• This Month's 'Openers'
• Last Chances
• Coming Events, Exhibitions, Salons
• Major Events, Exhibitions, Salons
• More Events, Exhibitions, Salons
• Photo, Cinema and Multimedia
• Dance, Music, Opera, Theatre
• Culture, History, Science
• Some Kid Stuff
• Unclassifieds + Bikes
• Special Noël in Paris 2003 Calendar
• Special Dining Out Christmas & New Years Eves in Paris 2003

Jean-Honoré Fragonard - popular but not well-known, a selection of Fragonard's works are featured in an exhibition of drawings, from both ends of a long and varied career. To continue until Monday, 8. March 2004. Open from 9:00 to 17:30, and from 9:00 to 21:30 on Monday and Wednesday. Closed Tuesdays. At the Musée du Louvre, principal entry from the Pyramid in the Cour Napoléon, Paris 1. Métro: Palais-Royal. InfoTel.: 01 40 20 51 51.

Shanghai - is featured in two photo exhibitions. One is 'Shanghaï 1920-1950' and the other is 'Shanghai Hier et Demain' by Marc Riboud. Starting on Wednesday, 10. December and continuing until Sunday, 7. March 2004. Except Mondays, from 10:00 to 18:00. At the Musée Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris, 23. Rue de Sévigné, Paris 3. Métro: Saint-Paul or Chemin Vert. InfoTel.: 01 44 59 58 58.

Canada Vraiment - That's Canada - it is a big and often cold place, with a lot of different people in it who keep pretty quiet. All the more reason for an exhibition about the whole thing, beginning on Tuesday, 16 December and continuing until Monday, 30. August. Open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 and until 19:00 on Sundays, closed on Mondays. At the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, 30. Avenue Corentin-Cariou, Paris 19. Métro: Porte de la Villette. InfoTel.: 01 40 05 80 00.

André François - was an exceptional poster artist and an exhibition of his famous works continues until Saturday, 27. December. From Tuesday to Saturday; from 13:30 to 20:00. At the Bibliothèque Forney, Hôtel de Sens,1. Rue Figuier, Paris 4. Métro: Pont Marie InfoTel.:01 42 78 14 60.

Vies de Châteaux - is an exhibition of 200 stamps with themes from the Middle Ages, plus 400 other objects from the same period are on view. Until Saturday, 24. April, from 10:00 to 18:00, except Sundays and holidays. At the Musée de la Poste, 34. Boulevard de Vaugirard, Paris 15. Métro: Montparnasse. InfoTel.: 01 42 79 24 24.

Hugo Face à Rodin - with sculptures taking the time they do, Rodin spent nearly a lifetime working on Hugo. Collected in this exhibition along with other objects, it continues until Wednesday, 4. Febuary. From Tuesday to Sunday; from 10:00 to 18:00. At the Maison de Victor Hugo, 6. Place des Vosges, Paris 4. Métro: Saint-Paul or Bastille. InfoTel.: 01 42 72 10 16.

Latitudes 2003 - is an exhibition of art, photos and other objects, this year from the island of Réunion. Until Sunday, 4. January, from 10:00 to 19:00, and from 10:00 to 17:00 on 31. December. Closed 15, 16, 25 Deceember and 1. January. In the Salle des Prévôts and the Salon des Tapisseries in the Hôtel de Ville, Paris 4. Métro: Hôtel-de-Ville. InfoTel.: 01 42 76 73 71.

Confucius 551-479 - will be in another major 'Year of China' exhibition. This continues until Monday, 9. February 2004. Hours are 10:00 to 18:00, except on Tuesdays. At the Musée National des Arts Asiatiques / Musée Guimet - Le Panthéon Bouddhique, 19. Avenue d'Iéna, Paris 16. Métro: Iéna. InfoTel.: 01 56 52 53 00.

Festival d'Automne - every year, without details, except perhaps on the Web site. Until Tuesday, 23. December. InfoTel.: 01 53 45 17 00.

Salon Nautique - is also know as the big 'boat show,' for floating-on-water fans. You can buy a boat, or buy a ticket for a cruise here. New but old-fashioned sailboats are geatured this year. This continues until Monday, 15. December. Open from 10:00 to 18:00, and until 22:00 on Friday, 2. December. On the last day the salon closes at 17:00. At Paris-Expo, Porte de Versailles, Paris 15. Métro: Porte de Versailles. InfoTel.: 01 41 90 47 10.

