La Salamandre Restaurant
Top Marx for Thierry
Multi-starred French chef Thierry Marx is an unusual specimen of the genre. Cheerful, easygoing and likable, he is not only an aficionado of judo and Zen meditation but also puts his values into action by using his celebrity and influence … Read More
Nicolas de Staël
Cathartic Art
Nicolas de Staël (1914-55) ended his own life at the youthful age of 41, but he managed to pack a lot of living, loving, painting and traveling into those short years on Earth: though he only worked for a period … Read More
Soces Restaurant
A Group Hug of a Restaurant
The restaurant Soces managed to fly under my radar until recently, and that’s a shame. This is a place I definitely want to go back to often. The word “soces” is slang for “pals,” and, judging by the joyous uproar … Read More
Vincent Doit Mourir
Paranoia Strikes Deep
It’s not all that unusual to find allegory lurking in current cinema and in media in general, especially in horror – one message hidden behind another, symbols that face one direction while pointing toward another, political dog-whistling in all its … Read More
Evening in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont. © 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).
November 30
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents The (Ex)perience of Love,” directed by Ann Sirot and Raphaël Balboni.
Cinéma du Panthéon, Paris
Through November 30
Food porn
Bread will be the featured foodstuff for the Festival International de la Photographie Culinaire.
Various venues, 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 29-December 3
Crafty techniques
Are you into tufting, scrapbooking or embroidery? You might want to attend the Salon Créations & Savoir-Faire. Spotlight on Japan this year.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
November 30–December 3
Independent winemakers’ fair
French winemakers bring their vintages to Paris for the Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
November 3–December 3
Photomania
The festival Photo Days brings photography shows to 100 venues, including galleries, museums and festivals.
Various locations, Paris and environs
December 2–3
Open studios
Ateliers d’Artistes du Père Lachaise Associés presents Journées Portes Ouvertes, during which the area’s artists open their doors to the public.
20th arrondissement, Paris
December 1-4
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 8–10
Australian Aborigine cinema
The Festival du Cinéma Aborigène Australien will show six films by Aborigine directors. Pictured above: a scene from The New Boy, directed by Warwick Thornton and starring Cate Blanchett.
Cinéma L’Arlequin, Paris
Through December 9
Immersive installation
Erik Rehl’s installation “Inner Fjell” spirals through a gallery space, transforming it into an emotional landscape.
Cinémorphe. Paris
December 9
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
December 8–10
Australian Aborigine cinema
The Festival du Cinéma Aborigène Australien will show avant-premières of four new films by Aborigine directors.
Cinéma L’Arlequin, Paris
Through December 13
International jazz festival
Jazzycolors presents musicians from around the world in Paris’s national culture centers.
Various locations, Paris
Through December 16
Emerging artists
The Île-de-France department presents “FoRTE #5,” an exhibition of creative projects by emerging artists who received regional funding.
Frac. Romainville
Through December 21
Contemporary arts festival
The Festival d’Automne presents leading international talents in art, dance, film, theater and more.
Various venues, Paris & Île de France
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
Free outdoor concerts
Free music in the bandstands of Paris’s parks and gardens for Kiosques en Fête.
Various locations, Paris
November 19-January 7
The lights go on
The golden holiday lights on the Champs-Élysées. will go on Nov. 19 at 6pm, an event closed to traffic and open to the public.
Champs-Élysées, Paris
December 27-January 7
Holiday wonderland
The Festival du Merveilleux returns with a fabulous celebration of all things fairground.
Musée des Arts Forains, Paris
Through January 8
Holiday markets
Mulled wine and gifts galore: a full list of holiday markets in Paris.
Various locations, Paris
November 19–January 14
Art in theater
The works of 50 artists fill the Bernard Jordan gallery space in the Théâtre du Rond-Point’s O. Bookstore for the exhibition “Le Bal du Rond-point.”
Théâtre du Rond-Point, Paris
Through January 21
Paintings by Salvador Dalí are transformed for the immersive light installation L’Art dans la Nature in the Parc de la Villette.
Parc de la Villette, Paris
Through January 21
Illuminated jungle
Jungle en Voie d’Illumination: this year’s festive illuminations in the Jardin de Plantes light up the world of the jungle. Pictured above: a chameleon.