Through March 5
Kiddie cinema
Tout-Petits Cinéma screens films for children aged 18 months to four years and holds interactive workshops for them.
Forum des Images, Paris
March 8
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Madame de Sévigné, directed by Isabelle Brocard.
L’Arlequin, Paris
March 6–10
Contemporary French literature
The festival Effractions brings social scientists together to analyze texts on such topics as migration, mourning and the environment from the point of view of their expertise.
BPI, Centre Pompidou, Paris
March 7
Women and water
On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Musée de la Marine is holding a special evening, Contre-soirée, focusing on the women and the sea in films, with a number of activities, including talks, DJ set and movies, and a special menu at the in-house restaurant.
Palais de Chaillot, Paris
March 9-11
Specialty coffee festival
Paris’s bustling coffee scene is celebrated at the Paris Café Festival.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
March 16
Racing in nature
Eco-Trail offers a variety of eco-responsible races, from 80K trail to 10K Nordic walking.
Paris and suburbs
March 8-17
Antique fair in a bucolic setting
A visit to the Foire de Chatou antique market and regional products fair makes a great weekend outing.
Chatou, Île-de-France
March 14-17
Eclectic Music Fest
The Paris Music Festival presents an eclectic program of concerts in unusual venues, including Boris Vian’s apartment and the Cité de l’Architecture.
Various locations, Paris
March 7-18
St Patrick’s Day celebrations
A range of events, including exhibitions, films, concerts and storytelling, at the Irish Cultural Centre for Ireland’s patron saint’s day.
Centre Culturel Irlandais, Paris
March 23
Shopping for a good cause
Toutocoto is an annual flea market with 600 vendors whose profits go to charities and schools.
Avenue de Longchamp, Saint Cloud
March 24
Servers on the run
Normally, it’s hard to get a Parisian server to hurry, but not during the newly revived Course des Cafés (formerly the Course des Garçons de Café). This year, 200 servers will participate in the race. They must run 2 kilometers and cross the finish line carrying a tray holding a still-intact cup of coffee, a glass of water and a croissant. Pictured: The 1941 race passes by the Opéra de Paris.
Hôtel de Ville, Paris
March 15–24
Women behind the movie camera
The theme of the Festival International du Film de Femmes de Créteil is “Women and Sports.”
Various venues, Paris & Créteil & online
March 20-24
Emerging artists
The Chorus Festival presents a wide-ranging list of up-and-coming performers in concert, including previous winners of its Prix Chorus.
La Seine Musicale, Paris
March 21-24
Printmaking on parade
Galleries from across Europe present fine etchings, engravings and lithographs to celebrate the art of printmaking at the Paris Print Fair.
Réfectoire du Couvent des Cordeliers, Paris
March 24-26
Cheap films
For the three days of Printemps du Cinéma, films cost only €5 in participating cinemas
Various cinemas, France
March 30
Mass dictation
Test your knowledge of written French at the Grande Dictée du Sport. Open to everyone. Free admission. Reserve online.
La Sorbonne, Paris
Through March 31
Half off your meal
One thousand 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
March 22–31
International Documentary Film Festival
Cinéma du Réel presents a diverse range of films and includes two competitions.
Various venues, Paris
April 20
Free stuff exchange
Help save the environment by recycling stuff at the Giant Free Troc Party swap event. Online registration (required) opens on April 16 at noon.
Académie du Climat, Paris
Through June 2
Indoor/outdoor street art
The Colors festival invites street artists to decorate an abandoned house, this one in a Paris suburb. Reserve online.
37, ave. Roger Salengro, Champigny-sur-Marne
June 2-7
Literary lessons
This year’s weeklong Paris Writers Workshop will feature masterclasses and more led by Lan Samantha Chang (director of the Iowa Writers Workshop), Jennifer Lauck, Kevin Brockmeier, Diane Lake, Heather Hartley and Don George. Early-bird registration is now open.
Reid Hall, Paris
March 20-June 21
Drawing season
Le Printemps du Dessin presents exhibitions and workshops highlighting this accessible art form across the country.