November-December Christmas markets Mulled wine and gifts galore: a full list of Christmas markets in Paris. Various locations, Paris Throughout December Festive activities Magical châteaux, ice skating and family fun: a comprehensive list of Paris’s Christmas events. Various locations, Paris … Read More
November 30-December 3 Gourmet food fair Just in time for Christmas, the Salon Saveurs des Plaisirs Gourmands brings together 300 gourmet food producers from the regions of France. Espace Champerret, Paris November 29 Wine auction The wine cellar of renowned conductor and … Read More
November 21-25 Arts festival The Inrocks Festival, sponsored by the cultural magazine of the same name, features concerts, meetings with writers, films and more. Gaîté Lyrique, Paris November 23-25 Crafts fair Artists and artisans sell their handmade objects at the Salon Ob’Art. Espace … Read More
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 … Read More
November 7-11 Fine art fair Sculptors who also painted and painters who also sculpted are featured by 40 galleries at Fine Arts Paris. Carrousel du Louvre, Paris November 8-11 Mega-photography fair Paris Photo: 180 photo galleries show works by their artists. … Read More
November 1-3 Indie, rock, electro The Pitchfork Music Festival features such acts as Mac DeMarco, CHVRCHES and Étienne Daho (pictured above). Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris November 7-24 Focus on photos in Saint Germain Festival Photo Saint Germain: Special photo shows … Read More
October 29-31 From one home to another The contents of the four homes of Pierre Bergé, with art and objects dating from Antiquity to the modern era, will be auctioned off. Sotheby’s, Paris October 26-31 Science film festival Films on … Read More
October 18-21 Monster contemporary art fair Nearly 200 galleries show their wares at FIAC. Grand Palais, Paris October 17-21 Asian art Asia Now: 30 contemporary galleries showing work by Asian artists. Above: “The Autumn Wind in the Hollow,” by He … Read More
Through October 14 Montmartre grape harvest Montmartre goes all out to celebrate the Fête des Vendanges, with a parade, exhibitions, workshops, concerts, special menus in restaurants, wine tastings, a ball and more. Various locations, Paris October 11-20 Shakespeare condensed The British … Read More
October 6 All-night art Nuit Blanche is an all-night festival of outdoor art events, plus special happenings in museums, which stay open late for free. The spotlight this year is on collective works. Various locations, Paris October 10-14 Montmartre grape … Read More
