Through September 16
The Paris of yesterday
For the 80th anniversary of renowned Paris photography collection Roger-Viollet, Bercy Village is decorated with thirty black-and-white photos showing the architecture, history and daily life of 20th-century Paris.
Bercy Village, Paris
Through September 14
Design mania
One hundred design-related events happen all over the city during Paris Design Week.
Various locations, Paris
Through September 15
Tribal art walk
Some sixty galleries put on special shows of world art for Parcours des Mondes.
Saint Germain des Prés, Paris
September 13-17
Top-of-the-line art and antiques
The Biennale Paris (formerly the Biennale des Antiquaires) is now an annual event, with 95 exhibitors.
Grand Palais, Paris
September 20-22
Mediterranean food festival
Brunch, cookery classes and an open food market mark the third year of Food Temple.
Le Carreau du Temple Paris
Through October 5
Women’s Art exhibition
Art on the theme of the veil by 100 women artists is celebrated at Beyond the Veil. Above: Art by Israeli artist Tami Barlev will be shown at the exhibition.
Mémoire de l’avenir, Paris
September 18-26
Film festival
Popular French actor Melvil Poupaud is celebrated in a festival of 24 of his films; the actor will appear at Forum des Images as part of Mille Melvil.
Forum des images, Paris
September 11-14
Cocktails and art
Enjoy Paris design week with art by designers including Quentin Deronzier, live music and a bar at Campari’s Red Galleria.
8 rue Popincourt, Paris
September 21-October 27
Irish visual art
Ursula Burke will present art focussing on identity and representation in the Northern Irish context, through embroidery, sculpture, and drawing.
Centre culturel irlandais, Paris
September 11-14
Literature of the future
Festival Extra! will celebrate the new forms literature is taking in the digital world.
Centre Pompidou, Paris
September 29
English book sale
SOS Help marks the beginning of autumn with a book sale – books priced at just 2€ each.
American Cathedral, Paris
October 5
Visit the Louvre for free
Since January of this year, the iconic Louvre Museum has opened its doors for free at night, the first Saturday of each month.
Musée de Louvre, Paris
September 18
Cookie day
Every visitor to any one of the ten La Fabrique cookie stores will get a free cookie.
La Fabrique shops, throughout France
September 26-29
Surf and skate on screen
Films inspired by surfing and skateboarding are screened at the unique Paris Surf and Skateboard Film Festival.
Cinéma l’entrepôt, Paris
Through September 22
Focus on graphic design
The Biennale International de Design Graphique Chaumont is a four-month festival of workshops, group discussions, concerts and conferences on the subject of graphics creation.
Various locations, Paris
Through October 15
More than a food market
Experience a new 5,000-square-meter food market with a focus on healthy eating, featuring art and performance, at Le Marché Pop.
77 avenue du Docteur Arnold Netter, Paris
September 14
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Yves (All About Yves), directed by Benoit Forgeard.