Franz West
Adaptive, Interactive Art
I took a liking to Franz West (1947-2012) as soon as I entered the exhibition at the Centre Pompidou and saw this quote by him: “I’ve always thought that the ideal is to do nothing and still be able to … Read More
L’Allénothèque
How to Improve Anglo-French Relations
After hearing a rave review from a trusted foodie friend, I was eager to go to L’Allénothèque, three-star chef Yannick Alléno’s new bistro in Beaupassage, Paris‘s just-opened luxury enclave between Rue du Bac and Rue de Grenelle in the seventh … Read More
Tristan und Isolde
The Joys of Tragedy
Some might think that foregoing one of the final days of late-summer sunshine to spend over five hours cooped up in a theater watching Richard Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde demonstrates either an admirable sense of duty or complete madness. … Read More
The Louvre in the evening light. Photo © Nick Hammond
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).
September 21-23
Literary festival
Canadian authors are in the spotlight at Festival America this year, among them John Irving (who now lives in Canada). In addition to readings and interviews with writers, there will be films and exhibitions.
Various locations, Vincennes
September 21-23
Food Temple
A food event with a market, master classes, banquets, a brunch, cooking classes, workshops and more.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
September 21-23
Paradise in Paris
The newspaper Le Parisien sponsors the Paris Paradis festival with free concerts, performances, workshops, talks and more. Sign up on the website.
La Felicità, Paris
September 21-30
Foreign worlds in Paris
Thirty foreign cultural centers in Paris hold special events – exhibitions, performances and meetings with artists – for the Semaine des Cultures Étrangères.
Various locations, Paris
September 21-October 6
Chanson française
L’Estival features singers performing in French.
Various locations, Saint Germain-en-Laye
September 21-23
Nationwide food festival
Tastings, special menus in restaurants and more during the Fête de la Gastronomie.
Various locations, Paris
September 22-23
Whisky-a-go-go
Whisky tastings, food pairings, cocktails and more at the Festival Whisky Live Paris.
Les Docks-Cité de la Mode et du Design, Paris
September 19-22
Crime-writing festival
Irish crime writers, including Benjamin Black (John Banville), Jo Spain and Alex Barclay, .
Halle des Blancs Manteaux, 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
Through September 23
Dance festival
Échelle Humaine presents works by Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker, Andros Zins-Browne, Eleanor Bauer and Radouan Mriziga.
Lafayette Anticipations, Paris
Through September 30
Free outdoor opera
Opéra Côté Cour puts on live performances on Sundays at 3:30pm and 5pm.
Bercy Village, Paris
Through September 29
Clubbing on the “beach”
Outdoor concerts and DJs nightly at the La Plage de Glaz’Art.
Glaz’Art, Paris
Through Oct. 6
Dance in historic sites
Monuments en Mouvement offers free dance performances in national monuments like the Pantheon in Paris, the Abbaye de Cluny and châteaux.
Various locations
September 23
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Marc Fouchard’s Break, preceded by a dance show.