Salon des Antiquaires - and, art galleries. These get together for a big salon lasting until Sunday, 14. December. Open from 11:00 to 21:00 daily. To be found in the Jardin des Tuileries, Rue de Rivoli, Paris 1. Métro: Tuileries. InfoTel.: 01 44 88 52 60.

Sale Days - is another title for 'Braderie de Paris,' where everything is 'on sale' at one discount or another, until Sunday, 14. December. Open from 10:00 to 19:00, and until 22:00 on Tuesday and Friday. At Paris-Expo, Porte de Versailles, Paris 15. Métro: Porte de Versailles. InfoTel.: 01 43 95 37 00.

Marlene Dietrich - in an exhibition subtitled 'creation of a myth,' which will be on view until Sunday, 14. December. Daily except Monday; from 10:00 to 18:00. At the Musée Galliera, 10. Avenue Pierre-1er-de-Serbie, Paris 16. Métro: Iéna or Alma-Marceau. InfoTel.: 01 56 52 86 00.

Soldes d'Hiver - all my guesses were wrong for the start date of Paris' Winter Sales. Officially, they begin on Wednesday, 7. January, and the final day will be Saturday, 7. February. As always, early shoppers get the best bargains.

L'Œil de Simenon - this exhibition begins on Tuesday, 23. December and continuing until Sunday, 22. February. Except for Mondays and holidays, from 12:00 to 19:00, from 12:00 to 21:30 on Tuesdays and 10:00 to 19:00 on weekends. At the Galeries Nationales du Jeu du Paume, 1. Place de la Concorde, inside the Tuileries, Paris 8. Métro: Concorde. InfoTel.: 01 47 03 12 50.

Zazou - is a musical about love during the occupation, by Jérôme Savary. Shows continue until Sunday, 11. January. At 20:00 and at 15:00 on Sunday. No shows on Monday, and none on Thursday, 8. January. At the Opéra Comique, Place Boïeldieu, Paris 2. Métro: Richelieu-Drouot. InfoTel.: 08 25 00 00 58.

Beijing Culture Week - is scheduled to begin on Saturday, 10 January with a photographic exhibition, which will continue until Sunday, 18. January. The 'week' will be from Thursday, 22. January until Tuesday, 27. January. A parade on the Champs-Elysées is planned for Saturday, 24. January, which might be 'the' New Years event. See the Année de la Chine Web site for additional details.

Chinese New Year - the actual date is supposed to be Thursday, 22. January. Expect appropriate festivities on the weekend before, the actual day, and the weekend after - in Belleville, the 3rd arrondissement and in Chinatown in the 13th arrondissement - and on the Champs-Elysées. See the Année de la Chine Web site for additional details.

Au Cœur de l'Impressionnisme - at the end of the 19th century the family of Henri Rouart hobnobbed with art's avant-garde, while père Rouart was himself a painter. Also a collector, the collection was dispersed in 1912 - and some of it is reunited here. Beginning on Tuesday, 3. Fenurary and continuing until Sunday, 13. June. From 10:00 to 18:00 daily except Mondays. At the Musée de la Vie Romantique - Hôtel Scheffer Renan, 16. Rue Chaptal, Paris 9. Métro: Saint-Georges, Blanche or Pigalle. InfoTel.: 01 55 31 95 67.

Aux Origines de l'Abstraction - takes us back to the period from 1800 to 1914, to show us how art evolved to a state considered modern - shown in 150 works, from Turner to Picabia. To begin on Thursday, 6. November, continuing until 9. February 2004. From 10:00 to 18:00, until 21:45 on Thursdays and from 9:00 to 18:00 on Sunday. Closed on Mondays. At the Musée d'Orsay, 1. Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, Paris 7. Métro: Solférino or RER Musée d'Orsay. InfoTel.: 01 40 49 48 14.

