NOTE: Clocks in France flip again one hour on October twenty seventh at 3am for Daylight Financial savings.
October 5
Versailles hosts its thirteenth “Nuit de la Création” (Evening of Creation) this Saturday from 7pm to11 pm. Discover 11 iconic metropolis websites reworked into up to date artwork galleries, that includes works by varied artists and free cultural occasions, together with a photograph and sculpture exhibit within the historic Ancienne Poste (Outdated Put up Workplace). See the web site for the complete schedule. Admission is free! Don’t miss this distinctive inventive expertise in Versailles on a wonderful fall weekend.
October 5-6
This weekend within the Paris suburbs is Fripalooza, a large 1,000m² thrift sale with 10,000 objects at €8 every, and 1500 distinctive items from €é5-€95, together with uncommon finds from luxurious vogue manufacturers. They can even have plus-size choices and a devoted youngsters’s part. Leisure by drag queens Piche and Vespi, and refreshments obtainable. Admission is donation-based, supporting La Pagaille Recyclerie. The deal with is at La Robespierre, 2 rue Robespierre, Ivry-sur-Seine (proper exterior the road 7 metro station Marie-d’Ivry). Open Saturday from 10am to 11pm, and Sunday from 11am to 7pm.
October 6 (and each 1st Sunday)
Many museums and monuments in Paris are open for free the primary Sunday of the month. In October, that features the Orsay, Picasso, Pompidou, Cluny, Arts-et-Métiers, Orangerie, Cité de l’Structure, Quai Branly, and the Château Fontainebleau. Make sure to examine every museum’s web site, as some nonetheless require you to have a timed ticket; even when the doorway is free. See the complete listing right here.
October 9-13
Head as much as Montmartre for the 91st annual Fête des Vendanges, the wine harvest pageant (sure, there may be an precise little winery in Montmartre, simply behind the Musée Montmartre and throughout from the Lapin Agile Cabaret). This 12 months’s theme is “Domesticate the Imaginary”. Right here’s the outline: “For five days, the eight districts of the 18th arrondissement domesticate the creativeness, dream, create, experiment and reinvent themselves. Sustainable metropolis, utopia, science fiction, fantasy, the Montmartre Harvest Competition imagines itself as a gathering wealthy in discoveries and inventiveness. With a really wide selection of cultural, inventive, culinary and sporting choices, and at all times festive, the creativeness takes maintain of the complete district.” There might be grape stomping, meals and wine tastings, a parade, reside music, a dance get together, and all types of enjoyable all through the “Butte“. Many occasions are free, some it’s important to reserve a spot, so get to the web site or cease by the little Montmartre Tourism Workplace at 21 Place du Tertre (18th).
Via October 5
Keep in mind the golden statues of notable ladies in French historical past revealed in the course of the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony? Go to the Cour d’Honneur of the Palais Bourbon (the French Nationwide Meeting) to admire these ten monumental (4-meter-tall) statues celebrating figures from arts, literature, sports activities, and politics, together with Simone de Beauvoir, Louise Michel, and Simone Veil. Free entry with prior reservation required, however observe this doesn’t grant entry to the Nationwide Meeting constructing itself. For extra particulars and to order your spot, go to: https://www.billetweb.fr/dix-femmes-en-or-a-lassemblee-nationale.
Via October 5
The Centre Culturel Coréen (2, Avenue d’Iéna, sixteenth) presents NOLI: Jeux coréens, an exhibition exploring the wealthy historical past of conventional and trendy Korean video games. From historic work of noble leisure to interactive eSports shows, guests can expertise the evolution of Korean leisure. Highlights embody conventional video games, LEGO reinterpretations, and futuristic designs from KAIST. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am-6pm. Free entry.
Via October 6
Escape to slightly island on the sting of Paris for the 107th version of the Foire de Chatou vintage market. Previously often called the Foire Nationale à la Brocante et aux Jambons (Ham and Flea Market), this fashionable twice-annual market has a mixture of over 800 stands promoting antiques and bric-a-brac, with a whole part devoted to regional French meals, notably pork in all its varieties. The Ile de Chatou, simply north of Paris, often known as the Impressionists Island, is accessible by way of RER A from Charles-des-Gaulle-Etoile station in Paris, then both stroll 5 minutes or take the free shuttle. Open 10am-7pm, entry €10 (free for youths below 15).
