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June is already bringing us beautiful, warm, sunny days, and mild temperatures in the evenings. The time has come to partake of outdoor as well as indoor activities. In June, stay at the Hotel Pavillon Bastille and experience unforgettable moments at the Fête de la Musique or admire the magnificent spectacle of the Gardens of Versailles.

Jazz was first taken seriously in Paris, both critically and artistically, back in the 1920s to the 1950s. At this time Saint Germain des Près was a haunt of intellectuals and Bohemians, who took to jazz as an extension of their own interests. Today this district is still a place where jazz is hot, as the Saint Germain des Près Jazz Festival so clearly demonstrates.

The Opera Bastille is a modern opera house located on the Place de la Bastille, a place rich with history. The venue presents operas, ballets, recitals, concerts, and the programme for the 2014/2015 season is rich and diverse.