Spring arrives in
Paris this March 2024 but the city will already be busy before that! Next month is looking to be another eventful time for the French capital. For one thing, iconic artists like Ne-Yo and John Mayer are slated to perform live in Paris. Easter Sunday will also happen this March 2024, just in time for spring. It's bound to be a lively holiday in the city. And of course, you can't forget about the annual Le Châtelet Jazz Festival, Paris Contemporary Drawing Fair, Semi Marathon de Paris (Paris Half Marathon), and the start of Foire du Trone, among many others.
International Artists Live in Paris
March 2024 in Paris is set to be a big one for music fans in the city. A good number of international artists will be performing in the French capital next month, taking over the city's most famous concert venues. The biggest name of them all is Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter John Mayer, who is set to take the stage at the Accor Arena on March 24. A day before, however, R&B singer Ne-Yo will also perform in the same arena on March 23. Lebanese-born singer Mika is another artist set to perform at the Accor Arena. He will follow Mayer, scheduled for March 25.
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Semi Marathon de Paris (March 3)
The
Paris Marathon is among the biggest annual events in the French capital. Usually held mid-spring, the race draws in athletes and fitness junkies from all around the world. This year's Paris Marathon is set to take place on April 7, 2024. But before the main event, there's also the Semi Marathon de Paris on March 3, 2024. True to its name, it's a popular foot race that covers half the route of the Paris Marathon. Many participants use it as a form of training for the actual marathon, while others join it because they can't handle the main event themselves.
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Car-Free Sundays (Begins on March 5)
It's a good thing that Car-Free Sundays will begin on March 5th in Paris. Springtime is set to begin later next month and these Sundays will help cleanse the air just in time for the season. As its name says, Car-Free Sundays prohibit private vehicles on various streets and
neighborhoods in Paris. It's a way to help lessen pollution in an already-condensed metropolis. At the same time, it also helps encourage locals to navigate public transport. You can expect Car-Free Sundays to be more present in the first four arrondissements of the city.
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Le Châtelet Jazz Festival (March 5 to 12)
As already mentioned, music fans in Paris have a lot to look forward to this March 2024. Apart from the international artists set to perform live in Paris next month, there's also the Le Châtelet Jazz Festival to look forward to. Beginning on March 5th at the
1st arrondissement's Théâtre du Châtelet, it's an entire week of jazz. Some of the city's best musicians, artists, and more will perform every night in the famed theater, filling up the historic music venue with their snazziest beats and swinging notes. Any jazz fan ought to attend at least one of the nights of this festival.
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Paris Contemporary Drawing Fair (March 21 to 24)
Also called “DDESSINPARIS,” the Paris Contemporary Drawing Fair is a weekend that art-lovers should look forward to. It's an entire four-day event set to be held at the historic Le Molière mansion where the city's young and emerging artists will draw in front of spectators. Not only is this a great way to get to know the new creatives who will rock the art world, but it's also one of the best events to network and get to know important people in the city's art scene. The fair is also where gallery owners and patrons meet the new artists and socialize.
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Foire du Trône (Begins on March 22)
Foire du Trône has been an event that Paris has been holding since Medieval times when the country was still under a monarch. The name alone is translated as the “Throne Fair” and was a way for people to enjoy themselves under the reign of King Lothair in the 10th century. From a typical fun fair, it soon grew to include carnival stalls, theme park rides, and more. Even when France is no longer under a king, the event remains and continues to offer some exciting springtime fun for families, couples, and friends alike.
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Easter Sunday (March 31)
The last day of the month, March 31st, is also one of the
biggest holidays in France, Easter Sunday. Since France has largely remained Roman Catholic, religious holidays like this are still widely practiced and celebrated. You can expect Paris to be as festive and lively as ever on Easter Sunday this year. There will be many Easter Egg hunts throughout the city, Foire du Trône will have a lot more excitement too, and families & friends are bound to go out. Whether you're a Catholic or not, you can still join in on all the fun!
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As spring arrives in Paris, the city will be a lot livelier this March 2024. International artists are coming to perform live, there are all sorts of festivals happening around, and Easter Sunday is bound to be a big family day too!
