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"Stay updated on all the exciting events happening in Paris, France with our daily podcast. From festivals and cultural events to food markets and outdoor activities, we bring you the latest news on what’s happening in the City of Light." This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

  1. 12h ago

    Paris This Weekend: Running, Art, and Family Fun Amid Transit Delays

    Paris is bursting with things to do from today, Saturday, October 17, through next weekend. Start in the nineteenth arrondissement at Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, where the Foulée Solidaire du 19e brings together runners, walkers, and neighborhood groups. The five-kilometer walk begins at 9:30 in the morning, followed by a ten-kilometer race at 10:30. Registration costs two euros for the walk or ten euros for the race, with friendly activities for all ages. For something more artistic, head to the Jardin des Plantes today or tomorrow. The Artistes au Muséum opening weekend features free workshops, guided visits, music, dance, theater, naturalist drawing, sculpture, and collaborative art. Saturday evening adds a special nocturnal performance by the Murmuration, Level 2 dance company inside the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution. The Jardin des Plantes also offers Automne Tropical in the Grandes Serres, a journey through the world of palms, while the Ménagerie celebrates Halloween with animal-themed activities from 2 to 5 each afternoon. Beauty fans can browse a Korean cosmetics sale at MiiN Cosmetics, 39 Rue du Four in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Skincare, makeup, and accessories are available from one euro fifty to twenty euros, today from 10:30 in the morning until 9 at night. Families may enjoy Cendrillon at the Théâtre de la Madeleine at 11 this morning, or explore Citéco in the afternoon with an augmented-reality visit, a guided tour of Hôtel Gaillard, or a historical treasure hunt. A practical warning for today: demonstrations are expected across central Paris, and the RATP has announced numerous metro station closures and trains passing without stopping. Check transport updates before traveling near République, Bastille, Concorde, Opéra, Madeleine, or the Champs-Élysées. Tomorrow, Sunday, October 18, the Musée des Arts et Métiers presents Let There Be Light at 3 in the afternoon. This one-hour science show combines experiments, illusions, and humor. Tickets cost ten euros, plus a one-euro online booking fee. From Thursday, October 22, through Monday, October 26, Pariscience returns with its international science-film festival. Screenings are free, reservations are recommended for theater sessions, and online viewing requires booking. The following weekend brings additional Let There Be Light performances on Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, both at 3 in the afternoon. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

  2. 1d ago

    Paris Weekend Guide: Forum, Architecture, Motors, Gaming and Cinema

    Paris is buzzing today, Friday October 16, with ideas for curious minds, architecture fans, art lovers, and night owls. At the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris, the Mediterranean Youth Forum brings together young researchers and residents to discuss mobility, migration, memory, sustainability, artificial intelligence, employment, and creativity. Sessions run from 9 in the morning at the Maison du Maroc, continuing at the Fondation Lucien Paye from 2:30 in the afternoon. Alongside the discussions, a Mediterranean art exhibition opens across the Maison de la Tunisie, Maison du Maroc, and Fondation Lucien Paye, featuring work by young artists and continuing through October 31. In the 19th arrondissement, architecture takes center stage. At the École nationale supérieure d’architecture Paris-la-Villette on Rue des Ardennes, an afternoon debate explores the many restorations of Le Corbusier’s Villa Savoye. Doors open with coffee at 1:30, and the discussion begins at 2. A separate theatrical reading at the school’s Avenue de Flandre campus brings Le Corbusier’s correspondence to life, focusing on his defense of Villa Savoye’s design. For an urban-planning perspective, reserve a free place on a guided visit to Oasis dans la fournaise, the winning project of the Reinventing the Existing competition, near Porte de Clignancourt. The Paris Motor Show continues at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles throughout the weekend, running through Sunday October 18. Expect international carmakers, new vehicles, mobility technology, demonstrations, and talks, making this a strong choice for anyone interested in how Paris may move in the future. On Saturday October 17, head to Printemps Haussmann for a free Partouche gaming pop-up beginning at 11 in the morning. On the fourth floor, adults can try a blackjack introduction with real dealers using play money, take on a buzzer challenge, and enter a prize draw featuring gift cards, meals, cocktails, and a possible Partouche getaway. Film lovers have a dramatic afternoon at the Cinémathèque Française on Rue de Bercy. At 2:30, Murnau’s silent classic Faust receives live accompaniment from Christine Ott and Mathieu Gabry on the Ondes Martenot. The 1-hour-47-minute screening is followed at 5 by a signing with Laurent Mannoni. Advance tickets are reportedly sold out, so check availability before setting out. For a quieter weekend discovery, explore Sorbonne University’s Pierre and Marie Curie campus with an audio-immersive architectural trail, available today and Saturday. Bring a smartphone and headphones to uncover works by Alexander Calder and Victor Vasarely. Thank you for tuning in, and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

