October 6
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Connemara.
L’Entrepôt, Paris
October 8-12
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 8-12
Art meets science
The Festival Atmosphères looks to the worlds of cinema, the arts and science to find sustainable solutions for the future. Free entry.
Magasins Généraux, Pantin
Now through October 12
School of the future
The exhibition “L’École Idéale” produced by the Magasins Généraux and the Pavillon de l’Arsenal looks at ways of improving the traditional school.
Magasins Généraux, Pantin
October 8-12
Feminist films
Tthis year’s Festival du Film Féministe offers a wide variety of films, with many of the filmmakers present for panel discussions.
Various locations, Les Lilas
October 9–12
All about photography
The exhibitors at the Salon de la Photo, a trade fair for photo buffs, include manufacturers, importers, schools and professional associations.
Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris
October 9–12
Food porn
“Market Day” is the featured theme for the Festival International de la Photographie Culinaire.
Various venues, France
October 10–12
Shaping up
The latest workout gear and techniques on show at the Salon de Fitness.
Parc Floral, Paris
October 10–12
Open art studios
Artists and collectives of Montreuil open their doors to the public for Portes Ouvertes des Ateliers d’Artistes.
Montreuil, Île-de-France
October 3-13
Fun with science
La Fête de la Science au Muséum goes all out to make science interesting to kids and adults in some of Paris’s leading museums.
Various locations, Paris
Now through October 15
William Wellman
Retrospective of the aviator-director’s work, including everything from the first Oscar winner for Best Director, Wings, to the original A Star Is Born.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
October 16
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Rembrandt.
Cinéma du Panthéon, Paris
October 13-19
Learning with food
La Semaine du Goût returns for a week of events for young people on the value of food – from the heritage meals can carry to the importance of a balanced diet.
Various locations, Paris
October 16-19
Celebrating France’s architecture
The Journées Nationales de l’Architecture aims to bring French people closer to their country’s finest contemporary architecture. The 2024 theme is “New life for buildings and new architectural practices.”
Various locations throughout France
October 18–20
African Art and Design
AKAA–Also Known As Africa, an excellent fair devoted to African contemporary art and design, returns to Paris.
Le Carreau du Temple, Paris
October 21–25
On the cutting-edge
The Ceramic Art Fair is a new event devoted to ceramics and glass.
Maison de l’Amérique Latine, Paris
October 24–25
Bye-bye Beaubourg
The Centre Pompidou says good-bye to its users before a five-year closure for renovation with a weekend-long party called Because Beaubourg, with a full roster of events, including clubbing, showcases et performances
Centre Pompidou, Paris
October 22–26
Asian art
Asia Now: Dozens of galleries will show works by contemporary artists from across Asia. This year’s guest curators: Slavs and Tatars.
Monnaie de Paris, Paris
October 23-26
Heritage Fair
Le Salon International du Patrimoine Culturel, an event celebrating the French culture heritage, spotlights Art Deco design this year.
Grand Palais, Paris
October 24-26
Mega contemporary art fair
Paris’s longstanding annual contemporary art fair, FIAC, has been replaced by Paris+ par Art Basel.
Grand Palais, Paris
October 25-27
Art from afar
Menart is an international modern and contemporary art fair devoted to artists from the Middle East and North Africa.
Galerie Joseph, Paris
Weekends through end October
Free outdoor events
On weekends, a series of free events will be held on the Place du Châtelet – theater, dance, concerts, poetry, readings, etc. – for the Festival de la Place.
Place des Théâtres, Paris
October 29–November 2
Chocolate paradise
Cocoa growers, chocolate makers, exhibitions, recipe demonstrations, performances and more at the Salon du Chocolat.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
Now through November 7
Street art pop-up
Book a visit to the legendary Mausolée de Lek & Sowat, the basement of an abandoned supermarket that provided a blank canvas for many renowned street artists but has never before been accessible to the public.
Mausolée de Lek & Sowat, Paris
November 13-16
Latino art fair
The Mira Art Fair brings selected galleries to Paris to present the work of Latin American artists.
Maison de l’Amérique Latine, Paris
November 13-16
Photography fair
Some 200 leading photo galleries show works by their artists at Paris Photo.
Grand Palais, Paris
Now through December 20
Contemporary arts festival
The Festival d’Automne presents leading international talents in art, dance, film, theater and more.