March 20
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Même si Tu Vas sur la Lune, directed by Laurent Rodriguez.
Luminor, Paris
March 23
Shopping for a good cause
Toutocoto is an annual flea market with 600 vendors whose profits go to charities and schools.
Avenue de Longchamp, Saint Cloud
March 24
Servers on the run
Normally, it’s hard to get a Parisian server to hurry, but not during the newly revived Course des Cafés (formerly the Course des Garçons de Café). This year, 200 servers will participate in the race. They must run 2 kilometers and cross the finish line carrying a tray holding a still-intact cup of coffee, a glass of water and a croissant. Pictured: The 1941 race passes by the Opéra de Paris.
Hôtel de Ville, Paris
March 15–24
Women behind the movie camera
The theme of the Festival International du Film de Femmes de Créteilis “Women and Sports.”
Various venues, Paris & Créteil & online
March 15-24
Music festival
Live concerts all over the town of Beauvais (one hour from Paris), many of them free, for the Festival Blues Autour de Zinc.
Various venues, Beauvais
March 20-24
Emerging artists
The Chorus Festival presents a wide-ranging list of up-and-coming performers in concert, including previous winners of its Prix Chorus.
La Seine Musicale, Paris
March 21-24
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 21–24
Festival of drawing
Contemporary drawing on show at the 14th edition of the Drawing Now art fair.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
March 22-24
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 23-24
Celebration of good taste
Le Monde’s magazine M is launching the Goût de M Festival, with talks, performances and workshops by leading designers, artists, chefs and craftspeople, all known for their good taste, from Simon Porte Jacquemus to India Mahdavi, Marine Serre and many more.
École Supérieure de Design et Métiers d’Art Duperré, Paris
March 24-26
Cheap films
For the three days of Printemps du Cinéma, films cost only €5 in participating cinemas
Various cinemas, France
March 30
Mass dictation
Test your knowledge of written French at the Grande Dictée du Sport. Open to everyone. Free admission. Reserve online.
La Sorbonne, Paris
Through March 31
Cotonou in Paris
This year’s Africapitales Festival focuses on Beninese artists working in various disciplines.
Various locations, Paris
Through March 31
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
March 22–31
International Documentary Film Festival
Cinéma du Réel presents a diverse range of films and includes two competitions.
Various venues, Paris
April 12-14
Massive book fair
The Festival du Livre brings together publishers, authors and book lovers.
Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris
April 20
Free stuff exchange
Help save the environment by recycling stuff at the Giant Free Troc Party swap event. Online registration (required) opens on April 16 at noon.
Académie du Climat, Paris
March 29–April 28
Cutting-edge creativity
Festival 100% spotlights up-and-coming artists across a range of disciplines.
La Villette, Paris
April 6-June 2
Young European photographers
The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers.
Centquatre, Paris
Through June 2
Indoor/outdoor street art
The Colors festival invites street artists to decorate an abandoned house, this one in a Paris suburb. Reserve online.
37, ave. Roger Salengro, Champigny-sur-Marne
June 2-7
Literary lessons
This year’s weeklong Paris Writers Workshop will feature masterclasses and more led by Lan Samantha Chang (director of the Iowa Writers Workshop), Jennifer Lauck, Kevin Brockmeier, Diane Lake, Heather Hartley and Don George. Early-bird registration is now open.
Reid Hall, Paris
March 20-June 21
Drawing season
Le Printemps du Dessin presents exhibitions and workshops highlighting this accessible art form across the country.