What to Do in Paris: April 2023

This April in Paris, the city is pulling out all the stops to get you to soak up more sunshine, art, and culture. Whether you’re eager to live la vie en rose under the cherry blossoms or want to experience an immersive art show, there’s something on the agenda for you this month. What to Do this Month in Paris: April 2023

• All Month Long | Blossom Watch
• Through November 5, 2023 | Eternal Mucha at the Grand Palais Immersif
• April 6 – 28, 2023 | Movies with Lost in Frenchlation
• April 22 – May 7 | Tintin Immersive Exhibition at L’Atelier des Lumières

All Month Long | Blossom Watch

Spring has sprung and the Paris is now in bloom! Pretty pink flowers are popping up all over town, with magnolias and cherry blossoms brightening up parks and city squares. Looking to snap some stunning pictures? Head to these top places in Paris to see cherry blossoms.

Picnic under a canopy of pink blossoms off the beaten path in Paris at the Clichy-Batignolles-Martin-Luther-King Park in the 17th Arrondissement.

March 22 – November 5, 2023 | Eternal Mucha at the Grand Palais Immersif

Art Nouveau fans won’t want to miss the new show at the Grand Palais Immersif. You’ve no doubt seen many of Alphonse Mucha’s magnificent early 20th century works, but never like this! This exhibition is truly an immersion into the Mucha style, with high definition projections, an original score, and even a special scent created to engage all your senses.  

Details:
Grand Palais Immersif
110 Rue de Lyon, 75012 Paris
Mon: 12:00-19:00, Wed-Sun: 10:00-19:00, Fri late night until 21:00. Closed Tues.
Tickets: 16€ for adults, 6€ for children, free for children under 6. Tickets available on the Grand Palais Immersif website.

April 6 – 28, 2023 | Movies with Lost in Frenchlation

Every month, our friends over at Lost in Frenchlation host several screenings of current French movies with English subtitles at cinemas across town. Whether you’re just visiting Paris for a few days or are an anglophone expat who now calls the City of Light home, these movie nights are a great way to immerse yourself in French culture without needing to speak French fluently. The five films on the agenda this April are:

• Thursday, April 6: Demetera Short Film Festival + Ciné Balade tour at Christine Cinema Club
• Friday, April 13: La Nuit du 12 + Women of Paris tour at Luminor
• Sunday, April 18: La Chambre des Merveilles + Q&A with the writer at Luminor
• Thursday, April 20: The Grandes Espérances + Q&A with the director at L’Arlequin
• Friday, April 28: Pour la France + Q&A with the director at Club de l’Etoile

Visit the Lost in Frenchlation website to learn more about each movie and find ticketing information.

April 22 – May 7, 2023 | Tintin Immersive Exhibition at L’Atelier des Lumières

Comic book fans, be sure to book your tickets now to the temporary Tintin exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières! Back by popular demand after delighting audiences last year, this show is on for just two weeks this spring at Paris’s unique immersive art space. Immerse yourself in the adventures of the famous young reporter while you can!  

Details:
Atelier des Lumières
38 Rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 10:00 – 18:00, Wed & Sat: 10:00 – 22:00, Sun: 10:00 – 19:00.
Tickets: 16€ for adults, 14€ under 25. Free for children under 5. A family package is also available for 48€ for 2 adults and 2 children (ages 5-25). Purchase your tickets here.