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.
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