Culture
In September, the park hosts Paris's annual Silhouette Short Film Festival. Because the park is normally closed at dusk, the Film Festival allows visitors the rare opportunity to visit the park after dark. The Silhouette Festival features seven days of French and international short films, followed by an awards ceremony.
In 2008, a modern version of the traditional Guinguette, Rosa Bonheur, was established inside the park. This unique restaurant and dance venue is government-sponsored by the Mairie of the 19th arrondissement.
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