Nuit Blanche occurs on the first Saturday night of October each year, running through the night - a huge cultural fair all over Paris. It was the idea of the mayor several years ago. Some other European cities have now adopted the idea. Each year it grows in size, diversity, artistic boundary-pushing and community and business involvement. These are just a few photos of last night's features.
The flowers are fresh
On Pont St Louis
Spiderman under public control
Animated movie
Synthetic 'crystals' in Notre Dame Cathedral
Artwork on the walls and bridges
And a closer look
A final polish for the huge 'astral' disco ball to be suspended in Jardin de Luxembourg yesterday afternoon. It had moving lights projected onto it all night.
On Pont St Louis
Spiderman under public control
Animated movie
Synthetic 'crystals' in Notre Dame Cathedral
Artwork on the walls and bridges
And a closer look
A final polish for the huge 'astral' disco ball to be suspended in Jardin de Luxembourg yesterday afternoon. It had moving lights projected onto it all night.
