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Workshops and courses in Paris
1186 upcoming events in Paris over the next 8 weeks, at 467 venues — 658 free, 190 for kids.
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Outdoors·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Discovering Parisian neighbourhoods: artists' studios in Montparnasse (14th)
A guided walking tour of Montparnasse's artists' studios and historic cafés for adults interested in art history.
Métro Vavin · 108 boulevard du Montparnasse, 75014 Paris

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Be Our Voices - Cross-border touring exhibition
A touring exhibition of illustrated texts born from daily correspondence between an Italian illustrator and a Gazan journalist, supporting the Palestinian people.
House of Community and Civic Life of the 14th arrondissement · 76 rue Daguerre, 75014 Paris

Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
Baby hour – shared reading time for the youngest
A free gentle reading session for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 with an accompanying adult.
Amélie Library · 164 rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris

Learning·Ages 6–12·Indoor
Coup 2 Pouce – school support sessions
Free after-school homework and reading support sessions for children from grade 2 to grade 6.
James Baldwin Media Library · 10 Bis rue Henri Ribière, 75019 Paris

Science & tech·Ages 6–18·Indoor
Science workshop with interactive game, for young people
A workshop led by high-schoolers teaching middle schoolers about biological evolution, open to all ages.
Maison de la Vie Associative et Citoyenne du 7e arrondissement · 4 rue Amélie, 75007 Paris
Social·Ages 18+·Indoor
HUSTLE Paris Entrepreneur Networking Event
A free networking event for entrepreneurs in Paris.
Pub Saint-Michel · 19 Quai Saint-Michel, 75005 Paris, Paris
02
Nov 10 – 15
12 events

Arts & crafts·Ages 14+·Indoor
Drawing facing the sculptures
A drawing workshop for adults and teens 14+ held in the sculpture galleries of Petit Palais.
Petit Palais · Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris

Family·Ages 8–12·Indoor
Guided tour and workshop: Diary of a revolutionary
Children from 8 years create their own revolutionary-era diary through writing and drawing after a museum tour.
Carnavalet Museum · 23 Rue de Sévigné, 75003 Paris

Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
Wednesdays for the little ones
A free weekly library session for parents and infants with books, songs and reading guidance.
Bibliothèque Astrid Lindgren · 42 rue Petit, 75019 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Legal advice session with Droits d'urgence
A free legal consultation by appointment at the library for adults with legal questions.
Jacqueline de Romilly Library · 16 avenue de la Porte Montmartre, 75018 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Premier EMBA Paris: Meet the top schools that train tomorrow's leaders
An event to meet top business schools offering Executive MBA programs for career advancement and leadership.
InterContinental Paris – Champs-Elysées Etoile by IHG · 64 Av. Marceau, 75008 Paris, France, Paris

Science & tech·Ages 16+·Indoor
Searching desperately for extraterrestrial life!
A scientific talk or lecture about the search for extraterrestrial life in Paris.
Mairie du 5ème arrondissement · 21 Place du Panthéon, Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
French as a foreign language conversation workshop
A free weekly conversation workshop for adults learning French as a foreign language.
Virginia Woolf Media Library · 4-12 rue Germaine Krull, 75013 Paris

Science & tech·Ages 12+·Indoor
The Meetings of Sky and Space
A three-day astronomy event with over 150 speakers sharing discoveries and passion for space with the public.
City of Science and Industry · 30 Avenue Corentin Cariou, 75019 Paris
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
AI Evening
A debate evening about AI organised by Motion Plus Design at Le Grand Rex.
Le Grand Rex · 1 Boulevard Poissonnière, 75002 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
A scent of Violette: your literary café!
A casual literary gathering over coffee where participants share their favourite recent reads.
Violette Leduc Media Library · 18 rue Faidherbe, 75011 Paris

Family·Ages 3–6·Indoor
Family workshops: parent-child yoga 3-6 years
A playful parent-child yoga workshop combining breathing, postures, games and songs for ages 3-6.
L'Atelier 77 · 77 rue de Charonne, 75011, 75011 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Writing workshop linked to the "Cezanne et nous" exhibition
A writing workshop for adults exploring the Grand Palais exhibition "Cezanne et nous" through literary creation.
bd du Montparnasse, 75006 Paris
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03
Nov 16 – 22
14 events