Edouard Vuillard - is featured in a major exhibition, with about 300 works on view. Until Sunday, 4. January 2004. Open 10:00 to 19:15 and until 21:15 on Wednesdays. Closed Tuesdays. Reservations -recommended- or required, for morning visits before 13:00. Afterwards, it's come-as-you-are. At the Grand Palais, 3. Avenue du Général Eisenhower, Paris 8. Métro: Champs-Elysées-Clemenceau. InfoTel.: 01 44 13 17 17.

Botero - presents the works of the past five years from the South American artist - some not so light-hearted. This continues until Monday, 15. March 2004. Except Tuesdays, from 11:00 to 18:00 daily. At the Musée Maillol - Fondation Dina Vierny, 59-61. Rue de Grenelle, Paris 7. Métro: Rue du Bac. InfoTel.: 01 42 22 59 58.

Jean Cocteau - 'Sur le Fil du Siècle,' is presented in a big exhibition continuing until Monday, 5. January 2004. From 11:00 to 21:00 daily except on Tuesday. At the Centre Georges Pompidou, Place Georges Pompidou, Paris 4. Métro: Rambuteau. InfoTel.: 01 44 78 12 33.

Botticelli - subtitled, 'De Laurent Le Magnifique à Savonarole,' is a major exhibition brought to Paris by the Sénat. About 30 other contemporary artists are featured, including Leonardo. This continues until 22. February 2004. Open Tuesday to Thursday, from 10:00 to 19:00, from 10:00 to 20:00 on weekends and from 10:00 to 22:30 on Monday and Friday. At the Musée du Luxembourg, 19. Rue Vaugirard, Paris 6. Métro: Saint Sulpice. InfoTel.: 01 42 34 25 95.

Gauguin - Tahiti - will feature paintings from Gauguin's tropical south seas atelier in this major show. Continuing until Monday, 19. January. Open from 10:00 to 20:00 and until 22:00 on Wednesdays. Closed Tuesdays. Reservations -often- required for morning visits before 13:00. At the Grand Palais, 3. Avenue du Général Eisenhower, Paris 8. Métro: Champs-Elysées-Clemenceau. InfoTel.: 01 44 13 17 17. RésaTel.: 08 92 68 46 94.

De Delacroix à Renoir - Algeria as seen by French painters of the past is the focus of this exhibition., which continues until Sunday, 18. January. Except Mondays, open from 10:00 to 18:00, and to 19:00 on weekends. At the Institut du Monde Arabe, 1. Rue des Fossés-Saint-Bernard, Paris 5. Métro: Jussieu. InfoTel.: 01 40 51 38 38.

Parures de Tête - no details yet, but not to be missed, with plenty of time to go until July of 2004. Daily from 11:00 to 19:00, except Monday and Tuesday. Entry charge but free the last Wednesday of the month. At the Musée Dapper, 35. Rue Paul-Valéry, Paris 16. Métro: Etoile, Victor Hugo or Kléber. InfoTel.: 01 45 00 01 50.

Nicolas de Largillierre - this painter of the 'Grand Siècle' and the Regency is the star of this major exhibition which continues until Friday, 30. January. From 10:00 to 18:00, and until 22:00 on Monday.. At the Musée Jacquemart-Andre, 158. Boulevard Haussmann, Paris 8. Métro: Miromesnil. InfoTel.: 01 45 62 11 59.

Queen Mary II - 'birth of a legend' may be a bit premature for the world's newest and hugest ocean liner, which hasjust been launched. But I can personally vouch for the Queen Mary I, so this show is worth seeing because the new ship will be made of good stuff too. Until Monday, 2. February 2004. Also, see 'Les Génies de la Mer,' which shows off navel sculpture, until the same date. From 10:00 to 17:45, except Tuesdays. At the Musée de la Marine, 17. Place du Trocadéro, Paris 16. Métro: Trocadéro. InfoTel.: 01 53 65 69 69.

Picasso - 'On Est Ce Que l'On Garde' is an exhibition from the deep archives of the Picasso museum. To continue until Monday, 19. January. From 9:30 to 17:30 except on Tuesdays. At the Musée Picasso, Hôtel Salé, 5. Rue de Thorigny, Paris 4. Métro: Saint-Paul. InfoTel.: 01 42 71 25 21.

