In 2023, Paris Paradis will be 5 years old.
The Parisian festival is growing well.
For the second time, he set up his quarters at La Villette and rolled out the red carpet to dozens of artists, musicians and comedians on September 16, 17 and 18.
When it's time to lower the curtain, Sophie Gourmelen, general manager of Le Parisien, enjoys the cocktail.
“By offering such different posters, from Patrick Bruel and Jenifer to rapper Tiakola or Peter Doherty, plus comedians, we inevitably attract all kinds of audiences: families, 20-25 year olds… It
's very Parisian
.
The format of the festival also offers the opportunity to see the shows closer to the stage, in an atmosphere that remains very friendly.
This creates a closeness to which the artists are also sensitive.
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And for three days, visitors also enjoy entertainment around the city of tomorrow, sports and well-being workshops.
A colorful formula that has proven itself and is beginning to build the loyalty of an audience.
“Already there last year, we did it again this weekend with the children.
And we came earlier when we discovered that we could eat on the spot”, testifies a couple crossed in the alleys of this incomparable site between Géode, ring road and Jardin des îles.
Walk in six stages to relive a little piece of Paradise.
We raise awareness with clean tags
Canal de l'Ourcq, September 17th.
Stencils with different ecological awareness slogans are used for the Clean Tag action.
LP/Aleister Denni
Meeting was given at 10 a.m. place de Stalingrad, in Paris (10th - 19th century).
In front of the fountain, Surfrider volunteers detail the action planned for this morning: walk along the Bassin de la Villette, towards the Paris Paradis festival, to raise awareness among Parisians about water pollution.
"80% of the waste found in the ocean comes from the land", recalls Mikaël Grzybowski, co-responsible for the association in Paris...
Distributed on both banks of the canal, the participants provided themselves with stencils and white chalk bombs to tag different messages: "Throwing on the ground is throwing into the sea", "Do not throw anything away, the ocean begins here" or " A cigarette butt pollutes 500 liters of water”.
In the group, Nathalie came as a neighbor.
“As a local resident, of course I want it to be cleaner.
For example, I have already taken part in waste collection along the canal,” she explains.
Further on, Raphaëlle, a student at the Sorbonne, is accompanied by her sister Ariane.
The two young girls multiply the tags under the intrigued eyes of passers-by.
The messages are multiplying, the bombs are emptying and the discussions around pollution are in full swing.
Finally, the taggers for a day arrive at the festival site.
Nathalie has to go: she has registered for a climate fresco workshop.
We craft sustainably
Paris Paradis is made up of artists but also workshops like that of Kaba, which offers the public the opportunity to reduce their waste at home, for example by making small Japanese sponges.
LP/Lara Rinaldi
Under a tent set up near the Jardin des îles stage, Chloé and Sandra welcome the participants of this three-hour workshop.
They will address the challenges of climate change.
“The climate fresco was imagined by Cédric Ringenbach, a teacher who wanted to explain to his students the cause and effect links at work in climate change, explains Chloé.
We can then imagine the possible actions, on an individual and collective scale, to act in favor of the environment.
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A few steps away, the Kaba, a guide to eco-responsible consumption, suggests reducing your waste at home.
Around the table, parents and children make tawashi sponges and washable cotton pads.
Using socks cut into small pieces and a studded board, Geo, 6, intertwines the pieces of fabric to form his zero waste sponge.
At his side, his mother Ilaria sews a piece of sponge and a piece of fabric to make his next cosmetic accessory.
"I'm not particularly good at sewing, but it's pretty simple," she says.
I was looking for activities for children during this weekend and I was seduced by the eco-responsible aspect of the festival.
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We cultivate our green thumb
Parc de la Villette, September 18.
Many species of plants sold at very affordable prices attract students, family and friends.
LP/Olivier Corsan
Organized by Plantes pour tous, a company created in 2017 by two botanists, the big green sale continues to attract people.
Under the tent where many species are arranged, students, family and friends flock to find the rare pearl at a very affordable price: 2 euros, 5 euros or 10 euros for most plants.
On the stalls, buyers are guided by signs "for beginners", "indestructible" or "pet friendly" (not dangerous for pets).
"We headed straight for the
indestructible section
," laughs Marion, accompanied by Jules and Barthélémy.
We have moved into a new apartment, so we are taking advantage of this sale to perfect the decoration.
The prices are very interesting and we appreciate the ethical conscience of the organizers.
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Let's play as a family
Villette Park.
The Kapla workshop to play with the family.
LP/Jean-Baptiste Quentin
On the other side of the meadow, Harry, 5, discovers the wooden games made available to festival-goers while his sister climbs the climbing wall under the watchful eye of his mother, Virginie.
“I went to the make-up stand and played shuffleboard and mikado,” says the little boy, very enthusiastic.
Further on, Pauline, 8, is building a wooden tower using Kapla, a set of small pine planks.
Accompanied by her father Mickaël, she first experienced the two climbing walls and then played giant Connect 4.
“I loved all the activities,” she smiles.
Calm down
Parc de la Villette, September 17.
The massage workshop.
LP /Olivier Corsan
Under the sun of the meadow or in the shelter of a tent, festival-goers also enjoy massages.
The choices are varied: shiatsu, reflexology or ASMR, a technique based on the sensations provided by whispers, soft sounds or delicate movements... At the reflexology stand, Emmanuelle Calaber, delegate of the professional union of reflexologists, welcomes the curious.
“We offer discovery sessions of around twenty minutes,” she explains.
We act on areas where there are reflex points such as the feet, hands or face.
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Ana came from Villejuif (Val-de-Marne) for a morning session.
“It's a very good idea to discover the practice, especially since it involves trained professionals.
It's good for the body and the mind, ”says the Ile-de-France, conquered.
And on the concert stage...
Parc de la Villette, September 18.
Emma Peters and -M- in concert.
LP/Fred Dugit
On the music side, on the peripheral stage, of these three days of concerts, we will retain among others the emotion of Bilal Hassani or Jenifer, present on Saturday, particularly touched by the warm welcome of the family audience.
To close the festival, -M- offered many surprises.
By going on stage alongside Charlie Winston first, for a cover of "C'est comme ça", by Rita Mitsouko.
Then by inviting comedian Kyan Khojandi and singer Emma Peters to join him for a new trio on the title "Navel".
The children also shared a privileged moment with him: the singer invited them on stage to dance to his song “La Seine”.
The public was conquered.
