Salon du Mariage – January 12, 13, 14
Rub shoulders with celebs Eva Longoria (marrying Tony Parker) and Jeri Ryan who are planning their summer weddings in France. Actually I have no idea if they’ll be at this salon; I think they might have already planned everything. Who knows. Anyway, Maybe you’re planning your day to tie the knot in France? This salon helps you plan your perfect Parisian style big day even if you do decide to wear that black wedding gown.

Wedding Salon
Carrousel du Louvre
99, rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris France
admission: 10 €
Tel: 33 (0) 1.43.16.47.47
Website: Le Salon du mariage au carrousel du Louvre

Puces de la Cité (Antiques Market) – January 14
You’ll definitely find the famed porcelain of Limoges, the capital of Limousin here but on the 2nd Sunday of every month, you’ll also find their huge antiques market. It is one that rivals some of the very famous antiques markets in France, and is worth a peek if you’re into antiques.

Puces de la Cité (Antiques Market) at the la Cathédrale Saint-Étienne
Place de la Cathédrale (the the town center)
Limoges France
Tel: 33 (0) 5.55.34.46.87 (Limoges Tourist Office)
Hours: 8am to 6pm

The 12th Annual Megève Polo Masters – January 18 – 21
Called “ski joëring,” this is the equestrian sport on a snowy playing field. Some of the world’s best polo players show up in Megève for this exceptional event. There is a total of six teams. Since we’re having such a mild winter, I’m not sure if there’s snow in Megève (in the French Alps) right now. If all goes well, try to attend this unusual sport in a few weeks. Check their website regularly or contact the tourist office.

The 12th Annual Megève Polo Masters
La Plaine d’Arly
Megève France
Website: Megeve Tourist Office
70, rue Monseigneur Conseil BP 24
74120 Megève France (Tourist Office)
Tel: 33 (0)4.50.21.27.28
e-mail: megeve@megeve.com

Le Salon Du Meuble / Furniture Fair – January 20 – 25
Tired of the same ole furniture from Ikea or the ugly expensive furniture everywhere? Do you have a Clic Clac? Pressed board white shelves? Plastic anything? Yuck. Get rid of it!!! Go find something nice at this furniture fair. Please remember to consider the materials that your furniture is made of. Some materials can be toxic to you in your home and then for the environment. Choose wisely. The show usually attracts about 40,000 visitors and the exhibitors come from all over the world, representing 50 countries. (60% French, 40% International)

Le Salon Du Meuble / Furniture Fair
Porte de Versailles
Paris France
Admission: 10 € (for the day) (to visit extra days see the website)
Tel.: 33 (0)1.40.76.45.00
Email: salondumeuble@cosp.fr
Website: Le Salon du Meuble
More information: Download the brochure (pdf)