September 23
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Rumba La Vie, directed by Franck Dubosc.
Club de L’Étoile, Paris
Through September 23
River art
Sens Dessus Dessous: art honoring the upcoming Paris Paralympic Games adorns several Paris bridges.
Various locations, Paris
Through September 23
Bring Pisano to France
The Musée de Cluny, Paris’s medieval museum, is seeking donations for the acquisition of a stunning Christ crucified figure in ivory by 13th-century Tuscan artist Giovanni Pisano.
Online
September 24
Dancing in the streets
The annual Techno Parade takes place from noon to 7pm, with “after” parties to keep on moving.
Paris (see website for route details)
September 24
Open-air art
Ateliers du Père Lachaise Associés presents Galerie Ouverte: artists from Paris’s 2oth arrondissement will exhibit their work on a charming square.
Place de la Réunion, Paris
September 22-25
Literary festival
Among the many prominent authors featured at Festival America this year’are Brandon Taylor, Kristiana Kahakauwila, Jonathan Franzen, Richard Ford, Russell Banks and Viet Thanh Nguyen. In addition to readings and interviews with writers, there will be films and exhibitions.
Various locations, Vincennes
September 23-25
Rare book fair
Some 150 booksellers will present their latest and rarest discoveries at the Salon du Livre Rare.
Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris
September 9-25
Days at the Circus
Derring-do at the Village du Cirque festival.
Pelouse de Reuilly, Paris
September 22-25
Surf and skate on screen
Films inspired by surfing and skateboarding are screened at the unique Paris Surf and Skateboard Film Festival.
Cinéma l’Entrepôt, Paris
September 23-25
Portuguese delicacies
Food and tableware from Portugal will be featured at the Food Temple festival.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
September 24-26
Whisky-a-go-go
Whisky tastings, food pairings, cocktails and more at the Festival Whisky Live Paris.
La Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris
Through September 28
A Peek at Puglia
Italophiles should not miss this free exhibition, “Apulia, Mystères des Pouilles entre Terre, Pierres et Mer,” on the fascinating region of Puglia in an 18th-century mansion with a lovely garden.
Institut Culturel Italien, Paris
September 3-30
Art on the Butte
The iconic windmill-topped Montmartre restaurant Moulin de la Galette hosts “Visages et Silhouettes,” an exhibition of the paintings of Anna Joffo.
Moulin de la Galette, Paris
October 1
Midnight culture
Art of all types will be on display in the streets of Paris late into the night during the annual Nuit Blanche festivities. The Métro will run all night.
Various locations, Paris
Through October 1
Candlelit château
Every Saturday, 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 23–October 2
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
Through October 8
Chanson française
L’Estival features French-language singers.
Various locations outside Paris
October 8-9 & 15-16
Fun with science
La Fête de la Science au Muséum goes all out to make science interesting to kids and adults in some of Paris’s leading museums.
Various locations, Paris
October 10-16
Learning with food
La Semaine du Goût returns for a week of events for young people on the value of food – from the heritage meals can carry to the importance of a balanced diet.
Various locations, Paris
September 3-October 22
Orlando revisited
Joseph Nechvatal, creator of virus-modeled artificial life computer-assisted paintings and animations, presents the exhibition “Turning the Viral Tempest,” based on Virginia Woolf’s novel Orlando.
Galerie Richard, Paris
September 3–October 30
Melomania
The king of melodrama, director Douglas Sirk, is the subject of a retrospective.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
Through December 31
Free outdoor concerts
Free music in the bandstands of Paris’s parks and gardens for Kiosques en Fête.
Various locations, Paris
Through February 9, 2022
Contemporary arts festival
The Festival d’Automne presents leading talents in art, dance, film, theater and more from around the world.