March in Paris, things to do and see

Festivals, exhibitions, fairs, visits… 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...

Cruise from the Saint-Martin canal to the Seine : best of both worlds
Cruise from the Saint-Martin canal to the Seine : best of both worlds
Tuesday 21st March 2023 (and 78 other dates)

The project house of the athletes' village in Saint-Ouen
The project house of the athletes' village in Saint-Ouen
Wednesday 22nd March 2023 (and 58 other dates)

The Saint-Martin canal: From la Grisette to la Villette
The Saint-Martin canal: From la Grisette to la Villette
Thursday 23rd March 2023 (and 4 other dates)

The Japanese culture in Paris
The Japanese culture in Paris
Saturday 25th March 2023 (and 5 other dates)

The  Belles Poules : an old Parisian brothel of the 20's
The "Belles Poules": an old Parisian brothel of the 20's
Saturday 25th March 2023 (and 5 other dates)

Le Printemps : The backstage of a luxury department store
Le Printemps : The backstage of a luxury department store
Saturday 25th March 2023 (and 1 other date)

Parisian Guinguette cruise on the Seine river
Parisian Guinguette cruise on the Seine river
Saturday 25th March 2023 (and 5 other dates)

Drancy Deportation Camp and Shoah memorial
Drancy Deportation Camp and Shoah memorial
Sunday 26th March 2023 (and 17 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 12th and 13th March 2023. 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 last match of the 6 nations rugby tournament between France and Wales will take place on March19th at the Stade de France.

The Great Race of Greater Paris returns in March 2023. 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

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Cruise from the Saint-Martin canal to the Seine : best of both worlds
Cruise from the Saint-Martin canal to the Seine : best of both worlds
Tuesday 21st March 2023 (and 78 other dates)

The project house of the athletes' village in Saint-Ouen
The project house of the athletes' village in Saint-Ouen
Wednesday 22nd March 2023 (and 58 other dates)

The Saint-Martin canal: From la Grisette to la Villette
The Saint-Martin canal: From la Grisette to la Villette
Thursday 23rd March 2023 (and 4 other dates)

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