As well as making the most of the Parisian evenings, many delegates are taking the opportunity to stay in the city after the show to soak up some culture before returning home.

There's plenty going on, from art exhibitions to nights of wine and music. Here are just a few suggestions:

The Phantasmagorical World Of Dali, featuring 330 works by the great surrealist, open daily (10am to 6pm) at Espace Montmartre, 11 Rue Poulbot. Metro: Anvers-Abbesses.

Puccini's Madame Butterfly featuring the orchestra and chorus of the National Opera of Paris, 20 June, 7.30pm at Opera National De Paris Bastille, 2 Place de la Bastille. Tel 01 44 73 13 00.

The Orchestre National de France play Brahms in a concert on 19 June at the Theatre Des Champs-Elysées, 15 Avenue Montaigne. Tel 01 49 52 50 50.

The Moulin Rouge, Montmartre, 82 Boulevard De Clichy. Metro: Blanche, dinner and show from Ff750

Lido de Paris, dinner, dance and show. Avenue des Champs-Elysées. Tel 01 40 76 56 10.

Folies Bergere, 32 Rue Richer. Tel 01 44 79 98 98.

 

For cruises on the Seine:

Les Bateaux Parisiens, Metro: Bir-Hakeim/Iena.

 

Coach tour of the city:

Citirama, 4 Place Des Pyramides, Metro: Palais-Royal. Tel 01 44 55 61 00.

Source: Flight Daily News