Eunoé Restaurant
All Sins Forgiven
Eunoe is the name of a river invented by Dante for his Divine Comedy. After passing through Purgatory, the dead take a dip in the River Lethe, where they forget their earthly sins, then in the River Eunoe, where they … Read More
L’Altro Frenchie Restaurant
An Italian Frenchie
As he was when Frenchie Pigalle first opened, the Frenchie empire founder, chef Gregory Marchand, was on hand to watch over the proceedings during the first full week of operation of his latest restaurant, L’Altro Frenchie, a.k.a. The Italian Frenchie, … Read More
Médée
Stage Magic
Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s opera Médée (called a tragédie lyrique) has had a lot of waiting to do. The dramatist Pierre Corneille wrote his version of the Medea myth as early as 1634, at the beginning of his career. Thomas Corneille, 19 … Read More
Madame de Sévigné
Dearest Daughter . . .
The fact that the life of Marie, Marquise de Sévigné (1626-96) has, as far as I am aware, never been made into a feature film before is perhaps unsurprising. How does one remain true to the reason her name is … Read More
Harbinger of the Olympics: giant statues of sports figures sponsored by Nike in front of the Palais Brongniart, the former Bourse de Paris. Photo: N. Hammond
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).
May 17
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents L’Auberge Espagnole, directed by Cédric Klapisch.
L’Entrepôt, Paris
May 18
Late-night art
Museums stay open into the night for free and hold special events for the Nuit Européenne des Musées.
Various locations, Paris & Europe
May 11-19
All things bread
Samples, stalls and more from Pantin’s bakers at La Fête du Pain.
Parvis de Notre-Dame, Paris
May 13-20
Jazz festival
Concerts, conferences and master classes abound at Festival Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Various locations in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
May 16-20
Free performances indoors and out
The Festival Onze Bouge presents free concerts, theater, dance performances and street art.
11th arrondissement, Paris
May 25
Champagne à gogo
Meet producers, taste their bubbles and attend master classes at the Champagne Tasting fair.
Palais Brongniart, Paris
May 20-26
Brewer’s bash
Local bars will feature craft beers May 20-26, and 60 French microbrewers will be on hand for the Paris Beer Festival (May 25-26) at Ground Control.
Various locations & Ground Control, Paris
May 26
Festival of Colors, Love and Spring.
Celebration of the joyous Fête de Holi. Don’t wear your best clothes in case you are caught in a shower of color.
Jardin d’Acclimatation, Paris
May 22-26
Go outdoors!
Guided walks, exhibitions, open gardens and more will take place across the country for Fête de la Nature.
Various locations, France
May 23-26
Studio-hopping
Some 150 artists open their studios to the public for Portes Ouvertes des Ateliers d’Artistes de Belleville, an occasion to discover not only artworks but also hidden gardens and courtyards in this lively quarter of Paris.
Various locations, Paris
Through June 2
Young European photographers
The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers. Pictured: “Ilinx” by Jeremy Appert.
Centquatre, Paris
Through June 2
Indoor/outdoor street art
The Colors festival invites street artists to decorate an abandoned house, this one in a Paris suburb. Reserve online.
37, ave. Roger Salengro, Champigny-sur-Marne
June 2-7
Literary lessons
This year’s weeklong Paris Writers Workshop will feature small-group masterclasses, agent consultations, panel discussions, and more. The Fiction/Novel and Creative Nonfiction masterclasses are full, but there are still a few spaces in Screen and TV Writing (Diane Lake), Short Fiction (Kevin Brockmeier), Travel Writing (Don George), and Poetry (Heather Hartley). Open to writers of all levels.
Reid Hall, Paris
May 31-June 2
Gardens galore
For the Rendez-vous aux Jardins, public and private gardens all over France open their gates and offer educational tours, concerts, tastings and more. The Château de Chantilly, for example, will offer guided tours, a concert and other activities in its stately gardens. This year’s theme is the five senses.
Various locations, France
May 31-June 9
Cello festival
Concerts, dance and more at the Beauvais International Cello Festival.
Beauvais, France
June 7-16
Meet the trees
The festival Les Nuits des Forêts will draw visitors into French forests with exhibitions, shows and immersive events, by day and by night.
Domaine départemental, Sceaux
June 13-16
Jazz in the park
Food trucks and a bar will be onsite at the outdoor Sceaux Jazz Festival,
Domaine départemental, Sceaux
Through June 21
Drawing season
Le Printemps du Dessin presents exhibitions and workshops highlighting this accessible art form across the country.
Various locations, France
Through June 22-July 6
Local Olympics
Paris offers ordinary citizens the chance to participate in its Olympiades des Arrondissements and win tickets to the real thing. Sign up online to participate or to reserve free tickets for the events.