Paris is buzzing today, Friday October 16, with ideas for curious minds, architecture fans, art lovers, and night owls. At the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris, the Mediterranean Youth Forum brings together young researchers and residents to discuss mobility, migration, memory, sustainability, artificial intelligence, employment, and creativity. Sessions run from 9 in the morning at the Maison du Maroc, continuing at the Fondation Lucien Paye from 2:30 in the afternoon. Alongside the discussions, a Mediterranean art exhibition opens across the Maison de la Tunisie, Maison du Maroc, and Fondation Lucien Paye, featuring work by young artists and continuing through October 31.
In the 19th arrondissement, architecture takes center stage. At the École nationale supérieure d’architecture Paris-la-Villette on Rue des Ardennes, an afternoon debate explores the many restorations of Le Corbusier’s Villa Savoye. Doors open with coffee at 1:30, and the discussion begins at 2. A separate theatrical reading at the school’s Avenue de Flandre campus brings Le Corbusier’s correspondence to life, focusing on his defense of Villa Savoye’s design. For an urban-planning perspective, reserve a free place on a guided visit to Oasis dans la fournaise, the winning project of the Reinventing the Existing competition, near Porte de Clignancourt.
The Paris Motor Show continues at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles throughout the weekend, running through Sunday October 18. Expect international carmakers, new vehicles, mobility technology, demonstrations, and talks, making this a strong choice for anyone interested in how Paris may move in the future.
On Saturday October 17, head to Printemps Haussmann for a free Partouche gaming pop-up beginning at 11 in the morning. On the fourth floor, adults can try a blackjack introduction with real dealers using play money, take on a buzzer challenge, and enter a prize draw featuring gift cards, meals, cocktails, and a possible Partouche getaway.
Film lovers have a dramatic afternoon at the Cinémathèque Française on Rue de Bercy. At 2:30, Murnau’s silent classic Faust receives live accompaniment from Christine Ott and Mathieu Gabry on the Ondes Martenot. The 1-hour-47-minute screening is followed at 5 by a signing with Laurent Mannoni. Advance tickets are reportedly sold out, so check availability before setting out.
For a quieter weekend discovery, explore Sorbonne University’s Pierre and Marie Curie campus with an audio-immersive architectural trail, available today and Saturday. Bring a smartphone and headphones to uncover works by Alexander Calder and Victor Vasarely. Thank you for tuning in, and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