October 11-13
One of many greatest flower reveals of the season, Les Journées des Plantes de Chantilly is happening on the Château de Chantilly, simply half-hour north of Paris by RER/TER. Over 200 exhibitors in a shocking setting with fairly flowers and vegetation, with a “fall coloration” theme. Tickets on-line prematurely: €14 (present plus château gardens), €18 (present plus château, gardens, stables) or €27 (present plus roundtrip TER practice tickets from Paris).
Via October 12
Shepard Fairey (Obey Big) returns to Paris together with his newest exhibition, Swan Music, prolonged via October at Galerie Itinerrance (24bis Boulevard du Général Jean Simon, thirteenth). Recognized for his iconic road artwork, Fairey’s third solo present in Paris showcases new works that proceed to push the boundaries of artwork and activism (and are on the market). Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am-7pm. Free entry.
Via October 13
The École des Arts Joailliers (16bis, Boulevard Montmartre, ninth) debuts its first exhibition in its new residence on the Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau. The exhibition showcases 120 dazzling stage jewels from the Comédie-Française, together with crowns, brooches, and diadems worn by icons like Sarah Bernhardt and Talma. This inaugural present affords a singular mix of historical past, theater, and craftsmanship inside the elegant partitions of an 18th-century mansion the place composers like Boieldieu and Rossini as soon as lived. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am-7pm (till 9pm on Thursdays). Free entry. Extra information.
October 16 – November 23
Paris, Cœur de Lumières is an immersive sound and laser gentle present at Saint-Sulpice, celebrating the historical past of Paris and the development of the church with a theatre manufacturing the place the lives of fictional characters (reminiscent of one of many church’s masons) are intertwined with 150 years of French historic characters reminiscent of Louis XIV. Consider it as a really enthusiastic newbie theatre manufacturing with an enormous (largely volunteer) forged and spectacular visible results in a historic setting. Two performances will run day by day at 7pm and 9pm, in French, however with a QR code to scan for scene summaries in English (do your self a favor and skim them prematurely right here). Tickets €19-€56. Among the proceeds go in direction of the church’s restoration. For extra info, go to: paris.coeurdelumieres.fr.
October 18 – November 2
Have fun Halloween at Le Parc de l’Étrange in Domaine Nationwide de Saint-Cloud, the massive park on the western fringe of Paris. This immersive 1.5km journey transports guests right into a spooky world full of witches, ghosts, and haunted forests. The interactive, family-friendly expertise is ideal for ages 7 and up, with 13 eerie scenes to navigate, ending with a gothic funfair. Fireworks and drone reveals gentle up the sky nightly at 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm. Particular Halloween evening occasion on October thirty first. Reservations really useful. Tickets €19-€29.
October 18 – November 2
The Château de Vincennes, residence to Europe’s tallest dungeon, is internet hosting Château de Lumières, yet one more gentle present, however this time in a historic 14th-century fortress on the jap fringe of Paris. Expertise 15 gentle and sound installations scattered all through the courtyard, in addition to a ‘video mapping’ laser present each half-hour on the Royal Pavilion showcasing the fort’s historical past (with French narration). Notable works embody Evanescent, that includes big bubble-like spheres, and Nexus Dream, an ethereal show of cosmic collisions. Open Wednesday-Sunday from 6:30pm to 11pm, rain or shine (carry umbrellas and rain boots!) Tickets: €18 (adults), €14 (ages 6-25), free for youths below 6, household value €12 per particular person for two adults and a couple of youngsters. There’s additionally a small “meals court docket” and boutique. Entrance via the Tour du Village, on the Avenue de Paris (simply exterior the metro station Château de Vincennes, line 1).
October 18-20
As a part of the Journées Nationales de l’Structure, Paris will host a number of actions, together with free entry to the Cité de l’Structure et du Patrimoine (at Trocadéro) and movie screenings honoring notable architects. Occasions additionally happen at ENSA structure colleges throughout the town. Moreover, CAUE affords guided and self-guided excursions exploring trendy and up to date structure in Île-de-France. Many architectural businesses will open their doorways throughout Paris. Extra particulars: journeesarchitecture.fr.
