September 12
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Le Roman de Jim, directed by Jean-Marie Larrieu and Arnaud Larrieu.
L’Entrepôt, Paris
Through September 12
Free rooftop films
Reserve for once-a-week screenings on the roof of La Machine du Moulin Rouge.
La Machine du Moulin Rouge, Paris
Through September 18
Design mania
One hundred design-related events happen all over the city during Paris Design Week. This year, the focus is on China.
Various locations, Paris
September 15
Free outdoor films
Ciné-Jardins is an outdoor film festival with an ecological slant.
La Fabrique, Paris
August 22–September 15
More free outdoor films
Ciné-Jardins is an outdoor film festival with an ecological slant.
La Fabrique, Paris
September 10-15
Tribal art walk
Dozens of galleries put on special shows of world art for Parcours des Mondes.
Saint Germain des Prés, Paris
September 11-15
Feminist family festival
The WeToo Festival is a “festive, familial and political experience” with performances and talks for children, teenagers and adults.
Various locations, Pantin & Aubervilli
September 13-15
Free amusements in historic Marais sites
The Festival Les Traversées du Marais brings everything from art installations to cooking classes, readings and dance performances to the monuments, courtyards and gardens of the Marais.
Various locations, Paris
September 13-15
Left-wing fun
The Fête de l’Humanité, the Communist Party newspaper’s annual festival, will feature concerts (Alice Animal, Louise Attack, Les Vulves Assassines and many, many more), debates, exhibitions, etc.
Base 217, Plessis-Pâté/Brétigny-sur-Orge
September 21
Open-air art
Ateliers du Père Lachaise Associés presents Galerie d’Artistes Ouverte: artists from Paris’s 2oth arrondissement will exhibit their work on a charming square.
Place de la Réunion, Paris
September 18-22
Latino art fair
The Mira Art Fair brings selected galleries to Paris to present the work of Latin American artists.
Maison de l’Amérique Latine, Paris
September 20-22
Coastal food
West Coast dishes will take pride of place at the Food Temple California.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
September 20-22
Mobile meals
The Saint-Maur Food Trucks Festival is France’s biggest food truck festival, with 60 trucks chosen for their locavore policies, in a festive atmosphere.
Place des Marronniers, Saint Maur des Fossés
September 20-22
Meet the press
During the Festival du Monde, the prestigious daily newspaper Le Monde, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, opens its doors to the public to meet its journalists, visit its facilities and attend workshops and debates. Concerts and DJ sets will be held on the building’s forecourt.
Le Monde headquarters, Paris
September 20-22
Women’s art
Menart is an international modern and contemporary art fair devoted to artists from the Middle East and North Africa.
Galerie Joseph, Paris
September 21-22
Heritage days
The doors to normally closed monuments and other buildings open to the public for the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine.
Various locations, Paris
September 22
Take back the streets!
On the Journée Paris Respire, motor traffic (with the exception of buses, taxis and emergency vehicles) will be banned in most of Paris.
City of Paris
September 20-22
Homage to the matriarchy
The Journées du Matrimoine have nothing to do with marriage; they are a feminist celebration of notable women of the past by women of the present. This year’s featured hero is Fanny Raoul (1771-1833), who will be commemorated with 29 free performances and other events.
Various locations, Paris and environs
September 19-20
Laughs galore
The Comedy Stop Festival boasts a lineup of English-language stand-up comedians including the popular British comedian Paul Taylor.
Apollo Theater, Paris
September 26
Flea market party
The streets of the famed Saint Ouen Flea Market come alive with concerts and performances for La Fête des Puces. The theme is “Corpus” in honor of the Olympic Games. To attend, request an invitation on the website of one of the markets (Marché Vernaison, Marché Biron, MarchéPaul Bert Serpette, Marché Dauphine, Marché Malassis and Puces de Saint-Ouen). Shops will remain open until midnight.
Le Marché des Puces, Saint-Ouen
Through September 28
Candlelit château
Every Saturday through September 28, the Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte and its grounds will be lit by 2,000 candles for the Soirées aux Chandelles.
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Île-de-France
September 13–29
Big top festival
The pop-up Village du Cirque festival features all types of performances.
Various locations, Paris
September 26–29
Meet the authors
Among the strong lineup of prominent authors featured at Festival America this year are James Ellroy, Lauren Groff, Ayana Mathis, Alice McDermott, Richard Ford and Dahlia de la Cerda. In addition to readings and interviews with writers, there will be master classes, exhibitions and a chance to meet your favorite authors in the bookshop. The festival opens with a tribute to Black culture in America featuring Colson Whitehead. Don’t miss this stellar literary event. Pictured above: Colson Whitehead.
Various locations, Vincennes
September 28-30
Street food
To soak up the alcohol, the Cocktail Street festival will welcome food stands from the Food Market.
La Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris
September 3-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
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
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
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.