November 17
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Trois Amies (Three Friends), directed by Emmanuel Mouret.
Le Balzac, Paris
Through November 18
Open studios in Montmartre
Artists open their studios to the public for Portes Ouvertes d’Anvers Aux Abbesses.
Various locations in Montmartre, Paris
Through November 20
Jewish world music
Concerts of Jewish/Yiddish music at the Festival Jazz’N’Klezmer.
Various locations, Paris & other French cities
Through 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
Through November 23
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 21-24
Australian Aborigine cinema
This year’s Festival du Cinéma Aborigène Australien will be presented by acclaimed novelist Tara June Winch.
Cinéma L’Arlequin & Musée du Quai Branly, Paris
November 22-24
Craft fair
Artists and artisans sell their handmade objects at the Salon Ob’Art.
Espace des Blancs Manteaux, Paris
Through November 24
Half off your meal
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
November 14-25
Poetry festival
Readings, concerts, performances and more with writers and experts at Festival Paris en Toutes Lettres.
Maison de la Poésie and other locations, Paris
November 15-26
LGBTQI+++ film
Chéries Chéris, Paris’s international LGBTQI+++ film festival, returns.
MK2, Paris
November 22-27
Fine art fair
Leading art galleries will participate in this year’s top-rated art fair, FAB (formerly Fine Arts Paris & La Biennale).
Grand Palais, Paris
Through November 30
Photomania
The festival Photo Days brings photography shows to 100 venues, including galleries, museums and festivals.
Various locations, Paris and environs
November 29-30
Wine fair
The Grand Tasting features both big-name wineries and up-and-coming ones, along with master classes and food-and-wine pairing workshops.
Carrousel du Louvre, Paris
November 27-December 1
Crafty techniques
Are you into tufting, scrapbooking or embroidery? You might want to attend the Salon Créations & Savoir-Faire. Spotlight on Japan this year.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
November 28–December 1
Independent winemakers’ fair
French winemakers bring their vintages to Paris for the Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
Through 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
30 November–December 1
Open studios
Ateliers d’Artistes du Père Lachaise Associés presents Journées Portes Ouvertes, during which the area’s artists open their doors to the public.
20th arrondissement, Paris
December 6-9
Gourmet food fair
Just in time for Christmas, the Salon Saveurs des Plaisirs Gourmands brings together 300 gourmet food producers from the regions of France.
Espace Champerret, Paris
November 27-December 21
The dark side of cinema
The Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé’s festival Aux Origines du Film Noir dans le Cinéma Muet looks back to silent films like Louis Feuillade’s Fantômas, Fritz Lang’s Doctor Mabuse the Gambler and Alfred Hitchcock’s The Lodger in search of the origins of film noir.
Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé, Paris
November 15-December 24
African music and film
The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight.
Various venues, Paris suburbs
November 23-December 29
Family fun
La Villette will light up for Winter Party, a month-long series of events for the whole family, ranging from ice skating to circus acts and a lantern parade. Pictured above: last year’s lantern parade at La Villette.
Parc de la Villette, Paris
November 17-early January
The lights go on
The golden holiday lights on the Champs-Élysées. will go on Nov. 17, an event closed to traffic and open to the public.
Champs-Élysées, Paris
December 27-January 5
Holiday wonderland
The Festival du Merveilleux returns with a fabulous celebration of antique fairground rides.
Musée des Arts Forains, Paris
November 15-January 6
Holiday markets
Mulled wine and gifts galore: a full list of holiday markets in Paris.
Various locations, Paris
November 30-January 18, 2025
Emerging artists
The Île-de-France department presents “FoRTE #6,” an exhibition of creative projects by emerging artists who received regional funding.
Frac. Romainville
Through January 26, 2025
Contemporary arts festival
The Festival d’Automne presents leading international talents in art, dance, film, theater and more.
Various venues, Paris & Île de France
Through January 31, 2025
Dance festival
The Fondation EDFs Dans(e) la Lumière festival presents dance performances and art exhibitions inspired by light.