Sources: Paris Convention and Visitors Office, Paris Mayor's Office
The below calendar applies to November 2007.
Festivals and Seasonal Events
- Artists' Studios Open House Days: Anvers to Abbesses
Artists and craftsmen working from studios in the Abbesses/Anvers corner of Montmartre are opening their doors to visitors from November 16th to 18th. Get an inside look at contemporary art in a district that has always been a creative hotbed.
When: November 16th-18th, 2007
Where: Numerous locations around Montmartre-- orientation office at 8 rue de Milton, 9th arrondissement
- The Autumn Festival: Since 1972, the Paris Autumn Festival or "Festival de l'Automne" has brought in the post-summer season with a bang by highlighting some of the most compelling works in contemporary visual art, music, cinema, theater, and other forms. Through December 22. Consult the official website for program details (in English)
Arts and Exhibits
- Picasso Cubiste:
From September 19th through January 7th, 2008.
The "Picasso the Cubist" exhibit at the National Picasso Museum focuses on the period 1906-1925 in Pablo Picasso's work, revealing the diverse artistic and theoretical influences on the development of cubism.
Location: Musée National Picasso
Hôtel Salé 5, rue de Thorigny (3rd arrondissement)
Metro: Saint Paul
RER: Châtelet Les Halles
Information: 33(0)142 712 521
Visit the website
- Les Années Folles: 1919-1929 (The Crazy Years)
A unique look at trends in women's fashion between world wars, showing how changes in clothing and the popularity of the "garconne" (boyish) look reflected the increasing physical and mental emancipation of women.
Through February 29th, 2008.
Location:Galliera, Paris Fashion Museum
10, avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, 16th arrondissement
Metro: Iena, Alma Marceau
Information: 33(0)156 52 86 00
- Rugby, A World of Emotions
This free exhibit at Paris city hall (Hôtel de Ville) shows you what a day in the life of a rugby player is like. A must-see for die-hard fans. Through November 30th 2007.
Location: Hôtel de Ville (Salon d'accueil)
29, rue de Rivoli, 4th arrondissement
Metro: Hôtel de Ville or Châtelet
- Gustave Courbet
Best-known for his provocative painting "The Origin of the World", Gustave Courbet is one of the 19th century's most important figures in realism. Across over 200 works of art, the Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais is offering visitors a chance to explore Courbet's underappreciated talent.
From October 13th to January 28th, 2008.
Location: Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais
3, avenue du Général Eisenhower, 8th arrondissement
Metro: Champs-Elysées Clémenceau
Bus:28, 32, 42, 49, 72, 73, 80, 83, 93
More information on the exhibit
- Sots Art – Political Art in Russia from 1972 to the Present Day
"Sots art" is a term coined in reference to socialism and art, and was the name of a major art movement in Russia from the 1970s through the fall of the Soviet Union. Those interested in political propaganda, communist history, and/or pop art should not be disappointed. Admission is free.
Location: LA MAISON ROUGE - Fondation Antoine de Galbert
10, boulevard de la Bastille, 12th arrondissement
Through January 20th, 2008.
Metro: Bastille
Information: 33(0)140 010 881
- A l'apogée de l'impressionisme (The Height of Impressionism)
Art collector Georges de Bellio was a friend and sponsor of major impressionist figures like Monet and Sisley. The Musée Marmottan-Monet is hosting an extraordinary exhibit showcasing De Bellio's personal collection, featuring some of the impressionist movement's most stunning works.
From October 10th to February 3rd, 2008.
Location: Musée Marmottan-Monet
2, rue Louis-Boilly, 16th arrondissement
Metro: La Muette
RER: Boullainvilliers Information: 33(0)144965033
Visit the website
- Bêtes et Hommes (Humans and Beasts)
Through January 20th, 2008.
This quirky exhibit at the Grande Halle de la Villette in North Paris explores, across a multimedia installation and a selection of live animals, the complex relationship between animals and humans. This event should pique the curiosity of visitors of all ages.
Location: Grande Halle de la Villette at the Parc de la Villette
Metro: Porte de Pantin
More November Events in Paris: Shows and Trade Fairs
More on Visiting Paris in November: November Weather and Packing Guide
