November 1st (Le Toussaint, aka All Saints Day aka Day of the Useless) and November 11 (Armistice Day) are financial institution holidays in France.
Vacances Scolaires (French College Holidays): October 19-November 4.
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Rejoice 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 mild up the sky nightly at 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm. Particular Halloween evening occasion on October thirty first. Reservations really useful. Tickets €19-€29.
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Galerie Minsky (37 Rue Vaneau, seventh) is without doubt 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.
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The Château de Vincennes, residence to Europe’s tallest dungeon, is internet hosting Château de Lumières, one more mild present, however this time in a historic 14th-century fortress on the japanese fringe of Paris. Expertise 15 mild 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 fortress’s historical past (with French narration). Notable works embody Evanescent, that includes large 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 underneath 6, household value €12 per particular person for two adults and a pair of kids. There’s additionally a small “meals courtroom” and boutique. Entrance via the Tour du Village, on the Avenue de Paris (simply exterior the metro station Château de Vincennes, line 1).
November 3 (and each 1st Sunday)
Many museums and monuments in Paris are open for free the primary Sunday of the month. In November, that features the Orsay, Picasso, Pompidou, Cluny, Arts-et-Métiers, Orangerie, Cité de l’Structure, Quai Branly, and the Château Fontainebleau. You should definitely verify every museum’s web site, as some nonetheless require you to have a timed ticket; even when the doorway is free. See the total listing right here.
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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 underneath 12), €42 for households. You will 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!
November 5
Be a part of “Une Nuit Américaine avec Backseat” to look at reside U.S. election protection (in French) on the Théâtre de la Concorde. From 21h to 4h, this distinctive evening consists of reside outcomes, skilled discussions on international impacts, popular culture insights, a basic information quiz, and late-night Geoguessr video games centered on the U.S. All in French. In case you’re an evening owl, e book the particular midnight to 4h slot! Free entry, restricted seats can be found.
November 6-11
The forty eighth annual Salon Marjolaine, the largest natural truthful in Paris, takes place this week on the Parc Floral (Bois de Vincennes) with 450 stands promoting the whole lot natural you might think about: produce, meats, cheeses, artisan oils, wines, important oils, herbs, teas, cosmetics, magnificence merchandise, family cleansing merchandise, clothes, footwear, equipment, residence decor, books, gardening provides, in addition to stands for environmental tourism, totally different inexperienced activist teams comparable to Greenpeace, and many others. 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 prematurely (or pay the ticket on-line prematurely and skip ready in line).
November 8-11
Time to fill up on authentic 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 permits French business, innovation and creativity to fulfill shoppers.” There can be gourmand 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). Observe that coat verify is €2/merchandise.
November 9-17
Time for the 23nd 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 totally different artists within the coronary heart of Belleville. The exposition is open every day 3-8pm (vernissage November ninth at 6pm). Free entry.
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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 may even be particular decorations and occasions for youths on the Jardin d’Acclimatation October 5-November 11.
November 15 – January 12
Don’t miss the 4th 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 hearth gardens and frosted forests, over fields of fairies and illuminated waterfalls. Alongside the way in which you’ll go by a captivating merry-go-round and Santa’s sleigh in addition to a comfy relaxation spot, the place you possibly can take pleasure in mouth-wateringly good meals, mulled wine and scorching chocolate.” It was so common final 12 months that costs have gone up, and the age totally free youngsters is underneath 3 years previous. Open tickets (undated) are €28 for adults, €20 for youths 3-11. Dated tickets for a selected day are €20 (€16 youngsters) Mon-Thurs, €23 (€18 youngsters) for Fri-Sat and college holidays. Buy on-line prematurely and gown heat!
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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.
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The Hôtel de Ville (Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, 4th) presents Paris se présente au monde, an exhibition that provides each residents and guests a energetic and distinctive portrait of the town via attention-grabbing anecdotes and statistics concerning the metropolis. Uncover how Paris displays its numerous 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.
