Les Marches Restaurant
Where Have All the Truckers Gone?
Continuing in the genre of workers’ restaurants – see our recent review of Bouillon Chartier Gare de l’Est – we ate the other night at a “routier” (truck stop) called Les Marches. Popular with both Parisians and tourists, this restaurant … Read More
Christian Marclay
Bang! Visible Sound
Like many people, I first discovered Christian Marclay through his spellbinding 24-hour video installation “The Clock” (2010), consisting of film clips showing the actual time, which was being shown at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. After having seen a section … Read More
Piment Thaï Restaurant
Thai-ing One On
My friend Carmela’s daughter Kailani, a young foodie who loves to cook and knows exactly what she likes, wanted to celebrate her 18th birthday by dining in a good Thai restaurant. The hunt was on. We all know a few … Read More
La Femme Qui Danse & La Leçon
'I Am the Wind'
Now 59 years old and well into the fifth decade of a stellar dance career, Marie-Claude Pietragalla remains the personification of grace, high-energy athleticism and artistic perfection. Her latest work, La Femme Qui Danse, is a mesmerizing, virtuoso nonstop 75-minute … Read More
A kneeling tree in the Luxembourg Garden. Photo: Ron Fox
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).
November 25
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents L’Origine du Mal, directed by Sébastien Marnier.
L’Arlequin, Paris
November 25-26
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 24-27
Independent winemakers’ fair
French winemakers bring their vintages to Paris for the 40th annual Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
November 25-27
Massive vintage clothing & plant sale
Thousands of garments will be on sale for €30 per kilo and plants from €2 at the Ohmyfrip warehouse sale.
62 avenue de la république, Paris
Through November 27
World music
Music and dance from around the globe are featured during Ville des Musiques du Monde.
Various locations, Paris
November 9-27
Jewish world music
Concerts of Jewish/Yiddish music, from Yemen blues to Andalusian soul at the Festival Jazz’N’Klezmer.
Various locations, Paris & other French cities
November 17-27
Poetry festival
Readings, concerts, performances and more with writers and experts at Festival Paris en Toutes Lettres.
Maison de la Poésie and other locations, Paris
November 24-27
Independent winemakers’ fair
French winemakers bring their vintages to Paris for the 40th annual Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
Through November 28
Master filmmaker
Retrospective of the work of the great Akira Kurosawa.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
November 19-29
LGBTQI+ film
Chéries Chéris, Paris’s international LGBTQI+ film festival, returns.
MK2, Paris
December 3-4
Open studios
Ateliers du Père Lachaise Associés presents Portes Ouvertes, with 21 artists opening their doors to the public.
20th arrondissement, Paris
December 2-5
Gourmet food fair
Just in time for Christmas, the Salon Saveurs des Plaisirs Gourmands brings together 300 gourmet food producers from the regions of France.
Espace Champerret, Paris
December 2-5
Gourmet food fair
Just in time for Christmas, the Salon Saveurs des Plaisirs Gourmands brings together 300 gourmet food producers from the regions of France.
Espace Champerret, Paris
December 5-6
Australian Aborigine cinema
The Festival du Cinéma Aborigène Australien will show avant-premières of four new films by Aborigine directors.
Cinéma L’Arlequin, Paris
December 10
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
Through December 11
Photomania
The festival Photo Days brings photography shows to 100 venues, including galleries, museums and festivals.
Various locations, Paris and environs
December 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
Kurt Weill, Paris-style
Singers Lucy Dixon and Perry Leopard, and accordionist Hubert de Leusse pay tribute to the composer in their show MeanWeill: Berlin to Broadway (via Paris).
Cave Café, Paris
November 18-December 24
African music and film
The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight.
Various venues, Paris suburbs
Through December 31
Temporary cultural center
The massive former Tati department store at Barbès has been turned into a temporary cultural center – complete with art gallery, radio station, library, workshops and cafeteria – by the Union de la Jeunesse Internationale.
Various locations, Paris
November-December
Holiday markets
Mulled wine and gifts galore: a full list of holiday markets in Paris.
Various locations, Paris
December 4
Dachshunds on parade
Hundreds of Dachshunds will take a walk together along the Seine for the Paris Sausage Walk, from 11am to 1pm.
Between the Pont Mirabeau and the Pont de l’Alma, 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
November 17-January 10
The lights go on
A list of all the holiday illuminations in Paris. The most famous, on the Champs-Élysées. will go on Nov. 20 at 5pm.
Various locations, Paris
December 1-January 31
Olympic Games tickets
Sign up during this two-month window if you want to buy tickets for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Online
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
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,” highly