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 19
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Dalloway.
Luminor Hôtel de Ville, Paris
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 18–20
Eating well
Good food and what to do with it, according the top chef Thierry Marx, at the Salon du Bon.
Grande Halle de la Villette, 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
Art fair in a historic building
Paris Internationale: a contemporary art fair with 75 exhibitors that takes place in a building of architectural interest each year.
Rond-Point des Champs Elysées, 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 23-26
Modern art
Whether you’re an experienced collector or a casual art fan, there’s something for everyone at the Moderne Art Fair.
Place Clemenceau, 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.
Various venues, Paris & Île de France
Now through November 29
Orson Welles
Retrospective of the great director’s work, including everything from Citizen Kane to Othello.