Now that the Paris 2024 Olympics are over, what is there to expect in
Paris now? Well, a lot! You'd be surprised at how busy the French capital will still be, especially this September 2024. There are the European Heritage Days, for example, an annual festival that brings about all sorts of festivals throughout the city. This is usually a great event to get a taste of various European cuisines! Don't miss Paris Fashion Week too. The event will have the biggest French designer brands showing off their upcoming spring 2025 collections. Sneak a peek into how the world will be dressing up next year.
Paris Design Week (September 5 to 13)
Paris Design Week starts September 2024 with a series of exhibitions throughout 300 galleries in the city. While Paris Fashion Week shows off the latest fashions, Paris Design Week presents the newest home decor out there. Check out the latest pieces that may someday start new interior design trends in Paris and beyond. But much like Fashion Week, this event is reserved for industry professionals and insiders. You might not be able to get into the galleries, but it's not impossible to get into some that are more open with their presentations.
Les Traversées du Marais (September 13 to 15)
Le Marais is one of the places to be in Paris this September, specifically on the second weekend of the month. The annual Les Traversées du Marais will take place in various hotspots throughout the Marais district from September 13 to 14, 2024. Some of these places are also among the most famous in the city, including Centre Pompidou, the Victor Hugo House, the Picasso Museum, Musee des Arts et Metiers, and more. These amazing spots will host concerts, live performances, film screenings, and kids' events. The best part? They're all free!
Pere Lachaise Open Studios (September 21)
As the art capital of the world, it's always so fascinating to see how artists make their art in Paris. Fortunately, that's exactly what you can do this September 2024! Don't miss your chance to check out Pere Lachaise Open Studios on September 21, 2024. Located in the
20th arrondissement, the area is famous for being the biggest cluster of artists and other creatives in the French capital. And on this day, you can visit their studios and ateliers for free! It's a rare chance to see the city's finest artists do their thing and create the most beautiful and most impressive pieces possible.
European Heritage Days (September 21 to 22)
It seems like September 2024 in Paris will be a month full of free activities you wouldn't want to miss. One of them is the European Heritage Days, which happen from September 21 to 22, 2024. The annual event lets the city's most famous museums and most historic sites allow free access to the public. It's a once-in-a-year chance to visit Paris's most popular cultural attractions without spending a single cent, which is awesome for those who have to stay in the city on a budget. This year's theme is “Routes, Networks, Connections, and Maritime Heritage” and will feature Élysées Palace, Palais Royal, and even the Supreme Court.
Car-Free Sunday (September 22)
To coincide with the European Heritage Days, Paris will also impose a Car-Free Sunday on September 22, 2024. This event usually happens every autumn, specifically during the first Sunday of the month. So this September 2024, the month will have two Car-Free Sundays. The first is on September 1st and the second is on September 22nd. It's a great time when Paris bans most vehicles in specific areas, helping clean up the city air and encouraging Parisians to walk. Fortunately, it will already be autumn by September 22, so you can expect to see beautiful fall foliage as you walk outside.
Paris Fashion Week - Spring 2024 (Begins on September 23)
Paris Fashion Week will likely be the busiest event this September 2024. The highly-publicized event draws in the most influential fashion editors, the most followed social media influences, and of course, the biggest celebrities to the French fashion capital. They descend on the city to see the biggest French designer brands show off their latest spring 2025 collection. You can expect the likes of Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Chanel, Balenciaga, Chloe, and more to stage the biggest fashion shows in the city. Though they're usually closed off from the general public, you can still expect the red-carpet hoopla!
Foire de Chatou (Begins on September 28)
If you're into antiques, you'll want to be in Paris this September 28, 2024, onwards. The fourth Saturday of the month begins the week-long Foire de Chatou, the antique and collectibles fair on Ile des Impressionnistes by the
Paris Suburbs. Though it's a fair distance away from the city center, it's a trip worth taking if you're into priceless pieces worth taking back to your home. This fair is a treasure trove of the most fascinating finds, ranging from historic ornaments to famous collectibles that might just be a lot more valuable than it looks.
Things will stay as exciting as ever in Paris this September 2024. The French capital has a lot of great events in store, from its regular car-free Sundays to ultra-glamorous Paris Fashion Week for spring 2025.
