Paris Agricultural Show
The Paris International Agricultural Show: Where Urbanites Play Farmer for a Day Paris – Every year, in a time-honored tradition that dates back to when French kings still wore silly wigs, the Paris International Agricultural Show (Salon de l’Agriculture) opens its barn doors to the public . It’s a place where city dwellers pretend to understand farming, politicians attempt to look relatable by petting goats, and children make the shocking discovery that milk does not, in fact, originate in a supermarket refrigerator. At the heart of this year’s show is Oupette , a 6-year-old Limousin cow who has been anointed the event’s mascot. Oupette’s celebrity status has already eclipsed that of several reality TV stars, as selfie-seekers mob her enclosure in a frenzied attempt to prove their deep, spiritual connection with bovines. “Oupette’s got the grace of a queen and the patience of a saint,” said her owner, Alexandre Humeau, who admits he’s had to start wearing sunglasses just to avoid ...