Movies by Moonlight
Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at 16:01 Summertime in Paris sees lots of outdoor activities, including Cinema au Clair de Lune. Now in its sixth season, the city is projecting thirteen films on giant, outdoor screens in different parts of the city, all for free.
The films shown in each location have been chosen for their thematic relevance to the surroundings. The other night, my husband and I saw Le Bossu, a spirited French swashbuckler, at the Place des Vosges. We arrived late and ended up sitting on the grass out of the line of the speakers. We couldn't hear a word, but no matter. It was a beautiful night, and it was great fun to watch characters in early 18th century garb live, fight, gallop, and love amongst the backdrop of the Place des Vosges. This is what it might have been like during the reign of Louis XV...
The films run through August 20th. Arrive early to get a proper seat.
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