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First Sunday – November 1
Many museums and monuments in Paris are open for free the primary Sunday of the month. In November, that features the Orsay, Picasso, Cluny, Arts-et-Métiers, Musée Rodin, Orangerie, Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature, Musée Delacroix, Musée Gustave Moreau, Cité de l’Structure, Musée des Arts Asiatiques Guimet, Cité de la Céramique de Sèvres, Musée Jean-Jacques Henner, Musée départemental Albert-Kahn, Quai Branly, Musée de l’histoire de l’Immigration, and the Château Fontainebleau. Monuments embrace the Arc de Triomphe, Pantheon, Conciergerie, Sainte-Chapelle, Château de Versailles, Château de Vincennes, and Saint-Denis Basilica. Be sure you test every museum’s web site, as some nonetheless require you to have a timed ticket; even when the doorway is free. See the complete checklist right here.
November 1
Right this moment is All Saints Day (or Toussaint) in France, when folks go to their family members on the cemeteries. There are additionally Day of the Day, or Jour des Morts, celebrations in a number of locations all through Paris, which you’ll examine on this article, https://secretsofparis.com/featured-events/day-of-the-dead-paris/
October 28– November 1
Stuff your self with all types of chocolately goodies and monumental chocolate sculptures on the thirty first annual Salon du Chocolat, on the Paris-Expo – Porte de Versailles (metro line 12), 10am-7pm. Entrance €16 (€20 on weekends, €30 for opening night time), reductions for households and “finish of night time” tickets. You may get advance tickets on-line or ask at your favourite chocolate store if they’ve any additional invites. Keep away from the weekend except you’re a masochist!
October 29 – November 1
The thirty first annual Salon Worldwide du Patrimoine Culturel returns to the Carrousel du Louvre, this 12 months celebrating “Heritage within the Highlight”. Organized by Ateliers d’Artwork de France, the truthful gathers greater than 300 exhibitors from France and overseas—cabinetmakers, glassmakers, stonemasons, restorers, designers, faculties, and start-ups—showcasing the range of heritage professions and savoir-faire. Guests can attend stay demonstrations, talks, and workshops, together with a highlight on new skills. Tickets: €17/day (€35 four-day cross; reductions out there on-line earlier than Oct 23).
November 2–30
Paris Picture Days returns for its seventh version with a month-long celebration of latest pictures throughout Paris and the encircling area. Greater than 100 galleries, museums, cultural establishments and unconventional venues participate, presenting exhibitions, artist commissions, talks, workshops and particular occasions that showcase the breadth of worldwide photographic follow. This 12 months’s version is sponsored by French clothier and artwork collector agnès b., who has invited 5 artists to create particular tasks. Occasions are free however many require registration, see the web site for extra particulars.
October 3-November 8
The Jour des Morts (aka Dia de los Muertos, aka Day of the Lifeless, 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 live shows to parades and “catrinas” contests, together with particular decorations and occasions for teenagers on the Jardin d’Acclimatation (which begins October third). The closing parade is on the Esplanade at Trocadéro on November 1st, 7pm.
November 5
There’s one other nationwide name for strikes and protest marches deliberate for as we speak, however little data might be revealed greater than 48 hours prematurely. Public transportation will definitely be disrupted, so test the RATP (Paris public transport) or SNCF (French trains) web sites if you happen to’re travelling. I wrote in regards to the present strikes right here. This Reddit thread can also be fairly good at staying on high of the subject:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ParisTravelGuide/feedback/1x92iix/updated_protestsstrikes_megathread_fall_2026/
November 5-6
The Afro-Caribbean Market brings collectively a variety of artisans and types highlighting Afro-Caribbean tradition by means of style, magnificence, books, video games, décor, specialty meals, and present concepts. Count on greater than a thousand potential items, all-day actions, and on-site meals choices. Open 12pm–8pm at 5 rue Saint-Merri, 4th arrondissement (metro Châtelet or Hôtel de Ville). Entry €2.
November 6-22
The Pageant des Fiertés returns for its sixth version throughout the twelfth, thirteenth, and 14th arrondissements, that includes an array of LGBTQIA+ cultural and creative occasions, whereas elevating consciousness towards discrimination. It options over 50 free occasions, together with artwork and pictures exhibitions, movie and documentary screenings, roundtables, theater, readings, drag exhibits, and festive evenings. Free, with some occasions requiring advance registration (see every itemizing).
