Berthe Morisot
Not Just a Pretty Painter
Berthe Morisot (1841-95), a key French Impressionist painter, has not been the subject of a major exhibition in France since 1941. Is this because she was a woman and therefore dismissed as a minor painter? Perhaps. The current exhibition of … Read More
Sōma Restaurant
EZ Eating at an Izakaya
Japan is the flavor of the day in Paris, whether we’re talking about young Japanese chefs cooking French or Japanese food with flair or a hybrid of the two. The trendy, French-owned Sōma, which has just opened its second branch … Read More
Time Capsule at Fluctuart
Fluctuat nec Mergitur
Fluctuart is a gallery, but not a white cube. It’s a street-art gallery, but it’s located on the River Seine, not on the street. And, interestingly, graffiti artists would have a hard time defacing (or beautifying, depending on your point … Read More
Marso & Co Restaurant
Life Is (Good) Food
Much-lauded chef Tomy Gousset, owner of the Michelin-one-starred Tomy & Co (seventh arrondissement) and Hugo & Co (fifth), has just moved into new Left Bank territory – a corner of the 13th arrondissement not particularly known for its gourmet hotspots … Read More
Le Daim
French Davy Crockett Goes Berserk
When a French movie is described as a “comedy” and has a July release date in Paris, it almost invariably means that (1) it’s a generic film about a chaotic summer holiday with families/groups of mature male friends/bands of teens … Read More
Love at the entrance to the Parc Floral de Paris. © Paris Update
What's Happening in Paris This Week
For full details about an event, click on the title to visit the official Web site (in English when available).
August 10-September 1
Outdoor classical concerts
Concerts in the park at Festival Classique au Vert every weekend.
Parc Floral de Paris
Through August 18
Open-air cinema
Cinema en Plein Air is back with the theme of the future, featuring such films as Blade Runner 2049, Her, Modern Times and Wall-E. Free admission.
Parc de la Villette, Paris
Friday evenings, through August 9
More free outdoor films
Ciné Quartier 13 shows movies in the parks of the 13th arrondissement on Friday evenings.
Various locations, Paris
Through September 1
Paris beaches
For the summer months, the banks of the river and canals are transformed into miniature beaches for Paris Plages.
Various locations, Paris
Through September 1
Swimming in the canal
The water in the Bassin de la Villette has been declared clean enough to swim in, and a free swimming area has been set up.
Bassin de la Villette
September 6-9
Free amusements in historic Marais sites
The Festival Les Traversées du Marais brings everything from art installations to cooking classes, readings and dance performances to the monuments, courtyards and gardens of the Marais.
Various locations
Through September 16
The Paris of yesterday
For the 80th anniversary of renowned Paris photography collection Roger-Viollet, Bercy Village is decorated with thirty black-and-white photos showing the architecture, history and daily life of 20th-century Paris.
Bercy Village, Paris
Throughout the summer
Clubbing on the “beach”
Outdoor concerts and DJs nightly at the La Plage de Glaz’Art.
Glaz’Art, Paris
Throughout the summer
Musical migrations
Take a holiday without ever leaving Paris as bands play music from across the world at Poisson Lune.
Palais de la Porte Dorée, Paris
Through August 30
Son et lumière
A sound and light show, La Nuit aux Invalides, brings together 3000 years of French history.
Hôtel National des Invalides, Paris
Through August 31
Free stargazing
Experts with the Astronomy Association of Paris freely offer their skill and kit to show us the stars for Paris Sous les Étoiles.
Throughout Paris
Through August 25
Summer fun on the canal
The Été du Canal festival offers theme cruises (street food, music, art, etc.) and other activities like the construction of an ephemeral village, balls, restaurants and bars.
Canal de l’Ourcq
September 5-14
Design mania
One hundred design-related events happen all over the city during Paris Design Week.
Various locations, Paris
September 10-15
Tribal art walk
Some sixty galleries put on special shows of world art for Parcours des Mondes.
Saint Germain des Prés, Paris
September 13-17
Top-of-the-line art and antiques
The Biennale Paris (formerly the Biennale des Antiquaires) is now an annual event, with 95 exhibitors.
Grand Palais, Paris
Through August 3
Summer arts festival
Paris Festival d’Eté is an annual festival of music, dance, theater and more from around the world.
Various locations, Paris
Through September 4
Entertainment for kids
The Festival les Pestacles presents concerts and other entertainment for children age five and up.
Parc Floral, Paris
Through August 31
Summer garden
For its Jardin d’Été festival, the Musée du Quai Branly stages a variety of free events in its garden.
Musée du Quai Branly
Through September 22
Focus on graphic design
The Biennale International de Design Graphique Chaumont is a four-month festival of workshops, group discussions, concerts and conferences on the subject of graphics creation.
Various locations, Paris
Through August 6
Retail sales
The official biannual six-week sales period.
Retailers all over France
Through August 31
Balloons in Bercy Village
After her colorful umbrella installation was well-received last year, Portuguese artist returns to decorate Bercy Village with colored balloons. Other decorations and a bubble pool will provide summer entertainment.
Bercy Village, Paris
Through October 15
More than a food market
Experience a new 5,000-square-meter food market with a focus on healthy eating, featuring art and performance, at Le Marché Pop.
77 avenue du Docteur Arnold Netter, Paris
August 9
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents La Nouvelle Eve (1999), directed by Catherine Corsini.