotoSaintGermain Festival is the most hotly anticipated among the many exhibitions set to start this November 2022 in Paris. The event will mostly be held in the
Saint-Germain-des-Près district, specifically in the many galleries, museums, bookstores, and other venues in the area. From November 3 to 19, 2022, these places will feature the finest works of today's best contemporary photographers. Not to mention up-and-coming names in the field of photography too. It's the event that will highlight an often-overlooked art form that has produced some of the best images in modern history.
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Christmas Window Display Reveals (Starts on November 8)
Christmas may be more than a month away but Paris is already preparing for it! Starting November 8, 2022, the famous
depart stores in Paris will unveil their holiday window displays. It's a tradition that the city has long held since these very same establishments first opened centuries ago. Offering up all sorts of dazzling lights, incredible designs, and magical presentations, they provide that spark of joy for those living in Paris. Just walking by these displays and seeing their splendor in person is enough to make you feel the holiday spirit!
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Armistice Day (November 11)
But before the Christmas season, there's another
holiday in France that people ought to look forward to: Armistice Day! Held every November 11, it commemorates the day when the armistice was signed, eventually leading to the end of World War I. But here in France, it's mostly celebrated in memory of the fallen soldiers that died in the war (as well as the other wars that France fought in). On this day, the French president holds a military ceremony where he lays down a tri-colored wreath by the eternal flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Arc de Triomphe. It's one of the most solemn events in the city.
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Enchanted Christmas at Disneyland Paris (Starts on November 13)
Continuing on with the holiday preparations, Disneyland Paris also starts their Christmas season after. Right after their spooky Halloween extravaganza back in October, the theme park does a 180 and starts their '
Enchanted Christmas' celebrations. This year, it will start as early as November 13, 2022, and will go on until January 9, 2023. During this time, the park will be filled with all sorts of holiday cheer. Wreaths and Christmas lights will decorate the entire place while the parades will have the characters from your favorite
Disney films dressed in their
gay apparel, singing and dancing to Christmas carols.
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Festival of Lights at Jardin des Plantes (Starts on November 14)
Disneyland isn't the only
park in Paris that will light up this November. Starting November 14, 2022, Jardin des Plantes will host its annual Festival of Lights. Throughout the 68 acres of this majestic park, you'll see various light installations, each more amazing than the next. They're made by both local and international artists, displaying their talents in one of the biggest light festivals in the world. It will look as if you stepped into a bright fantasyland, complete with sparkling trees, glowing animals, and glittering tunnels. What's not to love?
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Christian Marclay @ Centre Pompidou (Starts on November 16)
Christian Marclay is a visual artist whose works have impacted and influenced the contemporary art scene. All throughout the 20th century and even today in the 21st century, he produced artwork that changed the way people see art and design. And because of his everlasting influence, he will stage his first exhibition in France since 2007. Held in the Centre Pompidou, Christian Marclay will take over the museum's Gallery 1 and show off his most famous and latest creations. Any modern art fans won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind and likely one-in-a-lifetime exhibit!
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2022 may be coming to an end but Paris still has a lot in store! This November 2022, the city's calendar is chock-full of exciting events worth looking forward to! Think concerts, light festivals, exhibitions, and more!