Picasso Intime - the works on show in this major exhibition come from the private collection of Jacqueline Picasso. To begin on Friday, 7. November and continue until Sunday, 28. March 2004. Open from 10:00 to 19:00, and until 22:30 on Monday and Friday. At the Pinacothèque de Paris, 30-bis. Rue du Paradis, Paris 10. Métro: Château d'Eau or Poissonnière. InfoTel.: 01 43 25 71 41.

Piaf, la Môme de Paris - follows Yves Montand's popular exhibition in the city hall's reception area. Until Saturday, 31. January. For this occasion, EMI Music has produced an album containing Edith Piaf's Paris songs. Except on Sundays, from 10:00 to 19:00. In the Salon d'Acceuil of the Hôtel de Ville, 29. Rue de Rivoli, Paris 4. Métro: Hôtel de Ville. InfoTel.: 01 42 76 49 61. Free entry.

Le Chat s'Expose - at l'Ecole des Beaux Arts, is not just 'any' cat, but everything about 'Le Chat.' Continuing until Sunday, 4. January. Except Mondays, from 10:00 to 19:00. At the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux Arts, 14. Rue Bonaparte, Paris 6. Métro: Saint-Germain. InfoTel.: 01 47 03 50 00

Pierre Buraglio - is featured is an exhibition titled, 'Prolongements et Prélèvements.' This show continues until Sunday, 1. February. From Tuesday to Sunday; from 10:00 to 18:00. At the Musée Zadkine, 100-bis. Rue d'Assas, Paris 6. Métro: Notre-Dame-des-Champs or Vavin. InfoTel.: 01 43 26 91 90.

Fondation Cartier - see the 'Crystal Palace' sculptures of Jean-Michel Othoniel, and the 'beat' and 'pop' photos by Daido Moriyama. Both on show until Sunday, 11. January. From 12:00 to 20:00 except on Mondays. At the Fondation Cartier Pour l'Art Contemporain, 261. Boulevard Raspail, Paris 14. Métro: Raspail or Denfert Rochereau. InfoTel.: 01 42 18 56 50.

François Boucher - is featured in the exhibition of his works, titled 'Yesterday and Today.' This continues until Monday, 19. January. Open from 9:00 until 17:30, and from 9:00 to 21:30 on Wednesday, but closed Tuesday. At the Musée du Louvre, principal entry from the Pyramid in the Cour Napoléon, Paris 1. Métro: Palais-Royal. InfoTel.: 01 40 20 51 51.

Chen Zhen - is the author of 'Silence Sonore,' an exhibition to be on view until Sunday, 18. January 2004. Open Tuesday to Sunday, from noon to midnight. See also Pierre Joseph, Michael Lin, Daniel Pflumm and Mathieu Briand. Entry: 3 or 5€. Palais de Tokyo, site of contemporary art creation. At 13. Avenue du Président Wilson, Paris 16. Métro: Iéna. InfoTel.: 01 47 23 54 01.

Auguste-Hippolyte Collard - this is an exhibition of the 19th century photographs by Auguste-Hippolyte Collard. On view until Sunday, 30. November. Except Mondays, from 10:00 to 18:00. At the Musée Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris, 23. Rue de Sévigné, Paris 3. Métro: Saint-Paul or Chemin Vert. InfoTel.: 01 44 58 58 58.

René Moreu - is featured at this exhibition site usually reserved for 'primitive' art, until Monday, 5. January. Daily from 10:00 to 18:00. At the Halle Saint-Pierre, 2. Rue Ronsard, Paris 18. Métro: Anvers. InfoTel.: 01 42 58 72 89.

Affiches Mode - this busy poster gallery returns with a collection of high quality fashion posters. This expo-sale continues until December. At the Galerie Grand Monde, in the Cour Damoye, entry via 12. Place de la Bastille, Paris 11. Métro: Bastille. InfoTel.: 01 48 05 51 30. The Cour Damoye has several other galleries and shops worth your while.

L'Ile de la Cité - 2000 years of history is the theme of the next exhibition at the Crypte Archéologique, organized by the Musée Carnavalet - scheduled to continue until next May. Except Mondays, open from 10:00 to 18:00. At the Crypte Archéologique, 1. Place du Parvis de Notre-Dame, Paris 4. Métro: Cité. InfoTel.: 01 43 29 83 51.

