March 22-24
Cheap films
For the three days of Printemps du Cinéma, films cost only €5 in participating cinemas
Various cinemas, France
March 24
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Amour.
Lucernaire, Paris
March 26
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Le Rêve Américain.
Luminor Hôtel de Ville, Paris
Through March 28
Celestial lights
The Celestial Odyssey is a spectacular “video mapping” light show inside the Saint Eustache Church, further enhanced by a live choir but somewhat impaired by an occasional narration. Photo: Mikhail Syntenkov
Saint Eustache. Paris
March 21–28
International Documentary Film Festival
Cinéma du Réel presents a diverse range of films and includes two competitions.
Various venues, Paris
March 28
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 26-29
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 26-29
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 26-29
Festival of drawing
Contemporary drawing on show at the Drawing Now art fair.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
Through March 29
Kiddie films
CinéKids : Éclats de Rire will keep the little ones laughing with funny films and activities for children aged 2 to 9.
Forum des Images, Paris
March 29
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Gourou.
Luminor Hôtel de Ville, Paris
March 25-30
Drawing fair
The Salon du Dessin presents top galleries specializing in Old Master, modern and contemporary drawings.
Palais Brongniart, Paris
March 1-31
Celebrating women
International Women’s Day will be commemorated in Paris throughout the month of March with a number of events, including exhibitions, concerts and conferences.
Various locations, Paris
March 30-April 1
Climate change summit
Entrepreneurs, activists and policy-makers working for the future of the planet come together for Change Now.
Grand Palais, Paris
April 2-5
Charitable art sale
The Solid’Art contemporary art fair is also a charitable event that raises money to send children from low-income families on vacation.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
April 7-12
Artisanal open house
During Les Journées des Métiers d’Art, artisans open their studios, hold exhibitions and give demonstrations of such crafts as jewelry-making or woodworking.
Various locations, Paris
April 10-12
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
April 12
Paris marathon
It’s time to sign up for the Paris Marathon. The scenic route starts at the Arc de Triomphe.
Arc de Triomphe, Paris
Through April 12
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 11-13
Specialty coffee festival
Paris’s bustling coffee scene is celebrated at the Paris Café Festival.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
March 27-April 17
Suburban jazzfest
Banlieues Bleues brings major jazz acts to the northern suburbs of Paris.
Various venues, Pantin & Aubervilliers
April 17-19
Massive book fair
The Festival du Livre brings together publishers, authors and book lovers.
Grand Palais, Paris
April 25
Champagne à gogo
Meet producers, taste their bubbles and attend master classes at the Champagne Tasting fair.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
April 8-26
Cutting-edge creativity
Festival 100% spotlights up-and-coming artists across a range of disciplines. Check website for exact dates.
La Villette, Paris
April 30-May 11
Retail heaven
You can buy just about anything at the century-old Foire de Paris, a gigantic pop-up store. A new section, Made in Paris, features local and artisanal products. For free admission, click here.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
March 21-May 17
Young European photographers
The Festival Circulation(s) features the work of emerging photographers.
Centquatre, Paris
March 20-June 21
Drawing season
Le Printemps du Dessin presents exhibitions and workshops highlighting this accessible art form across the country.
Various venues, France
April 3–December 31
Art indoors and out
Contemporary art exhibitions on the Île Seguin and in the Seine Musicale for the Extatiques festival. Free admission,