Nuit Blanche Photo: Benoit Darcy

Following the sleepy summer season, when Parisians head to the countryside and cultural programming grinds to a halt, autumn in Paris is an absolute flurry of activity. With hundreds of exhibitions and performances happening each month, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by choice. To make life simple, I’ve selected my favorite, most quirky Paris events for the new season.

See my delicate selection below the map.