Paris in August

August is the time when Les Parisiens flee to their second homes in the countryside or to the pebble stacked beaches of the Côte d'Azur.

A deserted Paris adopts the feel of a provincial village, and with the warm weather and terraces libres, it is the perfect time to make the most of what the city has to offer. 

Below I have written up some suggestions of things to see, eat and drink during August in Paris. I will certainly be doing most of these things when I come back from my holiday en province in two days!

What to Do

Ron Mueck Exposition - Fondation Cartier 

Ron Mueck is an Australian hyperrealist sculptor working in the United Kingdom. This is his first major exhibition in Europe since the hugely successful Fondation Cartier exhibition in 2005. 

Open until October 27th 2013.

Fondation Cartier 

261 Boulevard Raspail 

75014 Paris

Website

'Les Parisiens' Illustrative Exposition by 'Kanako Kuno'

Kanako Kuno, illustrator responsible for the drawings of the famous My Little Paris, will be displayed on the over 1000 of the city's billboards. These sketches will be on view in 3 neighbourhoods; Champs-Elysées, Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Barbès. 

Who says Parisians can't poke fun at themselves? 

From 7 August to 28 August

More details on the Website

Open Air Cinema - Parc de la Villette

Who can say no to a movie in the park? A picnic blanket, a few friends and a bottle of wine and you have a perfect summer night out. 

Every year during the summer, Parc de la Villette becomes the host of an open air film festival, and best of all? It's free! 

(Unless of course you want to hire a lounge chair which will cost you 20€ for a set of four)

Parc de la Villette

Metro Porte de Pantin

Details of the program on the Website

Where to Eat

L'Abribus 

In 3 words; Terrace, Cheap, Eclectic

56 Rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris

Metro: Alexandre Dumas 

Au Passage 

In 3 words; Tapas, Wine, Atmosphere

1b Passage Saint-Sébastien, 75011 Paris

Metro: Saint-Sébastien Froissart

Blend

In 3 words; Hamburgers, Sweet Potato Fries, Trendy 

 44 Rue d'Argout, 75002 Paris

Where to Drink

Le Perchoir 

Newly opened roof top bar, boasts a 360-degree panorama from the Eiffel Tower to the Sacré Coeur and back. 

Good for: Cocktails with a view

14 Rue Crespin du Gast, 75011 Paris

Metro: Ménilmontant

La Vagalame 

Down by the docks of La Seine at Bercy, you will find this laid back outdoor bar open during the summer months (only!). Cheap and Cheerful, perfect for a Sunday with a glass of rosé in hand.

 Good For: Sunday chillin' in the sun

Quai François Mauriac, 75013 Paris

Métro: Quai de la Gare

La Favorite

The prime location of this cafe's sun drenched terrace, on the edge of the marais, makes up for the slightly overpriced wine. The terrace is the perfect place for people watching, glass of wine in hand. 

Good For: People watching along rue de Rivoli

4 rue de Rivoli, 75004 Paris 4ème

Métro : St-Paul

For any details of places mentioned in this post, feel free to contact me! 

Bonne Vacances!