Through December 9
Art Nouveau experience
The exhibition “Hector Guimard: Design Pioneer” offers a rare opportunity to visit the Hôtel Mezzara, a small gem designed by the architect best known for his Art Nouveau Métro entrances. Photo: Mosso T.
Hôtel Mezzara, Paris
November 9-12
Mega-photography fair
Paris Photo: 180 photo galleries.
Grand Palais, Paris
November 10-12
Photography fair
Fotofever: 80 French and international galleries present the work of 150 emerging photographers.
Carrousel du Louvre, Paris
November 8-11
Photography books
Forty international photography book publishers gather to show their wares at Polycopies.
Bateau Concorde Atlantique, Berges de Seine, Paris
November 9-20
Poetry festival
Readings, concerts, performances and more with Mathieu Almaric, Marie Darrieussecq, Arthur H and other celebrities.
Maison de la Poésie and other locations, Paris
November 9-12
Design deals
The Puces du Design is a huge flea market for designer furnishings and objects.
Porte de la Villette, Paris
November 10-12
African contemporary art and design
Galleries show work related to Africa at the AKAA (Also Known as Africa) art and design fair.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
November 3-19
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 7-12
Defending human rights onscreen
The Festival Cinéma et Droits Humains, backed by Amnesty International Paris, shows features and short films with humanitarian themes.
Reflet Médicis, Paris
November 7-17
Genre-bending performances
The Festival Immersion breaks down boundaries between music, dance, art and circus.
L’Onde Théâtre Centre d’Art, Vélizy-Villacoublay
Through December 31
Unbreakable actors
What does Rambo have to do with Buster Keaton? They both know how to take a fall. The film festival Les Incassables compares the physical action in burlesque and action films.
Paris, Forum des Images
Through December 22
Cultures of the world onstage
Music, dance, theater and ritual performances from around the world at the Festival de l’Imaginaire.
Various locations, Paris
Through November 12
Contemporary Arab photographers
The second edition of the Biennale des Photographes du Monde Arabe Contemporain.
Various locations, Paris
Through December 31
Contemporary arts festival
The Festival d’Automne presents leading talents in art, dance, film, theater and more from around the world.
Various venues, Paris & Île de France
November 10
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Au Revoir Là-haut (See You Up There), directed by Albert Dupontel, preceded by a themed cocktail party.