Private Collections: A Journey from the Impressionists to the Fauves
Out from Behind Closed Doors
It is always a pleasure to peek behind closed doors and discover some of the treasures private art collectors normally keep to themselves. And it is always a pleasure to visit the Musée Marmottan Monet, a hunting pavilion near the Bois … Read More
Baieta Restaurant
Great on the Plate, Hard on the Wallet
The restaurant Baieta, owned by young chef Julia Sedefdjian, formerly of Les Fables de la Fontaine, has already been discovered by many American visitors, judging by the number of my compatriots eating there recently. It turned out that these are Americans … Read More
Eight Interesting Facts about Subterranean Paris
Secrets of Underground Paris
The Catacombs are one of Paris’s most popular tourist attractions, but this limited public access only scratches the surface of the more than 200 kilometers of hidden tunnels under the city. Here, we settle a couple of urban myths and … Read More
The Jardin du Ranelagh in the 16th arrondissement. © 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 16-December 22
African music and film
The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight. Above: Burkinabe percussion duo Les Sœurs Hié.
Various locations in Paris suburbs
November 16-18
Open studios in Montmartre
Artists open their studios to the public for Portes Ouvertes d’Anvers Aux Abbesses.
Various locations in Montmartre
November 17
Ethical shopping
Shop for secondhand clothes, books and records at this Grande Vente Solidaire, in aid of Emmaüs.
Palais de la Femme, Paris
November 16-18
For mystery fans
Paris Polar: Films, concerts and readings by authors from around the world at this detective fiction festival.
La Mairie du 13e arrondissement, Paris
Through December 8
Noise in the library
Festival Monte le Son: This year’s festival in Paris libraries focuses on “the voice”. Expect music ranging from opera to metal.
Various libraries, Paris
November 8-19
Poetry festival
Readings, concerts, performances and more with Dominique A, Florent Marchet and other writers at Festival Paris en Toutes Lettres.
Maison de la Poésie and other locations, Paris
November 7-24
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
November 7-26
Retrospective on Jean Renoir
The classic director is celebrated in special screenings this month.
La cinémathèque française
November 6-24
Genre-bending performances
The Festival Immersion breaks down boundaries between music, dance, art and circus.
L’Onde Théâtre Centre d’Art, Vélizy-Villacoublay
November 16-25
World cinema festival
Recent fiction films on political and social issues are celebrated at the 10th Un état du monde festival.
Forum des Images, Paris
Through November 30
Over and over again
The festival Vertigo Replay features films in which repetition plays a key role, like Vertigo, Groundhog Day and Happy Death Day.
Forum des Images, Paris
Through November 30
Modern jazz
Jazz musicians from around the world come together for the month long Jazzycolors Festival.
Forum des Instituts Culturels Étrangers and various venues around Paris
Through December 1
Groundbreaking photography
Artists push the boundaries of the photography medium at the Biennale de l’Image Tangible.
Mémoire de l’Avenir, Paris
Through December 8
Cultures of the world onstage
Music, dance, theater and ritual performances from around the world at the Festival de l’Imaginaire.
Various locations, Paris
Through December 18
Dance photography
Captivating photographs of dancers at Gabriela Rosa de Silva’s Danse Poétique.
Maison de la Via Associative et Cityenne 1&2
Through December 31
Contemporary arts festival
The Festival d’Automne presents leading talents in art, dance, film, theater and more from around the world.
Various venues, Paris & Île de France
Through January 15
Festival of lights
Espèces en voie d’Illumination: Biodiversity is celebrated at this unique nighttime lights festival.
Jardin des Plantes, Paris
November 15
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Première Année (The Freshmen), directed by Thomas Lilti.