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Salon Du Livre Festival 2009, Paris

admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:03:42 +0000

Literary enthusiasts from around the world are set to descend on Paris next month, when the annual Salon Du Livre festival kicks off.

Set to take place at VISPARIS and the Porte de Versailles, the show will run between Friday March 13th and Wednesday March 18th.

This year’s event is set to place special emphasis on Mexico and its erudite history. Works by some 40 authors from the country, which has forged close links with France, will be on display at the show.

“All the treasures of Mexican publishing will be laid out before you in a large bookshop presenting a very comprehensive overview of Mexican works in French and Spanish, a book exhibition and a meeting area,” the organisers explain.

Tickets for the show cost 7 Euros for those who book online in advance. Admission is free to people under the age of 18 and students younger than 26, providing they make reservations using the internet.

Salon Du Livre is open every day from 09:30 local time and closes at different times each day, due to the range of activities taking place.

Porte de Versailles is located around 15 minutes from the boulevard peripherique orbital road, making it easily accessible for people staying in hotels in Paris. www.laterooms.com has some good deals.

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Retromobile at the Porte de Versailles

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:42:47 +0000

Vehicle enthusiasts from around the world have the opportunity to discover 100 years of racing machines, as well as more than 300 cars, boats, motorbikes accessories and other paraphernalia.

The 34th annual Retromobile fair is set to take place from February 6th to February 15th at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre.

“Retromobile 2009 will allow you to go on a journey through time as a result of its main theme, new energies that are more than 100 years old,” the organisers state.

An extensive exhibition and numerous other attractions devoted to innovative forms of transport, such as compressed-air trams, electric motorbikes and steam-powered cars.

Several late-night evenings will also take place over the course of the event, giving people plenty of time to see the vehicles on display. These are set to be held on February 6th, 10th and 13th.

An “exceptional car auction” will take place at the show on February 7th and a collector’s sale will be held on February 14th and 15th, giving visitors chance to splash their cash.

Tickets for the event are on sale now and cost from €7.50 to €13.

The Porte de Versailles exhibition centre is easily accessible for those staying in Paris.

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