NOTE: Clocks in France flip again one hour on October twenty sixth at 3am for Daylight Saving, a full week sooner than North America.
October 4
Versailles hosts its 14th “Nuit de la Création” (Night time of Creation) this Saturday from 7pm to11 pm. Discover 11 iconic metropolis websites remodeled into up to date artwork galleries, that includes works by numerous artists and free cultural occasions, together with a photograph and sculpture exhibit within the historic Ancienne Poste (Outdated Submit Workplace). See the web site for the complete schedule. Admission is free! Don’t miss this distinctive creative expertise in Versailles on a ravishing fall weekend.
October 4-5
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 €35-€95, together with uncommon finds from luxurious trend manufacturers. They will even have plus-size choices and a devoted youngsters’s part. Leisure (bingo, drag exhibits) and refreshments obtainable. Admission is donation-based. The deal with is at La Robespierre, 2 rue Robespierre, Ivry-sur-Seine (proper outdoors the road 7 metro station Marie-d’Ivry). Open Saturday from 10am to 11pm, and Sunday from 11am to 7pm.
October 4-November 2
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, together with particular decorations and occasions for youths on the Jardin d’Acclimatation.
By October 5
Escape to just a little island on the sting of Paris for the Foire de Chatou vintage market. Previously referred to as 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, significantly pork, in all its varieties. Cut price hunters can neglect this one; it’s thought of an costly vintage market, even by Paris requirements. 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 underneath 15).
October 5 (and each 1st Sunday)
Many museums and monuments in Paris are open for free the primary Sunday of the month. In September, that features the Orsay, Picasso, Cluny, Arts-et-Métiers, Orangerie, Cité de l’Structure, Quai Branly, and the Château Fontainebleau. Make sure to 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 record right here.
October 7–19
The Théâtre du Châtelet presents the world premiere of Hamlet/Fantômes, a daring reimagining of Shakespeare’s basic by Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov. This up to date, polyglot manufacturing is structured in ten musical scenes, with all forged members portraying Hamlet in a fragmented, multilingual narrative (in French, English, Russian, and German). That includes a brand new rating by Blaise Ubaldini carried out by the Ensemble intercontemporain, Hamlet/Fantômes merges theater, music, and id in a strong, sensory expertise. Performances happen on the Théâtre du Châtelet (Place du Châtelet, 1st arrondissement). Ticket particulars and schedule obtainable at chatelet.com.
October 8-12
Head as much as Montmartre for the 92nd annual Fête des Vendanges, the wine harvest competition (sure, there’s an precise little winery in Montmartre, simply behind the Musée Montmartre and throughout from the Lapin Agile Cabaret). This yr’s theme is “Celebrating Youth (7 to 77)”. Right here’s the outline: “For five days and all through the district, with a wealthy and various program combining quite a few cultural, creative, culinary and sporting proposals, all the time festive, this competition will likely be a possibility to share, dream and rediscover collectively what drives us: a timeless youth, mixing all generations, a inventive, united and dedicated youth, resolutely turned in the direction of the long run.” There will likely be grape stomping, meals and wine tastings, a parade (on the eleventh), stay music, a dance social gathering, and every kind of enjoyable all through the “Butte“. Many occasions are free, some you need to reserve a spot, so get to the web site or cease by the little Montmartre Tourism Workplace at 21 Place du Tertre (18th).
October 10-12
One of many greatest flower exhibits 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 crops, with a “bulb-o-mania” theme. Tickets on-line prematurely: €14 (present plus château gardens), €18 (present plus château, gardens, stables) or €27 (present plus roundtrip TER prepare tickets from Paris).
By October 12
“Instants Données” is the most recent exhibition on the Musée Maillol that includes 400 fastidiously chosen pictures by the legendary French photographer, Robert Doisneau. Though greatest identified for his post-card images of Paris taken from the Nineteen Thirties by means of the Eighties, the lovers kissing in entrance of the Hôtel de Ville, the “curved” Eiffel Tower, and even Picasso with “arms” product of petits pains. However he additionally documented the lives of Parisians we don’t usually see on digital camera: manufacturing unit employees, poor youngsters taking part in on the street, the homeless, prostitutes, miners, labor unionists on strike, humble café house owners…. I beloved him photographs of the suburbs of Paris, each the pre-war shanty cities and the post-war housing initiatives, “every ugly, however in several methods”, and the images he took of artist and author associates and their ateliers. Permit at the least an hour to totally get pleasure from! Open day by day 10:30am-6:30pm (Wednesdays till 10pm). Reserve on-line prematurely, tickets €16.50 (€12.50 for ages 6-25).
October 16-19
As a part of the Journées Nationales de l’Structure, Paris will host a number of actions, together with excursions of the historic Cité Falguière artist ateliers and the Atelier-musée Chana Orloff at Vlla Seurat. Many architectural companies will open their doorways throughout Paris. Extra particulars: journeesarchitecture.fr.