November 16
La Cité Fertile in Pantin is asking for all arsty-craftsy volunteers to assist create the Cité Noël Christmas village immediately from 2-5pm. Come out for a day of portray, drawing, and a little bit of DIY bricolage in a festive environment, no expertise is required (you in all probability ought to perceive no less than a tiny little bit of French, however somebody will definitely have the ability to assist translate in the event you’re prepared to place your self on the market). Join right here: https://citefertile.com/occasions/chantier-benevole-de-noel-2/
November 20-23
The annual Salon Idées Japon options all types of arts, decor, meals, and clothes from Japan simply in time for the vacation buying. On the Espace Cinko (12-18, Passage Choiseul, 2nd). Open 11am-7:30pm.
November 21
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 immediately. You will discover occasions at virtually any wine bar in Paris, however in the event you’re hurting for concepts this text has a map of listings all through France (and the world) that can be doing one thing particular to rejoice.
November 22-24
Les Banques Alimentaires — French meals banks — are holding their annual assortment drive this weekend to fill up for the winter. You’ll see them simply after the check-outs in supermarkets the place you should purchase meals and hygiene merchandise to contribute.
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Cœur de Lumières presents Le Roman de Saint-Sulpice, a spectacular mild 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 in opposition to the backdrop of the church’s building. That includes mild projections, knowledgeable solid, reside music, and aerial choreography. Observe 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 pair of on October sixteenth and seventeenth.
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Paris, Cœur de Lumières is an immersive sound and laser mild 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 (comparable to one of many church’s masons) are intertwined with 150 years of French historic characters comparable to Louis XIV. Consider it as a really enthusiastic beginner theatre manufacturing with an enormous (principally volunteer) solid and spectacular visible results in a historic setting. Two performances will run every 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 browse them prematurely right here). Tickets €19-€56. Among the proceeds go in the direction of the church’s restoration. For extra data, go to: paris.coeurdelumieres.fr.
November 24
The vacation season in Paris formally kicks off with tonight’s ceremony turning on the lights of the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, at 6:30pm. Annually there’s a star to assist kids from Les Petits Princes charity push the magic button to mild up the avenue (this 12 months it’s Tony Estanguet), broadcast reside on France 3. There may even be a 13.5m tall Christmas tree. The lights can be on every evening from 5pm to midnight till January sixth.
November 28-December 1
The forty sixth annual Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants celebrates unbiased wine makers on the Palais des Expositions – Porte de Versailles in Paris, Pavillion 3, open 10am-8pm (till 7pm the final evening). Entry €6 (consists of your memento tasting glass). Along with hundred of winemakers, there are additionally a couple of meals stands, cart rental, and wine tasting workshops.
November 29 – 30
Uncover a collaborative showcase by Valerie Evrard and Laurie Anderson, that includes authentic images, prints, and handcrafted leather-based equipment that spotlight inventive individuality. Held at Audrey Noel‘s studio, 3 Passage Jean Nicot, seventh, from 10am to 9pm each days.
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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 novel expertise that transports you to otherworldly dimensions, excellent for these looking for artistic and imaginative adventures. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am-6pm. Free entry.
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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 really visited this location, so undecided if it’s well worth the trek, however for Vuitton followers, give it a attempt. Open Saturday and Sunday, 11am-5pm. Free entry.
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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 fashionable creations comparable to 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 replenish 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 doable (or a taxi in the event you can afford it).
Via January 5, 2025
The great 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 Girl with a Unicorn. Open every day 10am-6pm (till 10pm on Fridays). Tickets €18, diminished costs obtainable. Don’t neglect to go to the museum’s beautiful salon du thé.
Via January 19, 2025
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 High quality Arts Museum within the gardens of the Champs Elysées. Watch the video right here to get an thought of what to anticipate.
Via 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 fashionable masterpieces, together with his well-known Les Raboteurs de Parquet (The Ground 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, diminished €13, free for under-26.
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The Musée Bourdelle (18 Rue Antoine Bourdelle, fifteenth) presents Rodin & Bourdelle, a placing exhibition that brings collectively over 160 works from these two monumental sculptors. Rodin, a grasp of recent sculpture, and Bourdelle, his former pupil, share a deep reference to supplies like marble and the unfinished aesthetic. The exhibition explores their shared influences, with items like La Essential de Dieu by Rodin and La Essential désespérée by Bourdelle. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-6pm. Tickets €10, diminished €8. Nice little café upstairs.
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, diminished €8.
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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 images. 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.