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Salon des Beaux-Arts 2026: a new, free-to-attend edition at the Senate's Orangery

The 2026 Salon des Beaux-Arts settles into the Orangerie of the Senate in Paris’s 6th arrondissement. This free event runs in two sessions: September 18–22, and September 24–29, 2026. Here’s what to expect at this must-attend art gathering.
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Photo & Video Fair: date and schedule of the open-to-all fair at La Villette

The Salon de la Photo returns under the name Salon Photo & Vidéo. This major annual gathering is a must-attend event for photographers, videographers, enthusiasts and professionals. Discover the program for this event awaiting you from October 8 to 11, 2026 at the Grande Halle de la Villette.
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At the Hôtel de la Marine, the two Paris Design Week installations are on show through the end of September.

Ahead of bidding farewell on September 27, 2026, the Hanjimania and Astre Mobile installations continue to fuse tradition and transformation at the Hôtel de la Marine.
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What can families do with kids at the Marjolaine Bio 2026 fair?

The Marjolaine Fair is returning to Paris's Parc Floral from November 7 to 11, 2026 for its 50th edition. Organic products, workshops, meet-and-greets, and activities for children are on the schedule for these five days.
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The 196 recycled flags from Paris Design Week 2026 are set to depart Bastille soon.

The Re-Take of the Bastille is nearing its end: 196 flags crafted from repurposed clothing still encircle the Colonne de Juillet through September 20, 2026.
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This stunning Paris Design Week 2026 installation, housed in a Marais townhouse, is drawing to a close.

Harry Nuriev's installation is entering its final days at the Museum of Hunting and Nature: this open-air still life reworks dozens of everyday objects and runs until September 20, 2026.
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This design exhibition, perched high above the Arc de Triomphe, runs until October 4.

The Arc de Triomphe will soon close the La Tempête trail. Until 4 October 2026, the exhibition by Jérémy Pradier-Jeauneau remains accessible right up to the monument’s parapet.
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This Odéon townhouse is still open for a few more days during Paris Design Week 2026.

In Odéon, a townhouse is once again opening its doors to the public for a few days, hosting Hôtel des Possibles—an immersive installation on view until 14 September 2026 for Paris Design Week.
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The Grand Bouquet at the Grand Palais: final days to see the XXL installation of Paris Design Week 2026

Time is running out to see a giant flower bloom at the Grand Palais during Paris Design Week. Brought to you by Uchronia, The Grand Bouquet will be on display through September 20, 2026, in one of Paris's most spectacular monuments.
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Lisons Libres: A celebration of independent publishing at the heart of the Halle des Blancs-Manteaux

