Un Chant de la Terre
Speaking of the Earth
For four days between March 7 and March 10, the Philharmonie de Paris staged a series of events to celebrate the work of women poets. I was delighted to attend the opening evening, entitled Un Chant de la Terre (A … Read More
Hamlet: #La Fin d’une Enfance
Post-Shakespearean Tour de Force
I decided to go see Hamlet: #La Fin d’une Enfance, an updated version of Shakespeare’s play, with some trepidation, as so many modern rewritings of Shakespeare tend to be pretentious at best and toe-curlingly awful at worst. After climbing several … Read More
Les Arlots Restaurant
Still the Best Bistro
It’s been quite a long time since I first ate at Les Arlots and loved it. I have tried to go back there many times, but it was always booked up on the date I wanted. In the meantime, backed … Read More
Eugene Onegin
Musical Triumph, Conventional Staging
The headline name for this new production of Tchaikovsky’s adaptation of Pushkin’s verse novel Eugene Onegin at the Palais Garnier is evidently Ralph Fiennes in his directorial debut for the Paris Opera. Not only has the much-lauded British actor spoken … Read More
Atelier Mala & Xi’an
Stay Off the Streets!
On the strong recommendation of a friend, I ate recently at the Sichuan “street food” restaurant Atelier Mala. I put “street food” in quotes because it seems to me that street food is food sold in the street, not in … Read More
La Petite Périgourdine Restaurant
Keeping It Classic
You may have noticed that we’ve been reviewing a number of traditional restaurants here lately (Au Moulin à Vent, À La Renaissance, etc.). That’s mostly a coincidence, but in fact these types of restaurants are currently à la mode, not … Read More
Playing with Fire
Now You See Her ...
The room is empty, with only a Steinway Spirio grand piano in the center. Don your virtual reality headset, however, and suddenly the famed pianist Yuja Wang, dressed in a chic black-and-white-striped gown, is seated at the keyboard playing Maurice … Read More
Photo of the Month
Saint Sulpice Church at the golden hour. Photo: N. Hammond
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).
March 17
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents La Pointe Courte.
L’Epée de Bois, Paris
March 19
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Gourou.
Arlequin, Paris
March 19
Independent winemakers’ fair
French winemakers bring their vintages to Paris for the Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants. Click here to get free entry.
Espace Champerret, Paris
March 13-22
Antique fair in a bucolic setting
A visit to the Foire de Chatou antique market and regional products fair just outside Paris on the “Impressionists’ Island” makes a great weekend outing.
Chatou, Île-de-France
March 18-22
Eclectic Music Fest
The Paris Music Festival presents a varied program of concerts in unusual venues all over the city.
Various locations, Paris
May 19-22
Urban art
Over 100 street artists from France and overseas exhibit at Paris’s Urban Art Fair.
Le Carreau du Temple, Paris
March 21-22
Racing in nature
Eco-Trail offers a variety of eco-responsible races, from 80K trail to 10K Nordic walking.
Paris and suburbs
March 22
Family-friendly charity race
Soli’Run offers 10K and 5K runs, a 4K walk, and kids’ races, with proceeds going to the charity Habitat & Humanisme Île‑de‑France.
Bois de Boulogne, Paris
March 22-24
Cheap films
For the three days of Printemps du Cinéma, films cost only €5 in participating cinemas
Various cinemas, France
Through March 28
Celestial lights
The Celestial Odyssey is a spectacular “video mapping” light show inside the Saint Eustache Church, further enhanced by a live choir but somewhat impaired by an occasional narration. Photo: Mikhail Syntenkov
Saint Eustache. Paris
March 21–28
International Documentary Film Festival
Cinéma du Réel presents a diverse range of films and includes two competitions.
Various venues, Paris
March 28
Shopping for a good cause
Toutocoto is an annual flea market with 600 vendors whose profits go to charities and schools.
Avenue de Longchamp, Saint Cloud
March 26-29
Printmaking on parade
Galleries from across Europe present fine etchings, engravings and lithographs to celebrate the art of printmaking at the Paris Print Fair.
Réfectoire du Couvent des Cordeliers, Paris
March 26-29
Music festival
Live concerts all over the town of Beauvais (one hour from Paris), many of them free, for the Festival Blues Autour de Zinc.
Various venues, Beauvais
March 26-29
Festival of drawing
Contemporary drawing on show at the Drawing Now art fair.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
Through March 29
Kiddie films
CinéKids : Éclats de Rire will keep the little ones laughing with funny films and activities for children aged 2 to 9.
Forum des Images, Paris
March 25-30
Drawing fair
The Salon du Dessin presents top galleries specializing in Old Master, modern and contemporary drawings.
Palais Brongniart, Paris
March 1-31
Celebrating women
International Women’s Day will be commemorated in Paris throughout the month of March with a number of events, including exhibitions, concerts and conferences.
Various locations, Paris
March 30-April 1
Climate change summit
Entrepreneurs, activists and policy-makers working for the future of the planet come together for Change Now.
Grand Palais, Paris
April 7-12
Artisanal open house
During Les Journées des Métiers d’Art, artisans open their studios, hold exhibitions and give demonstrations of such crafts as jewelry-making or woodworking.
Various locations, Paris
April 10-12
Emerging artists
The Chorus Festival presents a wide-ranging list of up-and-coming performers in concert, including previous winners of its Prix Chorus.
La Seine Musicale, Paris
April 12
Paris marathon
It’s time to sign up for the Paris Marathon. The scenic route starts at the Arc de Triomphe.
Arc de Triomphe, Paris
Through April 12
Half off your meal
One thousand 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
April 11-13
Specialty coffee festival
Paris’s bustling coffee scene is celebrated at the Paris Café Festival.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
March 27-April 17
Suburban jazzfest
Banlieues Bleues brings major jazz acts to the northern suburbs of Paris.
Various venues, Pantin & Aubervilliers
April 17-19
Massive book fair
The Festival du Livre brings together publishers, authors and book lovers.
Grand Palais, Paris
April 8-26
Cutting-edge creativity
Festival 100% spotlights up-and-coming artists across a range of disciplines. Check website for exact dates.
La Villette, Paris
March 21-May 17
Young European photographers
The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers.
Centquatre, Paris
March 20-June 21
Drawing season
Le Printemps du Dessin presents exhibitions and workshops highlighting this accessible art form across the country.
Various venues, France
April 3–December 31
Art indoors and out
Contemporary art exhibitions on the Île Seguin and in the Seine Musicale for the Extatiques festival. Free admission,