December 1-4
Gourmet food fair
Just in time for Christmas, the Salon Saveurs des Plaisirs Gourmands brings together 300 gourmet food producers from the regions of France.
Espace Champerret, Paris
December 1-3
Organic food and wine fair
Vinibio and Bio Gourmet: 1o0 organic and biodynamic winemakers and 30 organic food specialists.
Carreau du Temple, Paris
December 1-2
Wine fair
The Grand Tasting features both big-name wineries and up-and-coming ones, along with master classes and food-and-wine pairing workshops.
Carrousel du Louvre, Paris
November 30-December 4
Independent winemakers’ fair
French winemakers bring their vintages to Paris for the popular Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
December 1-3
Limited-edition art and books
SOON Paris is an art fair specializing in limited-editions.
Bastille Design Center, Paris
November-December
Christmas markets
Mulled wine and gifts galore: a full list of Christmas markets in Paris.
Various locations, Paris
Through December 24
African music and film
The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight.
Various locations in Paris suburbs
Through December 9
Noise in the library
Festival Monte le Son: This year’s festival in Paris libraries features on guitar music.
Various location, Paris
Through December 9
Art Nouveau experience
The exhibition “Hector Guimard: Design Pioneer” offers a rare opportunity to visit the Hôtel Mezzara, a small gem designed by the architect best known for his Art Nouveau Métro entrances. Photo: Mosso T.
Hôtel Mezzara, Paris
Through December 31
Unbreakable actors
What does Rambo have to do with Buster Keaton? They both know how to take a fall. The film festival Les Incassables compares the physical action in burlesque and action films.
Paris, Forum des Images
Through December 22
Cultures of the world onstage
Music, dance, theater and ritual performances from around the world at the Festival de l’Imaginaire.
Various locations, 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
December 1
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Maryline directed by Guillaume Gallienne, preceded by a themed cocktail party.