Things to Do in November in France

November, winter is approaching… Rain and wind are on the agenda but there’s no question of staying indoors reminiscing about summer memories and warmth! Whether it’s 30 or 5 degrees, nothing stops you from enjoying the month of November. Numerous events take place throughout France this month, and we have selected some for you.

From 3 to 11 November, at the Parc Floral de Paris, the Marjolaine Show will take place, the largest organic market in France with 550 exhibitors from all eco-consumption sectors. Come and discover products combining quality, flavour and environmental preservation.

From 8 to 11 November, participate in the Paris Photo fair at the Grand Palais, dedicated to artistic photography and contemporary creation. You will meet 1,300 artists and over 140 galleries from 33 different countries, each presenting exceptional works. An impressive gathering of artists, professionals, collectors and enthusiasts.

Still on the theme of photography, from 15 to 18 November the International Festival of Animal and Nature Photography will take place, but this time in Champagne-Ardenne, at Montier-en-Der. Photographers from around the world will be present to showcase their works; you will discover over 2,000 photos, all focused on nature and the environment.

On 15 November, the famous Beaujolais Nouveau Festival will take place, as every year. With friends or family, you can gather around this fruity wine.

Horse riders, equestrian or horse enthusiasts, or simply the curious, you cannot miss the Horse Show, which will run from 24 November to 2 December at Paris Nord Villepinte. For 10 days, 150,000 visitors will attend the show to see its 2,000 horses and 450 exhibitors. The show is focused on sport, competition, the entertainment world but also sales, breeding, equine ethology and health. And what makes it successful are also the 3 events that take place there: the Longine Masters of Paris, the equestrian show of the Night of the Horse and the World Championship of the Arabian Horse, where the most beautiful in the world will be presented. An ideal outing that will delight both young and old!

From 29 November to 2 December, you can therefore attend the great European competition of the Longines Masters of Paris, at the Horse Show, bringing together the best riders in the world who will compete on a technical Olympic-level show jumping course.

This month and until the end of December, the Autumn Festival takes place. This multidisciplinary artistic festival offers dance shows, music concerts, film screenings, theatre performances and visual art exhibitions. It takes place in several locations in the capital, particularly at the Centre Pompidou and the Ménagerie de Verre.

A winter month rich in activities, which will delight both young and old!