  3. 2d ago

    Paris This Week: Auto Show, Architecture Tours, and Live Music

    Paris is buzzing today, Thursday October 15, with the Mondial de l’Auto taking over Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Running through Sunday, October 18, this major motor show brings the latest cars, technology, and mobility ideas together under one roof. Today’s Elles bougent program offers nearly 200 girls and young women an immersive introduction to the automotive world, from 8:30 in the morning until 5:30 in the afternoon. Registration is required, so check availability before heading to the Porte de Versailles. For something more artistic, try Ar(t)chitectures at the Pierre and Marie Curie Campus in the fifth arrondissement. This audio immersive walk runs from today through Saturday, October 17, between 8 in the morning and 7 in the evening. Bring a smartphone and headphones, then explore the campus through its architecture, history, and public artworks, including pieces by Alexander Calder and Victor Vasarely. Architecture is the theme across Paris this week, thanks to the National Architecture Days. From Thursday through Sunday, special tours, open buildings, workshops, and behind the scenes visits reveal how the city is designed and restored. Today’s options include a guided look at the restoration of the Hôtel de la Marine at 5:30 in the afternoon, plus a heritage tour at the Maison de Victor Hugo at 6 in the evening. On Friday, listeners can discover Sorbonne University’s architectural heritage or join an evening visit at the École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture Paris-Val de Seine. Music fans have plenty to choose from. Daniel Morin performs tonight at 7 at the Gaîté Rive Gauche in the fourteenth arrondissement. On Friday, October 16, Gradur brings his Décennie show to the Accor Arena, while extreme metal acts Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir perform at the Zénith Paris La Villette. Saturday brings a distinctly international sound when Youssou N’Dour and the Super Étoile de Dakar present the Grand Bal at the Accor Arena. Electronic artist Mosimann performs at the Zénith that evening and returns Sunday night. Sunday also offers excellent treasure hunting: free brocantes are planned around Rue Mouffetard and Place de la Contrescarpe, with up to 200 exhibitors, while another large market takes over Boulevard Bourdon near Bastille. Before setting out, verify schedules, tickets, and registration details with each venue. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

  4. 3d ago

    Paris Events This Week: Music, Wine, Cars, and Cultural Festivals

    Paris is buzzing today, Wednesday, October 14, with an exciting mix of music, culture, technology, and free local activities. For a polished evening, head to the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées at 7:30 p.m. for a classical concert by Marc Mauillon at 15 Avenue Montaigne. It is an elegant way to enjoy live music in the heart of the eighth arrondissement. Earlier in the day, the Hôtel de la Marine on Place de la Concorde offers a guided visit exploring the landmark’s history and architecture. The tour begins at 2 p.m., with visitors asked to arrive by 1:40 p.m. Participation costs 4 euros, and reservations are required by email. For younger listeners and anyone exploring career options, Quartier Jeunes at 4 Place du Louvre hosts a free health, paramedical, and personal-care careers forum from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. The Paris Motor Show is also in full swing at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, running through Sunday, October 18. Expect new vehicles, mobility technology, displays, and automotive surprises across the exhibition halls. One highlight is OMODA’s stand in Hall 4, where the OMODA 4 makes its French debut and the OMODA 5 NEXT makes its European debut. Thursday brings a delicious reason to visit Le Marais. Festa del Vino celebrates Italian wine with tastings from 16 producers, an unlimited buffet of antipasti, pizza, fried specialties, and desserts, plus a DJ set by Jaycee. Tickets cost 39.90 euros, the event is for adults, and online sales are scheduled to continue until 6 p.m. on October 15, subject to availability. From Friday through Sunday, October 16 to 18, take the metro north to Communale Saint-Ouen for Maroc Multiculturel. This free festival transforms the venue into a Moroccan-inspired medina, with crafts, fashion, henna, music, workshops, and food-related experiences. Friday evening features a Moroccan fashion show at 7 p.m., followed by a lively Brazilian-Moroccan batucada. Saturday includes a pigments workshop, henna, olive-oil tasting, and a traditional tea ceremony at 5:30 p.m. On Sunday, the Souk et Chic market begins at 2 p.m. For a broader weekend adventure, Disneyland Paris continues its Halloween season through November 1, bringing themed decorations and spooky entertainment to the resort. Thanks for tuning in, listeners. Remember to subscribe for more Paris guides and local discoveries. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

