February 25
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Hibernatus, directed by Édouard Molinaro.
L’Épée de Bois, Paris
February 27
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents La Fille d’un Grand Amour (Child of True Love), directed by Agnès De Sacy.
L’Épée de Bois, Paris
Through March 1
Frankenheimer onscreen
The John Frankenheimer retrospective celebrates the American director’s long career with such films as Birdman of Alcatraz and The Manchurian Candidate.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
Through early March
Dress like Cyrano
Every Thursday through the beginning of March, the Comédie-Française will sell off one hundred of its historic and contemporary costumes at prices ranging from €50 to €500.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
Through March 2
Cinéma pour les enfants
Tout-Petits Cinéma spotlights films for children aged 18 months to four years, including screenings and interactive workshops.
Forum des Images, Paris
Through March 2
A barnyard in Paris
The Salon International de l’Agriculture brings the best of the country’s livestock and crops – and the products made from them – to Paris. Pictured above: the beautiful blonde Oupette, a six-year-old Limousine cow, the show’s mascot.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
March 2
Carnaval Paris style
Parisians parade through the street in costume to celebrate the Carnaval de Paris. This year’s theme is love, joy and peace. Starts at the Place Gambetta at 1pm.
Place Gambetta to Place de la République, Paris
March 7-8
Chamber music
Musikfest Parisienne, created by and for young musicians, is a chamber music festival held in the lovely Salle Cortot. Free for students and anyone under 18.
Salle Cortot, Paris
March 9
Paris Half Marathon
Soak up the atmosphere at the Sémi-marathon de Paris, ending at the Place de la Bastille.
La Villette, Paris
March 5-9
Fêting film
The guest hosts of this edition of the Festival de la Cinémathèque Française will be two American film directors: Susan Seidelman (Desperately Seeking Susan, She-Devil, etc.) and John McTiernan (Predator, Die Hard, etc.). Some 100 old films, most of them restored, will be screened.
Cinémathèque Française and other cienmas, Paris
March 7-16
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
March 20-23
Eclectic Music Fest
The Paris Music Festival presents an eclectic program of concerts in unusual venues, including Boris Vian’s apartment and the Cité de l’Architecture.
Various locations, Paris
March 22-23
Racing in nature
Eco-Trail offers a variety of eco-responsible races, from 80K trail to 10K Nordic walking.
Paris and suburbs
Through May 23
Contemporary art festival
This edition of the Festival Jeu de Paume, titled “Moving Landscapes,” is a multidisciplinary exhibition featuring photography, video installations, sculpture and performances.
Jeu de Paume, Paris
March 27–30
Festival of drawing
Contemporary drawing on show at the Drawing Now art fair.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
March 29
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 29
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 26-31
Drawing fair
The Salon du Dessin presents 39 top galleries specializing in Old Master, modern and contemporary drawings.
Palais Brongniart, Paris
April 6
Laundresses unite!
The Carnaval des Femmes brings back to life the historic Fête des Blanchisseuses, a costumed parade first organized by Paris’s laundresses. Starts at the Place du Châtelet at 2pm.
Place du Châtelet, Paris
Through April 6
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
Through April 6
10 women directors
The festival Elles Sont Là pour Rester spotlights the films of 10 French women directors of the same generation.
Forum des Images. Paris
March 14-April 11
Suburban jazzfest
Banlieues Bleues brings major jazz acts to the northern suburbs of Paris.
Various venues, Pantin
April 13
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
April 12-14
Specialty coffee festival
Paris’s bustling coffee scene is celebrated at the Paris Café Festival.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
April 24-26
Climate change summit
Entrepreneurs, activists and policy-makers working for the future of the planet come together for Change Now.
Grand Palais, Paris
Through June 21
Drawing season
Le Printemps du Dessin presents exhibitions and workshops highlighting this accessible art form across the country.