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Paris News from the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau n°2 - August 2006
| Paris News n°2 - August 2006 |  |   Inaugurations
Summer is in full swing and Paris, far from resting on its laurels, just doesn’t stop reinventing itself! The Decorative Arts museum is preparing its reopening, the Seine celebrates its 37th bridge and the Trocadéro aquarium is back, while in the world of restaurants and hotels, four new addresses have appeared on the scene. |  |  Trends
Parisian fare in the open air. Parisians and visitors alike make the most of the summer to stroll through the streets of the French capital. Tempting food markets and impromptu picnics are perfect opportunities to discover surprising spots and to sample specialities from all over the world in this most trendy and cosmopolitan of cities. |  |  In the spotlight
Alternative ways to travel around Paris. In the summertime, tripping around town on a bicycle or on rollerblades, on foot or by Segway, leaves you free to make a stop whenever you choose and happen upon one of the many hidden treasures the city has to offer around every corner! Bring a breath of fresh air with these non-polluting and user-friendly modes of transport. |  |  Classics
Down by the Seine. The Seine flows through the heart of Parisian life: we can walk, picnic and even dance on its banks, enjoy sightseeing cruises along the river or jump aboard the Batobus to sail from one splendid monument to the next. In August, the river banks are transformed into a seaside resort especially for Paris-Plages
|  |  Affordable Paris
Tips for an August in Paris that’s easy on the pocket. Free music festivals in the parks and open-air film screenings are essential ingredients of the Parisian summer. A tour of the neighbourhoods that host them and details of the festivities on offer. |  |
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