March 17
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Toi Non Plus tu n’as Rien Vu, directed by Béatrice Pollet.
Club de l’Étoile, Paris
March 18
Racing in nature
Eco-Trail offers a variety of eco-responsible races, from 80K trail to 10K Nordic walking. Above: Bucolic setting for a run. Photo: Vincent Krieger
Paris and suburbs
March 19
The Carnaval des Femmes brings back to life the historic Fête des Blanchisseuses, a costumed parade first organized by Paris’s laundresses. Starts and ends at the Place du Châtelet after marching through the Marais.
Place du Châtelet, Paris
March 10-19
Antique fair in a bucolic setting
A visit to the Foire de Chatou antique market and regional products fair makes a great weekend outing.
Chatou, Île-de-France
March 15-19
St Patrick’s Day celebrations
A range of events at the Irish Cultural Centre for Ireland’s patron saint day.
Centre Culturel Irlandais, Paris
March 16-10
Calling lovers of the great outdoors
The Salon Destinations Nature fair showcases outdoor adventure destinations around the world.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
March 17-19
Independent winemakers’ fair
French winemakers bring their vintages to Paris for the Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants. Click here to get free entry.
Espace Champerret, Paris
March 20-22
Cheap films
For the three days of Printemps du Cinéma, films cost only €5 in participating cinemas
Various cinemas, France
Through March 24
Through the Looking Glass
Explore imaginary worlds envisioned by great directors in a variety of cinematic forms at the Mondes Parallèles festival.
Forum des Images, Paris
Through March 26
Kigali in Paris
This year’s Africapitales Festival focuses on Rwandan artists working in various disciplines.
Various locations, Paris
March 23-26
Printmaking on parade
Galleries from across Europe present fine etchings, engravings and lithographs to celebrate the art of printmaking at the Paris Print Fair.
Réfectoire du Couvent des Cordeliers, Paris
March 16-26
Music festival
Live concerts all over the town of Beauvais (one hour from Paris), many of them free, for the 27th Festival Blues Autour de Zinc.
Various venues, Beauvais
March 24–April 2
Women behind the movie camera
The theme of the Festival International du Film de Femmes de Créteil, whose guests this year will include Nobel prizewinner Annie Ernaux, is “The Road to Emancipation.”
Various venues, Paris & Créteil & online
March 24–April 2
International documentary film festival
Cinéma du Réel presents a diverse range of films and includes two competitions.
Various venues, Paris
Through April 2
Half off your meal
One thousand restaurants in Paris and around France, some with Michelin stars, offer special meals at a 50 percent reduction for the Festival TheFork
Various locations, France
April 13
Free stuff exchange
Help save the environment by recycling stuff at the Giant Free Troc Party swap event. Online registration (required) opens on March 30 at noon.
Académie du Climat, Paris
April 21-23
Massive book fair
The Festival du Livre brings together publishers, authors and book lovers.
Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris
Through May 15
Road trip through France
“Planète France” is an outdoor exhibition of photographer Loïc Lagarde‘s colorful travel shots of the regions of France, from Montmartre to Mont Saint-Michel.
Bercy Village, Paris
March 25-May 21
Young European photographers
The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers.
Centquatre, Paris
March 20-June 21
Drawing season
Le Mois du Dessin becomes Le Printemps du Dessin: exhibitions and workshops highlighting this simple and accessible art form will take place across the country.