Is Paris Europe's concert capital? Céline Dion's comeback raises the question
French broadcaster France24's show "Entre Nous" examines Céline Dion's comeback concerts in Paris, asking whether major international artists tour France as much as the rest of Europe.
Paris has recently been nicknamed "Céline City" amid the frenzy surrounding Canadian singer Céline Dion's comeback concerts. The France24 programme "Entre Nous", in an episode broadcast on September 10, takes a closer look at whether France is as attractive a touring destination for international artists as other European countries.
Why Dion chose Paris
The segment explores the reasons behind Dion's choice of Paris for her return to the stage. It also raises a broader question: do other major international musicians tour France with the same frequency as they do elsewhere in Europe, or does the country lag behind in this respect?
A shortage of mega-venues
Among the issues discussed is the possibility that France lacks the kind of large-scale "mega-venues" that top global artists often favour for their tours in other parts of Europe. This shortfall may be one of the reasons the country struggles to attract as many major international tours compared with its neighbours.
The segment runs just over six minutes and is available on France24's website as part of the "Entre Nous" programme.
