France Events and Festivals

10/04/2008 - 10/19/2008Mondial de l'Automobile (Paris Motor Show)

Attracting almost 1.5m visitors, and featuring 500 brands from 30 countries, the Paris Motor Show remains the most popular automobile show in the western world. This must-see event is not just for car manufacturers and the entire automobile industry, but for all car enthusiasts too. Much more than just shows and concept cars on the stands, expect to also see "The incredible collection", a special exhibition of the major works of the French museums and private collections; a 4WD initiation track, a karting track; accompanied driving track for young drivers (16-18), a "Rallye Jeunes" track (for 18-25); and a 360 degree virtual driver tournament, as well as car trials in urban circuits (proposed by the car makers)