The start of the new season is a highlight of the Parisian cultural scene, during which Nuit Blanche stands out as a must-attend event.
This year, the 2018 edition (the 17th edition) will be held on the night of Saturday, October 6th, from 7 PM until the early hours of the next day. As for me, I will still be in Quebec and unfortunately won’t be able to enjoy it, but I still wanted to write a short article on the subject again this year with my selection of things to see.
This edition aims to shine a spotlight on both famous and lesser-known monuments in the capital, some of which have never been used during Nuit Blanche, as well as to give a new platform to emerging talents across all artistic disciplines, from visual arts to dance, theater, or music.
The routes, which artistic director Gaël Charbau has named by analogy “constellations” (as it involves connecting creators and places to the public along imaginary lines), will number four:
- Invalides Constellation
- Île Saint Louis Constellation
- La Villette Constellation
- Porte Dorée Constellation
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Musée de l’Armée Hôtel des Invalides
For its first participation in the Nuit Blanche event, the Musée de l’Armée invites the public to stroll through the main courtyard from 7 PM to 1 AM and attend a series of concerts by Waed Bouhassoun, a Syrian singer accompanied by refugee musicians from the Orpheus XXI orchestra created by Jordi Savall.
Musée de l’Armée
129 Rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris
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Serial Yogger
With its unique concept in France, Serial Yogger dusts off yoga mats! A true traveling studio set up in an authentic Volkswagen Combi, the yoga truck arrives at the “super-kilometer” to help you discover or rediscover yoga. Throughout the night, in a festive and fun atmosphere, a team of teachers invites the public of all ages and levels to get introduced to the practice.
Esplanade des Invalides
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Light: Sylvania
On the occasion of this 16th edition themed around “constellations,” lighting designer Timothé Toury is taking over the city hall of the 11th arrondissement from 6 PM to 2 AM. With his work titled “On the Other Side of the Mirror,” he offers Parisians an immersive and sensory journey that will be illuminated by Sylvania with Concord Flow RGB projectors.
11th Arrondissement City Hall Courtyard
12 Place Léon Blum, 75011 Paris
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Cité des sciences et de l’industrie / Palais de la découverte
At the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie, from 7 PM to 7 AM, the public will have the opportunity to discover Geysa, a spectacular work by Fabien Léaustic, and the sound and light installation Wardenclyffe by the artist TremensS.
Furthermore, works will be exceptionally illuminated as part of a discovery trail; the Cité des enfants will be open to the public, with free access, from 7 PM to 10 PM.
At the Palais de la découverte, visitors can discover the installation Produire l’espace by artist Emmanuel Lagarrigue. At the Palais de la découverte Planetarium, artist Zad Moultaka will invite the public to a visual and musical narrative: La première Nuit du Temps. In the conference room, visitors will be able to watch a live broadcast of the interactive and critical show TV DOC – Station Mire, punctuated by debates, concerts, and performances presented by the DOC Association.
Over at Vill’Up, the venue will host night shows by iFly, the world’s tallest indoor free-fall tube, which I was lucky enough to test when it opened, featuring spectacular new zero-gravity choreographies.
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Cité de la musique – Philharmonie de Paris
From classical to contemporary, the Philharmonie travels through five ghostly nights. After a celebration of twilight by clarinetist Yom and organist Baptiste-Florian Marle-Ouvrard, the specters of Debussy or Mahler play on mechanical pianos while Nicolas Horvath performs the complete piano works of Satie and the New York ensemble yMusic blends American pop and classical music for one night.
Cité de la Musique / Philharmonie de Paris
221 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris
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La Fondation EDF
On the occasion of Nuit Blanche and the closing of the 1 2 3 DATA exhibition, the Fondation EDF presents, during the night of October 6th, ANIMA, a monumental light installation that visitors can discover from 7 PM to 2 AM. This luminous sphere, over 2 meters in diameter and suspended at the heart of the Foundation, interacts with visitors and will evolve throughout the night depending on the surrounding environment.
Fondation EDF
6 rue récamier- Paris 7th
from 7 PM to 2 AM
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Le Perchoir: pop-up bar on the Pont Alexandre III
The Le Perchoir pop-up bar on the Pont Alexandre III is created by artist Andrei Panibratchenko, in collaboration with architect Antoine Rocca.
As a sponsor of the event, Le Perchoir and its Hommes de Bar (Bar Men) are also participating in the festivities. They will enrich the poetic and artistic universe of the event through signature cocktails based on fresh, natural products created especially for the occasion.
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Rollerparty with Roule des patins
Nuit Blanche, as part of My Super Kilometer and in partnership with Polybrid, introduces sports and festive roller-skating activities for this 2018 edition. Whether it’s for a night hike or to show off your best pirouettes, put on your skates and let yourself glide…
from 1 AM to 4 AM
Roller skates available (about a hundred pairs available) + protective gear. Remember to come equipped with your own roller gear, or arrive very early. Where? A field will be set up between the Grand and Petit Palais for a series of tournaments before giving way to a festive roller skating program.
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“99 Popular Clothes” Fashion Show
The 17th edition of “Nuit Blanche” will be held on the night of October 6 to 7, 2018. Leboncoin is partnering with this event for the first time alongside Maroussia Rebecq. A unique fashion show will take place in the party hall of the Paris City Hall.
It was during an open casting call organized at the Leboncoin offices that the models were chosen. The public will be able to discover the looks on the catwalk and the bustle of the backstage via a giant screen starting at 7 PM. The clothes will then be redistributed exclusively on the Leboncoin website.
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Multi-sensory walks with ILLUMINART
As part of Nuit Blanche 2018, the Art dans la Cité Association presents “ILLUMINART and the multi-sensory walks,” an innovative, interactive, and immersive creation that will be projected on Saturday, October 6, 2018, from 7:30 PM.
Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 7:30 PM
Entrance Hall of the Chigot Building, Door 22
Armand Trousseau Hospital
26 avenue du Dr Arnold Netter, 75012 Paris
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The tip: for traveling from one neighborhood to another, the RATP is setting up a special service for Nuit Blanche, with certain lines running all night for free (between 2:15 AM and 5:30 AM)!
