Restaurants, What's New Eat & Drink
The Paris Update Restaurant Awards 2023
Last Year's Best Paris Restaurants
When I first came to Paris as a tourist a couple of decades ago, visitors often made the remark that it was impossible to eat badly here. After many a mediocre restaurant meal, I soon realized that that dictum was … Read More
Madame du Barry
Gutter to Glitter to Guillotine
Madame du Barry, the last Maîtresse en Titre, or Official Mistress, of Louis XV of France, was famous for her beauty, charm and extravagance. She was also a friend of Voltaire and a patron of the arts, a fashion icon … Read More
Tristan und Isolde
Visual and Sonic Glories
The famous Paris Opera production of Richard Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde by director Peter Sellars, in collaboration with video artist Bill Viola, makes another welcome return to the Bastille. There is a reason why this production has remained in the … Read More
Le Lycéen
On the Cusp Between Childhood and Adulthood
Director Christophe Honoré has spoken of his latest film Le Lycéen (Winter Boy), which evokes the death of his father when Honoré was only 15, as his most personal yet. He has chosen, however, not to place the action in … Read More
The Square Georges-Cain in the Marais at dusk. © 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).
February 3
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Le Lycéen, directed by Christophe Honoré.
L’Entrepôt Cinema, Paris
February 3–5
Behind closed doors
Book now for Paris Face Cachéefor unusual experiences in places that are normally closed to the public, e.g., a candlelit visit to the historic Lycée Henri IV.
Various venues, Paris and suburbs
Through February 7
Soldes
The official winter retail sales period.
Paris & most of France
Through February 9, 2023
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 February 11
World music
The Festival Au Fil des Voix presents concerts by musicians from around the globe.
Various locations, Paris
Through February 13
Subtitled French films
French movies streamed online during the My French Film Festival. Feature films are free in many countries, and short films are free worldwide.
Online
Through February 18
Street art show
The exhibition Urbain de Paname, held in a former skating rink, presents the work of 30 street artists, including Banksy OBEY, Kaws and Invader.
Patinoire de Saint-Ouen
Through February 18
Dance festival
Performances by dancers of all ages, professional and amateur, all over Paris and its suburbs for Faits d’Hiver. Above: Christine Armanger: “Je Vois, Venant de la Mer, une Bête Monte.”
Various venues, Paris & suburbs
February 20
Meet Laura Dern
A day devoted to three of the American actress’s films, including her latest, The Son, in her presence. She will also give a masterclass.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
January 19-February 26
Timely contemporary art
The Festival Hors Piste returns with artworks and a number of events on the theme “Voir la Guerre et Faire la Paix.”
Centre Pompidou, Paris
Through March 24
Through the Looking Glass
Explore imaginary worlds envisioned by great directors in a variety of cinematic forms at the Mondes Parallèles festival.