Throughout March
A month of drawing
Drawings are the art of the month, with exhibitions and workshops taking place for Le Mois du Dessin.
Various locations, France
March 14
More drawing
Artists and teachers host workshops and drawing classes in one of Europe’s finest art schools for La Journée du Dessin.
Beaux Arts de Paris, Paris
March 20
Giant free jumble sale
Save the environment: Le Giant Free Troc Party is a huge sale where people can swap second-hand items. Registration required in advance.
Maison des Acteurs du Paris Durable, Paris
Through June 7
Fashion meets photography
Photographs taken by fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler line the walls of Bercy Village.
Bercy Village, Paris
March 11-22
Marcel Proust retrospective
Over 30 events explore Paris through the eyes of the iconic French author in Le Paris Retrouvé de Marcel Proust.
Musée National Jean-Jacques Henner, Paris
March 12-18
Contemporary landscape art
Paintings by French artist Valerie Boyce Spurrier, who sees the cosmic side of landscapes, on show in “En Revenant des Fjords de l’Ouest.”
Galerie Bridaine, Paris
March 13-22
International documentary film festival
Cinéma du Réel presents a diverse range of films and includes two competitions. Above: a shot from Babette Mangolte’s Calamity Jane & Delphine Seyrig, A Story, which will be screened at Forum des images as part of the festival. Image: Forum des images.
Various locations, Paris
March 13-22
Antique fair on the Impressionists’ island
Find unique antiques and attend collectors’ events at this 98th edition of the Foire de Chatou.
Chatou
March 11-29
Poetic cinema: Jean-Daniel Pollet retrospective
The work of prolific filmmaker Jean-Daniel Pollet is celebrated in an expansive retrospective.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
March 13, 15, 17
St Patrick’s Day concerts
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
Contemporary Irish performers Cúig, Kíla and Ensemble Eriu showcase their talents for Ireland’s patron saint day.
Centre Culturel Irlandais, Paris
March 16-24
Israeli Cinema
The Festival du Cinéma Israelien presents features, short films, classics and more.
Cinéma Majestic Passy, Paris
Through May 10
Young European photographers
The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers.
Centquatre, Paris
Through March 31
Yoga in the sky
Every Tuesday: yoga classes at the top of the Montparnasse Tower.
Tour Montparnasse, Paris
Through July 12
Contemporary art exhibit
Forty works of art showcasing the heart as a visual symbol of romance are exhibited for Coeurs du Romantisme dans l’Art Contemporain.
Musée de la Vie Romantique, Paris
March 19-21
Music Festival
All genres of music are celebrated at the fourth edition of Paris Music Festival, where each concert costs only €10.
Various locations, Paris
Through March 24
Comedy festival
The city of lights becomes the city of laughs as all kinds of comedy are exhibited around the city for the Festival d’Humour de Paris.
Various venues, Paris
March 29-31
Cheap films
For the three days of Printemps du Cinéma, films cost only €4 in participating cinemas
Various cinemas, France
March 12
French film with English subtitles
Lost In Frenchlation presents Revenir (Back Home), directed by Jessica Palud.