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Paris Historic Fête à Neu-Neu and Fairground Museum Guide

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Visitors to Paris can experience traditional autumn fairgrounds and historic amusement sites, featuring seasonal events and heritage collections across the city.

Fête à Neu-Neu

The Neuilly Fair, locally known as Fête à Neu-Neu, operates at the Bois de Boulogne on the western outskirts of Paris until October 11, 2026. Established by Napoleon Bonaparte on June 10, 1815, it ranks among the oldest fun fairs in the Île-de-France region.

The temporary amusement park provides over 60 attractions, including:

  • Swings, slides, bumper cars, and fun houses

  • Adrenaline thrill rides

  • Game stalls

  • La Grande Roue, a traditional Ferris wheel with views toward the Eiffel Tower

Paris Historic Fête à Neu-Neu and Fairground Museum Guide

Special weekend events feature international cartoon characters such as Mario and Luigi, Playmobil pirates, Pokémon, and the Smurfs. Strolling musicians, stilt-walkers, and traditional fairground clairvoyants also appear. Entrance to the fair is free, while individual attractions require payment. The site opens during afternoons and evenings.

Musée des Arts Forains

Paris Historic Fête à Neu-Neu and Fairground Museum Guide

Located in the 12th arrondissement, the Musée des Arts Forains celebrates its 30th anniversary. The museum exhibits fairground curiosities and artifacts dating back to 1830, showcasing items from the Belle Époque era.

Exhibits and activities include:

  • A life-sized carousel

  • A steam-powered velocipede ride featuring polished bicycles powered by visitors

  • Sideshow games involving horses, jockeys, and a derby of waiters

  • Distorting mirrors, automatons, and decorative fairground trimmings

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