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Seasonal Events November 10, 2026

Galeries Lafayette Christmas Windows 2026: Castelbajac, the Coupole and the Rooftop Rink

The 2026 Christmas windows at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann: the rooftop ice rink in Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's colours (official, 24 November 2026 to 3 January 2027), the Christmas guided tours, the store's opening hours and access, and what the press is announcing for the windows and the Coupole, still to be confirmed.

Rooftop rink, guided tours, opening hours: the official facts. Windows and Coupole announced for 12 November, to be confirmed. What to know before you go.

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Trade Shows & Fairs November 10, 2026

Professional trade shows in Paris in February 2027: the month's B2B calendar

February 2027 has four confirmed professional trade shows in Paris and Nanterre, all between 3 and 17 February: Paris Packaging Week, IT Partners, the International Aesthetics & Spa Congress and Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris. Dates, badges, access and where to stay.

Paris Packaging Week (3 and 4 February, Porte de Versailles), IT Partners (3 and 4 February, Nanterre), International Aesthetics & Spa Congress (6 to 8 February, Porte de Versailles), Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris (15 to 17 February, Porte de Versailles): dates, badges and access.

Seasonal Events November 5, 2026

Paris Fashion Week January 2027: Men's January 19 to 24, Haute Couture January 25 to 28

Men's Fashion Week January 19 to 24, 2027, then Haute Couture January 25 to 28: the official FHCM dates, a schedule still to be confirmed, shows by invitation only, a few ideas if you don't have one, and why it pays to book early in the 9th.

From January 19 to 28, 2027, Paris hosts Men's Fashion Week and Haute Couture back to back, with not a single day in between. The official dates, what is still to be confirmed, what you can see without an invitation, and why it pays to book early on rue de Clichy.

Trade Shows & Fairs October 29, 2026

Consumer fairs and shows in Paris in January 2027: diving, climbing, hiking and study guidance

Diving, climbing, weddings, hiking, study guidance and alcohol-free drinks: our guide to the consumer shows in Paris in January 2027, with the confirmed dates, entry conditions and how to get there from the 9th arrondissement.

January 2027 consumer shows in Paris, from Porte de Versailles to the Parc Floral: dates, tickets and points still to be confirmed.

Trade Shows & Fairs October 27, 2026

Professional trade shows in Paris in January 2027: the month's B2B calendar

January 2027 packs Paris's professional trade shows into two peaks: Museum Connections, Maison&Objet and Who's Next from 12 to 18, then Texworld, Première Vision and Playtime from 25 January to 1 February. Dates, badges, journeys and where to stay.

Museum Connections (12 and 13 January) and Cosmet'Agora (the same days), Maison&Objet (14 to 18, Villepinte), Who's Next and partner shows (16 to 18, Porte de Versailles), Texworld (25 to 27, Le Bourget), Première Vision (26 to 28, Villepinte), Playtime (30 January to 1 February, Parc Floral): dates, badges and access.

Sporting Events October 22, 2026

France vs South Africa and France vs Argentina at the Stade de France: the 2026 Nations Championship from Paris 9

France host South Africa on Friday 13 November 2026, then Argentina on Saturday 21 November, at the Stade de France, for the first edition of the Nations Championship. Kick-off times, official ticketing, getting there on Line 13 from Place de Clichy, and a night in the 9th arrondissement.

France vs South Africa (13/11) and France vs Argentina (21/11) at the Stade de France: times, tickets, access and where to stay in Paris 9.

Things to Discover in Paris October 20, 2026

Things to Do in Paris in December 2026: Christmas, Major Exhibitions and New Year's Eve

Your guide to December 2026 in Paris: exhibitions at the Grand Palais and in the museums, festive concerts and shows, Christmas markets and New Year's Eve, with a clear line between what already has a date and what is still to be announced.

Cézanne and Oli at the Grand Palais, gospel at the Casino de Paris, Tintoretto at the Musée Jacquemart-André: what is already dated in December 2026, and what remains to be confirmed for the markets, the lights and New Year's Eve.

Seasonal Events October 13, 2026

Grand Palais Ice Rink 2026-2027: the Grand Palais des Glaces Returns

The Grand Palais des Glaces returns from 12 December 2026 to 6 January 2027. Dates, sessions and prices are published: what to know before buying your tickets, and how to reach the Nef from the 9th arrondissement.

