November 1st is a financial institution vacation in France (Le Toussaint, aka All Saints Day aka Day of the Useless)
By means of November 1
Stuff your self with every kind of chocolately goodies on the annual Salon du Chocolat, on the Paris-Expo – Porte de Versailles (metro line 12), 10am-7pm. Entrance €16 (advance reservations €14, €7.20 for youths underneath 12), €40 for households. You may get advance tickets on-line or ask at your favourite chocolate store if they’ve any further invites. Keep away from the weekend except you’re a masochist!
November 2
Misplaced in Frenchlation is internet hosting a screening of the critically acclaimed new French thriller, La Règne Animal (starring Roman Duris) with English subtitles on November 2nd on the Luminor Hôtel de Ville Cinema (20 rue du Temple, 4th). The occasion begins with a cocktail reception from 7pm (free drink in case you put on your Halloween costume); the movie begins at 8pm. Tickets €7-€11. Can’t make it? Try the many different movie occasions all through the month in Paris, Lyon, Biarritz, Caen, and Beaulieu.
By means of November 4
The Jour des Morts (aka Dia de los Muertos, aka Day of the Useless, aka Toussaint in France) is formally November 1st, however there are occasions throughout Paris within the week main as much as it, from celebratory altars and music concert events to parades and “catrinas” contests. See the checklist of occasions right here.
November 5 is the primary Sunday of the month when many museums are free; some require a reservation and a few don’t.
November 8-12
The forty seventh annual Salon Marjolaine, the largest natural honest in Paris, takes place this week on the Parc Floral (Bois de Vincennes) with 450 stands promoting all the things natural you possibly can think about: produce, meats, cheeses, artisan oils, wines, important oils, herbs, teas, cosmetics, magnificence merchandise, family cleansing merchandise, clothes, sneakers, equipment, residence decor, books, gardening provides, in addition to stands for environmental tourism, completely different inexperienced activist teams similar to Greenpeace, and so forth. There are additionally loads of meals stands for lunch onsite, a coat verify, and slightly shuttle from the metro Château de Vincennes to the doorway of the Parc Floral. Open 10:30am-7pm (Friday till 9pm). Entry €10, however you may get a €3 low cost voucher on the web site to print out upfront (or pay the ticket on-line upfront and skip ready in line).
November 9-12
Time to fill up on unique Christmas items “Made in France” on the tenth annual MIF Expo on the Porte de Versailles (expo corridor 3): “MIF Expo provides a showcase that enables French trade, innovation and creativity to fulfill shoppers.” There shall be connoisseur goodies, toys, residence & decor, clothes, magnificence & hygiene merchandise, and technological improvements. Get a preview of the present on this video. Open 10am-7pm (Sunday till 6pm), get a free invitation on the web site or pay €10 on the door (reimbursed along with your first buy). Word that coat verify is €2/merchandise.
November 11 is a financial institution vacation in France (1918 Armistice Day)
November 8-19
Time for the twenty second annual Day of the Useless artwork exposition on the print-making gallery and artist atelier, the Affiliation pour l’Estampe et l’Artwork Populaire (49bis, rue des Cascades, twentieth). Come see the standard altar, and artworks celebrating the useless from 22 completely different artists within the coronary heart of Belleville. The exposition is open every day 3-8pm (vernissage November eleventh at 6pm). Free entry.
November 16
Though it’s moderately low-key in France in comparison with the hype it will get in America, the annual Beaujolais Nouveau pageant takes place in wine bars all through Paris at this time. You’ll find occasions at virtually any wine bar in Paris, however in case you’re hurting for concepts this text has a map of listings all through France (and the world) that shall be doing one thing particular to rejoice.
November 17-19
Uncover the native artisans of Paris this weekend via “Paris Native”, a Tourism Workplace initiative to advertise the eating places, artisans, and artists of Paris via visits and actions. It’s additionally an effective way to seek out the addresses of all of the native artisans and eating places specializing in locavore delicacies. The location is barely in French however with slightly Google translating you shouldn’t have any issues discovering occasions that can curiosity you.
November 17 – January 7
Don’t miss the third annual Lumières en Seine, a blinding mild present within the gardens of the Domaine de Saint Cloud (west facet of Paris accessible through metro). “From the very entrance on the Clémenceau gates, this particular mild path will take you on a magical journey via fireplace gardens and frosted forests, over fields of fairies and illuminated waterfalls. Alongside the best way you’ll cross by an enthralling merry-go-round and Santa’s sleigh in addition to a comfy relaxation spot, the place you’ll be able to get pleasure from mouth-wateringly good meals, mulled wine and scorching chocolate.” It was so in style final yr that costs have gone up, and the age without cost youngsters is underneath 3 years previous. Open tickets (undated) are €27 for adults, €20 for youths 3-11. Dated tickets for a selected day are €20 (€16 youngsters) Mon-Thurs, €22 (€18 youngsters) for Fri-Sat and college holidays. Buy on-line upfront and costume heat!
By means of November 25
The Galerie Itinerrance (24bis boulevard du Général Jean Simon, thirteenth), one of many main road artist galleries in Paris, is internet hosting an exhibition of the artist INTI, whose beautiful mural you’ll be able to see at 91 Boulevard Vincent Auriole, thirteenth. The exposition is open Tues-Sat 11am-7pm.