  5. 6d ago

    Paris Weekend Guide: 33000 Runners, Wine Festival, and Theater Galore

    Paris is buzzing today, Sunday, October 11, with one of the capital’s biggest autumn traditions and a major road race. More than 33,000 runners are expected for the 48th 20 Kilometers of Paris, starting at 9 in the morning on Pont d’Iéna beside the Eiffel Tower. The route passes the Trocadéro, Arc de Triomphe and Bois de Boulogne before returning along the Seine, so listeners can enjoy an energetic morning of cheering, but should expect road closures from about 8:20 until mid-afternoon. Montmartre is also celebrating the final day of the 93rd Fête des Vendanges, the neighborhood’s harvest festival. According to Travel and Tour World, today’s program includes the unusual Cérémonie des non-demandes en mariage at Place des Abbesses, along with closing festivities and a closing ball at Square Louise Michel. Expect music, food, local wine, performers and plenty of neighborhood atmosphere around the Clos Montmartre vineyard. For theater lovers, Fnac Spectacles lists a 4 o’clock performance of Le Cercle des Poètes Disparus, a 4:30 showing of L’Embarras du Choix, and an 8 o’clock performance of Passeport at the Théâtre de la Renaissance. At the Palais des Congrès, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings its celebrated combination of modern dance, athletic movement and African American cultural heritage to the stage. Comedy fans can head to Le Trianon for Hasan Hates Ronny, Ronny Hates Hasan, featuring Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng. Monday brings a quieter but still interesting choice: the Conseil Local de Santé Mentale meets from 2 to 5 in the afternoon at the mairie of the 18th arrondissement, at 1 Place Jules Joffrin. On Tuesday, jazz takes center stage. Listings include Katia Schiavone Trio at Café de la Danse, Marathon Jazz at Le Sunset and Le Duc des Lombards, and Second Heart at the Théâtre de la Cité internationale. The highlight later in the week is the Paris Motor Show, running from October 12 through 18. According to Ground News, French and Chinese manufacturers will present world and European premieres, making the show at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles a destination for anyone curious about electric vehicles, new technology and the future of driving. On Friday, October 16, Jazz à la Cité presents Jay Leonhart and Tomoko Ohno at the Fondation des États-Unis. That evening also begins candlelit performances of Queen at the Maison de l’Océan and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Église de la Madeleine. On Sunday, October 18, families can enjoy Disney-themed jazz and goûter performances at Sunside, with programs scheduled from late morning into the evening. Thank you for tuning in, and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

  6. Oct 10

    Paris Weekend: Music, Games, and Festival Fun Fill the City

    Paris is especially lively today, Saturday, October 10, with music, culture, food and late-night energy spread across the city. At the Forum des Images, the Conservatoire National du Jeu Vidéo is holding its eighth national conference on music and sound in video games, a great choice for anyone curious about how games create atmosphere and emotion. Film and culture fans can also explore the final weekend of the Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre, the 93rd edition of Montmartre’s harvest festival, which continues through Sunday, October 11, in the eighteenth arrondissement. For live music tonight, Nicola Són performs Brazilian music blended with French chanson at Au Port du Salut, 163 Rue Saint-Jacques, at 8 p.m. According to Lylo, other options include Moliy at Les Étoiles, Fela Day at New Morning and Arezki Amziane at La Scène du Canal. If dancing sounds better, Luxie and Friends take over Le POPUP du Label in the twelfth arrondissement from 11 p.m. until 4 a.m., with hyperpop, UK garage, bass, trance and techno. Sunday brings a major sporting spectacle just outside central Paris. The Versailles Ironman 70.3 begins around the Grand Canal and continues through the Chevreuse Valley before finishing on the historic streets of Versailles. Expect road closures and parking restrictions from Saturday morning through Sunday evening, particularly around Satory and the old town. Public transport is the sensible choice. Families looking for a flavorful day trip can head to Meulan-en-Yvelines on Saturday or Sunday for the Festival des Fromages. The event features nearly 300 varieties of cheese, around twenty winemakers, concerts, food stalls and children’s activities beside the Seine. It runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Back in Paris, Sunday evening marks the opening of Grimilde Manor at the Apollo Theatre. This family musical follows two teenagers who take refuge in a haunted house, with performances every Sunday at 5 p.m. through November 29. From Tuesday, October 13 through Sunday, October 18, the Lebanese Film Festival of France returns to the Élysées-Lincoln cinema in the eighth arrondissement. Its sixth edition presents 47 films, including premieres, previews and restored works, with contemporary Lebanese cinema placed alongside film heritage. For the following weekend, October 17 and 18, this festival remains one of the strongest city-center choices, while candlelit concerts featuring tributes to Queen and Hans Zimmer begin their scheduled autumn run at the Maison de l’Océan. Thank you for tuning in, and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

