Léon Monet
Brothers in Colors
Who knew (or cared) that the great Impressionist painter Claude Monet had a big brother? Well, he did, and now the Musée de Luxembourg is devoting an entire exhibition to Léon Monet (1836-1917). What makes a famous artist’s brother interesting … Read More
Café Content
Constant Alumni Serve Contented Customers
Chef Christian Constant’s Café Constant (now Café Lignac) was just that: a constant pleasure. Two of its former stalwarts – Wolfang Staudinger and chef Étienne Hervé – have now founded their own restaurant, honoring their former place of employment by … Read More
Musée Bourdelle
Bourdelle Museum Beautified
Antoine Bourdelle (1861-1929) was a big beast in his lifetime, one of a triumvirate of famed French sculptors, alongside Auguste Rodin and Aristide Maillol. After he died in 1929, his reputation faded, but he’s been rediscovered in recent years, and … Read More
Seine scene. Photo: Ron Fox
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).
Through June 7
Local literature festival
The libraries, bookshops, museums and universities of Paris’s literary fifth arrondissement open their doors for Quartier du Livre, a week-long celebration of the written word, this year on the theme of travel.
Various locations, Paris
June 8
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Quand Tu Seras Grand, directed by Andrea Bescond and Eric Metayer.
Luminor, Paris
June 8-9
Outdoor films
The Palais Galliera, home to top-flight fashion exhibitions, will host a mini-film festival in its courtyard.
Palais Galliera, Paris
Through June 10
Mini-plays
Mises en Capsules presents the best in short performance pieces.
Théâtre Lepic, Paris
Through June 10
Performance art
The Chantiers d’Europe festival presents theatrical performances from across Europe and Africa.
Espace Pierre Cardin & Les Abbesses, Paris
June 11
Giant bike rally
The Convergence Francilienne brings together riders from all over the IIle de France, who converge at Bastille and parade to Invalides for a picnic. See website for routes.
Île de France and Paris
June 7-11
Cutting-edge creators
The biggest and best in contemporary creation gather for the international art festival Révélations.
Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris
June 7-11
Left Bank gallery walk
The Carré Rive Gauche, an association of Left Bank art and antique galleries, celebrates “extraordinary objects.”
Various locations, Paris
June 8-11
Dress well for a good cause
The Grande Braderie de la Mode 2023 is a clearance sale of clothing by major brands for the benefit of AIDES. Reserve online
Les Magasins généraux, Pantin
June 9-11
By and for hospitalized young artists
The association NOC! Nous On Crée!, provides free art classes for children with serious illnesses. Over 100 students will exhibit and sell the works they have produced in hospitals.
Halle des Blancs Manteaux, Pantin
June 9-11
Alternative publishing
Fanzines, art books, magazines and other publications will be presented by a hundred exhibitors at the Paris Ass Book Fair.
Palais de Tokyo, Paris
June 10-11
More creators
Decorative arts, éco, illustrations, tattoos, nail art and more at the Gros Marché.
La Cité Fertile, Pantin
June 7-17
Short films
Côté Court presents all kinds of short-form art: videos, films, essays and fiction.
Ciné 104, Pantin
June 7-18
Directors’ Fortnight
The features and short subjects entered in the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs category at the Cannes Film Festival are shown in Paris. Above: the festival’s poster.
Forum des Images, Paris
June 9-18
Cello festival
Concerts, dance and more at the Beauvais International Cello Festival.
Beauvais, France
Through June 21
Drawing season
Le Mois du Dessin becomes Le Printemps du Dessin: exhibitions and workshops highlighting this simple and accessible art form will take place across the country.
Various venues, France
June 23–25
Festival of augmented reality
Palais Augmenté showcases technological innovations in the realm of culture.
Grand Palais, Paris
Through June 27
Classical music festival
The Festival de Saint Denis features both stars and young talents.
Various locations, Saint-Denis
June 20-27
Contemporary film festival
The latest in French and American independent cinema will be on show at the Champs-Elysées Film Festival.
Various locations, Paris
Through June 30
Culture for all
Mouvement E. Leclerc presents the latest edition of Festival Culturissimo, a collection of over 50 cultural events, including theatre and cinema.
Various locations, France
Through July 1
Computer science meets orchestra
ManiFeste 2023 a musical exploration of artificial intelligence in the Ircam concert hall.
Centre Pompidou, Paris
Through July 14
Arts on the move
The Moviment festival offers free, rotating art shows, performances, films and more Galerie 3 of the Centre Pompidou.
Centre Pompidou, Paris
Through September 30
Candlelit château
Every Saturday through September 30 and Friday in July and August, the Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte and its grounds will be lit by 2,000 candles for the Soirées aux Chandelles.
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Île-de-France
Through December 31
Free outdoor concerts
Free music in the bandstands of Paris’s parks and gardens for Kiosques en Fête.
Various locations, Paris
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