Photo of the Week

In front of the Centre Pompidou: one crash-proof, the other already crashed. Photo © Darren Palmer of Paris by Photo.

Paris Update This Week's Events

For full details about an event, click on its name to visit the official Web site (in English when available).

Chartre en Lumières

> The town of Chartres illuminates its monuments and the cathedral with colorful light installations. Through Sept. 15.

Festival de l'Imaginaire

> Performances by troupes from around the world, Maison des Cultures du Monde, Paris, through June 17.

Festival de Saint Denis

> Music festival featuring both stars like Sir Colin Davis and young talents; ends with a dawn performance by horse whisperer Bartabas and oud player Mehdi Haddab, Cathedral and Legion of Honor, Saint Denis, through June 30.

Festival Extensions

> Concerts, dance, films and more, various locations, Paris and Val de Marne, through May 31.

Festival International des Jardins de Chaumont-sur-Loire

>"Gardens of delights, gardens of delirium" is the theme of this year's garden festival, Chaumont-sur-Loire, through Oct. 21.

Festival Jazz à Saint-Germain-des-Prés

>Jazz acts ranging from amateur to big names like Ahmad Jamal and Yusef Lateef (together). Various locations, Paris, Through June 3.

Festival l’Afrique dans tous les Sens 2012

>A celebration of African music, film, art, fashion, dance, cuisine and more, various locations, Paris, through May 27.

Quinzaine des Réalisateurs

>The features and short subjects entered in this category at the Cannes Film Festival shown in Paris, Forum des Images, Paris, May 31-June 10

Salon d'Art Contemporain de Montrouge

>57th annual festival of contemporary art featuring 80 up-and-coming artists, La Villette, Montrouge, through May 30.