Note to readers: Paris, and the whole of France, currently have a 6pm curfew. Shops and art galleries are open, but museums, theaters, cinemas, restaurants and cafés throughout the country remain closed. See below for online and a few live events.
January 23
Home movie
Lost in Frenchlation presents the film M, directed by Yolande Zauberman, available to stream at 7:30pm on January 23.
Online
Ongoing
All about Alberto Giacometti
With museums remaining closed for the time being, L’Institut Giacometti presents a range of background videos, roundtables and performances related to its upcoming exhibition on the relationship between Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti and Samuel Beckett.
Online
Through January 23
Proust season at Comédie-Française
The world’s oldest theater company presents readings of A la Recherche du Temps Perdu and a night of reflections on the author’s influence on members of the company.
Online
Through January 24
Virtual museum
The Musée Paul Valéry in Sète is showing its collections online during the museum’s closure. Each day, a new work will appear online.
Online
Ongoing
Hidden film stars
The Musée Sacem presents an online exhibition, Devine Qui Vient Doubler?, focusing on those who do the work of dubbing and subtitling films.
Online
Through January 23
Focus on photos in Saint Germain
Festival Photo Saint Germain: Special photo shows in Left Bank galleries, cultural centers and bookshops. Above: a photo by Lindokuhle Sobekwa and Cyprien Clément-Delmas from the “Daleside” exhibition at Rubis Mécénat © Photo Saint Germain.
Various locations, Paris
Ongoing
Poetry online
The Maison de la Poésie is hosting lectures, interviews and readings on its social media.
Online
Through January 31
Art from home
Exhibitions, live music, interviews with artists: there’s something for everyone at the Fondation Louis Vuitton’s #FLVChezVous.
Online
Ongoing
Impressionism
The Festival Normandie Impressionisme invites viewers to revisit the festival through an online photo album.
Online
Ongoing
Art of Migration
Streaming of works by migrant artists in France from the postponed Festival Visions d’Exil.
Online
Ongoing
Women migrants’ history in pictures
The National Museum of Immigration presents online images of women migrants from the exhibition “Les Femmes en Mouvements.”
Online
Ongoing
Art on film
For 25 Arts Seconde, the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles presents a series of films by and about artists.
Online
Ongoing
Photography in quarantine
The Maison Européenne de la Photographie presents masterclasses, lectures and interviews with artists on its website and social media while the gallery remains closed.
Online
Ongoing
Indie films
The Cinémathèque Française is screening some unusual films from its catalog online (free).
Online
Through January 23
Online exhibitions
Galerie Templon invites you through its virtual doors: all three current exhibitions are now available to view online.
Online
Ongoing
Free classes on French topics
Pandemonium U presents free Zoom classes in English on such topics as the role of small French villages in helping refugees and the death of Resistance hero Jean Moulin.
Online
Ongoing
More art from home
The Centre Pompidou presents its first virtual exhibition, devoted to Miró.
Online
Ongoing
Get creative at home
The Centre Pompidou presents a wide range of videos, including visits to exhibitions, spotlights on artworks and periods, and a series for children.
Online
Ongoing
More art at home
The Palais de Tokyo offers interviews with artists and behind-the-scenes content on its YouTube channel for Palais à la Maison.
Online
Ongoing
More virtual art
The Grand Palais offers live lectures, virtual exhibitions and more on its website and social media.
Online
Through January 30
Cross-continental art
Artists from Africa, Asia and Oceania present work on the Tetraktys figure for Cabinet Da-End X, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the gallery’s opening.
Galerie Da-End, Paris
Ongoing
Paris museum podcasts
Brighten up a lockdown walk with a podcast produced by Paris Musées.
Online
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
Throughout Lockdown
French film with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation has teamed up with Eyelet so users can watch independent French films directly on its website. First film is free.