Through January 4
King of blockbusters
The David Lean retrospective will feature such blockbusters as Dr. Zhivago, The Bridge On the River Kwai and Lawrence of Arabia, as well as more intimate films like Brief Encounter.
La Cinémathèque Française, Paris
January 5
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Soudain Seuls (Suddenly Alone), directed by Thomas Bidegain.
Club de L’Etoile, Paris
December 27-January 7
Holiday wonderland
The Festival du Merveilleux returns with a fabulous celebration of all things fairground.
Musée des Arts Forains, Paris
Through January 8
Holiday markets
Mulled wine and gifts galore: a full list of holiday markets in Paris.
Various locations, Paris
Through January 10
The lights go on
A list of all the holiday illuminations in Paris.
Various locations, Paris
Through January 14
Art in theater
The works of 50 artists fill the Bernard Jordan gallery space in the Théâtre du Rond-Point’s O. Bookstore for the exhibition “Le Bal du Rond-point.”
Théâtre du Rond-Point, Paris
Through January 21
Dalí illuminated
Paintings by Salvador Dalí are transformed for the immersive light installation L’Art dans la Nature in the Parc de la Villette.
Parc de la Villette, Paris
Through January 21
Illuminated jungle
Jungle en Voie d’Illumination: this year’s festive illuminations in the Jardin de Plantes light up the world of the jungle. Pictured above: a chameleon.
Jardin de Plantes, Paris
January 10-February 6
Soldes
The official winter retail sales period.
Paris & most of France
January 15-February 9
Dance festival
Performances by dancers of all ages, professional and amateur, all over Paris and its suburbs for Faits d’Hiver.
Various venues, Paris & suburbs
January 18-February 18
Timely contemporary art
The Festival Hors Piste returns with artworks and events on the theme “The Rules of Sport.”