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I went to the little-known Paris street party that’s even bigger than Notting Hill Carnival


A comp showing a bar stand at the Paris festival

Fête de la Musique was unlike anything I had ever experienced (Picture: Gergana Krasteva)

‘No sleep, bus, club, another club, another club.’

Anyone who has ever been on TikTok will know they’re the words of Lady Gaga, in an audio clip that has been stitched, shared and liked across the platform.

And, after a weekend in Paris for Fête de la Musique (which translates to World Music Day), I feel like I can now relate to the songstress.

I had no idea what to expect from the festival as I hoped on the 7am Eurostar to Gare du Nord from St Pancras International last week.

Friends who have been to Fête de la Musique compared it to Notting Hill Carnival in London – both music based events that take over the city streets.

However, this French party is much bigger, dominating the entire city – and in fact, much of the country.

I’ve been to Paris multiple times in the past, but never for the festival, so I went to check it out.

What is Fête de la Musique?

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Source:: Metro

      

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