Talks and lectures in Paris

279 activities to book in Paris — 255 of them free (91%) and median entry price €5.50. Listings updated on .

A talk happens at a set time: a historian, a scientist or an author comes to speak on a subject and take questions. Libraries, town halls, museums and bookshops host them every week, many free or on simple registration.

Each listing gives the date, the venue, the subject and how to attend (free entry, registration advised, ticket).

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Frequently asked questions

How many talks this week, and how many are free?

60 talks take place this week in Paris (279 upcoming in total), 57 of them free.

Do I need to register?

123 of the 279 talks require registration with the organiser (link on the listing); 79 advise it.

Where do the talks take place?

The busiest venues right now: Mémorial de la Shoah (4th arr.), Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville (13th arr.), L'Institut du Monde Arabe (5th arr.) and Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux (3rd arr.).

Are talks given in English?

Most are in French. The listing shows the language when the organiser states it.