What's Happening in Paris This Week

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October 11

French movies with English subtitles

Lost in Frenchlation presents État Limite, directed by Nicolas Peduzzi.

L’Entrepôt, Paris
Through October 8

Silent star

A tribute to Lillian Gish, one of the greatest stars of silent films, at the Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé.

Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé, Paris
October 9–13

Montmartre grape harvest

Montmartre goes all out to celebrate the Fête des Vendanges, with a parade, exhibitions, workshops, concerts, special menus in restaurants, wine tastings, a ball and more.

Various locations, Paris
October 9-13

Art meets science

The Atmophères Festival presents free films, performances, concerts, conferences and more on a variety of science-related topics with an ecological focus.

Various locations, Courbevoie and online
October 10–13

All about photography

The exhibitors at the Salon de la Photo, a trade fair for photo buffs, include manufacturers, importers, schools and professional associations.

Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris
October 11–13

Shaping up

The latest workout gear and techniques on show at the Salon de Fitness.

Parc Floral, Paris
October 11–13

Open art studios

Artists and collectives of Montreuil open their doors to the public for Portes Ouvertes des Ateliers d’Artistes. 

Montreuil, Île-de-France
October 4-14

Fun with science

La Fête de la Science au Muséum goes all out to make science interesting to kids and adults in some of Paris’s leading museums.

Various locations, Paris
October 14-20

Learning with food

La Semaine du Goût returns for a week of events for young people on the value of food – from the heritage meals can carry to the importance of a balanced diet.

Various locations, Paris
October 18–20

African Art and Design

AKAA–Also Known As Africa, an excellent fair devoted to African contemporary art and design, returns to Paris. Pictured above: “Nos Saisons, les Oiseaux” (2024) by Dalila Alaoui. © Dalila Alaoui. Courtesy Galerie Cécile Dufay

Le Carreau du Temple, Paris
October 18–20

Mega contemporary art fair

Paris’s longstanding annual contemporary art fair, FIAC, has been replaced by Paris+ par Art Basel.

Grand Palais, Paris
October 18–20

Asian art

Asia Now: 65 galleries will show works by contemporary artists from across Asia. This year’s guest curators: Slavs and Tatars.

Monnaie de Paris, Paris
October 18-20

Celebrating France’s architecture

The Journées Nationales de l’Architecture aims to bring French people closer to their country’s finest contemporary architecture. The 2024 theme is “New life for buildings and new architectural practices.”

Various locations throughout France
Weekends through October 20

Free outdoor events

On weekends, a series of free events will be held on the Place du Châtelet – theater, dance, concerts, poetry, readings, etc. – for the Festival de la Place.

Place des Théâtres, Paris
October 10–28

Food porn

“Sport & Food” is the featured theme for the Festival International de la Photographie Culinaire.

Various venues, France
Through October 29

All that glitters

A month-long celebration of contemporary jewelry, with exhibitions and performances, for the Parcours Bijoux.

Various venues, Paris
November 7-10

Mega-photography fair

Some 200 leading photo galleries show works by their artists at Paris Photo.

Grand Palais, Paris
September 21–November 21

Art indoors and out

Contemporary art on the Île Seguin and in the Seine Musicale for the Extatiques festival. Free admission,

L’Île Seguin & La Seine Musicale, Paris
September 17-December 1

Rom-coms revisited

Refaire l’Amour explores the world of the eternally popular rom-com, from treasures to trash, and including screwball comedies and Bollywood versions.

Forum des Images, Paris
Through January 26, 2025

Contemporary arts festival

The Festival d’Automne presents leading international talents in art, dance, film, theater and more.

Various venues, Paris & Île de France
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