​Rock en Seine

​Every summer Paris plays host to Rock en Seine, a music festival in Domaine national de Saint-Cloud in the southwest corner of the city. Taking place in a 17th century park, the festival has four stages, dozens of incredible musicians, plenty of food and beer, and a boatload of sustainability initiatives. Festival-goers drink out of reusable cups (that they can keep or recycle at the end of the night), smokers receive free pocket ashtrays to reduce the amount of cigarette butts and all non-sold food products are donated to organizations throughout Paris (2500 meals were donated in 2014). Combine that with the dozens of incredible artists and live music, and Rock En Seine may be one of Paris’ best annual events.

Category
Culture 
Sustainability factor
Local, Environment 
Must do
Look for free activities and giveaways such as face painting and ice cream samples. And come hungry - the food is delicious! 
Details

• The festival usually takes place for three days in August, but check the website below for next year’s dates
• Located outdoors at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud, designed by Le Nôtre (Louis XVI landscaper) and classified Historical Monument for its vegetation

Price
($$) Tickets start at 49 euro for one day
Website
www.rockenseine.com