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Paris – Ethical Chic & Organic : the 2010 Living Differently Trade Fair, from March 19 to 22

Paris-VivreAutrement

From March 19 to 22, 2010, the 23rd Living Differently Trade Fair (Salon Vivre Autrement) is the opportunity to take steps by opting for a green way of living in all areas of our everyday life. This 4-day event is the occasion to understand that we can live green and enjoy the good life.

400 exhibitors : inspired producers and designers, aware of nature and human beings

  • Organic & Gourmet Market
  • Wine Routes
  • Organic Area dedicated to parents and children
  • Ethical and Organic Fashion Area
  • Cosmetics
  • Household and Garden products
  • Books
  • Tourism
  • NGOs and associations for biodiversity and protection of the environment

« Different Holidays » Forum

An opportunity to discover a new way of travelling for unique holidays, off the beaten track : ecotourism,  solidarity or responsible tourism.

50 workshops

  • Taste Workshops: local food and organic wine tasting sessions
  • Cooking&Flavours Workshops
  • Mixed activities Workshops for adults: from making your own household cleaning products, through organic paint, to getting tips for washable nappies…
  • Workshops for Children (from 7 years old): gardening and cooking activities, environmental-friendly toys and items making, learning about recycling…

New: « outdoor » activities

  • « Learning how to get your bearings » Workshop: read a map and discover the basics of orienteering through a fun trail in the Parc Floral of Paris. (Adults and children from 10 years old – sportswear recommended – Friday 19 march/4 pm).
  • Organic Recycling Area: advice of experts on phyto purification, green toilets, composting and lombricomposting.
  • Qi Gong : together with a professional, you will have the opportunity to try an-hour session of Qi Gong moves and breathing techniques in order to be quiet and calm at home.

New: « Doing Business Differently » conferences

There will be 4 conferences on social business : curent situation, perspectives and information for all those who wish to study, work, do business and hire employees differently.

Useful Information:

  • Dates: from March 19 to 22, 2010
  • Time: from 10.30 am to 7 pm – Closing at 9 pm on Friday 19 March
  • Location: Parc Floral de Paris – Bois de Vincennes – Paris XII°
  • Access : Tube station line 1, tube stop “Château de Vincennes” – Free buses to the Parc Floral or bus n°112 -Free car and bike parks
  • Price: €7  – Reduced price: €5 (students, unemployed and handicaped people) – Free for children under 12 – Free invitation when pre-booking on the website
More information:
Living Differently Trade Fair : www.salon-vivreautrement.com
Phone : +33 1 45 56 09 09.
By : Toorismag team

                     

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