What's Happening in Paris This Week

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October 18

French movies with English subtitles

Lost in Frenchlation presents Le Fil, directed by Daniel Auteuil.

Club de L’Etoile, Paris
Through October 20

Learning with food

La Semaine du Goût returns for a week of events for young people on the value of food – from the heritage meals can carry to the importance of a balanced diet.

Various locations, Paris
October 16-20

Art fair in a historic building

Paris Internationale: a contemporary art fair with 75 exhibitors that takes place in a building of architectural interest each year. This year it will be held in a former telephone exchange.

Central Téléphonique Le Cœur, Paris
October 17-20

Modern art

Whether you’re an experienced collector or a casual art fan, there’s something for everyone at the Moderne Art Fair.

Place Clemenceau, Paris
October 18–20

African Art and Design

AKAA–Also Known As Africa, an excellent fair devoted to African contemporary art and design, returns to Paris. Pictured above: “Nos Saisons, les Oiseaux” (2024) by Dalila Alaoui. © Dalila Alaoui. Courtesy Galerie Cécile Dufay

Le Carreau du Temple, Paris
October 18–20

Mega contemporary art fair

Paris’s longstanding annual contemporary art fair, FIAC, has been replaced by Paris+ par Art Basel.

Grand Palais, Paris
October 18–20

Asian art

Asia Now: 65 galleries will show works by contemporary artists from across Asia. This year’s guest curators: Slavs and Tatars.

Monnaie de Paris, Paris
October 18-20

Celebrating France’s architecture

The Journées Nationales de l’Architecture aims to bring French people closer to their country’s finest contemporary architecture. The 2024 theme is “New life for buildings and new architectural practices.”

Various locations throughout France
Weekends through October 20

Free outdoor events

On weekends, a series of free events will be held on the Place du Châtelet – theater, dance, concerts, poetry, readings, etc. – for the Festival de la Place.

Place des Théâtres, Paris
October 10–28

Food porn

“Sport & Food” is the featured theme for the Festival International de la Photographie Culinaire.

Various venues, France
Through October 29

All that glitters

A month-long celebration of contemporary jewelry, with exhibitions and performances, for the Parcours Bijoux.

Various venues, Paris
October 23-29

Film festival for kiddies

Mon Premier Festival features some 100 films and more for kids aged two and up.

Various locations, Paris
October 30–November 3

Chocolate paradise

Cocoa growers, chocolate makers, exhibitions, recipe demonstrations, performances and more at the Salon du Chocolat.

Porte de Versailles, Paris
November 4-8

Science film festival

Films on everything from dinosaurs to the search for extraterrestrials at Pariscience.

Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris
November 7-10

Mega-photography fair

Some 200 leading photo galleries show works by their artists at Paris Photo.

Grand Palais, Paris
September 21–November 21

Art indoors and out

Contemporary art on the Île Seguin and in the Seine Musicale for the Extatiques festival. Free admission,

L’Île Seguin & La Seine Musicale, Paris
November 2-30

Photomania

The festival Photo Days brings photography shows to 100 venues, including galleries, museums and festivals.

Various locations, Paris and environs
September 17-December 1

Rom-coms revisited

Refaire l’Amour explores the world of the eternally popular rom-com, from treasures to trash, and including screwball comedies and Bollywood versions.

Forum des Images, Paris
Through January 26, 2025

Contemporary arts festival

The Festival d’Automne presents leading international talents in art, dance, film, theater and more.

Various venues, Paris & Île de France
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