EDIF returns with its festive fair dedicated to independent publishing, from September 18–20, 2026 at the Halle des Blancs-Manteaux. Three days to discover Île-de-France’s vibrant independent publishing scene through author encounters, workshops, and signings, in the company of around a hundred publishing houses.
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Access MBA & Masters in Paris: meet the leading business schools and give your career a new boost
Pendant one day, professionals will have the chance to meet directly with the admissions chiefs of major French and international business schools, including HEC Paris, INSEAD, ESSEC, ESCP, EDHEC, École Polytechnique, IMD, UCL, emlyon, IESE, and many others. Admission to these fairs is free, with registration.
Paris Antique Show: the premier fair for vintage jewelry and collectible watches set for fall 2026
In the heart of the Marais, the Carreau du Temple is gearing up to host antique jewelry and vintage watch enthusiasts this fall. Kicking off in early October 2023, the Paris Antique Show will open its doors, showcasing rare pieces from the 18th century through to Art Deco, along with vintage watches featuring extraordinary complications—carefully curated by top European specialists. It’s a weekend dedicated to discovering, networking, and benefiting from expert advice!
Figaro Étudiant's Post-Bac Fair in Paris 2026: the big guidance event is back on October 3–4!
Le Figaro Étudiant is back on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Espace Champerret for its Post Bac Paris fair. A free student fair designed as a three-universe journey to help high school students and undergraduates, along with their parents, better choose their post-bac studies, discover professions, and chart the path to their dream career.
Access MBA & Masters in Paris: meet the leading business schools and give your career a new boost
Pendant one day, professionals will have the chance to meet directly with the admissions chiefs of major French and international business schools, including HEC Paris, INSEAD, ESSEC, ESCP, EDHEC, École Polytechnique, IMD, UCL, emlyon, IESE, and many others. Admission to these fairs is free, with registration.
Paris Antique Show: the premier fair for vintage jewelry and collectible watches set for fall 2026
In the heart of the Marais, the Carreau du Temple is gearing up to host antique jewelry and vintage watch enthusiasts this fall. Kicking off in early October 2023, the Paris Antique Show will open its doors, showcasing rare pieces from the 18th century through to Art Deco, along with vintage watches featuring extraordinary complications—carefully curated by top European specialists. It’s a weekend dedicated to discovering, networking, and benefiting from expert advice!
Figaro Étudiant's Post-Bac Fair in Paris 2026: the big guidance event is back on October 3–4!
Le Figaro Étudiant is back on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Espace Champerret for its Post Bac Paris fair. A free student fair designed as a three-universe journey to help high school students and undergraduates, along with their parents, better choose their post-bac studies, discover professions, and chart the path to their dream career.
Access MBA & Masters in Paris: meet the leading business schools and give your career a new boost
Pendant one day, professionals will have the chance to meet directly with the admissions chiefs of major French and international business schools, including HEC Paris, INSEAD, ESSEC, ESCP, EDHEC, École Polytechnique, IMD, UCL, emlyon, IESE, and many others. Admission to these fairs is free, with registration.
Paris Antique Show: the premier fair for vintage jewelry and collectible watches set for fall 2026
In the heart of the Marais, the Carreau du Temple is gearing up to host antique jewelry and vintage watch enthusiasts this fall. Kicking off in early October 2023, the Paris Antique Show will open its doors, showcasing rare pieces from the 18th century through to Art Deco, along with vintage watches featuring extraordinary complications—carefully curated by top European specialists. It’s a weekend dedicated to discovering, networking, and benefiting from expert advice!
Figaro Étudiant's Post-Bac Fair in Paris 2026: the big guidance event is back on October 3–4!
Le Figaro Étudiant is back on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Espace Champerret for its Post Bac Paris fair. A free student fair designed as a three-universe journey to help high school students and undergraduates, along with their parents, better choose their post-bac studies, discover professions, and chart the path to their dream career.
Access MBA & Masters in Paris: meet the leading business schools and give your career a new boost
Pendant one day, professionals will have the chance to meet directly with the admissions chiefs of major French and international business schools, including HEC Paris, INSEAD, ESSEC, ESCP, EDHEC, École Polytechnique, IMD, UCL, emlyon, IESE, and many others. Admission to these fairs is free, with registration.
Paris Antique Show: the premier fair for vintage jewelry and collectible watches set for fall 2026
In the heart of the Marais, the Carreau du Temple is gearing up to host antique jewelry and vintage watch enthusiasts this fall. Kicking off in early October 2023, the Paris Antique Show will open its doors, showcasing rare pieces from the 18th century through to Art Deco, along with vintage watches featuring extraordinary complications—carefully curated by top European specialists. It’s a weekend dedicated to discovering, networking, and benefiting from expert advice!
Figaro Étudiant's Post-Bac Fair in Paris 2026: the big guidance event is back on October 3–4!
Le Figaro Étudiant is back on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Espace Champerret for its Post Bac Paris fair. A free student fair designed as a three-universe journey to help high school students and undergraduates, along with their parents, better choose their post-bac studies, discover professions, and chart the path to their dream career.
