Francophiles’ Guide to Quarantine, V. III
Nourishment for Body and Soul
We continue our ongoing feature to keep everyone who loves France and/or wants to keep their French-language skills in good shape with entertaining cultural nourishment from this hexagon-shaped country. That great treasure house of French culture, the Bibliothèque de France, … Read More
La Princesse de Clèves
The Conundrums of Court Life
Note to readers: You may choose to read this analysis of La Princesse de Clèves here or listen to it on the audio file at the end of the article. While so many of us are confined to our homes, … Read More
Weird English Shop Signs, Part 17: All-Parisian Edition
This Is Not Just Any Boutique
A note from David Jaggard: As France and much of the world endures a lockdown to slow the spread of Covid-19 coronavirus, I’m sure that many Paris Update readers are, like me, thinking back to a happier, more carefree time. … Read More
Pink tulips in the Square Frédéric Lemaître. © 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).
Please note that all of the following events are canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic until the end of the official restrictions on public activities.
Throughout March
A month of drawing
Drawings are the art of the month, with exhibitions and workshops taking place for Le Mois du Dessin.
Various locations, France
March 20
Giant free jumble sale
Save the environment: Le Giant Free Troc Party is a huge sale where people can swap second-hand items. Registration required in advance.
Maison des Acteurs du Paris Durable, Paris
Through June 7
Fashion meets photography
Photographs taken by fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler line the walls of Bercy Village.
Bercy Village, Paris
March 11-22
Marcel Proust retrospective
Over 30 events explore Paris through the eyes of the iconic French author in Le Paris Retrouvé de Marcel Proust.
Musée National Jean-Jacques Henner, Paris
March 13-22
International documentary film festival
Cinéma du Réel presents a diverse range of films and includes two competitions. Above: a shot from Babette Mangolte’s Calamity Jane & Delphine Seyrig, A Story, which will be screened at Forum des images as part of the festival. Image: Forum des images.
Various locations, Paris
March 13-22
Antique fair on the Impressionists’ island
Find unique antiques and attend collectors’ events at this 98th edition of the Foire de Chatou.
Chatou
March 11-29
Poetic cinema: Jean-Daniel Pollet retrospective
The work of prolific filmmaker Jean-Daniel Pollet is celebrated in an expansive retrospective.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
March 16-24
Israeli Cinema
The Festival du Cinéma Israelien presents features, short films, classics and more.
Cinéma Majestic Passy, Paris
Through May 10
Young European photographers
The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers.
Centquatre, Paris
Through March 31
Yoga in the sky
Every Tuesday: yoga classes at the top of the Montparnasse Tower.
Tour Montparnasse, Paris
Through July 12
Contemporary art exhibit
Forty works of art showcasing the heart as a visual symbol of romance are exhibited for Coeurs du Romantisme dans l’Art Contemporain.
Musée de la Vie Romantique, Paris
Through March 24
Comedy festival
The city of lights becomes the city of laughs as all kinds of comedy are exhibited around the city for the Festival d’Humour de Paris.
Various venues, Paris
March 29-31
Cheap films
For the three days of Printemps du Cinéma, films cost only €4 in participating cinemas