To say that Paris in April 2023 will be exciting is an understatement! The French capital already has a full calendar for next month. If you'll be in the city then, you can expect international artists performing live at their own concerts, Easter Sunday, the Paris Marathon, and Art Fair Paris, to name a few. And those aren't even all of it! It only goes to show that Paris will always be abuzz no matter the time of year. The city is already rich in famous tourist attractions and fun activities. But if you really want to get caught up in all the hoopla of Paris, why not get into some of its main events of the month?
Technically, the Art Paris Fair 2023 starts on March 30, 2023. But it ends on April 2, 2023, making it one of the first events in Paris for next month. Nevertheless, Art Paris Fair is a must-see for art lovers who are in the French capital at this time. Held in the Grand Palais Éphémère in the
7th arrondissement, it's an entire four-day festival that's all about contemporary and modern art. The event will feature a whopping 900 artists from 133 galleries from 25 countries around the world. It's a who's who in the art world, celebrating today's most innovative and exciting creatives.
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International Artists Live in Paris
April 2023 will also see a good number of international artists performing live in Paris. Amidst the more classic theater plays and operas, today's top musical acts will turn the French capital into a huge music festival. One of the more famous ones is Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne, one of the biggest pop-rock artists from the early 2000s. She is slated to perform live at Zenith de Paris on April 12, 2023. American singer-songwriter and pianist Tori Amos will then take over the famous L'Olympia concert hall on April 20, 2023. You won't want to miss them!
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On the very first day of the month, April 1, 2023, you and your family will want to head on over to Bois de Vincennes in the
12th arrondissement. Why? Because it will also be the first day of Foire du Trone, the annual fun fair in Paris. It's a tradition that has continued since 957 when the young, 15-year-old King Lothair first established it. And from then until now, the French capital bursts with lots of excitement over this season-long festival. Here, you can go on thrilling rides, play fun games, dance around, and have all sorts of fun!
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Paris Marathon 2023 (April 2)
Another of the city's most iconic annual events is the Paris Marathon. Year after year, participants from all around the world gather in the French capital and take part in one of the most famous races in the world. Around 65,000 entrants are expected to run the marathon this year, which will cover 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometers) throughout the different
neighborhoods in Paris. And though you can't join the race yourself, you can at least watch it all unfold. You can join around 250,000 people who are expected to be spectators of the event.
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Easter Sunday (April 9)
While it's not exactly an event that's exclusive to Paris, it's still worth mentioning Easter Sunday. It will be on April 9, 2023, the second Sunday of the month, and will likely have the entire city all lively with laughter and fun. The French celebrate Easter Sunday in a fairly different way. For example, Easter Monday is also one of the main
national holidays in France. This allows them to enjoy an extra day of spending time with family and friends, making it an entire weekend of Easter celebrations. What more could you ask for?
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Are you a self-professed bibliophile? If you are and you're in Paris this April 2023, then you'll likely be at the Festival du Livre de Paris, right? Held on April 21 to 23, 2023, at the Grand Palais Ephémère on Champ de Mars park, this event offers a treasure trove of literary works throughout the years. The three-day fair will feature a mindblowing 4,000 writers who will take part in 2,500 events. Not to mention over 1,200 exhibits set up by both major and independent publishers. These will include pop-up bookstores, forums, autograph signings, and more!
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La Folle Friperie Vintage Pop-Up Store (April 22 to 24)
Even though there are already tons of great
vintage stores in Paris, that won't stop true-blue shopaholics from going to the La Folle Friperie Vintage Pop-Up Store from April 22 to 24, 2023. Held at the Bastille Design Center on Boulevard Richard-Lenoir, you'll mountains upon mountains of secondhand, recycled, and upcycled clothes. Some are luxury items, some are homemade pieces, and some are hidden treasures you haven't discovered yet. Just in time for spring and summer, you can rack up your seasonal wardrobe here! And the best part? They're sustainable and affordable!
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As spring comes in full swing, Paris in April 2023 will be as busy as ever! The city has a ton of events in store, from art and book fairs to summertime carnivals where families can have fun under the sun. What's not to love?
