In the early 1980s, the French Minister of Culture, Jack Lang, created La fête de la Musique. Since that first year, thousands of musicians have flooded the streets of Paris on the evening of June 21, rain or shine, to put their talent on show.
In each arrondissement, Paris cafés, brasseries, street corners, parks, squares are packed full of make-shift stages and performers singing or playing their hearts out. There’s even guides to make sure you know the places to be!
My first year in Paris, I did the Saint Germain de Près/ Odéon circuit. Great fun for an introduction to the festival. In the years that followed, I’ve stayed pretty much in my neighborhood to enjoy the “local” talent. Each area seems to have its own flavor. Since moving to Montmartre a few years ago, I’ve watched from my perch above the infamous lamp-studded stairs to see what this year will bring…
A quick peek of the event now celebrated all over the world.
Happy summer! Here’s hoping we get to see a little Parisian sun in the weeks to come!
Becoming Madame 
Even small towns get in the act.
A brilliant idea.
thanks for sharing this with us..what a wonderful start to summer. Yes, we are praying for some summer sun for you guys. Over here, in Cape Town, its cold, rainy and miserable mid-winter and I was dumped into three days ago upon my return from delightfully sunny Cyprus and Lebanon!
thanks so much for being in touch! hope the summer (your winter) is turning off nice these days! my very best
great idea!