Au Moulin à Vent Restaurant
A Living Relic
Au Moulin à Vent is a relic of the past, the kind of bistro adored by visitors and Parisians alike. Unlike À la Renaissance, another old-fashioned bistro recently reviewed here, the setting has not been refreshed but left in its … Read More
19 Saint Roch Restaurant
Waiting for the Magic
Expectations were high for our dinner at 19 Saint Roch. The restaurant had received great reviews, and the first few times I tried to reserve a table, it was all booked up. Its youthful (30-year-old) chef, Pierre Touitou, formerly of … Read More
Les Gens de Paris, 1926-1936
Who Are These People?
The exhibition “Les Gens de Paris, 1926-1936” at the Musée Carnavalet is not just a snapshot of the people of Paris in the years following World War I and during the Depression, it is a full-scale portrait. The show presents … Read More
À La Renaissance Restaurant
Back to the Future Bistro
The restaurant À La Renaissance has undergone a successful rebirth, from charmingly old-fashioned hundred-year-old neighborhood bistro to charmingly old-fashioned but spiffed-up, trendy café/bistro full of mostly young people enjoying simple, excellent dishes prepared by chef Min Wou Choi, formerly of … Read More
Bridget Riley: Starting Point
Mentor and Mentee
If you arrive at the Musée d’Orsay to see the John Singer Sargent exhibition and find the line outside to be blocks long and the show jammed with art lovers, head instead for a sweet little show on the fifth … Read More
Les Mondes de Colette
Outrageous, Immoral and Multitalented
Having visited the writer Colette’s childhood home in Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye on a sun-kissed spring day last year with two good friends, I suppose it was payback time when I arrived alone at the exhibition “Les Mondes de Colette” at the Bibliothèque … Read More
Pétrelle Restaurant
Romantic Gourmet Hideaway
If you want to treat yourself or a friend to a special meal but can’t afford to drop €300 or more per person at a Michelin-starred restaurant, I have the perfect place for you: Pétrelle, a venerable restaurant in the … Read More
Photo of the Month
Autumn on the Seine. Photo: Ron Fox
What's Happening in Paris This Month
For full details about an event, click on the title to visit the official Web site (in English when available).
November 14-17
Open studios in Montmartre
Artists open their studios to the public for Portes Ouvertes d’Anvers Aux Abbesses.
Various locations in Montmartre, Paris
November 20
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents La Femme La Plus Riche du Monde.
Luminor Hôtel de Ville, Paris
November 23
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents La Mome.
Jeu de Paume, Paris
November 8-23
Jewish world music
Concerts of Jewish/Yiddish music at the Festival Jazz’N’Klezmer.
Various locations, Paris & other French cities
November 21-23
Craft fair
Artists and artisans sell their handmade objects at the Salon Ob’Art.
Espace des Blancs Manteaux, Paris
November 13-24
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 15-25
LGBTQI+++ film
Chéries Chéris, Paris’s international LGBTQI+++ film festival, returns.
MK2, Paris
Now through November 29
Orson Welles
Retrospective of the great director’s work, including everything from Citizen Kane to Othello.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
November 28-29
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 3-30
Photomania
The festival Photo Days brings photography shows to 100 venues, including galleries, museums and festivals.
Various locations, Paris and environs
November 6-30
Focus on photos in Saint Germain
Festival Photo Saint Germain: Special photo shows in Left Bank galleries, museums, cultural centers and bookshops.
Various locations, Paris
October 16-November 30
Half off your meal
Restaurants in Paris and around France, some with Michelin stars, offer special meals at a 50 percent reduction for the Festival TheFork
Various locations, France
November 26-30
Crafty techniques
Are you into tufting, scrapbooking or embroidery? You might want to attend the Salon Créations & Savoir-Faire.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
November 27-30
Australian Aborigine cinema
The Festival du Cinéma Aborigène Australien celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
Cinéma L’Arlequin & Musée du Quai Branly, Paris
December 4-7
Independent winemakers’ fair
French winemakers bring their vintages to Paris for the Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
December 5-8
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
Now through December 20
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 28-December 24
African music and film
The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight.
Various venues, Paris suburbs
November 16-early January
The lights go on
The holiday decorations on the Champs-Élysées will light up on Nov. 16 at 6:30pm, an event closed to traffic and open to the public.
Champs-Élysées, Paris
December 26-January 4
Holiday wonderland
The Festival du Merveilleux returns with a fabulous celebration of antique fairground rides in this incredible museum. Bo
Musée des Arts Forains, Paris
Mid-November-early January
Holiday markets
Mulled wine and gifts galore: a full list of holiday markets in Paris.
Various locations, Paris
November 14, 2025-January 11, 2026
Spectacular night lights
Lumières en Seine is an interactive light show in the park.
Domaine National de Saint Cloud. Saint Cloud
November 18, 2025-January 11, 2026
Emerging artists
The Île-de-France department presents “FoRTE,” an exhibition of creative projects by emerging artists who received regional funding.
Frac. Romainville
November 4, 2025-January 31, 2026
Dance festival
The Fondation EDFs Dans(e) la Lumière festival presents dance performances and art exhibitions inspired by light.
Fondation EDF, Paris & Île de France
October 31, 2025-March 8, 2026
Light in the darkness
Light Cycles immerses visitors in magical light shows amid the shadows of the park.