January 19
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Les Enfants des Autres, directed by Rebecca Zlotowski.
Luminor Hotel de Ville, Paris
January 19-22
Literary evenings
Readings, retrospectives on writers and other events in French libraries, bookshops, museums, etc. for the Les Nuits de la Lecture. This year’s theme is “fear.”
All over France
January 21-22
How to hit the road on two wheels
Everything you need to know to plan a bicycle road trip at the Festival International du Voyage à Vélo 2023.
All over France
Through January 24
Cheap films
During the Festival Cinéma Télérama, you can see a selection of last year’s best films for only €4 each with the pass available in Télérama magazine or on the Télérama website.
Various cinemas, all over France
Through January 30
Evolution in lights
Mini-Mondes en Voie d’Illumination: this year’s Jardin de Plantes festive illuminations will focus on mi.
Jardin de Plantes, Paris
Through January 31
Olympic Games tickets
Sign up during this two-month window if you want to buy tickets for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Online
February 3–5
Behind closed doors
Book now for Paris Face Cachéefor unusual experiences in places that are normally closed to the public, e.g., a candlelit visit to the historic Lycée Henri IV.
Various venues, Paris and suburbs
January 11-February 7
Soldes
The official winter retail sales period.
Paris & most of France
Through February 9, 2023
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
Through February 18, 20233
Street art show
The exhibition Urbain de Paname,held in a former skating rink, presents the work of 30 street artists, including Banksy OBEY, Kaws and Invader.
Patinoire de Saint-Ouen
Through February 18
Dance festival
Performances by dancers of all ages, professional and amateur, all over Paris and its suburbs for Faits d’Hiver.
Various venues, Paris & suburbs
January 19-February 19
Timely contemporary art
The Festival Hors Piste returns with artworks and a number of events on the theme “Voir la Guerre et Faire la Paix.”
Centre Pompidou, Paris
Through March 24
Through the Looking Glass
Explore imaginary worlds envisioned by great directors in a variety of cinematic forms at the Mondes Parallèles festival.