October 18 – January 5
The exhibition Lesage, 100 ans de mode et de décoration celebrates the centenary of the famend embroidery home Lesage, identified for its work with Chanel. The present highlights its distinctive craftsmanship, from classic items like Balenciaga’s jacket (1962-1963) to trendy creations reminiscent of Chanel’s 3D assortment and collaborations with younger designers. On the Gallery du 19M, 2 Place Skanderbeg, nineteenth arrondissement, open Wednesday to Friday 11am-6pm, weekends 11am-7pm. Free admission with reservation on-line (slots refill quick!). It’s on the sting of the town alongside the périphérique; I like to recommend taking the bus 45 or tram 3b to get as shut as potential (or a taxi in the event you can afford it).
Via October 19
Galerie Templon (28 Rue du Grenier-Saint-Lazare, third) presents a brand new exhibition by Pierre et Gilles, the enduring duo identified for his or her dreamlike and provocative portraits. This present immerses viewers in a surreal, neon-lit world of angels, sailors, and enigmatic figures, mixing nostalgic glamour with daring, subversive imagery. That includes well-known faces like Amanda Lear and Isabelle Huppert, the works discover themes of affection, id, and the passage of time. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-7pm. Free entry.
October 18-20
The sixth annual Nuit des Châteaux (Evening of the Castles) takes place this night in historic châteaux all through France. Other than the magic of having the ability to go to these castles all lit up at evening, there are particular excursions, occasions, live shows and candlelit backyard excursions…take a look at the official web site for the taking part châteaux and their applications. The tickets differ relying on what’s offered, however are normally €10-15/grownup. You’ll want a automotive, not one of the castles are in Paris, however there are three inside an hour’s drive.
October 20 – September 21
Musée d’Artwork et d’Histoire Louis-Senlecq (31 Grande Rue, L’Isle-Adam) presents Trois siècles à L’Isle-Adam, an exhibition showcasing the city’s historical past via work, sculptures, watercolors, engravings, classic posters, postcards, and historic pictures. Guests will discover L’Isle-Adam’s evolution from the 18th century to the mid-Twentieth century. Highlights embody works by artists like Jules Dupré, depictions of the Oise River landscapes, and a spotlight in town’s industrial and leisure historical past. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-6pm. €6.
Till October 21
Calling all pastry cooks and younger abilities! The Grand Prix de la Pâtisserie, supported by Pierre Hermé and the Metropolis of Paris, is open for functions till October 21. Members are invited to create a pastry impressed by the theme “Vegetation and Herbs from the Woods of Paris” and should embody not less than one Parisian ingredient. Two classes are open: professionals and younger abilities. Winners will obtain money prizes or internships. For all the pointers (en français, after all), click on right here.
October 21
Alsace Rocks! brings natural and biodynamic Alsace wines to Floor Management (81 Rue du Charolais, twelfth) from 7pm-11pm. Get pleasure from tastings from 12 Alsace winemakers, alongside meals, a DJ set, and enjoyable actions. Tickets are €15 prematurely (€17 on the day) and embody wine tastings, one savory, and one candy meals merchandise. Further meals tickets can be found for buy on-site.
October 24-28
The Pariscience Movie Competition is a should for science and movie lovers, screening a variety of latest French and worldwide scientific movies (together with in English, reminiscent of Alex Honnold’s Greenland Expedition on October twenty seventh). With codecs starting from brief movies to documentaries, animations, and even webdocs, the pageant appeals to each younger and basic audiences. For more information, go to pariscience.fr (solely the French model is up to date for 2024).
October 24-27
The Carrousel du Louvre will host the thirtieth version of the Salon Worldwide du Patrimoine Culturel, the premier occasion for cultural heritage professionals and fanatics. This 12 months’s theme, “Patrimoine de l’eau,” will discover water’s significance in heritage preservation. The occasion will characteristic over 300 exhibitors, together with heritage associations, artwork workshops, producers, and heritage architects. Guests can take pleasure in a wealthy program of conferences, reside demonstrations, and award ceremonies. Tickets might be bought on-line, €18 for at some point, €40 for a 4-day cross.
October 26
The Witch Competition at Floor Management ((81 Rue du Charolais, twelfth) from midday till midnight celebrates magic and feminism with a mixture of workshops, conferences, a creators’ market, and enjoyable actions like a blind take a look at and DJ set. Key highlights embody the panel Sorcières hier, féministes aujourd’hui from 4pm-5:30pm, workshops on sophrology, jewelry-making, and crafting amulets, plus an all-day creators’ market with over 50 distributors. Dancing with DJ from 9:30pm onwards. Free entry.
