We’ve commented in the past on the Parisian love for music; the numerous jazz clubs dotting the city’s winding streets, the street performers of concert quality and the rock and pop festivals that set up shop each summer on the city’s outskirts. The embrace of music in this city is genuine and far from genre-specific. Parisian’s get their music fix in many different ways, but for most out-of-towners there are few types of music that match the feel and architecture of this city better than classical music. Throw a few classical songs on your iPod before going for a walk around the St. Germain des pres district and you’ll know what we’re talking about.
Not surprisingly, Parisians hold classical music in very high regard and have a special affection for Frederic Chopin who, although Polish, was born to a French father and spent much of his adult life living in Paris, as many Frenchman are quick to point out. In fact, the city is so in love with Chopin’s musical genius that they’ve been hosting a festival in his honor going on 27 years. This year’s Chopin festival will also pay tribute to another noted romantic composer, Robert Schumann. The Chopin Music Festival, taking place from June 18th to July 14th (Bastille Day), at the Orangerie de Bagatelle, with an opening concert at the UNESCO Grand Auditorium, will celebrate the music of the two composers with eight candle-lit concerts and three afternoon recitals featuring some of the world’s finest living pianists, composers and classical musicians. Concert prices are reasonable and take place a short walk from the Eiffel Tower. Can you think of a better place on earth to take in classical music?
New York Habitat has dozens of Paris accommodations in and around the area still available during the annual Chopin Music Festival, below are a few to get your search started.
-This modern Paris studio accommodation in Trocadero, Auteuil-Tour Eiffel (PA-3317) has a one-of-a-kind rooftop terrace with sweeping city views.
-This 1-bedroom Paris vacation rental in Trocadero, Auteuil-Tour Eiffel (PA-2579) is steps from the Eiffel Tower, features many charming details such as a decorative fireplace and stained-glass widows.
-This 2-bedroom Paris rental apartment in Trocadero, Auteuil-Tour Eiffel (PA-1087) features wonderful rooftop and river Seine views in an elegant 18th century building.
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