September 16
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Portrait de la Jeune Fille en Feu, directed by Céline Sciamma.
L’Epée de Bois, Paris
September 18
Meet the authors
The Musée d’Orsay has invited 30 writers to the museum to read pertinent excerpts from their work from 5pm to 9pm during Le Jour des Écrivains.
Musée d’Orsay, Paris
September 18
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Le Repondeur, directed by Fabienne Godet.
L’Entrepôt, Paris
Through September 21
Arty Forest
For the exhibition “Grandeur Nature II: Esprit de la Forêt, the lovely grounds around the Chàteau de Fontainbleau are populated for the summer with sculptures by 25 artists, including Franz West, Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne, Miguel Chevalier, Pablo Reinoso and Wang Keping.
Chàteau de Fontainbleau, Fontainbleau
Through September 21
Big top festival
The pop-up Village du Cirque festival features all types of performances.
Various locations, Paris
September 21
Lego tournament
Show off your Lego skills on the Champs-Élysées and maybe win a prize at the Grand Tournoi des Champs.
Champs-Élysées, Paris
September 18-21
Meet the press
During the Festival du Monde, the prestigious daily newspaper Le Monde opens its doors to the public to meet its journalists, visit its facilities and attend workshops and debates. Concerts and DJ sets will be held on the building’s forecourt.
Le Monde headquarters, Paris
September 18-21
Eyes on Brazil
Brazilian writers and scientists discuss issues facing their country at Food Temple Brésil.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
September 19-21
Dance festival
Échelle Humaine presents works by leading contemporary choreographers.
Lafayette Anticipations, Paris
September 19-21
Feminist family festival
The WeToo Festival is a “festive, familial and political experience” with performances and talks for children, teenagers and adults.
Le Point Fort, Aubervilliers
September 19-21
Heritage days
The doors to normally closed monuments and other buildings open to the public for the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine.
Various locations, Paris
September 20-21
Homage to the matriarchy
The Journées du Matrimoine have nothing to do with marriage; they are a feminist celebration of notable women of the past by women of the present, a counterpoint to the Journées du Patrimoine.
La Cité Audacieuse, Paris
September 21
Take back the streets!
On the Journée Paris Respire, motor traffic (with the exception of buses, taxis and emergency vehicles) will be banned in most of Paris.
City of Paris
September 20-24
Fine Art for sale
FAB Paris brings together a hundred top-level art dealers for its autumn show.
Grand Palais, Paris
September 25
Flea market party
The streets of the famed Saint Ouen Flea Market come alive with concerts and performances for La Fête des Puces. To attend, request an invitation on the website of one of the markets (Marché Vernaison, Marché Biron, MarchéPaul Bert Serpette, Marché Dauphine, Marché Malassis and Puces de Saint-Ouen). Shops will remain open until midnight.
Le Marché des Puces, Saint-Ouen
Through September 27
Candlelit château
Every Saturday throughout the summer, the Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte and its grounds will be lit by 2,000 candles for the Soirées aux Chandelles.
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Île-de-France
September 27-29
Drinks festival
The Cocktail Street festival will welcome 50 bars and a dozen street food stands.
La Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris
September 26–October 5
Antique fair in a bucolic setting
A visit to the Foire de Chatou antique market and regional products fair just outside Paris on the “Impressionists Island” makes a great weekend outing.
Chatou, Île-de-France
October 1-5
Dueling Duets
A series of concerts of two-handed piano pieces at the Rungis Piano-Piano Festival.
Various locations, Rungis
October 2-5
Cutting-edge sculptural ceramics
C14 Paris, the Contemporary Ceramics Fair, spotlights the latest in the art form.
Annexe de la Mairie du 14ième Arrondissement, Paris
October 8-12
Sustainability
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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