Fall/winter fashion runway shows by all the major Paris-based designers.  Invitations are generally limited to press, celebrities, socialites, couture buyers and store buyers.

Most are at the Carousel du Louvre
Tel:  +33 1 43 16 47 47

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END OF MARCH
Foire du Trône

Fair with rides, special events. For all ages.

Paris - Porte Dorée
Tel:  ...

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EARLY APRIL
Paris Marathon

See vintage cars you would never see in the US.

Fontaines du Trocadero
Tel:  +33 1 42 59 73 40

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EARLY APRIL
Private Winery Exhibition and Sale

Taste and buy from 1000+ private wineries; fantastic prices.

Porte de Champerret
Tel:  +33 1 43 80 93 21

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END OF APRIL/EARLY MAY
Foire de Paris (Paris Fair)

The biggest exhibition of everything French from animals to furniture to travel.

Porte de Versailles
Tel:  +33 1 49 06 60 22

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END OF MAY/EARLY JUNE
Paris Grand Steeplechase

Historic horse racing in a beautiful setting.

Hippodrome d'Auteuil
Tel:  +33 1 49 10 20 30

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MID MAY
Vintage Car Rally

During the month of May, vintage car owners compete in a race up the Montmartre hill, the steepest and tallest, with local café and bars providing a variety of food and other events.

Tel: +33 1 46 06 79 56

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END OF MAY/EARLY JUNE
French Open Tennis

"The" French tennis tournament of the year featuring all of the top-ranked international tennis players.

Stade Roland Garros
Tel:  +33 1 47 43 48 00