François Arago - and his professional relations with the 'Observatoire de Paris,' continues until Sunday, 6. December. On Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 14:00 to 18:00. At the Observatoire de Paris, 6. Avenue de l'Observatoire, Paris 14. Métro: Denfert-Rochereau or RER Porte-Royal. InfoTel.: 01 40 51 23 01.

'J'Aime Pas la Culture' - for this I have no details other than it is a major 'Euroculture' event. This 'I Hate Culture' show continues until the end of the year, with open hours of 10:00 to 18:00 and until 22:00 on Fridays. At 68. Quai de la Seine, Paris 19. Métro: Crimée. InfoTel.: 01 40 38 09 31.

Forum des Images - most if not all movies shown here have a bit of Paris in them. From Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 21:00. At the Forum des Images-Vidéothèque at the Forum des Halles, Porte Saint-Eustache. Paris 1. InfoTel.: 01 44 76 63 00.

Cinemathèque Française - the official film museum operates in two locations - at the Palais de Chaillot at Trocadéro, garden entry - and at its location on the Grands Boulevards at 42. Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle, Paris 10. Métros: Trocadéro for Chaillot and Bonne Nouvelle for Grands Boulevards. Program, InfoTel.: 01 56 26 01 01.

Zazou - is a musical about love during the occupation, by Jérôme Savary. Shows continue until Sunday, 11. January. At 20:00 and at 15:00 on Sunday. No shows on Monday, and none on Thursday, 8. January. At the Opéra Comique, Place Boïeldieu, Paris 2. Métro: Richelieu-Drouot. InfoTel.: 08 25 00 00 58.

Pink Floyd Interstellar - rock sounds and an exhibition about this famous group, grouped together for an extended stay, until Sunday, 25. January. Organized around the idea of the 'Dark Side of the Moon.' Open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 12:00 to 18:00 and on Sundays from 10:00 to 18:00. On concert evenings, the temporary exhibitions are open until 20:00. At the Parc de la Villette, 211. Avenue Jean-Jaurès, Paris 19. Métro: Porte de Pantin. InfoTel.: 01 44 84 44 84.

Opéras - included this season are 'Die Fledermaus,' 'La Belle Hélène', and 'Der Fliegende Hollander' at the Opéra in the Place de la Bastille. For both opera and ballet names and dates, check the Web site, or call Toll number InfoTel.: 08 36 69 78 68.

Ballet - included in this fall's program are performances by the Ballet de l'Opéra de Paris, including 'Concerto Barocco,' 'Afternoon of a Faun,' 'Sérénade,' 'Liebeslieder Walzer,' and 'Pavane,' all at the Palais Garnier. For both opera and ballet names and dates, check the Web site, or call Toll number InfoTel.: 08 36 69 78 68.

Near Life Experience - choregraphy by Angelin Preljocaj, with electro-pop by the group 'Air' - which is not the same as 'techno!' From Wednesday, 10. December until Tuesday, 23. December. Times are usually 20:30 or 15:00, but no shows on Monday, 15. December or Sunday, 21. December. At the Théâtre de la Ville, 2. Place du Châtelet, Paris 1. Métro: Châtelet. InfoTel.: 01 42 74 22 77.

Tango Pasion - for its 10th anniversary, the steps are managed by Hector Zaraspe, with the El Sexeto orchestra, and a bunch of slinky dancers. Start date is Friday, 19 December, followed by various dates until Sunday, 4. January. At the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, 15. Avenue Montaigne, Paris 8. Métro: Place de l'Alma. RésaTel.: 01 49 52 50 50 - same as last year.

Plots and Attacks on Hitler - are documented in an exhibition demonstrating German resistance to Hilter and the Nazis. To continue until Sunday, 28. March 2004. Except Mondays, open daily from 10:00 to 17:40. At the Mémorial du Maréchal Leclerc Hauteclocque et de la Libération de Paris - Musée Jean Moulin, Jardin Atlantique, above the Gare Montparnasse. Paris 15. Métro: Montparnasse or Gaîté. InfoTel.: 01 40 64 39 44.

