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The cultural life of Paris boasts an astonishing diversity. Every day there are hundreds of exhibitions, concerts, plays, performances of contemporary art and ballets to choose from. Foremost among the capital’s venues dedicated to stage performance in all its forms, the Théâtre du Châtelet recently caused a buzz of excitement with its reopening after two years of work. While enjoying your stay at the Hôtel de l'Université, why not discover the renovated spaces of this legendary theatre and opera house and book tickets for one of its performances?

Do you want to have a great time inParis with your family? Something that appeals to all ages is the Foire du Trône (Throne Fair), the biggest funfair in France, which makes its eagerly-awaited return to the Pelouses de Reuilly on the edge of the Bois de Vincennes from April 5th to June 2nd, 2019! Enjoy this annual event during your stay at the Hotel Université.

Legendary, inimitable, sexy; Parisian cabarets transport you for an evening into an unforgettably glamorous world.

Summer has at last returned to Paris and, with it, the Cinema de Plein Air de la Villetteoutdoor movie festival. This much-loved Parisian summer event will enchant you from July 18th to August 19th, 2018. A month of free screenings featuring a carefully chosen cinematographic selection awaits you on the lush green lawn of La Villette. This year’s theme is ‘How about singing?’, so you can expect plenty of musicals, music biopics and movies in which music plays a larger than usual role !

Summer is on its way, and with the sunshine comes the desire to meet with family or friends for a picnic. Paris has plenty of places conducive to such precious moments, but perhaps none more fondly regarded than the Jardin des Tuileries. Renowned for its history and beauty, this exquisite public garden welcomes you to summer bliss. You will also enjoy the annual Tuileries Festival, held from June 23rd to August 26th.

Lovers of great music from all over the world gather every spring at the Saint-Germain des Prés Jazz Festival in Paris! Attend this highly-regarded event and let yourself be carried away to jazz heaven by superb concert performances from May 24th to June 4th just a short stroll away from the Hôtel de l'Université.