Sources: Paris Convention and Visitors Office, Paris Mayor's Office
The below calendar applies to October 2007.
Festivals and Seasonal Events
- Nuit Blanche (White Night): Don't miss this annual celebration of all things art and culture, in which hundreds of museums, galleries, and other spots around Paris keep their doors open until dawn with free exhibits, multimedia installations, and performances.
When: October 6th, 2007
Where: Various locations around Paris-- (read Nuit Blanche 2007 guide)
- Vendanges de Montmartre (Montmartre Wine Harvest: Witnessing the Vendanges de Montmartre is a fantastic way to experience the best of Paris in autumn. The village-like Montmartre neighborhood boasts vines that still produce decent wines-- how many major cities can claim that? This year's harvest is dedicated to legendary French singer Georges Brassens.
When: October 12-14
Where: Metro Abbesses (line 12).
- 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)
- The Rugby World Cup in Paris: Through October 20th, several key games in this exciting event, including the final, are being held in Paris (Find more info here).
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
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- Titanic, in the Heart of the Ocean
Through October 28th, 2007.
An intimate look at the world's most notorious shipwreck, featuring numerous artifacts and the famous testimonial that inspired James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster film about the tragedy.
Location: Musee des Lettres et Manuscrits
8 rue de Nesle, 6th arrondissement
Metro: Odéon or Saint-Michel
RER: Saint-Michel Notre Dame
Information: 33(0)140510225
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- 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
- Rock 'n Roll '39-'59
This tribute to the birth of rock 'n roll is "(...)devoted to the genesis, evolution, and history of rock n´roll in the United States between 1939 and 1959." From Little Richard and Chuck Berry to Elvis Presley or Jerry Lee Lewis, this jubilant exhibit will be of interest to anyone interested in the diverse musical and cultural roots of rock.
Location: Fondation Cartier
Through October 28th, 2007.
Fondation Cartier
261, boulevard Raspail 75014 PARIS
Metro: Raspail (Line 4)
Information: 33(0)1 42 18 56 50
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- 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
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- 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
- Weegee at the Maillol Museum
The work of legendary American newspaper photographer Arthur Fellig (commonly known as "Weegee") is brought back into the spotlight through a temporary exhibit at the Maillol Museum. Some of the 20th century's most groundbreaking photos can be witnessed at the show. Through October 15th.
Location: Musée Maillol
61 rue de Grenelle, 7th arrondissement
Metro: Rue de Bac
Information: 33 (0)1 42 22 59 58
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More October Events: Shows and Trade Fairs
More on Visiting Paris in October: October Weather and Packing Guide
