Au Moulin à Vent Restaurant
A Living Relic
Au Moulin à Vent is a relic of the past, the kind of bistro adored by visitors and Parisians alike. Unlike À la Renaissance, another old-fashioned bistro recently reviewed here, the setting has not been refreshed but left in its … Read More
Light Cycles
A Scintillating Night Walk
“Light Cycles,” an often-breathtaking immersive night walk in the park, uses sound and light to evoke the beauty of the living world and takes full advantage of the varied features of La Villette, Paris’s largest park, designed by architect Bernard … Read More
19 Saint Roch Restaurant
Waiting for the Magic
Expectations were high for our dinner at 19 Saint Roch. The restaurant had received great reviews, and the first few times I tried to reserve a table, it was all booked up. Its youthful (30-year-old) chef, Pierre Touitou, formerly of … Read More
Photo of the Month
Who needs Christmas lights? Photo: Ron Fox
What's Happening in Paris This Month
For full details about an event, click on the title to visit the official Web site (in English when available).
December 11
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Mommy.
Luminor Hôtel de Ville, Paris
December 14
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Des Preuves d’Amour.
Luminor Hôtel de Ville, Paris
December 14
Santa Dash
Thousands of people in Santa costumes take to the streets of Issy-les-Moulineaux for the Corrida de Noël, a 10K run in support of several charities.
Issy-les-Moulineaux, Île-de-France
December 6-17
Culture in the 12th arrondissement
Festival 12×12 showcases the best sculpture, photography, dance, music and theater of the 12th arrondissement.
Various locations, Paris
Now through December 20
Contemporary arts festival
The Festival d’Automne presents leading international talents in art, dance, film, theater and more.
Various venues, Paris & Île de France
November 28-December 24
African music and film
The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight.
Various venues, Paris suburbs
Throughout December
Festive activities
Magical châteaux, ice skating and family fun: a comprehensive list of Paris’s Christmas events. Pictured: the light trail in the Jardin des Plantes.
Various locations, Paris
November 16-early January
The lights go on
The holiday decorations on the Champs-Élysées will light up on Nov. 16 at 6:30pm, an event closed to traffic and open to the public.
Champs-Élysées, Paris
January 25
Vintage vehicles
Over 800 retro cars and motorbikes take to the streets of Paris for the winter version of Traversée de Paris, beginning at the Château de Vincennes.
Paris
December 26-January 4
Holiday wonderland
The Festival du Merveilleux returns with a fabulous celebration of antique fairground rides in this incredible museum. Bo
Musée des Arts Forains, Paris
Mid-November-early January
Holiday markets
Mulled wine and gifts galore: a full list of holiday markets in Paris.
Various locations, Paris
November 14, 2025-January 11, 2026
Spectacular night lights
Lumières en Seine is an interactive light show in the park.
Domaine National de Saint Cloud. Saint Cloud
November 18, 2025-January 11, 2026
Emerging artists
The Île-de-France department presents “FoRTE,” an exhibition of creative projects by emerging artists who received regional funding.
Frac. Romainville
November 4, 2025-January 31, 2026
Dance festival
The Fondation EDFs Dans(e) la Lumière festival presents dance performances and art exhibitions inspired by light.
Fondation EDF, Paris & Île de France
October 31, 2025-March 8, 2026
Light in the darkness
Light Cycles immerses visitors in magical light shows amid the shadows of the park.