Foire Du Trone, Paris
The « foire du trône » of Paris: the biggest fair of France from 3rd of April to 1st of June 2009
The « foire du trône », which takes place close to your location appartement paris is one of the largest and the oldest fairs in France. It began in 957. It was originally called “gingerbread fair”. This name was given to the fair in 1131 after the son of Louis le Gros was charged at by a herd of pigs which were on the loose at the time in Paris. After this had happened, only the pigs that belonged to the disciples of St. Antoine were allowed to roam the streets of Paris, the others were prohibited. To thank the King for this preferential treatment, the monks – bakers made pig-shaped gingerbread at the “gingerbread fair” which was also called “Fair of St. Antoine” because it took place at the Abbey of St. Antoine. This fair was the predecessor of today’s “foire du trône”. At the time it was a large and popular open market where farmers and merchants traded. Stands of food, jugglers, acrobats, clowns, and actors participated in this yearly event. The fair has changed its name and location since the Abbey of St. Antoine was destroyed during the revolution, but the fair itself survived and today remains one of the biggest fairs in France. Nowadays it is an amusement park where you can have all sorts of fun and spend the day or night near your location paris. You will find roller coasters, bungee jumping, and more traditional attractions like the Ferris wheel, carousels and many other rides and activities.
The “foire du trône” pass:
For 29€, you are entitled to 22 tickets including 10 rounds of free rides, 8 tickets for attractions and 2 bonus tickets entitling a free tour of many attractions, and many other benefits. You can book this pass in pre sale or on the internet from your location paris.
Useful Information:
Fair throne: 3rd of April – 1st of June 2009
Pelouse de Reuilly, near the Bois de Vincennes in the 12th arrondissement of Paris
Metro 8 Porte Dorée or Porte de Charenton, buses 46 and 87
Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays: Free shuttle bus from the Place de la Nation and close to the Cour Saint Emilion from 12.20 to 0.40pm every 15 min from the venue des terroirs de France near the vinci car park bercy saint emilion
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