November 7-11
The fiftieth annual Salon Marjolaine, the largest natural truthful in Paris, takes place this week on the Parc Floral (Bois de Vincennes) with 450 stands promoting all the pieces natural you might think about: produce, meats, cheeses, artisan oils, wines, important oils, herbs, teas, cosmetics, magnificence merchandise, family cleansing merchandise, clothes, footwear, equipment, dwelling decor, books, gardening provides, in addition to stands for environmental tourism, completely different inexperienced activist teams akin to Greenpeace, and so on. There are additionally loads of meals stands for lunch onsite, a coat test, and a little bit 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 will get a €3 low cost voucher on the web site to print out prematurely (or pay the ticket on-line prematurely and skip ready in line).
October 15-November 8
The Château de Vincennes hosts the second version of Nuits de Lumière, a nighttime competition that includes mild installations by round 15 up to date artists. Discover the historic web site on a self-guided 90-minute route, with interactive works, illuminated structure and a large-scale projection tracing the château’s historical past. Open evenings Thursday by means of Sunday, tickets €18. Entrance on the Tour du Village on the Avenue de Paris (simply exterior Château de Vincennes metro station).
November 11
Annually on November 11, France honors the tip of World Battle I and the reminiscence of all those that died for the nation. The official Armistice Day ceremony takes place beneath the Arc de Triomphe (Place Etoile – Charles-de-Gaulle), starting at 11am with the Ravivage de la Flamme (rekindling of the Everlasting Flame) within the presence of the President of the Republic, navy representatives, and veterans’ organizations. Entry across the monument is restricted through the ceremony, however it’s broadcast stay on nationwide tv and visual from surrounding areas on the Champs-Élysées. A public vigil organized by the Comité de la Flamme follows at 8pm, with music by a navy band and a solemn torchlight rekindling of the flame. This night ceremony is open to the general public with out reservation. There may also be Veterans’ Day ceremonies at American cemeteries in France as we speak, together with Suresnes American Cemetery and the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery close to Paris at 2:30pm.
November 11 – January 10, 2027
Guide your spots now to see the traditional musical theatre manufacturing Les Miserables in French (with English surtitles) on the Théâtre du Châtelet (Place du Châtelet, 1st), tickets €12-€129 (restricted or no views underneath €49). The manufacturing is three hours with intermission, see the trailer right here. Weekend exhibits are already nearly offered out!
November 12–15
Paris Picture returns to the Grand Palais for its twenty ninth version, bringing collectively main worldwide galleries, publishers, artists and collectors for the world’s premier pictures truthful. This system spans historic, up to date and digital pictures, with thematic exhibitions, artist talks, guide signings and performances. Highlights embrace Elles × Paris Picture, a curated presentation celebrating girls photographers, and a particular exhibition drawn from the Centre Pompidou’s pictures assortment, that includes round 100 works by almost 30 artists. Guests also can uncover rising photographic expertise and worldwide publishing tasks throughout the truthful’s exhibition sections. Open 1–8pm (final day till 7pm). Tickets: €36 (weekly), €41 (weekend), €26 (night and pupil charges).
November 12-15
Time to replenish on unique Christmas items “Made in France” on the 14th annual MIF Expo on the Porte de Versailles (expo corridor Porte A2): “MIF Expo affords a showcase that enables French business, innovation and creativity to satisfy shoppers.” There might be gourmand goodies, toys, dwelling & decor, clothes, magnificence & hygiene merchandise, and technological improvements. Get a preview of the present on this video. Open 10am-7pm (Sunday till 6pm), tickets free on the web site or pay €10 on the door (reimbursed together with your first buy). Notice that coat test is €2/merchandise.
November 13–21
Montparnasse Worldwide Week celebrates the neighborhood’s legacy as a middle of worldwide creative change and artistic innovation. Impressed by the École de Paris, the early Twentieth-century group of artists from around the globe who helped form fashionable artwork, the occasion brings collectively museums, cultural organizations and up to date artists to discover Montparnasse’s historical past and its persevering with affect. This system features a two-day international symposium, exhibitions, performances, artist encounters, guided walks (together with in English) and visits to historic websites. Discover the map of occasions on the official web site.
November 17
Tickets go on sale as we speak at 10am for Les Créateurs ont du Cœur – Arcat Solidarity Sale (December 17–21), a vastly in style charity sale bringing collectively hundreds of donated gadgets from main style and way of life manufacturers, all discounted 50–90% off retail, together with clothes, footwear, equipment, jewellery, cosmetics, and residential décor. The occasion helps Arcat’s work offering social, medical, psychological, authorized, and employment help to greater than 2,000 folks annually affected by power sickness or poverty. The €2 entry tickets go on sale right here at 10am and promote out quick.
