October 4
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Ce Qui Nous Lie (Back to Burgundy), directed by Cédric Klapisch.
L’Arlequin, Paris
Through October 5
Humus Locus & We the Spirits
Visual artist Sabine André-Donnot and photographer Jason Gardner present, respectively, her sculptures and his striking images from little-known Carnival celebrations around the world. See website for dates of related special events. Photo: “Galo” (Cockerel). San Pedro da Mezquita, Galicia, Espagne, 2020. © Jason Gardner
Galerie Rachel Hardouin, Paris
Through October 6
Chanson française
L’Estival features concert French-language singers and groups.
Various locations outside Paris
September 27–October 6
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
October 2-6
Dueling Duets
A series of concerts of two-handed piano pieces at the Rungis Piano-Piano Festival.
Various locations, Rungis
October 3-6
Cutting-edge sculpture
C14 Paris, the Contemporary Ceramics Fair, spotlights the latest in the art form. Pictured above: works by Nathalie perret.
Mairie du 14ième Arrondissement, Paris
September 4-October 8
Silent star
A tribute to Lillian Gish, one of the greatest stars of silent films, at the Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé.
Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé, Paris
October 9–13
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 9-13
Art meets science
The Atmophères Festival presents free films, performances, concerts, conferences and more on a variety of science-related topics with an ecological focus.
Various locations, Courbevoie and online
October 10–13
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 11–13
Shaping up
The latest workout gear and techniques on show at the Salon de Fitness.
Parc Floral, Paris
October 11–13
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 4-14
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
October 14-20
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 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
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
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
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.