Thu 12 Nov – Thu 31 Dec · 11:00
Parvis de La Défense· La Défense · Paris
The largest Christmas market in the Île-de-France region features more than 150 wooden chalets serving regional food delicacies, hot mulled wine, handmade holiday crafts, and seasonal gifts.
Wander past over 150 festive chalets offering regional foods, hot wine, and artisanal Christmas gifts.
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Thu 22 Oct – Sun 25 Oct · 09:30 · Markets & Fairs
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles · 15th Arrondissement
France's flagship pop culture and video game convention featuring hands-on preview demos, major esports tournaments, tech innovations, and cosplay competitions.
Nearly 200 premier international art galleries gather inside the renovated Grand Palais, featuring contemporary paintings, installations, and free outdoor monumental sculptures stretching toward the Petit Palais.
Line-up: Yinka Shonibare, Simone Fattal, Niki de Saint Phalle, Carmen Herrera
Highlighting modern and contemporary art, this prestigious international art fair transforms the restored Grand Palais into a showcase of paintings, sculptures, installations, and digital art from top global galleries.
Line-up: Lionel Sabatté, Robert Indiana, Niki de Saint Phalle
Tomorrow · Food & Drink
Publicisdrugstore · Champs-Élysées
Timed with France's Taste Week, this five-day festival located steps from the Arc de Triomphe offers culinary masterclasses, book signings, live music, signature dishes, and wine tastings.
Line-up: Guest chefs, Master chocolatiers, Winemakers
Wed 14 Oct – Fri 16 Oct · Festivals
Backstage By The Mill · 18th & 9th Arrondissements
One of urban Paris's premier music showcase festivals takes over neighborhood venues with dozens of live acts across three nights.
Thu 15 Oct – Sun 8 Nov · 18:30 · Outdoors & Adventure
Château de Vincennes · Vincennes
A magical nighttime illuminated walking trail taking visitors through light projections and soundscapes within the historic courtyard and walls of the Château de Vincennes.
Line-up: Immersive light and projection artists