October 17-19
The seventh annual Nuit des Châteaux (Night time of the Castles) takes place this night in historic châteaux all through France. Except for the magic of having the ability to go to these castles all lit up at evening, there are particular excursions, occasions, concert events 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 introduced, however are normally €10-15/grownup. You’ll want a automobile, not one of the castles are in Paris, however there are three inside an hour’s drive.
October 23
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs is providing a guided tour in English of the exhibition Paul Poiret: Style is a Feast, showcasing the revolutionary designer identified for liberating girls from corsets and introducing daring colours and flowing silhouettes. The 90-minute tour explores Poiret’s visionary type and its historic affect, room by room, with perception from a specialist information. Tour runs from 11:30am to 1pm (6:30-8pm in October). Tickets €20 (€10 for college kids and underneath 25s), advance reserving really useful. Museum entrance at 107 rue de Rivoli.
October 23-27
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), with codecs starting from brief movies to documentaries, animations, and even webdocs.
October 24-27
The Carrousel du Louvre will host this yr’s Salon Worldwide du Patrimoine Culturel, the premier occasion for cultural heritage professionals and fanatics. This yr’s theme, “Heritage & Artwork Deco,” celebrates the centenary of the Worldwide Exhibition of Trendy Ornamental and Industrial Arts in Paris, organized in 1925, an emblematic creative and architectural motion, which remodeled the aesthetics of the primary half of the Twentieth century. The occasion will characteristic over 300 exhibitors, together with heritage associations, artwork workshops, producers, and heritage architects. Guests can get pleasure from a wealthy program of conferences, stay demonstrations, and award ceremonies. Tickets will be bought on-line, with reductions earlier than October twenty second: €16 for someday, €28 for a 4-day go.
By October 25
The primary gallery exhibition devoted to the feminist road artist Miss.Tic since her passing opens within the thirteenth arrondissement, simply steps from her former studio. Je Suis Partie pour Rester is greater than a retrospective—it’s a poetic and private journey by means of her work, that includes round 60 items alongside private objects, unpublished images, and authentic stencil matrices. Archival movies present a uncommon glimpse into her inventive course of, all set in a uncooked concrete house close to the BNF. The present explores main themes from her profession—politics, eroticism, humor, and gender dynamics—with the sharp wit and fashionable poetry that outlined her. Open Wednesday to Saturday from 2:30pm to 7pm, and Sundays from 3pm to 6pm. Free entry. Vernissage on Saturday, September 27 beginning at 3pm. On the Mathgoth Galerie (1 rue Alphonse Boudard, thirteenth arrondissement).
October 29– November 2
Stuff your self with every kind of chocolately goodies on the thirtieth annual Salon du Chocolat, on the Paris-Expo – Porte de Versailles (metro line 12), 10am-7pm. Entrance €17 (€14 for youths underneath 12), €44 for households (much less if you are going to buy early hen tix earlier than October fifth). 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 until you’re a masochist!
By December 13
De Paris à Belém: 10 ans d’actions mondiales pour le climat is a brand new free exhibition on the l’Hôtel de Ville (5 rue Lobau, 4th arrondissement) marking the tenth anniversary of the Paris Settlement (COP21) and looking forward to COP30 in Belém. It options highly effective visuals like a monumental work by Shepard Fairey (Obey) on the façade and putting pictures by Sebastião Salgado, alongside interactive installations for all ages. The exhibit additionally highlights the function of cities in world local weather motion (learn this interview with the Canadian Cities Guru Brent Toderian concerning the exhibit). A baby-friendly customer path features a booklet and works created by Paris youth. Open Tuesday by means of Saturday. Free admission, however on-line reservation required.
By December 14
Fluctuart presents a Carte Blanche retrospective of JonOne (John Andrew Perello), retracing the profession of the groundbreaking city artist from his early graffiti works in Harlem to his large-scale summary canvases in Paris. The exhibition brings collectively historic and new items, highlighting his fixed experimentation with kind and colour. Open Wednesday to Sunday from midday, with guided excursions obtainable Friday by means of Sunday. Free entry.
By January 11, 2026
Paul Poiret, Style is a Occasion expo is on on the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (107 rue de Rivoli, 1st arrondissement), open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am–6pm (late opening Thursday till 9pm). Closed Mondays. Admission €15 (€11 lowered). This main retrospective traces the inventive universe of Paul Poiret, the early Twentieth-century designer identified for liberating girls from corsets and revolutionizing trend. That includes 550 works—from clothes and equipment to ornamental arts and archival photographs—the present highlights his affect throughout trend, interiors, perfume, and excessive society festivities, from the Belle Époque to the Roaring Twenties.
