Fete de la Musique

[menton1]

Any special restaurant offerings in Paris for this giant celebration?

[tarteaucitron]

I am considering going too and if so, it will be the first time. I have no tips to contribute but will be tuning into this thread. Thanks in advance for those who offer advice!

[menton1]

Wow, no responses. Didn't realize that foodies apparently could care less about this great festival!

[mangeur]

I almost posted that any terrace restaurant will almost surely have a group playing nearby (or closer). Sometimes a delight, sometimes less so.

One of our favorite FdlM experiences has been to join the Bachiste sing-along : BYO wine and munchies, sheet lyrics supplied, accordianist, very sweet comraderie, everything from folk songs through pop to WWI and II songs. It usually takes place in front of St. Eustache beginning around 8pm, so I would probably go to Chez Denise afterward. If it were held on the Pont de l'Arts, I'd pick KGB. ( I will post a link to the organizing group when I get home.)

[mangeur]

FWIW, the sing along will indeed be at St. Estauche. I note that there will not be a buffet this time. Wine, however, is normale. http://bachiquesbouzouks.com/prochaines.htm

Here http://bachiquesbouzouks.com/repertoire.htm is the list of songs in the repertory. Their events are delightful.

Last year's FdiM event: http://picasaweb.google.com/bachiques...

[tortoiseshell]

The FdlM is great fun and music happens all day, a lot of it out in the streets. Not sure what you are interested in but the choices and opportunities are overwhelming and your question is very general (what kind of food, budget? what kind of music?!). I would suggest looking at the restaurants you might be interested in and checking if they have plans for music Monday night. Don't forget, some restaurants are closed on Mondays...