A worthy successor to FIAC, the Paris + Art Basel art fair will take place for the first time under the verrière du Grand Palais, from October 18 to 20. 194 French and international galleries from 42 countries will be on hand to highlight all forms of art, including works rarely exhibited to the public, and offer a more inclusive reading of creation and art history. The show is organized into several areas: the main sector, “Galleries”, showcases famous French and international galleries; the second, “Emergence”, brings together young emerging artists and galleries; and finally, the new “Preview” sector unveils atypical projects, including works created before 1990.
The Grand Palais is due to reopen to the public in its entirety in spring 2025.
That same weekend, make a detour to Art Shopping Paris, the friendly international contemporary art fair held twice a year at the Carrousel du Louvre. Admire the works on display, meet the artists and their worlds in the aisles of this human-sized fair that makes art accessible.
Lovers of old objects and hidden treasures won't want to miss the Flea Festival organized, as every year, by the Puces de Saint-Ouen. On Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 7 p.m. to midnight, the Vernaison, Biron, Paul Bert and Serpette, Dauphine, Malassis and Puces de Saint-Ouen markets will be unveiled. This year's theme, “Corpus, its language in the decorative arts”, marks the year of the Paris Olympic Games. Animations, culinary tastings, parades, concerts, ... the party's on all weekend until Sunday evening, September 29, 2024, in some markets.
On the literary side, the Centre Pompidou celebrates literary creation with its festival, Extra! This imaginative eighth edition combines poetry, cinema, music and immersive surrealist experiences, such as dervish dances, hypnosis, taromancy and a literary medicine cabinet. A fitting tribute to the museum's current Surrealism exhibition. From September 12 to 22, 2024, free admission.
If there's one event that brings everyone together, it's the Salon du Chocolat! A must-attend back-to-school event, the world's most gourmet trade show returns to Porte de Versailles from October 30 to November 3, 2024. Tastings, workshops, meetings with producers and manufacturers and the prestigious fashion show... A chocolate lover's paradise!
In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the “Parcours des Mondes” international fair of primitive and Asian arts returns from September 10 to 15. Its special feature: the arts of Africa, Oceania, the Americas, Asia and archaeology. Resident art galleries and Beaux-Arts district tenants in Saint-Germain-des-Près invite you to discover and travel the world at this major, entirely free art fair.
For decor and design enthusiasts, the Maison et Objet Paris show is the not-to-be-missed event from September 5 to 9 at the ZAC Paris Nord 2 in Villepinte.
In the same vein, from September 5 to September 14, 2024, Paris hosts Paris Design Week, the equivalent of Fashion Week for the world of design. During these 10 days, wander the capital to discover exhibitions, conferences, workshops and artistic installations. All design disciplines, including architecture, furniture, fashion, lighting and new technologies, are represented, in exceptional venues such as the Marais townhouses, the city's library, the Cité de l'Architecture and the Swedish Institute.
Animal lovers, come to Animal Expo - Animalis Show at the Parc Floral. Professional advice, useful accessories, new trends and unusual workshops... This popular show brings together over 200 professionals and welcomes over 35,000 visitors every year.
Finally, another trade show to share with the whole family from October 24 to 27, 2024, is Kidexpo, to be held for the first time at the Paris - Montreuil Expo. Divided into 3 universes (learning, playing and moving), the show enables families to stock up on ideas for activities and games, attend shows with children's favorite heroes or enjoy creative workshops. The promise of discovering and growing while having fun!
