November 23
Metropolitan music
A concert celebrates the 20th anniversary of the program that auditions and accredits musicians to play in the halls of the Paris Métro.
L’Olympia, Paris
December 1-2
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 30-December 4
Independent winemakers’ fair
French winemakers bring their vintages to Paris for the popular Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
November 22-26
Arts festival
The Inrocks Festival, sponsored by the cultural magazine of the same name, features concerts, meetings with writers (Will Self and Simon Liberati, among others), films and more.
Gaîté Lyrique, Paris
November 22-26
Crafts fair
Artists and artisans sell their handmade objects at the Salon Ob’Art.
Espace des Blancs Manteaux, Paris
November-December
Christmas markets
Mulled wine and gifts galore: a full list of Christmas markets in Paris.
Various locations, Paris
Through December 24
African music and film
The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight. Above: the group Tinariwen pays homage to the Sahara, with a mix of traditional Touareg music, rock and desert blues. Photo © MariePlaneille
Various locations in Paris suburbs
Through December 9
Noise in the library
Festival Monte le Son: This year’s festival in Paris libraries features on guitar music.
Various location, Paris
Through December 9
Art Nouveau experience
The exhibition “Hector Guimard: Design Pioneer” offers a rare opportunity to visit the Hôtel Mezzara, a small gem designed by the architect best known for his Art Nouveau Métro entrances. Photo: Mosso T.
Hôtel Mezzara, Paris
Through December 31
Unbreakable actors
What does Rambo have to do with Buster Keaton? They both know how to take a fall. The film festival Les Incassables compares the physical action in burlesque and action films.
Paris, Forum des Images
Through December 22
Cultures of the world onstage
Music, dance, theater and ritual performances from around the world at the Festival de l’Imaginaire.
Various locations, Paris
Through December 31
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
November 24
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Le Sens de la Fête (C’est la Vie!), directed by Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache, preceded by a themed cocktail party.