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Paris has always been a city of poets. French masters like Apollinaire, Baudelaire, Verlaine and Rimbaud all drew inspiration from the bustling capital. And even in today’s technology-driven world, the French make time for the age-old art form. This spring, travel to Paris for the 11th annual ‘Printemps des Poètes’ poetry festival and enjoy thousands of free poetry sessions.
Paris accommodation 1-bedroom apartment in Maris Les Halles (PA-2947) Picture
From March 2nd – March 15th, the festival sponsors over 5,000 events in cafes, schools and museums. This year’s theme, ‘En Rires’ (In Laughter) will highlight the lighter, more playful side of poetry (think more slapstick and satire, less melancholy and sorrow!
On March 10th, local Parisians share their own poems - at home, at work, in the schools and in the streets. The city truly comes alive with debates, recitals, exhibitions and competitions all devoted to the art of poetry.
Feeling inspired to share some of your own poetry on the streets of Paris? New York Habitat has dozens of amazing vacation rentals available for the festival.
Check out: This classic 1-Bedroom Duplex Accommodation in Pere Lachaise – Nation - Paris (PA-2824), located on the ground floor of an early 20th-century building. The apartment opens onto a private, ivy-walled courtyard. Enjoy the spiral staircase and eclectic furnishings.
This coveted 2-Bedroom Loft Vacation Rental in Opera - Le Louvre - Paris (PA-1278), on the ground floor of a 19th century building. Enjoy the apartment’s private garden, large bay windows and glass roof. A true gem.
Paris Accommodation: 2-bedroom loft apartment in Opera - Le Louvre (PA_1278) Photo
This charming 1-Bedroom Vacation Rental in Marais - Les Halles - Paris (PA-2947), located on the top floor of a 17th century building on Ile Saint Louis. The apartment features amazing views of the Notre Dame Cathedral and a terrace furnished with an electric barbeque.
The springtime poetry festival is perfect for poetry-lovers. Book your very own New York Habitat apartment so you can join in all of the fun!
Have you ever taken part in the Printemps des Poetes? Do you have a little poem to share with us? Please comment below
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March 3rd, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Considering I am an aspiring writer and I want to go to Paris, I think that the Printemps des Poetes Festival is the perfect time to look for an apartment!
March 3rd, 2009 at 5:18 pm
When I was a little girl my grandfather who was French used to read me the Fables de la Fontaine. It was such a special time in my childhood, I wonder if I go to the Printemps des Poetes Festival in Paris I would bring me back to this special time.
March 8th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
I’ve been to dozens of poetry festivals within the states but I’ve never been to one in Paris. Lucky for me I leave for Paris tomorrow and my vacation rental rental apartment is located in the midstof the action.
March 11th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
I am a spanish young guy and I do poetry not as a hooby but as a job!! And thanks to your blog article I have found a festival as well as a website for accomodation in Paris. Gracias!!