January 9
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Love Me Tender.
L’Entrepôt, 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
January 11
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Vie Privée.
Balzac, Paris
January 11
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Louise.
Luminor Hôtel de Ville, Paris
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
January 21-25, 2026
Literature live
The theme of this year’s Nuits de la Lecture, with readings set to music and other events, is villes et campagnes (city and countryside).
Various locations, France & online around the world
January 24-25
Architectures vivantes
The Musée d’Orsay kicks off the celebration of its 40th anniversary year with an immersive show, Quelques Secondes d’Éternité.
Musée d’Orsay, Paris
January 25
Vintage vehicles
Over 800 retro cars and motorbikes take to the streets of Paris for the winter version of Traversée de Paris, beginning at the Château de Vincennes.
Paris
January 21-27
Cheap films
During the Festival Cinéma Télérama, you can see a selection of last year’s best films for only €4 each with the pass available in Télérama magazine or on the Télérama website.
Various cinemas, all over France
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
January 7-February 3
Bargain hunting
The official government-sanctioned winter retail sales period.
Paris & most of France
January 19-February 20
Dance festival
Performances by dancers of all ages, professional and amateur, all over Paris and its suburbs for Faits d’Hiver.
Various venues, Paris & suburbs
October 31, 2025-March 8, 2026
Light in the darkness
Light Cycles immerses visitors in magical light shows amid the shadows of the park.