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Lecture by Natacha Calestrémé - Paris
A talk by Natacha Calestrémé for adults in Paris.
Espace Reuilly, 1 Rue Riesener, 75012 Paris · 1 Rue Riesener, 75012 Paris, France, Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Facing the climate emergency, youth and seniors mobilise together
Free day of dialogue at Académie du Climat bringing youth and seniors together on intergenerational equity.
Climate Academy · 2 place Baudoyer, 75004 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Crossed meeting: Taleb Alrefai, Inam Bioud, Jadd Hilal and Xavier Le Clerc
Four authors shortlisted for the Arab Literature Prize 2026 present their novels, for adult readers.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris

Social·Ages 18+·Indoor
Professional meeting on forced marriages
Free professional meeting on forced marriages for professionals and volunteers in contact with the public.
Mairie du 17e arrondissement · 16-20, rue des Batignolles, 75017 Paris

Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
My first health-environment workshop at the Lauriston PMI centre
A free workshop for expecting and new parents on creating a healthy environment for their baby.
Lauriston PMI Centre · 78 rue Lauriston, 75016 Paris

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Créations & Savoir-Faire fair, 30th anniversary
A craft and creative fair with exhibitors and workshops in sewing, watercolour, jewellery making and more, for beginners and enthusiasts.
Paris Expo · 1, place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Introduction to bird song recognition - Level 1
A free beginner workshop teaching adults to recognise common Parisian bird songs, indoors then outdoors in the park.
Maison Paris Nature · Pavillons 1 et 2 du Parc Floral de Paris, route de la Pyramide, 75012 Paris

Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
My first health-environment workshop at PMI Tourneux
A free workshop helping expectant and new parents understand environmental health impacts on their baby.
Tourneux PMI Centre · 1 rue de Tourneux, 75012 Paris

Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor
Relay awareness | IMArchitecture, discovery of the IMA building
A free guided tour and discussion on the iconic architecture of the Institut du monde arabe, for social-sector and care professionals and volunteers.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
Science & tech·Ages 16+·Indoor
Women, science and society: general mobilisation!
An event promoting equality for women in scientific, technical and research careers, for adults.
École normale supérieure · 29 Rue d'Ulm, Amphithéatre Jean Jaurès, 75005 Paris, Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
CIMA Autumn 2026 Session
An internationally recognized Modern Standard Arabic certification exam session for adults.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Alexandre Najjar, A Lebanese in Paris
A book presentation about a Lebanese narrator's journey to study law in Paris, for adults.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
Sports·Ages 16+·Indoor
Train like Alexis Landot Workshop
A workshop where a climber shares his training methods for climbing buildings with only his hands.
22 Rue Croix des Petits Champs, 75001 Paris, Paris

Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
Parent-child dance workshop 18 months-3 years
A dance and movement workshop for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years with their parent.
Atelier 77 · 77 rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris
04
Nov 23 – 29
14 events

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
The amphibians of Paris
A free lecture introducing the amphibian species of Paris and Île-de-France for adults interested in nature.
Maison Paris Nature · Pavillons 1 et 2 du Parc Floral de Paris, route de la Pyramide, 75012 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Protecting the child victim of violence: discussion with author Flore Capelier
An adult discussion evening with author Flore Capelier about her new practical guide on protecting child victims of violence.
La Fabrique de la Solidarité · 8 rue de la Banque, 75002 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Abdellah Taïa, Standing in Your Dreams
A book presentation event where author Abdellah Taïa discusses his new novel for adults.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Inspired Morning Sessions: Eugene Sundelius von Rosen
A morning talk and performance by artist Eugene Sundelius von Rosen inspired by Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie, for adults.
Swedish Institute · 11 rue payenne, 75003 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Teachers' Afternoon | The Secrets of the Alhambra
A guided tour of the Alhambra exhibition designed especially for teachers.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor
RICS France & Gide - Panorama of real estate law news
A professional talk reviewing current real estate law topics for RICS and Gide members.
Gide Loyrette Nouel · 15 Rue de Laborde, 75008 Paris, Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
The Alhambra, a laboratory of ideas for tomorrow's architecture
A series of round-table talks on the Alhambra's history and architectural legacy, for adult audiences.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor
Longevity
The first forum dedicated to extending human lifespan, organised by Club Landoy for adults.
3 Mazarium · 3 Rue Mazarine, 75006 Paris, Paris

Wellness·Ages 16+·Indoor
Dance therapy workshop at La Fabrique de la Solidarité
A free collective dance therapy workshop exploring movement, self-expression, and connection to others in a supportive environment.
La Fabrique de la Solidarité · 8 rue de la Banque, 75002 Paris

