February 12
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Anges & Cie.
Luminor Hôtel de Ville, Paris
January 29-February 14
World music
The Festival Au Fil des Voix presents concerts by musicians from around the globe.
Various locations, Paris
February 13-15
Massive art show
Some 3,000 artists show their work at Art Capital.
Grand Palais, Paris
February 15
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents L’Âme Idéale.
Luminor Hôtel de Ville, Paris
February 17
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Les Bronzés Font Du Ski.
L’Epée de Bois, Paris
February 18-19
Choose science
The slogan of the Paris-Saclay Summit, which brings together Nobel Prize winners and leading scientists from around the world, is “Stop talking, start acting: choose science!” Topics range from AI to ion beams. Click here to sign up for free.
EDF Lab Paris-Saclay, Palaiseau
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
February 18-22
Literary festival
Festival Effractions brings together 40 writers to discuss the relationship between fiction and reality.
Various venues, Paris
February 18-22
Move your body
The Festival Everybody celebrates every body type with five days of dance classes, performances and more.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
February 13-March 1
Emerging artists
Forty contemporary artists from 15countries exhibit their art at the 68th Salon de Montrouge.
Beffroi de Montrouge, Montrouge
February 21-March 1
A barnyard in Paris
The Salon International de l’Agriculture brings the best of the country’s livestock and crops – and the products made from them – to Paris. Sadly, there will be no cattle at the fair this year because of the danger of spreading lumpy skin disease.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
Through March 8
Light in the darkness
Light Cycles immerses visitors in magical light shows amid the shadows of the park.
Parc de la Villette. Paris
March 11-15
Fêting film
This edition of the Festival de la Cinémathèque Française pays homage to Debra Winger and John Badham. A number of restored films will be screened.
Cinémathèque Française and other cienmas, 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
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