Through July 14
Free garden entry
The spectacular Jardin d’Albert-Khan, just outside Paris, is offering free entry to its six theme gardens Tuesday-Sunday through July 14 only. Online reservations required.
Boulogne-Billancourt
Through August 31
Summer garden
For its Jardin d’Été festival, the Musée du Quai Branly stages a variety of free events in its garden.
Musée du Quai Branly
Throughout the summer
Family fun
The Domaine Saint-Cloud presents a summer of outdoor events designed to be safe and enjoyable in this unusual summer.
Parc de Saint Cloud
Through August 2
Huge art factory
For Plaine d’Artistes, La Villette gives over all of its indoor and outdoor spaces to artists of all kinds, for the public to watch and participate in their artistic processes. Free entry. Above: an artist at work © Christophe Raynaud de Lage.
La Villette, Paris
July 5-10
Unique art show
The all-blue art collection and other belongings of Paris nightlife legend Michou are being exhibited prior to their auction on July 10.
Artcurial, Paris
July 9
Cinematic celebration
To celebrate the reopening of the Forum des Images, classic short films by directors including Renoir will be screened, followed by the presentation of the Forum’s summer program.
Forum des Images, Paris
July 8-11
Cutting-edge music festival
The Wallonie-Bruxelles Cultural Centre presents Festival (((Interférences))), exploring the relations between a range of contemporary sound art forms, from podcasts to radiophonic fictions.
Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles, Paris
July 11-October 11
Flowers in Bercy Village
Bercy Village presents a summer Sky of Flowers, with 2,600 blossoms, painted in a classic style by Audray Roy-Camille, suspended above the village’s central street.
Bercy Village, Paris
July 13-August 2
Summer arts festival
Dance, music, theater and many other art forms come together for the Festival Paris l’Été 2020.
Various locations, Paris
July 18
Sail-in cinema
Drive-ins are out – this Saturday, Paris Plages presents Le Cinéma sur l’Eau. Spectators can watch Gilles Lellouche’s 2018 film Le Grand Bain from the comfort of a boat on the Seine. Reserve online to avoid missing out. Deck chairs are also available.
Bassin de la Villette, Paris
July 18-August 23
Art in real-time
Each weekend throughout the summer, French visual artist Franck Scurti’s artistic process will be open to the public as he makes the Grand Palais his studio during Au Jour le Jour.
Grand Palais, Paris
Through July 25
Young Musical Talents
The Festival Européen Jeunes Talents gives promising young classical, jazz and contemporary musicians from all over Europe a chance to perform in Paris.
Archives Nationales, Paris
Throughout the summer
Summer fun on the canal
The Été du Canal festival offers theme cruises (street food, music, art, etc.) and other activities like the construction of an ephemeral village, balls, restaurants and bars.
Canal de l’Ourcq
July 15-August 30
Classic films in 35mm
The Cinémathèque Français reopens at last with Révisions Nos Classiques, a retrospective of classic films in 35mm.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
July 18-August 29
Son et lumière
A sound and light show, La Nuit aux Invalides, brings together 3,000 years of French history.
Hôtel National des Invalides, Paris
July 18-September 1
Paris beaches
For the summer months, the banks of the river and canals are transformed into miniature beaches for Paris Plages.
Various locations, Paris
Through July 26
Young European photographers
The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers. Visit the website to book a slot to attend the exhibition.
Centquatre, Paris
July 15-August 11
Retail sales
The official biannual six-week sales period.
Retailers all over France
Through September 14
Designer photography
An exhibition of photos by a man better known as a fashion designer, “Manfred Thierry Mugler Photographe,” is being held in the covered passageways Bercy Village.