Outdoors·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Market gardening work day
A hands-on participatory workshop introducing market gardening practices, for adults.
La Ferme de Paris · 24 route de la Tourelle, 75012 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
900 years of Averroès, a history of the philosopher
A series of round tables on the history of Al-Andalus and the philosopher Averroès for adults.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Averroès, 900 years of living and universal thought
A free round-table series on Averroès and his universal philosophical legacy for adults.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris

Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
Carte blanche to La Revue Documentaires
A documentary screening followed by a discussion, for adults.
Forum des images · 2 Rue du Cinéma, 75001 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Gaze, Look and Video: Politics of Point of View in Cinema
A Friday lecture course on perspective and gaze in cinema, for adults.
Forum des images · 2 Rue du Cinéma, 75001 Paris
05
Nov 30 – Dec 6
14 events

Museums & sights·Ages 18+·Indoor
Professional meeting of the Art and Disability 75 network | Co-construction and museum – designing projects together
A morning for museum professionals and people with disabilities to share best practices on co-constructing cultural projects.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Official Profoto & Fujifilm Masterclass with Julien Apruzzese
A professional photography masterclass by Profoto and Fujifilm for adults.
Les Studios Francais · 8 Rue Juliette Dodu, 75010 Paris, Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
The figures of the self in Avicenna
A philosophy lecture exploring Avicenna's Book of Healing as part of a season on Arabic philosophy, for adults.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris

Family·Ages 16+·Indoor
Parenting exchange workshop for parents of young children
A free discussion group for parents of young children to share experiences and find support around parenting challenges.
House of the First 1000 Days of the 20th Arrondissement · 9 passage des Tourelles, 75020 Paris
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
ICSGDD 2026 Paris Meeting
An exclusive event with cross-disciplinary discussions to foster innovative ideas and meaningful collaboration.
Simone and Cino Del Duca Foundation · 10 Rue Alfred de Vigny, 75008 Paris, Paris

Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
My first health-environment workshop at the PMI Lefebvre center
A free workshop for expectant or new parents to learn about creating a healthy environment for their baby.
Lefebvre-Périchaux PMI Centre · 155 bis boulevard Lefebvre, 75015 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Thinking and implementing land transition: towards an urbanism of living soils?
A conference exploring ecological approaches to soil preservation and urban planning for adults.
City of Architecture and Heritage · 1 Place du Trocadéro, 75116 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Adopt AI 2026
A business event at the Grand Palais focused on artificial intelligence's challenges and transformations.
Grand Palais · 3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Needle felting workshop
A two-day beginners' workshop for adults teaching needle felting techniques and textile upcycling.
Flammarion / Paris-Ateliers · 19 rue Camille Flammarion, 75018 Paris

Festivals & markets·Ages 16+·Indoor
International rare book and graphic arts fair
A fair for collectors of rare manuscripts, prints and engravings with exhibitions, workshops and demonstrations.
Le Carreau du Temple · 4 rue Eugène Spuller, 75003 Paris

Sports·Ages 16+·Indoor
Danser la mémoire librement | Workshops
Raqs Sharqi dance workshops exploring the living heritage of legendary dancers through rhythm, technique, and improvisation.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Sewing workshop - Making fabric books
A free sewing workshop for adults with basic sewing skills to make fabric books for toddlers.
James Baldwin Media Library · 10 Bis rue Henri Ribière, 75019 Paris

Theatre & stage·Indoor
The Tales of Mohammed Dib
A storytelling performance for all ages based on tales by Algerian writer Mohammed Dib.
Arab World Institute · 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris

Social·Ages 16+·Indoor
Caf'Contes - The House
A casual breakfast gathering where a mixed audience shares memories and impressions around a storytelling theme.
Café de la Mairie · 51 rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris
06
Dec 7 – 13
8 events

Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
My first health-environment workshop at the Caillebotte PMI center
A free workshop for expectant parents and new parents on creating a healthy environment for their baby.
Centre de PMI Caillebotte · 6 rue Gustave et Martial Caillebotte, 75020 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Human/Animal Relationship: Towards the End of a Long Shared History?
A free lecture by prehistorian Marylène Patou-Mathis on the history of human-animal relations.
Museum of Man · 17 Place du Trocadéro, 75116 Paris
Social·Ages 18+·Indoor
Patients & Pharma Day 2026
A networking event bringing together pharmaceutical industry representatives and patient advocates.
MAISON.A Paris Trocadéro · 112 Avenue Kléber, 75116 Paris, Paris

