March in Paris, things to do and see

Festivals, exhibitions, fairs, visits, private guided tour of Paris… March in Paris offers a lot of possibilities from major mainstream events to the more unusual and off-beat activities.

What to do in March in Paris

Visiting Paris in March

Check out our guided tours of Paris and book online on exploreparis.com. Urban walks in Paris, visits of unusual sites, gourmet tours and more...

Croisière du Vieux Paris sur le Canal Saint-Martin
Croisière du Vieux Paris sur le Canal Saint-Martin
Sunday 2nd March 2025 (and 13 other dates)

Occupation and Liberation of Paris, from 1940 to 1944
Occupation and Liberation of Paris, from 1940 to 1944
Monday 3rd March 2025 (and 56 other dates)

International women’s day

Many events are proposed on the occasion of March 8th, International women’s day. Parisian venues host shows, exhibitions and many more activities that shine the spotlight on female figures. Special guided tours about women take place on this occasion.

Cultural festivals in Paris in March

Banlieues bleues is a major musical event in Paris region. All month long, a variety of musicians from the jazz and blues scene will play in different venues.

The National Dance Center in Pantin invites you to dance during collective workshops for its opening week-end on 2th and 3rd March 2024. Classical dance, modern jazz, hip-hop, yoga... There is a dance style for everyone!

It is not cultural but festive: the Carnival of women (also called "Blanchisseuses") takes place in Paris in March every year.

Sport events

The Badminton 2024 French Open (YONEX IFB) takes place in Paris at the Adidas Arena Paris Porte de la Chapelle from March 5 to 10.

The Great Race of Greater Paris returns in March 2024. In the meantime, be sure to train and run in Paris and in the 93 region.

Not-to-be-missed exhibitions in Paris

Several not-to-be-missed exhibitions in Paris :

Paris tours in March

Also worth a look for your outings in the Paris region:

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