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
October 9-11
Flowers of the world
Plants from across the globe are brought together for Chantilly’s Journées des Plantes.
Domaine de Chantilly, Île-de-France
October 10
The new Wine Country
For Domaine du Bois Brillant’s Open Day, the vineyards hoping to become Île-de-France’s first wine village (in what was historically a wine-growing region) are offering vineyard tours. Advance booking required.
Domaine du Bois Brillant, Île-de-France
October 12-18
Learning with food
La Semaine du Goût returns for a week of events for young people on the value of food – from the traditions associated with it to the importance of a balanced diet.
Various locations, Paris
October 15-25
Cinema in the time of Covid
Films completed during the pandemic are screened in solidarity with the film industry for Le Cinéma Comme Il Va. Above: Guillaume Brac’s À l’Abordage (2020) will be shown on October 23. © ARTE, Jour2Fete 2020.
Centre Pompidou, Paris
October 21-30
Outsider art
Signed works by 42 artists, including both the famous and the more underground, will be on show at the Outsider Art Fair.
Atelier Richelieu, Paris
October 16-18
Celebrating France’s architecture
The Department for Culture’s Journées Nationales de l’Architecture aims to bring French people closer to their country’s finest contemporary architecture.
Various locations throughout France
Through October 11
Science film festival
The free Atmosphères Festival presents 20 fiction and documentary films dealing with a variety of science-related topics, plus exhibitions, virtual reality demos, and conferences.
Various locations, Courbevoie and La Défense
Through October 25
Festival of Jewelry
Designers, artists, photographers and historians come together to explore jewelry in France and beyond for Parcours Bijoux.
Various locations, Paris
October 28-31
Multimedia art festival
Artists from a range of different crafts illustrate the importance of the cultural patrimony during the International Heritage Fair.
Carousel du Louvre, Paris
Through October 11
Flowers in Bercy Village
Bercy Village presents a summer Sky of Flowers, with 2,600 blossoms, painted in a classic style by Audray Roy-Camille, suspended above the village’s central street.
Bercy Village, 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 8
French film with English subtitles
Lost In Frenchlation presents Petit Pays (Small Country: An African Childhood), directed by Eric Barbier.