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August Bank Holiday 2010
August Bank Holiday 2010
The last Bank Holiday of the year so make sure you make the most of it! We have some fantastic deals for our most popular destinations and have discovered some events and attractions that you could enjoy whilst visiting. Take a look below…
Paris
From the end of August to the beginning of September, located by Métro Menilmontant, Paris' Festival des Idéo returns to the stage of La Bellevilloise. There's something for everyone at this summer festival from club nights and digital art installations to children's drama workshops. Screenings of old silent movie classics, among them Frankenstein, are given a whole new makeover by the addition of an acoustic or electro soundtrack. There are also deckchairs and hammocks for chilling out upstairs in La Bellevilloise's huge loft, plus a virtual reality room packed with multimedia installations.
Something else, which runs from April to September is Georges-Ville Farm (Ferme de Paris) found by Métro Château de Vincennes. The farm gives you the chance to get back to nature and to get up close to all manner of animals, and once they've made some furry friends, there's plenty of green space to go exploring. This little piece of countryside in the heart of the urban jungle is free to enjoy.
Brussels
Brussels Summer Festival is on this year from mid - end August found in the centre of the city. Most concerts start around 8pm. The programme for this annual extravaganza spans hip hop, folk, reggae and electronic music, street performances, stand-up comedy and kids' entertainment. All in all, there are over 150 concerts, theatre, street activities and shows for children.
Ever wanted to see inside the Royal Palace? Well now’s your chance! Open in the summer from end of July to beginning of September, go in and admire the with Throne Room, Great Gallery and Hall of Mirrors amongst other things.
Something else that has to be mentioned is that every Saturday, Le Gazon events happen in July and August at weekends. Basically these are are über-trendy open-air parties for those in the know. Well-known international DJs often make an appearance, as well as home-grown talent.
Bruges
Catch the end of the Bruges Canalside Festival which runs in the middle of August in the evenings, as the city stages a series of impressive historic performances and pageants along its illuminated canalside for the annual Reiefeest. A staggering 600 musicians, singers and dancers turn out in elaborate costumes to perform scenes that recapture the spirit and the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance Era and The Baroque Age.
Then in the daytime, why not go to Boudewijn Seapark? Open from March to September, with longer opening times in July & August, a magical world of waving dolphins, wiggling seals and, new this year, a breathtaking ballet of raptorial birds await you. Along with the animals, there are also some children’s attractions such as swings and slides.
Lille
Vieux Lille or Old Lille is perhaps the most picturesque district of Lille. 17th century cobbled streets, antique shops, some nice restaurants and close by a big park: a great area to walk in and stop off at a café for a relaxing sunny afternoon.
Then situated in the heart of the Citadel Leisure Park in Lille (which itself is a huge open space of 50 hectares of well-tended walks and views), a veritable nature paradise in the middle of the city, Lille zoo has over 300 animals and 100 different species. The many educational boards enable visitors to learn in a fun way! Perfect for family outings and it's also free!
Book your trip now!
Book your train and hotel together and save money...
Book your Paris train from only £59...
Book your Brussels train from only £59...
Book your Lille train from only £55...
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