What's Happening in Paris This Week

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November 17

French movies with English subtitles

Lost in Frenchlation presents Trois Amies (Three Friends), directed by Emmanuel Mouret.

Le Balzac, Paris

Through November 18

Open studios in Montmartre

Artists open their studios to the public for Portes Ouvertes d’Anvers Aux Abbesses.

Various locations in Montmartre, Paris

Through November 20

Jewish world music

Concerts of Jewish/Yiddish music at the Festival Jazz’N’Klezmer.

Various locations, Paris & other French cities

Through 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

Through November 23

Focus on photos in Saint Germain

Festival Photo Saint Germain: Special photo shows in Left Bank galleries, museums, cultural centers and bookshops.

Various locations, Paris

November 21-24

Australian Aborigine cinema

This year’s Festival du Cinéma Aborigène Australien will be presented by acclaimed novelist Tara June Winch.

Cinéma L’Arlequin & Musée du Quai Branly, Paris

November 22-24

Craft fair

Artists and artisans sell their handmade objects at the Salon Ob’Art.

Espace des Blancs Manteaux, Paris

Through November 24

Half off your meal

Restaurants in Paris and around France, some with Michelin stars, offer special meals at a 50 percent reduction for the Festival TheFork

Various locations, France

November 14-25

Poetry festival

Readings, concerts, performances and more with writers and experts at Festival Paris en Toutes Lettres.

Maison de la Poésie and other locations, Paris

November 15-26

LGBTQI+++ film

Chéries Chéris, Paris’s international LGBTQI+++ film festival, returns.

MK2, Paris

November 22-27

Fine art fair

Leading art galleries will participate in this year’s top-rated art fair, FAB (formerly Fine Arts Paris & La Biennale).

Grand Palais, Paris

Through November 30

Photomania

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

Various locations, Paris and environs

November 29-30

Wine fair

The Grand Tasting features both big-name wineries and up-and-coming ones, along with master classes and food-and-wine pairing workshops.

Carrousel du Louvre, Paris

November 27-December 1

Crafty techniques

Are you into tufting, scrapbooking or embroidery? You might want to attend the Salon Créations & Savoir-Faire. Spotlight on Japan this year.

Porte de Versailles, Paris

November 28–December 1

Independent winemakers’ fair

French winemakers bring their vintages to Paris for the Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants.

Porte de Versailles, Paris

Through 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

30 November–December 1

Open studios

Ateliers d’Artistes du Père Lachaise Associés presents Journées Portes Ouvertes, during which the area’s artists open their doors to the public.

20th arrondissement, Paris

December 6-9

Gourmet food fair

Just in time for Christmas, the Salon Saveurs des Plaisirs Gourmands brings together 300 gourmet food producers from the regions of France.

Espace Champerret, Paris

November 27-December 21

The dark side of cinema

The Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé’s festival Aux Origines du Film Noir dans le Cinéma Muet looks back to silent films like Louis Feuillade’s Fantômas, Fritz Lang’s Doctor Mabuse the Gambler and Alfred Hitchcock’s The Lodger in search of the origins of film noir.

Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé, Paris

November 15-December 24

African music and film

The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight.

Various venues, Paris suburbs

November 23-December 29

Family fun

La Villette will light up for Winter Party, a month-long series of events for the whole family, ranging from ice skating to circus acts and a lantern parade. Pictured above: last year’s lantern parade at La Villette.

Parc de la Villette, Paris

November 17-early January

The lights go on

The golden holiday lights on the Champs-Élysées. will go on Nov. 17, an event closed to traffic and open to the public.

Champs-Élysées, Paris

December 27-January 5

Holiday wonderland

The Festival du Merveilleux returns with a fabulous celebration of antique fairground rides.

Musée des Arts Forains, Paris

November 15-January 6

Holiday markets

Mulled wine and gifts galore: a full list of holiday markets in Paris.

Various locations, Paris

November 30-January 18, 2025

Emerging artists

The Île-de-France department presents “FoRTE #6,” an exhibition of creative projects by emerging artists who received regional funding.

Frac. Romainville

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

Through January 31, 2025

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
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