14 Jul - 15 Aug 2010 (annual) Paris
Traditionally, Bastille Day marks an exodus from Paris as locals head off on holiday. But life goes on, as the Quartier d'Eté demonstrates. Choose from some 200 concerts - many free - in parks and squares across town, including the Tuilleries. More
18 Jun - 14 Jul 2010 (annual) Orangerie de Bagatelle
One of the glories of Paris' musical heritage was the decade and a half in which composer Fryderyk Chopin was associated with the city. The Chopin Festival at the Parc de Bagatelle was established in 1984 to celebrate this association. More
Sep - Oct 2010 (annual) Paris
The Festival Ile de France celebrates the end of the summer majestically, with many concerts spread all over Paris and the local region, each one located in a spectacular venue. All venues are selected for their beauty and cultural significance. More
1 Jul - 12 Sep 2010 (annual) Eglise Saint Germain des Prés
A feast of choral music takes place in the churches of St-Louis-en-L'Ile and St-Germain-des-Prés each summer as part of Paris' Festival Musique en l'Ile. The festival features choirs from around the world, singing everything from baroque masterpieces to gospel. More
18 - 27 Jun 2010 (various dates) Serres d'Auteuil
The Serres d'Auteuil (Auteuil Greenhouse) hosts a series of concerts by new international piano, flute, cello, violin and viola soloists, offering a great opportunity to catch the stars of tomorrow. The 2010 concerts feature pianists Jean-Phillippe Collard and Phillippe Blancon. More
1 Jun - 1 Jul 2010 (annual) Seine St Denis
Venues across St Denis celebrate summer with its annual music festival. The event traditionally focuses on classical music, while also doffing a musical cap to anything from rock and Irish folk to gospel and jazz. More
Aug - Sep 2010; Weekends only (annual) Parc Floral de Paris
Paris' Classique au Vert takes place in the leafy Parc Floral every weekend in August and September. World-class classical musicians gather while Paris is at its quietest to serenade around 1500 tourists and Parisians in this beautiful park. More
Daily Opéra Garnier
The natural lake beneath the Belle-Époque Garnier Palace in the Opéra district inspired Leroux to write Phantom of the Opera. Reserve tickets early at Opéra Garnier to see classics performed by France's national ballet and contemporary dances by visiting troupes. More
Traditionally, Bastille Day marks an exodus from Paris as locals head off on holiday. But life goes on, as the Quartier d'Eté demonstrates. Choose from some 200 concerts - many free - in parks and squares across town, including the Tuilleries. 
The Serres d'Auteuil (Auteuil Greenhouse) hosts a series of concerts by new international piano, flute, cello, violin and viola soloists, offering a great opportunity to catch the stars of tomorrow. The 2010 concerts feature pianists Jean-Phillippe Collard and Phillippe Blancon. 
