Paris Events In March 2023 – Festivals, Art, Music, Carnaval & Film

Events in Paris in March 2023 start with a bang with the Paris Half Marathon, an international documentary film festival, the biggest book fair in France, and a glamorous horse jumping competition sponsored by the Hermès fashion group. If you're in Paris on Saint Patrick's Day make your way to the Irish Cultural Centre for a day of family fun. So allons-y, come on, this will be one of your busiest and best trips to Paris ever.

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Film Festival

Cinéma du Réel Film Festival

The first Cinéma du Réel was held in 1978 at the Centre Pompidou with the aim of promoting documentary films. Decades later they are still gathering and curating the best of international documentary films. The festival attracts 20,000 film lovers with hundreds of documentaries screened around the Beaubourg quartier and the Centre Pompidou. There's also a selection of workshops, seminars and a retrospective highlighting the best of documentaries through the ages.

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Romantic Dinner Cruises In Paris

VIP Dinner Cruise with Bateaux Parisiens
This romantic dinner cruise includes champagne, wine & a classic meal. Choose the Service Privilege option for the best seating, best meal, and the ultimate experience.
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Dinner Cruise by Maxim's of Paris
The legendary Parisian restaurant takes you on a dinner cruise complete with champagne and wine. Choose the 2-hour cruise for a stellar evening in Paris.
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VIP Dinner Cruise with Bateaux Parisiens
This romantic dinner cruise includes champagne, wine & a classic meal. Choose the Service Privilege option for the best seating, best meal, and the ultimate experience.
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Semi de Paris – Paris Half-Marathon

Can you say "destination race"? If you made a New Year's resolution to become fitter, this Paris event can be your inspiration to get your running game on. The Paris Semi-Marathon attracts 40,000 runners, about 5,000 of them are visitors. The 21 kilometre route is flat, scenic, and takes runners along the avenues of the Bois de Vincennes woodlands in the eastern part of Paris.

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Experience the Splendor Of Versailles

Versailles with Priority Access + Gardens
Skip the long lines to experience the grandeur of Versailles on a guided tour. Stroll through the stunning gardens with your guide, then visit Marie Antoinette's estate.
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Half-Day, Skip-the-Line Tour of Versailles
If you don't have a full day, this popular half-day tour of Versailles includes priority access with an expert guide. The small-group ensures personal attention and includes transportation right from your hotel.
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Versailles with Priority Access + Gardens
Skip the long lines to experience the grandeur of Versailles on a guided tour. Stroll through the stunning gardens with your guide, then visit Marie Antoinette's estate.
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Salon du Tourisme

Salon du Tourisme

Join 100,000 travel professionals in Paris under one roof to discover the latest trends in the travel industry. The event is primarily delivered in French, so if you plan on attending better brush up on those French travel verbs.

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Saut Hermes

Saut Hermès

Saut Hermès is the elite of international show-jumping. The high-level horse jumping competition was established by the historic fashion leader Hermès (famous for their handbags and silk scarves) and it all takes place under the glass roof at the Grand Palais. Here's your chance to witness top show-jumpers go head-to-head in one of the most technically challenging competitions in the world.

• Grand Palais
• March 17 to 19
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Le Salon du Dessin Contemporain

Now in its second decade, this drawing fair presents 72 international galleries with 400 artists and 2,000 artworks.
• Carreau du Temple, Marais
• March 23 to 26, 2023
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Top-Rated Paris Museum Tours

The Louvre's Greatest Masterpieces
Skip the lines and see a lot of art on this professionally guided tour. Choose from a private tour or semi-private (max 6 people.) The top choice.
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Musé d'Orsay Guided Tour
Enjoy skip-the-line access and learn the stories behind the world's greatest Impressionist art at Musé d'Orsay.
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The Louvre's Greatest Masterpieces
Skip the lines and see a lot of art on this professionally guided tour. Choose from a private tour or semi-private (max 6 people.) The top choice.
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Paris Bridal Fair

Paris Bridal Fair

If you're planning a wedding and you're in Paris this spring, be sure to catch the the Paris bridal show. Discover the latest trends from gowns to cakes to cocktails.
• Porte de Versailles
• March 12 & 13, 2023
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La Fete de Saint-Patrick

Head to one of the Irish pubs in Paris for a guaranteed day or night of fun. Topping our best Irish Pub list are The Quiet Man in the 3rd Arrondissement and McBrides Irish Pub on Rue Saint-Denis in the 1st Arrondissement. You could also make your way to the Irish Cultural Centre on Rue des Irlandais (5th Arrondissement) wearing as much green as possible!

• March 17, 2023

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