Career and guidance tip: France's largest QS fair rolls into Paris!
Avis aux étudiants, jeunes diplômés et professionnels : the QS event is making a grand return to Paris in a brand-new format. Between the largest Masters fair ever held in France and a 100% tailor-made MBA space, it’s the must-attend stop to boost your international career. It’s on October 10, 2026, and entry is free with registration (link in the article).
IAgora: the free AI festival lands in Paris's 13th arrondissement
The IAgora Festival lands at the town hall of Paris's 13th arrondissement on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Highlights of this free day dedicated to artificial intelligence include workshops, demos and debates for ages 8 to 88.
Photo & Video Fair: date and schedule of the open-to-all fair at La Villette
The Salon de la Photo returns under the name Salon Photo & Vidéo. This major annual gathering is a must-attend event for photographers, videographers, enthusiasts and professionals. Discover the program for this event awaiting you from October 8 to 11, 2026 at the Grande Halle de la Villette.
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the exhibition center of choice for major trade shows
The Parc des expositions Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is a must for regular visitors to trade fairs and exhibitions. It is the second-largest exhibition center in France, and hosts both the capital's major events and XXL exhibitions.
Career and guidance tip: France's largest QS fair rolls into Paris!
Avis aux étudiants, jeunes diplômés et professionnels : the QS event is making a grand return to Paris in a brand-new format. Between the largest Masters fair ever held in France and a 100% tailor-made MBA space, it’s the must-attend stop to boost your international career. It’s on October 10, 2026, and entry is free with registration (link in the article).
IAgora: the free AI festival lands in Paris's 13th arrondissement
The IAgora Festival lands at the town hall of Paris's 13th arrondissement on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Highlights of this free day dedicated to artificial intelligence include workshops, demos and debates for ages 8 to 88.
Photo & Video Fair: date and schedule of the open-to-all fair at La Villette
The Salon de la Photo returns under the name Salon Photo & Vidéo. This major annual gathering is a must-attend event for photographers, videographers, enthusiasts and professionals. Discover the program for this event awaiting you from October 8 to 11, 2026 at the Grande Halle de la Villette.
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the exhibition center of choice for major trade shows
The Parc des expositions Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is a must for regular visitors to trade fairs and exhibitions. It is the second-largest exhibition center in France, and hosts both the capital's major events and XXL exhibitions.
Career and guidance tip: France's largest QS fair rolls into Paris!
Avis aux étudiants, jeunes diplômés et professionnels : the QS event is making a grand return to Paris in a brand-new format. Between the largest Masters fair ever held in France and a 100% tailor-made MBA space, it’s the must-attend stop to boost your international career. It’s on October 10, 2026, and entry is free with registration (link in the article).
IAgora: the free AI festival lands in Paris's 13th arrondissement
The IAgora Festival lands at the town hall of Paris's 13th arrondissement on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Highlights of this free day dedicated to artificial intelligence include workshops, demos and debates for ages 8 to 88.
Photo & Video Fair: date and schedule of the open-to-all fair at La Villette
The Salon de la Photo returns under the name Salon Photo & Vidéo. This major annual gathering is a must-attend event for photographers, videographers, enthusiasts and professionals. Discover the program for this event awaiting you from October 8 to 11, 2026 at the Grande Halle de la Villette.
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the exhibition center of choice for major trade shows
The Parc des expositions Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is a must for regular visitors to trade fairs and exhibitions. It is the second-largest exhibition center in France, and hosts both the capital's major events and XXL exhibitions.
Career and guidance tip: France's largest QS fair rolls into Paris!
Avis aux étudiants, jeunes diplômés et professionnels : the QS event is making a grand return to Paris in a brand-new format. Between the largest Masters fair ever held in France and a 100% tailor-made MBA space, it’s the must-attend stop to boost your international career. It’s on October 10, 2026, and entry is free with registration (link in the article).
IAgora: the free AI festival lands in Paris's 13th arrondissement
The IAgora Festival lands at the town hall of Paris's 13th arrondissement on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Highlights of this free day dedicated to artificial intelligence include workshops, demos and debates for ages 8 to 88.
Photo & Video Fair: date and schedule of the open-to-all fair at La Villette
The Salon de la Photo returns under the name Salon Photo & Vidéo. This major annual gathering is a must-attend event for photographers, videographers, enthusiasts and professionals. Discover the program for this event awaiting you from October 8 to 11, 2026 at the Grande Halle de la Villette.
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the exhibition center of choice for major trade shows
The Parc des expositions Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is a must for regular visitors to trade fairs and exhibitions. It is the second-largest exhibition center in France, and hosts both the capital's major events and XXL exhibitions.
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