Musiques & Jardins

The 18^th arrondissement is my favourite part of Paris. This is partly due to it being where I live and experience true French culture on a daily basis, but, more importantly, because of its diverse and artistic inhabitants. It is a buzzing arrondissement of different cultures blending together, as is evident by its huge variety of foreign food markets. It also has a bohemian, laid-back feel that you don’t experience elsewhere in Paris. Time moves at a slower, more relaxed pace and creativity flows all around. If you needed another reason to head north and check out my neighbourhood then Musiques & Jardins is it!

From June 27^th to July 17^th the charming and often undiscovered parks of this area will be full of music, laughter and life. I happened to stumble upon the first of the series of concerts in Parc de la Turlure, which is situated just behind the Sacré Coeur basilica. With that stunning backdrop I sat under a vined arcade and enjoyed the sweet melodies filling this charming garden. Families and young people gathered around a small stage where a French trio sang beautiful songs that melded violins and ukuleles to give them a truly unique sound. Groups of people sat on the grass, children danced and couples swayed in each other’s arms and, best of all, this wonderful experience was free. Musiques & Jardins will have concerts of various musical styles in the parks of the 18^th arrondissement and Aubervilliers, so there’s really no better time to come visit. The concerts on weekends are free and on weeknights are 10€, a small price to pay for instant happiness. For complete listings of the daily concerts and their locations see the website.

Information:
Address: Various areas in the 18th arrondissement and Aubervilliers
Hours: June 27th – July 17th, various times from 15h-23h
Website: www.musiquesetjardins.fr

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