  7. Oct 9

    Paris Weekend: Music, Cinema, and Street Festivals Pack the City

    Paris has a packed weekend ahead, with live music, street festivals, cinema, dance, photography and family-friendly events filling the city from Friday, October 9, through Sunday, October 11. Tonight, film lovers can head to the Louvre Auditorium Michel Laclotte for the opening of I Louvre Mucho, a Spanish cinema showcase curated by actress Rossy de Palma. At 8 p.m., de Palma will discuss her selections with journalist and critic Aureliano Tonet before a screening of Carlos Saura’s Sevillanas. The program continues through October 18. For live music, Panchiko performs at La Cigale at 7 p.m., while Gavin DeGraw takes the stage at the Bataclan at 7:30 p.m. Natalie Dessay presents a program devoted to Claude Nougaro at the Bal Blomet. Theater fans can also see Les Bonnes at the Athénée Théâtre Louis-Jouvet, Ubu Roi at the Théâtre de Paris, or Drag Race France Live, Saison 4, at the Casino de Paris. Art enthusiasts have several choices. Made in Situ opens at the Galerie des Gobelins, featuring contemporary designs made with materials including carved wood, black ceramics, slate, bronze and azulejos. The exhibition runs until November 29. The Salon de la Photo continues at the Grande Halle de la Villette through Sunday, making Saturday or Sunday a good time to explore cameras, photographic techniques and visual creativity. Saturday brings the Fête des rues aux écoles, a free, family-friendly celebration designed to give streets back to pedestrians. In Paris Centre, activities run from 10 a.m. to noon on Rue Colbert, Rue Louvois and Rue Lulli. In the 16th arrondissement, festivities continue from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Rue Gustave Zédé, Rue Musset and in the Oasis courtyard of École Chardon-Lagache. Music continues Saturday evening with Wu Lyf at Le Trianon at 6:30 p.m. Families may also enjoy the International Circus Festival of Les Mureaux, running through Sunday in the Paris region, with aerial hoop, juggling and clown performances. On Sunday, browse one of the large brocantes taking place just outside Paris in Hauts-de-Seine, or return to the Salon de la Photo before it closes. If you are traveling today, check transport updates first: a nationwide strike is expected to disrupt some trains, particularly services toward Cherbourg, while Paris public transport may also face construction-related changes. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

  8. Oct 8

    Paris Events This Week: Concerts, Exhibitions, and Student Demonstrations Fill the Schedule

    Paris is buzzing today, Thursday, October eighth, with concerts, exhibitions, live performances, and a major student demonstration. If you are heading across the city, allow extra time: according to RATP information reported by Sortir à Paris, La Chapelle, Barbès–Rochechouart, and Jacques Bonsergent stations are expected to close from noon, while access to Charles de Gaulle–Étoile is also restricted. A student gathering is scheduled for three o’clock at Place de la Bastille, following a morning demonstration by early-childhood professionals in the fourteenth arrondissement. For a calmer cultural outing, visit the Palais des Enfants for Transparence, an exhibition designed as a poetic and sensory exploration for younger visitors. The Maison des Autres Modes is also hosting SDAM number six, an event celebrating experimental and more inclusive approaches to fashion. Astronomy enthusiasts can attend Les grandes questions de l’astronomie, a session exploring Earth’s rotation, the origins of the universe, and the possibility of life elsewhere. Music lovers have several strong choices tonight. Bill Callahan performs at Le Trianon at seven-thirty, while Ed O’Brien presents Blue Morpho at Salle Pleyel at eight. At La Maroquinerie, the artist Diskay is scheduled to perform. For theatre and magic, mentalist Léo Brière begins Le Secret at the Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse, and The Phantom of the Opera opens a new Paris staging at the Théâtre du Gymnase. On Friday, October ninth, British band Panchiko plays La Cigale at seven, and Gavin DeGraw takes the stage at the Bataclan at seven-thirty. The Back Market Slow Tech Summit begins in Paris and continues through Sunday, October eleventh, offering a weekend focused on technology, sustainability, and more responsible digital habits. Saturday brings Wu Lyf to Le Trianon at six-thirty. You can also join the Crimes à Saint-Germain mystery trail beginning at the Jardin du Luxembourg, or explore the Père-Lachaise cemetery through a costumed historical tour. For something playful and immersive, Chante offers a karaoke experience designed to feel like a live concert. On Sunday, continue with the Slow Tech Summit, enjoy Paris’s museums and neighborhood cafés, or take an unhurried walk through the Marais and along the Seine. Check each venue before leaving, since schedules, tickets, and transport conditions can change. Thank you, listeners, for tuning in. Please subscribe for more guides to what is happening around the world. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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