The ice rink in the Nef of the Grand Palais returns for the festive season, from 12 December 2026 to 6 January 2027.

Restaurant of the Month October 8, 2026

Néva Cuisine: chef Beatriz González's modern bistro, less than ten minutes from the hotel

Restaurant of the month for October: Néva Cuisine, chef Beatriz González's modern bistro at 2 rue de Berne in the 8th arrondissement. Seasonal cooking, set menus from €39 to €65, open Monday to Friday only, less than ten minutes' walk from Hôtel R de Paris.

Chef Beatriz González's modern bistro on rue de Berne: seasonal cooking, open weekdays only, less than ten minutes' walk away.

Exhibitions & Museums October 6, 2026

The Louvre's autumn exhibitions: Zurbarán, Louvre Photo and how to plan your visit

Zurbarán, Sculpter la couleur, Les Hôtes du Louvre and Louvre Photo between September and May: your entry ticket covers the collections and current exhibitions. Dates, visit times, late openings and the journey from the 9th arrondissement.

Zurbarán, Sculpter la couleur, Les Hôtes du Louvre and Louvre Photo: the Louvre entry ticket covers the collections and current exhibitions. Dates, time slots, late openings and the journey from rue de Clichy.

Food & Entertainment October 5, 2026

Semaine du Goût 2026 in Paris: the market programme day by day and where to continue in the 9th

From 12 to 18 October 2026, the 37th Semaine du Goût (Week of Taste) brings free events to thirty-seven Paris markets, from Tuesday 13 to Sunday 18. The full day-by-day programme, a selection to suit your tastes, the Sainte-Cécile market in the 9th, Sunday in the covered markets of the 10th and addresses in the 9th to continue the experience.

Semaine du Goût 2026: the programme of the 37 Paris markets day by day, from 13 to 18 October, and gourmet addresses in the 9th to continue.

Life in Paris October 1, 2026

Theft or Loss in Paris: The Right Moves to Make During Your Stay

A theft or loss during a stay in Paris is almost always settled with a few phone calls and a few clicks. Here are the steps in order, from blocking your bank card to contacting your consulate.

Card blocking, filing an online police report without leaving your room, identity papers, consulate for a foreign passport, the 9th arrondissement police station: a calm, practical rundown of what to do, and what can wait.

Exhibitions & Museums September 29, 2026

Autumn 2026 Exhibitions in Paris: Tintoretto, Cézanne, Bartholdi and Eva Gonzalès

Tintoretto at the musée Jacquemart-André, "Cézanne et nous" at the Grand Palais, Auguste Bartholdi at the musée d'Orsay and the first Eva Gonzalès retrospective at the Petit Palais: four exhibitions opening in September 2026 and running through January 2027. Dates, opening hours, prices and routes from the 9th arrondissement.

Four major Paris exhibitions to see through January 2027, with dates, prices and the route from the hotel's neighbourhood.

Trade Shows & Fairs September 22, 2026

Public Fairs and Markets in Paris in December 2026: What's Confirmed

Three events with confirmed dates, plus the Notre-Dame Christmas market, and several other markets still to be confirmed: the public agenda for December 2026 in Paris, with what is confirmed and what is not.

The Salon du Cheval de Paris (4 to 6 December), the Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants (10 to 13 December), both at Porte de Versailles, and the free Paris La Défense Christmas market are the three sure bets of the month; the Notre-Dame Christmas market (26 November to 27 December) has its official dates too. The Tuileries, Champs-Élysées and Carreau du Temple remain to be confirmed: here is the sorted agenda, with access from the 9th arrondissement.

Seasonal Events September 17, 2026

Art Basel Paris 2026: Contemporary Art Week at the Grand Palais

Art Basel Paris returns to the Grand Palais from 23 to 25 October 2026 for its fifth edition: 211 galleries announced, 41 countries represented, three selection sectors, and three other art fairs the same week in Paris. Dates, access from the 9th arrondissement, and the right time to book.

Fifth edition of Art Basel Paris at the Grand Palais, 23 to 25 October 2026: 211 galleries announced and a packed week of art across the city.

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