Pétrelle Restaurant
Romantic Gourmet Hideaway
If you want to treat yourself or a friend to a special meal but can’t afford to drop €300 or more per person at a Michelin-starred restaurant, I have the perfect place for you: Pétrelle, a venerable restaurant in the … Read More
Namak Restaurant
Passion for Persian Cuisine
Just a few days after eating at the superb Middle Eastern restaurant Jolia, I found myself lunching with a friend at the Iranian restaurant Namak. While the food was similar to that of Jolia in some ways (rose petals, pomegranate … Read More
Daytrips From Paris, Exhibitions
Boris Zaborov & Evi Keller
Things That Sleep in the Heart
I have written about the Caillebotte estate in the town of Yerres several times, extolling its many virtues: it is located only half an hour from Paris, and it boasts a large, beautiful park with a number of follies, including … Read More
Onii-San Restaurant
Hot Stuff
Who doesn’t love candlelight in a restaurant? Normally I do, but not when it’s a hot evening in the middle of summer and the un-air-conditioned restaurant is small and cramped. The groups of candles were the first thing I noticed … Read More
Photo of the Month
The Corinthian colonnade in Paris's Parc Monceau. © Paris Update
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).
September 25
Flea market party
The streets of the famed Saint Ouen Flea Market come alive with concerts and performances for La Fête des Puces. To attend, request an invitation on the website of one of the markets (Marché Vernaison, Marché Biron, MarchéPaul Bert Serpette, Marché Dauphine, Marché Malassis and Puces de Saint-Ouen). Shops will remain open until midnight.
Le Marché des Puces, Saint-Ouen
September 25
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents La Passion de Dodin Bouffant.
Arlequin, Paris
Through September 27
Candlelit château
Every Saturday throughout the summer, the Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte and its grounds will be lit by 2,000 candles for the Soirées aux Chandelles.
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Île-de-France
September 27-29
Drinks festival
The Cocktail Street festival will welcome 50 bars and a dozen street food stands.
La Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris
September 26–October 5
Antique fair in a bucolic setting
A visit to the Foire de Chatou antique market and regional products fair just outside Paris on the “Impressionists Island” makes a great weekend outing.
Chatou, Île-de-France
Through October 5
Chanson française
L’Estival features concert French-language singers and groups.
Various locations outside Paris
October 1-5
Dueling Duets
A series of concerts of two-handed piano pieces at the Rungis Piano-Piano Festival.
Various locations, Rungis
October 2-5
Cutting-edge sculptural ceramics
C14 Paris, the Contemporary Ceramics Fair, spotlights the latest in the art form.
Annexe de la Mairie du 14ième Arrondissement, Paris
October 8-12
Montmartre grape harvest
Montmartre goes all out to celebrate the Fête des Vendanges, with a parade, exhibitions, workshops, concerts, special menus in restaurants, wine tastings, a ball and more.
Various locations, Paris
October 8-12
Art meets science
The Festival Atmosphères looks to the worlds of cinema, the arts and science to find sustainable solutions for the future. Free entry.
Magasins Généraux, Pantin
Through October 12
School of the future
The exhibition “L’École Idéale” produced by the Magasins Généraux and the Pavillon de l’Arsenal looks at ways of improving the traditional school.
Magasins Généraux, Pantin
October 9–12
All about photography
The exhibitors at the Salon de la Photo, a trade fair for photo buffs, include manufacturers, importers, schools and professional associations.
Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris
October 10–12
Shaping up
The latest workout gear and techniques on show at the Salon de Fitness.
Parc Floral, Paris
October 10–12
Open art studios
Artists and collectives of Montreuil open their doors to the public for Portes Ouvertes des Ateliers d’Artistes.
Montreuil, Île-de-France
October 3-13
Fun with science
La Fête de la Science au Muséum goes all out to make science interesting to kids and adults in some of Paris’s leading museums.
Various locations, Paris
Through October 15
William Wellman
Retrospective of the aviator-director’s work, including everything from the first Oscar winner for Best Director, Wings, to the original A Star Is Born.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
October 13-19
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 16-19
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
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.
Le Carreau du Temple, Paris
October 21–25
On the cutting-edge
The Ceramic Art Fair is a new event devoted to ceramics and glass.
Maison de l’Amérique latine, Paris
October 24-26
Mega contemporary art fair
Paris’s longstanding annual contemporary art fair, FIAC, has been replaced by Paris+ par Art Basel.
Grand Palais, Paris
October 25-27
Art from afar
Menart is an international modern and contemporary art fair devoted to artists from the Middle East and North Africa.
Galerie Joseph, Paris
Weekends through end October
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
November 13-16
Latino art fair
The Mira Art Fair brings selected galleries to Paris to present the work of Latin American artists.
Maison de l’Amérique Latine, Paris
November 13-16
Photography fair
Some 200 leading photo galleries show works by their artists at Paris Photo.
Grand Palais, Paris
Through December 20
Contemporary arts festival
The Festival d’Automne presents leading international talents in art, dance, film, theater and more.