November 18
Rachel Khoo joins journalist Lindsey Tramuta on the American Library in Paris from 7:30pm to debate her new memoir, The Smallest Restaurant in Paris. Khoo traces her early years within the metropolis, from culinary faculty and odd jobs to the intimate dinner events that led to her bestselling cookbook and tv collection, The Little Paris Kitchen. The dialog will discover meals, creativity and constructing a profession from small beginnings, with questions from each in-person and on-line audiences. The occasion is free, with a prompt donation of €10. Attend in individual on the American Library in Paris, 10 rue du Général Camou, seventh, or watch the stay Zoom stream. RSVP on the web site right here.
November 19
Rachel Khoo can also be the visitor creator for the night at Shakespeare and Firm (37 rue de la Bûcherie, fifth), the place she is going to focus on her memoir, The Smallest Restaurant in Paris on the bookshop’s cafe from 6pm. Books out there on the market and signing. Free and open to all, areas restricted so arrive early.
November 19
The third Thursday of November marks the annual launch of Beaujolais Nouveau, the younger wine from the Beaujolais winery straddling the north of the Rhône and a part of Saône-et-Loire. Since 1985, French legislation has mounted this date because the official begin of gross sales, and winemakers have steadily turned it right into a nationwide celebration (different AOC Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages wines should wait till December 15 to go on sale.) Throughout Paris, the arrival of the brand new classic is an excuse for tastings, menus constructed across the first bottles of the 12 months, and loads of conviviality, such because the fabulous bistro & wine bar YARD. You can too check out the much less formal Meals Market expertise on the boulevard de Belleville (see beneath).
November 19
Le Meals Market, a month-to-month open-air meals market in Belleville alongside the boulevard between metros Ménilmontant et Couronnes, is celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau this month. Not like most meals markets, this one isn’t for buying elements to take dwelling and cook dinner up, however is a market of meals stands with cooks from native eating places. For this version, they’re that includes Beaujolais Nouveau from Nicolas Chemarin (Domaine P’tit Grobis) and Maxime Malard (Domaine Vignes en M). Bottled choices embrace white and pink new wines from the Luberon area by Valentin Létoquard (Domaine Val de Combrès), Beaujolais Nouveau from Anaïs & Nicolas Chateau Bompas (Domaine du Bon Pas), and a white Loire Valley new wine from Marie Carroget (Domaine de la Paonnerie). There may also be music, surprises, and the identical nice power. There are seating areas to sit down and luxuriate in your meals or you’ll be able to order to go. From 6-10:30pm
November 20-22
The twice-annual Rue de Bretagne Brocante (one of many largest flea markets in Paris) takes place all day alongside the Rue de Bretagne, Rue du Temple, Rue Eugène Spuller, Rue de Turenne, and Rue Caffarelli (third arrondissement). Discover extra flea markets round Paris all through the autumn listed right here.
November 20-22
The annual Salon Idées Japon options 60 stands of arts, decor, meals, and clothes from Japan simply in time for the vacation purchasing. On the Bastille Design Heart (74, bd Richard Lenoir, eleventh). Open noon-7pm. Free entry.
November 20-23
The Portes Ouvertes d’Anvers aux Abbesses invitations the general public to discover over 60 artist studios round Montmartre within the ninth and 18th arrondissements, the place 105 painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramists, and engravers will showcase their work. For this open-studio occasion, you’ll discover exhibitions like Le Mur des Émiles, a group of small-format items on the market at €100 (8 avenue Trudaine, ninth; maps for the collaborating galleries additionally discovered right here). Free entry. Hours: Friday 6-9pm; Saturday-Sunday 11am-8pm; Monday 2-7pm.
November 27
Carnet de Bals returns to the Hôtel de la Marine (within the courtyard, entrance at 2 Place de la Concorde) for its month-to-month collection of historic dances, with tonight’s version devoted to 1900–1910 and animal-inspired dances. Guests can be a part of free dance introductions and take part no matter expertise or apparel; no reservation or interval costume is required from 5:30-8:30pm. New this season, ticketed entry can also be out there for demonstrations of historic dances within the Hôtel’s ornate reception rooms, from 6-8 pm.
November 27 — February 21, 2027
The Jardin d’Acclimatation’s annual Lantern Pageant returns with an version devoted to India. “Nuits Indiennes” (Indian Nights) transforms the amusement park into an illuminated cultural journey that includes almost 2,000 handcrafted lanterns and lightweight sculptures impressed by India’s temples, palaces, deities, wildlife, landscapes and conventional celebrations. The 45-minute nighttime path is accompanied by music and colourful shows, with an Indian meals courtroom providing conventional specialties alongside the way in which. Tickets from €15 (for particular date, bought on-line prematurely).