October 26-27
Ok-EXPO France 2024 brings the colourful tradition of Korea to Paris on the Palais Brongniart. Immerse your self in Ok-beauty, Ok-fashion, and conventional Korean delicacies throughout 13 themed pavilions. Highlights embody reside Ok-pop performances, a Ok-drama music live performance, a vogue present that includes high Korean designers, and dance performances by HOOK. Meet stars like Min Hyuk from Monsta X and actor Park Sung Hoon. Open 10am-7pm at 16 Pl. de la Bourse, 2nd arrondissement. Free entry, with on-line registration.
October 27
Be part of authors Jennifer Ok Dick and Lisa Pasold for Hauntings, Phantoms, and Incantations, a ghost-themed writing workshop in a secret location within the 18th arrondissement. This intimate session explores the thought of inspiration as haunting, utilizing prompts, themes, and literary concepts to interrupt via author’s block. Whether or not you’re skilled or simply beginning, you’ll generate new work, obtain supportive suggestions, and re-energize your inventive apply. Value: €30 (contains treats, tea, and photocopies). To register, electronic mail as area is proscribed: pasoldla@gmail.com
October 30
WICE is providing a brand new workshop in English, Creating Tremendous Artwork Prints & Photograms with Cyanotype. This hands-on workshop invitations members to discover the charming world of cyanotypes, an historic photographic approach. It’s a improbable alternative for anybody all in favour of artwork to create gorgeous blueprints without having a darkroom. The charge is €100.00 (WICE Member – €70.00). Uncover extra right here: https://www.wice-paris.org/event-5778729
October 31
Musée Rodin (77 Rue de Varenne, seventh) presents Soirée Bienvenue en Enfer from 7pm to 11pm, with timed entries each half-hour (final entry at 9:30pm). This eerie Halloween evening invitations you to discover La Porte de l’Enfer via performances, immersive experiences, and interactive workshops. Visitors are inspired to put on their most scary costumes. An ephemeral bar might be obtainable providing themed elixirs and sweets. Tickets: €27 full value, €23 for members, €15 for youth and solidarity charges. Reservations open on October 11 at musee-rodin.fr.
October 31
Have fun Halloween on the Musée du Quai Branly with the Soirée Zombis Pop, an evening the place artwork meets popular culture and the supernatural. That includes a DJ set, live shows, zombie movie screenings, SFX make-up demos, and extra. Expertise the parable of the zombie in new methods, from cinema and music to interactive video video games and mini guided excursions about its cultural roots. Open 8pm-1am at 37 Quai Jacques Chirac, seventh arrondissement. Free admission, no reservation required (area restricted, get there early).
October 30– November 3
Stuff your self with all types of chocolately goodies on the annual Salon du Chocolat, on the Paris-Expo – Porte de Versailles (metro line 12), 10am-7pm. Entrance €16 (€8 for youths below 12), €42 for households. 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 22-November 3
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 live shows to parades and “catrinas” contests. There can even be particular decorations and occasions for youths on the Jardin d’Acclimatation October 5-November 11.
October 2 – February 2, 2025
The Musée Bourdelle (18 Rue Antoine Bourdelle, fifteenth) presents Rodin & Bourdelle, a hanging exhibition that brings collectively over 160 works from these two monumental sculptors. Rodin, a grasp of recent sculpture, and Bourdelle, his former scholar, share a deep reference to supplies like marble and the unfinished aesthetic. The exhibition explores their shared influences, with items like La Most important de Dieu by Rodin and La Most important désespérée by Bourdelle. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-6pm. Tickets €10, lowered €8. Nice little café upstairs.
October 8 – January 19, 2025
The Musée d’Orsay (Esplanade Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, seventh) presents Gustave Caillebotte: Portray Males, an exhibition that highlights the often-overlooked works of this discreet impressionist (and my private favourite!). Via 70 trendy masterpieces, together with his well-known Les Raboteurs de Parquet (The Flooring Scrapers) the present explores how Caillebotte captures the nonchalance and struggles of Parisian males within the late nineteenth century. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30am-6pm (till 9:45pm on Thursdays). Tickets €16, lowered €13, free for under-26.
October 10 – November 16
The Galerie Pascal Lansberg (36 Rue de Seine, sixth) presents Pierre Soulages, an exhibition specializing in the artist’s early works from the Nineteen Fifties, earlier than his well-known outrenoir interval. It options uncommon items that discover Soulages’ mastery of sunshine and shadow, mixing his signature darkish palette with touches of blue, ochre, and yellow. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am-7pm. Free entry.
