The first of May is a public holiday. It offers the lily of the valley and celebrates Labor Day. But why? My Paris Agency discover the origins of this holiday.

Since 1947, May 1st, is a  day and consecrated by the parade of unions in large cities. This day symbolizes the offering of lily of the valley, as tradition popular in fact, this flower brings joy. What is certain is that in the 15th century, May 1 was the feast of love, during which the princes and nobles went into the forest to cut the branches that were used to decorate homes it became custom to give a sprig of lily of the valley, a symbol of springtime, on May 1. The government permits individuals and workers’ organisations to sell them tax-free. Nowadays, people may present loved ones either with bunches of lily of the valley or dog rose flowers.

Despite a lack of connection between the holiday bells of spring and the international workers day these two festivities are celebrated together.

Real place of peace, this superb 2 bedroom apartment is set on the 9th floor with elevator of a modern building in the rue du Repos. enjoy this location opposite the Père Lachaise cemetery in a quiet neighborhood in the 20th arrondissement of Paris.

Furnished and measuring 42 m², le Repos owns a bright living room. It is characterized by modern decoration, ideal for 4 people, with a sofa bed and a bedroom with corner office to organize your meetings. The American kitchen is fully equipped so you can eat at home with family or friends. A nice bathroom with shower and separated toilet completes this comfortable accommodation

The apartment is located in a wealthy, safe area very close to the Père Lachaise . With its popular culture, the 20th arrondissement has become a place where you can live better. Come and discover avenues of Père Lachaise where there are great celebrities such as Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, Alfred de Musset, Maria Callas, Frédéric Chopin, Eugène Delacroix and Jean de La Fontaine.  It is just moments from the most important places such as  the Place de la République, Ménilmontant les Buttes Chaumont. Nearby metro Père Lachaise (lines 2 and 3) you can reach les Grands Magasins, Opera, Saint-Lazare, Villiers, Montmartre and Charles de Gaulle Etoile.

Are you planning a business trip and you’re looking for your Parisian apartment? Stop trying! The Congrès is ideal for you! On the third floor of a beautiful building in the 17th arrondissement, this magnificent two-bedroom apartment welcomes you in an elegant style.

This 50 m²,  reveals a clear and bright living room with vintage furniture. Idale for 3 people, the room consists of a double bed and the Living room has a bed with an extra single bed. Independent, the kitchen is fully equipped and offers a comfortable dining room to eat with family or friends. A nice bathroom with shower completes this apartment.

Nearby palais des Congrès de la Porte Maillot, enjoy a central location close to the most famous places of the capital: Ternes, Pereire Etoile, the Champs Elysées. You can reach business places in short time thanks to the metro stop 1 (Châtelet, Saint-Paul, Bastille, Nation, but also Neuilly two stations from La Défense).

From April 22 to 30, 2014, the Festival has extended its Séries Mania program with a lot of  images at the Forum des Images. With more than 15,000 spectators for the fourth edition, the festival created by Séries Mania Forum des images in 2010 has become a must.

This year the series will show more than 17 countries represented, a lot of shows, and an opening night. Nick Pizzolatto, the creator of True Detective will be in charge of launching the celebrations during the conference with fans and journalists. The two new episodes of the series will be broadcast.

Lovers can find out many episodes of the new series Black Sails, Believe, The Bridge U.S., Looking and Helix. Great moments of suspense with the spread of the episodes of The Walking from 1 to 8, few pieces of Mafiosa and the Passager. Forum des Halles 2, rue du Cinéma, 75001 Paris.

Moreover, free entry on presentation of a free ticket  collected at the entrance or booked  on the internet since April 22. Discover the full program on the website series-mania.fr.

Come and discover one of the most fabulous buildings  you’ve never seen! From April 24, 2014, les Invalides offer a brand new show in 3D. You will live a unique experience,  180 degrees and more than 250 meters of facade.

The opening show of this year will be full of events, highlighting the anniversary of the Great War and the liberation of Paris.
Bruno Seillier, the creator of the show, will only introduce a renewed edition,  moreover there will also be a band.

During 40 minutes both adults and children will be immersed in the French history. Beyond dell’imperdibile show, enjoy the fact of being in a special place: the famous Invalides museum. The story is told according to the principle of moeniaménie, thanks to the incredible effects of the new technologies of images, accompanied by the voice of André Dussollier, Jean Piat and Céline Duhamel.

