November 5-11, December 6-13
Charity art auction
Twenty-six portraits of inspiring women like Kamala Harris, Amal Clooney, Vivienne Westwood and Jane Campion by such leading contemporary artists as Jean-Michel Othoniel and Joana Vasconcelos will be auctioned for Togeth’her 2020. Online sale November 5-11 and exhibition on December 6-13.
Online and Monnaie de Paris
November 4
Eco-friendly eating
Chefs across France offer meals whose production created as few carbon emissions as possible for the Journée Nationale Zéro Carbo.
Various restaurants, France
October 28-November 7
Jean-Claude Carrière retrospective
The work of the famous novelist, screenwriter and actor Jean-Claude Carrière is celebrated at the Cinémathèque Française.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
November 6-8
Open studios in Montmartre
Artists open their studios to the public for Portes Ouvertes d’Anvers Aux Abbesses.
Various locations in Montmartre
November 2-30
Films from the Roaring 20s
Groundbreaking films from the 1920s are screened for Novémbre Experimental.
Various locations, Paris
Through October 29
Women of Soviet Cinema
Until 1960, the USSR had more female directors than any other country: the Pionnières du Cinéma Soviétique retrospective explores their work. Above: A screencap from Sacha (1930), one of the films being shown.
Cinémathèque Française, Paris
Through October 29
Paris Internationale: a contemporary art fair with 26 galleries in a vacant grocery store.
12, rue de Montyon, 75009 Paris
Through October 30
Outsider art
Signed works by 42 artists, including the famous and the more underground, are available at the Outsider Art Fair.
Atelier Richelieu, Paris
October 28-31
Celebrating culture
Artists practicing a range of crafts illustrate the importance of the cultural patrimony during the International Heritage Fair.
Carrousel du Louvre, Paris
November 13-15
Photo fair
First-time exhibitors and first-time buyers are encouraged at Fotofever 2020.
Carrousel du Louvre, Paris
November 13-15
African Art and Design
Also Known As Africa, France’s only design fair devoted to African style returns for its fifth edition.
Le Carreau du Temple, Paris
November 6-21
Focus on photos in Saint Germain
Festival Photo Saint Germain: Special photo shows in Left Bank galleries, museums, cultural centers and bookshops.
Various locations, Paris
Through June 2021
Discovering art history
Learn how to appreciate and analyze art in its historical context in a range of masterclasses offered by Les Paris de l’Art 2020/21.
Various locations, Paris & Online
Through October 31
French food frenzy
A celebration of gourmet French food, as seen by scientists, chefs and artists, complete with tastings, at the Cité de la Gastronomie Paris-Rungis.
La Villette, Paris
Through November 1
Autumn shopping fair
Find housewares, food and seasonal shopping at this year’s Foire d’Automne.
Paris Expo, Paris
Through November 13
Melodrama on film
For Tant qu’Il y Aura du Mélo, the melodrama or “women’s film” is reassessed in a new light.
Forum des images, Paris
November 7
LGBT+ Pride
LGBT in the streets. The annual Paris Pride Parade has been postponed to November 7, 2020.
Paris
Through December 31
Contemporary arts festival
The Festival d’Automne presents leading talents in art, dance, film, theater and more from around the world.
Various venues, Paris & Île de France
October 29
French film with English subtitles
Lost In Frenchlation presents La Cité de la Peur (Fear City: a family-style comedy) directed by Alain Berbérian.