Posted by admin on July 27, 2008 under One stop travel guide to Paris | 
There might be songs written about other months of the year, but September in Paris is an excellent time of year to be in the city. Although the high season in Paris now extends beyond the summer season and includes the months of May and September (and sometimes April and October as well, depending on what your hotel is trying to charge you!), you may find that international ariline tickets are a bit less expensive in September than they were in June or July.
Paris is a city that never empties completely of tourists, but you may find that in September (especially later in the month) there are shorter lines for the big museums and just fewer people out and about. But while the tourists may not necessarily be flooding Paris in September, this is the month when many annual exhibitions and shows are on in the city - so midweek hotel rates may actually be higher than weekend rates in some cases, as business travelers come into town just for a show or exhibit and then leave by the weekend.
The Paris weather will still be lovely for the most part. You’ll find that the average monthly high temperature in September in Paris is right around 70F (around 21C), and the lows are usually right around 55F (13C). You might not expect this, but August is actually the wettest month in Paris according to rainfall, and in September you do risk getting hit by a random shower or two. Carrying a small umbrella isn’t a bad idea, and having an indoor activity as a back-up plan is smart so you don’t get stuck on a Seine cruise in the rain!
On the other hand, recent years have seen soaring temperatures in Paris in September, so be sure to check a current weather forecast before you pack your bags - and be prepared to layer a bit in case of either extreme.
Some of the events which take place in September in Paris include:
- Journйe du Patrimoine - Two days when hundreds of monuments, museums & historic buildings are open to the public for free.
- Festival d’Automne а Paris - Music, dance & theatre performances at various venues throughout the city.
- Paris Collector’s Fair - At the Grand Palais, a must-see for antique collectors & enthusiasts.
- Versailles Festival Baroque - Music, dance & theatre performances on the palace grounds just outside Paris.
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What better time to be in Paris than for the annual Apple Expo Remix? This year’s Apple Expo begins on September 17th through to September 20th ‘08. The convention will be held at Paris’s Porte de Versailles Convention center, located in Paris’s 15th arrondissement.
Some of the highlights of this year’s expo will be of interest to fellow bloggers. A workshop on blog journalism will cover such issues as how to check one’s sources on the internet For all of you bloggers out there who like to do your fact-checking (yes, some of us do try our best to get the facts!), you’ll want to make sure not to miss this workshop.
And here’s one for budding movie directors: Cinema and Music Creation. If your videos are not complete until you’ve found just the right soundtrack to go with your video, then I know you’ll be at this workshop. (September 19th). The description sounds too tantalizing to pass up:
“Cinema and Music creation -the bond between a film director and the score’s composer are sometimes strong enough for their collaboration to become recurrent, resulting in the birth of mythical “cinema couples”, but we also sometimes see the creation of “digital couples”. The Mac platform has become the preferred tool for film score composers, who are always on the lookout for new emotions and new sources of inspiration.” A live composing session is part of the workshop.
What will be the only thing missing from the Apple Expo? Apple. Apple-Expo organizers don’t give the answers as to why Apple won’t be partcipating the convention which has been running since 1998, but it’s suggested that preparations for the new Apple store at the Carrousel du Louvre may explain no Apple participation this year. Cedric Taillandier comments about what will happen to the space normally reserved for Apple (comments in French)
New Apple Store at the Carrousel du Louvre
Even if Apple won’t be participating in the Apple Expo, you may already know that Apple will soon become a fixture of the Carrousel du Louvre. Although the actual opening date is still under wraps, the new Apple store should look pretty good in the neighborhood of IM Pei’s pyramid. 
Early in June, Apple confirmed it will open a store in the Carrousel du Louvre, the shopping center in the Louvre Palace next to the famous museum and glass pyramid. It’s been reported that Apple will occupy 7,696 square feet of space on two floors.
Would it be a surprise to you if the new store’s opening might possibly coincide with the dates for Apple Expo?
Practical tips about the Apple Expo Remix ‘08:
You can get a FREE electronic entrance badge if you order online (otherwise it costs 12 Euros at the door).
Remember that hotels in Paris book very quickly for September, so book NOW!
Discount flights. Did you know that Air France offers discount flights specifically for conventions such as the Apple Expo and the Paris Auto Show.
Apple Expo Remix ‘08
Porte de Versailles Convention Ctr Hall 5
Metro: Porte de Versailles
September 19-20, 2008