Tassili at the Musée de l'Homme - presents an exhibition showing off the 'lost' art and civilization of the Tassili. This is part of the 'Year of Algeria' program. Closed Tuesdays, its hours are from 10:00 to 18:00 and on Thursdays until 22:00. At the Muséum National d'Historie Naturelle, 57. Rue Cuvier, Paris 5. Métro: Jussieu. InfoTel.: 01 40 79 36 00.

Tintin, Le Temple du Soleil - is the musical comedy version of the comic book and is probably a pretty big show. Starting on Saturday, 8. November. Regular showtimes are 20:30, with 15:00 and 20:30 on Wednesday and Saturday, and at 15:30 on Sunday. No shows on Monday or Tuesday. At the Hippodrôme d'Auteuil, Allée des Fortifications, in the Bois de Boulogne. Paris 16. Métro: Porte d'Auteuil. InfoTel.: 01 42 61 39 95.

Voltige - at the Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione. On Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 14:00 and 17:00, and at 14:00 every day during school holidays. At the Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione, 110. Rue Amelot, Paris 11. Métro: Filles-du-Calvaire. InfoTel.: 01 48 05 48 70.

Ca C'est du Cirque - is the name for the Cirque Diana Moreno Bormann, which performs all year long on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 15:00 with a second Saturday show at 20:30 twice a month. Other performances on all holidays. Most likely like real circus. Find it at Rue de la Haie-Coq, Paris 19. Métro: Porte de la Chapelle or bus 65. InfoTel.: 01 64 05 36 25.

Ice Skating - is open to the public at the POPB, or 'Bercy' for short. The actual name is the Sonja-Henie Patinoire. Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 15:00 to 18:00. On Saturday evening also open from 21:30 to 00:30, with a DJ for skaters who like music. Entry on north, garden side, at 8. Boulevard de Bercy, Paris 12. Métro: Bercy. InfoTel.: 01 40 02 60 60.

Balloons Away! - the tethered Eutelsat balloon flights at the Parc André Citroën take place, weather permitting, from 9:00 until 30 minutes before the park closes. At the Parc André Citroën, Rue Cauchy, Paris 15. Métro: Javel or Balard. For flight conditions and fog news call InfoTel.: 01 44 26 20 00.

Catacombs - note that the standard 'tour' is 1.7 km long, and there are quite a number of entry and exit stairs. Closed on Mondays and some holidays, but open on Tuesday from 11:00 to 16:00 and from Wednesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 16:00. At the Catacombs, 1. Place Denfert-Rochereau, Paris 14. Métro: Denfert-Rochereau. InfoTel.: 01 43 22 47 63.

For Roller Folks - the free Friday night 'roller rando' around Paris goes on all year, starting at 22:00 on Fridays, from in front of the Gare Montparnasse. Each complete tour takes about three hours - so they are not for the slow, wobbly or faint-hearted. Paris 15. Métro: Montparnasse. InfoTel.: 01 43 36 89 81.

More For Roller Folks - the free Sunday afternoon 'roller rando for slower folks' around Paris goes on all year too, but starts at 14:30 on Sundays from the Place de la Bastille. Complete tours take about three hours. Paris 11. Métro: Bastille. InfoTel.: 01 44 54 07 44.

Les Escapades d'Aligre - are for discovering the artisanal and ex-industrial patrimony of eastern Paris, on bikes. On the 1st Saturday of every month. Starts at 10:00 from the Place d'Aligre. Paris 12. Métro: Ledru-Rollin. InfoTel.: 01 53 17 03 18.

Roue Libre - this RATP partner has bike rentals and guided tours are offered too. A day's rental is 12€ for ten hours, or 110€ for 365 days. Complete accessories and insurance are available. The year-round HQ is open from 9:00 to 19:00 daily, at 1. Passage Mondétour in Les Halles. Métro: Les Halles or Etienne-Marcel. InfoTel.: 08 10 44 15 34. Roue Libre also has a Marne branch at the RER 'A' station Neuilly-Plaisance. Open from 06:30 to 20:30 during the week and from 9:30 to 19:30 on weekends. InfoTel.: 01 48 15 28 88.

'Paris Respire' - is the Sunday and holidays' program allowing slower folks unpowered by motors to stroll and roll around without worrying about the automobilistas on the Seine-side speedways and other areas around Paris, which are closed to motor traffic until 17:00 on Sundays. This is now an all-year occasion.