The Avengers, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, X-Men, the Fantastic 4, Spider-Man, The Surfer d’Argent … Relive the art of these comic book heroes of Marvel from the historic first tables drawn up to the next made for all film productions. Come and discover Spieder Man and Hulk in Paris for the most important exhibition in the world of superheroes of Marvel.

This retrospective of approximately 300 original drawings reveals an incredible walk in 70 years of history, full of publications that have seen the birth of mythical characters signed by legendary artists who have participated in their creation and their development.

During the route, visitors can view videos and real accessories used for the filming of the movie alongside their designs, such as the legendary helmet of Iron Man, presented for the first time to the public

Come and discover  this world of legendary heroes, you have until August 31 to discover this fantastic world!

ART LUDIQUE-LE MUSÉE  – 34, QUAI D’AUSTERLITZ – 75013 PARIS

From Monday to Friday: from 11h to 19h (22h on Friday night) – Saturday and Sunday: from 10 to 20 for a fee of 10.50 € and 16 €.

 The laughter of children, the smell of churros and marshmallows, welcome to the show! 300 installations and 60 days of fun and distraction with family or friends! This feast was called Paris’ Foire aux pains of épices “before being moved to the Bois de Vincennes. With 350 attractions and 80 rides, the Foire du Trone  will be suitable for both adults and children for its 1057th edition!

Come and discover the main attractons:

– La Grande roue, the largest in the world, 65 meters high, 360 tons, 42 gondolas affordable even to people with mobility problems.
– The Star Flyer: 60 metres tall, a new sort of concept, two people can sit on the side, standing in the empty chairs and giant flying!

– The Power Max: a giant that cuts through the air at 90 km / h, 20 passengers can embark on a special trip for a few minutes.

From April 4 to June 9 on the lawn of Reuilly, 92 Boulevard Poniatowki – 75012 Paris (métro Porte Dorée, Porte de Charenton and Liberté, Lines 8, PC 2, and Bus 87). Tutti i giorni da mezzogiorno a mezzanotte e il sabato e la vigilia dei giorni festivi da mezzogiorno all’una del mattino.

Every day from noon to midnight, on Saturdays and eve of public holidays from noon o’clock to 1:00 a.m

Le musée d’art ludique opens its doors from November 16, 2013 March 2 2014 exhibition surprising: Pixar 25 years of animation. Revenue behind the scenes of this animation studio cult to satisfy all your curiosity!

O the ground floor of the city of fashion, this new space offers a show that has already won the MOMA in New York in 2006. Toy Story, Ratatouille, Wall-e, Nemo, Là-Haut and Rebelle … all cartons signed Pixar unfold under the gaze of visitors into returning children and remind them that Pixar is the leading producer of current cartoons in the world. You can discover the reality of our favorite characters, their creation, their original designs, and during the visit also many tantalizing curiosity.

34, quai d’Austerlitz 75013 Paris. Price: 14 € (8.50 € between 4 and 12 years), from Monday to Friday from 11 to 19, and Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 20.

You are in lack of inspiration for your statement of February 14 Valentine’s Day? Scattaered your words of love throughout Paris! Sweet words or requests for wedding, surprise your loved showing her your love in the most romantic city in the world.

You have until midnight on February 9 to send the text to display to your Valentine

Go to the website of the city of Paris: http://www.paris.fr/stvalentin and write your message. Do not forget to mark your address once your prepared statement. Press the botton to confirm that you are aware of all the conditions of use and then finally validated by pressing enter at the bottom. The procedure is free of charge.

The most beautiful messages will be published on more than 170 panels. It ‘s time to show all the creativity of your feelings. The words of love will be sent to all exposed on the site of the city of Paris..

And for more ideas on the organization of your day of love, see the guide à Paris Saint-Valentin 2014.

Happy birthday Autolib, two years have already passed since its debut in Paris! This innovative system of shared cars is cheap, accessible to all and does not pollute. Since its debut in Paris has more than 40 000 active subscribers of which 38 000 annual subscribers.

The autolib is an elecrtic car, available in terminals that simplifies the life of Parisians, with 2,000 vehicles and 830 service stations. Do not hesitate to reach your accommodation rented at the Agence de Paris in autolib! a cheap and ecological solution: already 6,000 tons of CO2 emissions saved since the service was launched, the equivalent of 40 000 trees.