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Paris and its environment: living with or without nature from the 16th century to today
A museum tour exploring Paris's relationship with its environment through history, from crafts to pollution and the Seine.
Carnavalet Museum · 23 Rue de Sévigné, 75003 Paris

Family·Ages 0–7·Indoor
Librarians tell and sign stories
A bilingual (French/Sign Language) storytime with picture books and rhymes for young children.
Louise Walser-Gaillard Library · 26, rue Chaptal, 75009 Paris

Arts & crafts·Ages 15+·Indoor
Introduction day to wood engraving
A day workshop at Musée Bourdelle teaching wood engraving based on sketches of Bourdelle's sculptures, for adults.
Bourdelle Museum · 18, rue Antoine Bourdelle, 75015 Paris

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Travel diary
An indoor art workshop with artist Marielle Durand likened to a journey, for adults.
City of Architecture and Heritage · 1 Place du Trocadéro, 75116 Paris

Social·Indoor
4th edition of the Forum Vacances Loisirs Handicaps
A forum presenting vacation, leisure, and accommodation offers for people with disabilities of all ages.
Town Hall of the 20th Arrondissement · 6 place Gambetta, 75020 Paris
Exhibitions and longer-running events

Festivals & markets·Ages 6+·Indoor
Festival Paris en toutes lettres 2026
A 13-day literary festival transforming literature into a living, collective experience across multiple Parisian venues.
La Maison de la Poésie · Passage Molière, 157 rue Saint Martin, 75003 Paris

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Exhibition: Fashion in the Middle Ages
An exhibition exploring medieval clothing, accessories and fashion customs for visitors of all ages.
Tour Jean sans Peur · 20 rue Étienne Marcel, 75002 Paris

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
International symposium "Fortified cities and nature"
An interdisciplinary symposium on the little-known plant heritage of fortifications from the Renaissance to today.
National Institute of Art History · 2, rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Workshop: Militant Fanzine
A free hands-on workshop making a collective political fanzine using printmaking techniques, for adults.
MAIF Social Club · 37 rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris

Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
Tribute to John Berger: a new series at Forum des images
A film and lecture series celebrating writer and artist John Berger's centenary, for adults.
Forum des images · Westfield Forum des Halles, 2 Rue du cinéma, 75001 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Global Symposium: Montparnasse and its Legacies
An academic symposium exploring Montparnasse's historic role as a hub of artistic creation and intercultural exchange.
Reid Hall · 4 rue de Chevreuse, 75006 Paris

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Writing workshops in Paris "Write Freely"
A year-long series of small-group creative writing workshops for adults.
Couleurs Brazil · 18, rue du Borrego, 75020 Paris

Wellness·Ages 18+·Indoor
Digital Detox 24h/48h: Participatory digital pause
A participatory weekend program for adults to disconnect from screens and rediscover a slower pace of life.

Learning·Ages 7–12·Indoor
Reading in the 20th arrondissement: youth literary prize
A youth literary prize for children from age 7 reading selected novels and voting for their favourite.
Oscar Wilde Library · 12 rue du Télégraphe, 75020 Paris
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Discovery IA Pool: discover coding at 42 Paris! Women only.
A free week-long coding discovery program at 42 Paris, open exclusively to women.
42 · 96 Boulevard Bessières, 75017 Paris, Paris

Science & tech·Ages 6+·Indoor
Industry Week
A science and industry themed event at the Cité des sciences showcasing industrial topics to the public.
Cité des sciences et de l'industrie · 30 Avenue Corentin Cariou, 75019 Paris

Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor
Drugs
An exhibition at Musée de l'Homme aiming to deconstruct prejudices around drugs, for adult visitors.
Museum of Man · 17 Place du Trocadéro, 75116 Paris
Quick answers
- Workshops and courses in Paris: what's on?
- 1,186 events (Nov 10, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027) at 467 venues — 658 free and 190 suitable for kids. Highlights: Discovering Parisian neighbourhoods: artists' studios in Montparnasse (14th), Be Our Voices - Cross-border touring exhibition, Baby hour – shared reading time for the youngest.
- Are there free events?
- Yes, 658 of them are free, for example: Be Our Voices - Cross-border touring exhibition, Baby hour – shared reading time for the youngest, Coup 2 Pouce – school support sessions.
- Where does this information come from?
- CityInEurope collects events every day from official venue websites and ticket sellers, removes duplicates and links every event to its official ticket or source page. Last updated: Nov 10, 14:40.
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