October 16 – November 23
Cœur de Lumières presents Le Roman de Saint-Sulpice, a spectacular gentle and sound present at Saint-Sulpice Church (sixth). This immersive expertise brings to life the wealthy historical past of Paris, following households from the Fronde in 1648 to the eve of the French Revolution, set towards the backdrop of the church’s development. That includes gentle projections, an expert forged, reside music, and aerial choreography. Notice that it’s all in French, however there’s a small textual content information with QR code to scan for English summaries. Tickets €19-€55 (from €5.99 for youths); particular low cost for Classes 1 and a couple of on October sixteenth and seventeenth.
Via November 2
Galerie Minsky (37 Rue Vaneau, seventh) is likely one of the many galleries honoring the centennial of surrealism, with an exhibition devoted to the daring and fantastical works of Leonor Fini. Showcasing items from 1927 to 1995, the exhibition highlights her distinctive mix of eroticism, goals, and androgyny. Fini’s highly effective feminine figures and fragile, sensual male topics blur the boundaries between genders and actuality. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30am-1pm, 2pm-6pm. Free entry.
Via November 16
The Hôtel de Ville (Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, 4th) presents Paris se présente au monde, an exhibition that gives each residents and guests a energetic and distinctive portrait of the town via attention-grabbing anecdotes and statistics in regards to the metropolis. Uncover how Paris displays its various inhabitants, eco-conscious initiatives, and dynamic city tradition. The exhibition options large-scale portraits, interactive installations, and even a time capsule for future generations. Free entry with on-line reservation. Extra information and reservations.
Via November 17
Don’t miss “We Are Right here”, the free exposition of the world’s biggest road artists on the Petit Palais. Over 200 extra-large up to date artworks and installations by artists like Shepard Fairey, Invader, Seth, Hush and Vhils are discovered blended proper into the everlasting assortment of the attractive Petit Palais, the town’s Tremendous Arts Museum within the gardens of the Champs Elysées. Watch the video right here to get an thought of what to anticipate.
Via December 15
The Espace Monte-Cristo (9, Rue Monte-Cristo, Twentieth) presents Les Mondes Imaginaires, an immersive journey into fantastical realms via the works of artists like Eva Jospin, Tadashi Kawamata, and Agnès Varda. Encounter enchanted forests, mystical creatures, and discover surreal landscapes that mix nature and creativeness. The artworks mix nature and fantasy, creating a singular expertise that transports you to otherworldly dimensions, good for these looking for inventive and imaginative adventures. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am-6pm. Free entry.
Via December 31
The Maison de Famille de Louis Vuitton (16, rue Louis Vuitton, Asnières-sur-Seine, closest metro Gabriel Péri) presents La Malle Courrier: Louis Vuitton and Sport, an exhibition celebrating the model’s iconic trunks and their connection to sports activities. Uncover classic treasures like tennis racket covers and bowling baggage, alongside customized trunks made for the 2024 Olympics. I’ve by no means truly visited this location, so unsure if it’s well worth the trek, however for Vuitton followers, give it a strive. Open Saturday and Sunday, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
Via January 5, 2025
The fantastic Musée Jacquemart-André (158 Boulevard Haussmann, eighth) celebrates its reopening after a full renovation with Masterpieces from the Borghese Gallery. For the primary time, works by Caravaggio, Raphael, Bernini, and Botticelli journey from Rome to Paris. Highlights embody Boy with a Basket of Fruit by Caravaggio and Woman with a Unicorn. Open day by day 10am-6pm (till 10pm on Fridays). Tickets €18, lowered costs obtainable. Don’t neglect to go to the museum’s beautiful salon du thé.
Via September 7, 2025
The Bibliothèque Nationale de France (5 Rue Vivienne, 2nd) presents Le monde pour horizon, a year-long, three-part exhibition showcasing uncommon maps, prints, manuscripts, photographs, costumes, and stage jewellery. Highlights embody Hokusai’s The Nice Wave and Toulouse-Lautrec’s Divan Japonais poster. With rotating displays each 4 months, guests can return for brand new discoveries all year long. Open Tuesday 10am-8pm, Wednesday to Sunday 10am-6pm. Tickets €10, lowered €8.
