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Saturday 29 Feb 2020    Things to do in Paris

March 2020 in Paris

Your monthly low-down on what to do in Paris this March!

There may be schedule changes or amendments, please check the local organizers to ensure the details of the event.

Get Your Sports Gear On!

Verticale de la Tour Eiffel, 11 March

Why take an elevator up the Eiffel Tower when you can run up the 1,665 steps? Every year the Verticale de la Tour Eiffel brings the challenge to what must be some very fit runners. 130 of them, in fact!  

Six Nations Final, 14 March

The last match of the 2020 Six Nations rugby tournament will take place between Ireland and France on 14 March, so be sure to head to one of Paris' pubs to watch France tough it out on the field. Practise your Marseillaise in advance - it's always fun to sing along! 

Pick Up a Bargain

Foire Internationale de Chatou, 13 - 22 March

Now in its 100th edition, this big event for antiquities will be taking place from the 10am - 7pm from the 13th to the 22nd March, with a €6 entry fee to explore a whole world of antiques, art, decor, furniture, sculpture - pretty much anything you can think of. You'll find the event just 10 minutes outside Paris. Take the RER A to Rueil-Malmaison Station, and there will be Free shuttle-bus from the station outside Exit No 1. Happy hunting!

Culture Vultures

International Documentary Film Festival, Cinéma du Réel, 13-22 March

Screening up to 200 films, this fascinating film festival showcases the best in international documentary making, putting the spotlight on amazing topics and people through its screenings held at the Centre Pompidou, the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles, the Forum des images and the Luminor.

Banlieues Blues Jazz Festival, 6 March - 3 April 

Jazz fans might want to check out the vibrant, eclectic programme of this renowned festival in Seine-Saint-Denis, hosted at various venues. Keep an eye on the website for updates about the programme!

Drawing Now Paris, 25-29 March

A festival dedicated entirely to drawing, Drawing Now Paris began in 2007 and now showcases the work of 400 artists and 2,000 artworks from the past fifty years. Discover the latest in the drawing world and inspire yourself at this lovely art event

Turner Exhibition, 13 March to 20 July 

The beautiful Musée Jacquemart-André will bring J.M.W. Turner to Paris from 13 March, with 60 watercolours and a collection of oil paintings on display. 

Pompeii, 25 March - 8 June

At the Grand Palais, immerse yourself in 3D projections and sound that recreate the incredible archaeological sites of Pompeii, and even get a flavour of the moments when Vesuvius erupted. This promises to be a  fascinating exhibition with all the thrills that new technologies can bring! 

Don Giovanni, from 21 March

Indulge yourself at the Opera Garnier with Mozart's Don Giovanni, and experience an iconic opera in the magnificent surroundings of the Garnier auditorium in red velvet and gilt. 

Carnivals & Celebrations

Carnaval des Femmes, 22 March 

Join a fun-filled parade with its roots in history, started by the Washerwomen of Paris. This might be the Women's Carnival, but the men participate too - often by "disguising" themselves as women to join the fun! The parade starts at Châtelet at 3pm, returning to the same spot three hours later via the Boulevard de Sébastopol, the rue Saint-Martin and the rue de Rivoli!

Central Paris Location

Last Minute Course Places

28 Mar 2024

  • French Baking Classes / Le Croissant & Breakfast Pastries
  • The 'Roi' of the Parisian breakfast table, Le Croissant ! Enjoy three hours of mastering this decadent, flaky, buttery French icon.

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 14:00 - 17:00
  • Price: €119.00     Availability: 2 places left

30 Mar 2024

  • French Market Tour and Cooking Class / Marché Maubert
  • Spend the morning like the locals, with a typical Parisian experience. A full immersion in to French culture with a French Market Tour followed by a hands-on French Cooking Class right in the heart of Paris !

  • Meet at 18 Place Maubert in front of the fountain, next to Metro Station Maubert Mutualité     Time: 9:30 - 13:30
  • Price: €189.00     Availability: 1 place left

1 Apr 2024

  • French Technical Classes / French Bistrot Lunches
  • Le Soufflé

    Au menu:

    a traditional savory Soufflé au Fromage (cheese soufflé)

    plateau of fromage (a selection of fine French cheeses)

    salade with a traditional French vinaigrette

    a delicate and sweet Soufflé au Chocolat (chocolate soufflé)

    After all that hard work (and fun), enjoy lunch with your classmates and a glass of wine while admiring wonderful views across the Seine to Notre Dame.

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 10:30 - 13:00
  • Price: €119.00     Availability: 5+ places left

2 Apr 2024

  • French Market Tour and Cooking Class / Marché Maubert
  • Spend the morning like the locals, with a typical Parisian experience. A full immersion in to French culture with a French Market Tour followed by a hands-on French Cooking Class right in the heart of Paris !

  • Meet at 18 Place Maubert in front of the fountain, next to Metro Station Maubert Mutualité     Time: 9:30 - 13:30
  • Price: €189.00     Availability: 5+ places left

4 Apr 2024

  • French Technical Classes / Mastering Classic French Sauces
  • Three hours of mastering the French Classic Mother Sauces - the grand canon of Cuisine Française. We’ll tackle emulsions, roux, reductions and more!

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 10:00 - 13:00
  • Price: €119.00     Availability: 4 places left

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