Paris Events February 2022 - Things to Do

Exciting Paris events during February include final Winter Sales (look for the biggest bargains this month!), a trio of Chinese New Year parades, a lively roster of concerts and museum shows, and believe it or not, the first signs of spring toward the end of the month.

Valentine's Day means you'll see lovely displays in bakery windows, and special menus in the city's romantic bistros. If you're visiting, don't miss the romantic dinners, shows, and cruises on this day.

With warmer temperature, longer days, and the first flowers appearing on early-blooming cherry trees, February is a wonderful time to explore Paris, visit museums, and enjoy hints of romance in the air.

Celebrate being in the "City of Love" by posing for a photo in front of the famous blue and white Wall of Love in Rictus Square in Montmartre where you'll see I Love You written 311 times and in 250 different languages.

Top photo: Le mur des je t'aime (the Wall of Love) in Rictus Square in Montmartre

Valentine's Day in Paris: Celebrate Your Love in the City of Love

It's hard to imagine a more romantic city in the world than Paris - so what better destination with your love on Valentine's Day, especially if you might be planning to propose?

First, save by finding a cheap flight so that you can splurge once you get there by staying at a 5-star Palace hotel.

Tour the city in a classic vintage Citroën 2CV and see all the famous sites: the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Seine River, and the picturesque Montmartre neighborhood.

In the afternoon, explore three of Paris's most charming neighborhoods on a fun and leisurely small bike tour as your guide takes you through fashionable Saint Germain des Prés, medieval Marais, and the lively Latin Quarter.

As night falls, head out to one of these romantic dinner destinations - and the perfect place to propose:

Valentine's Day Seine River Cruise with 5-Course Gourmet Dinner & Live Music - Champagne, wine, and live music round out this wonderful experience for February 14. Find out more
Romantic Dinner Cruise with Champagne - Available every evening, this gourmet 3-course dinner cruise down the Seine lets you enjoy beautiful illuminated top Paris attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Louvre Museum. Find out more
Lido de Paris Valentine's Day Dinner & Show - Celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14th at Paris's legendary Lido de Paris caberet while you savor a 4-course gourmet dinner, sip Champagne, and enjoy the Lido's fabulous "Paris Merveilles" show. Find out more - or catch the same show with dinner and Champagne on another night

More Valentine's Day Celebrations in Paris:

February Concerts in Paris - 2022

Notre Dame Cathedral - Popular classic concert venue in Paris

Don Giovanni: Paris Opera - Opéra Bastille - February 1, 4, 7, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25
La Khovantchina: Paris Opera - Opéra Bastille - February 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18
Vivaldi's Four Seasons - Madeleine Church - Feb 3, 14, 19, 24
La Traviata: Opera à Palazzo - Hotel Dosne-Thiers (private mansion, not an actual hotel), Paris Saint Ephrem Church - Feb 4, 11, 17
Candlelight Concert: Chopin, Bach, Debussy, Moussorgski - Saint Ephrem Church - Feb 4, 21, 26
Massenet's Manon - Opéra Bastille - February 5, 8, 11, 14, 20, 23, 26
Midday Music (Midis Musicaux) - Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House) - Feb 6
Candlelight Concert: Brahams, Beethoven, Chopin - Saint Ephrem Church - Feb 10, 17
Baroque Arias for Farinelli - Mathieu Salama - Sainte-Elisabeth-de-Hongrie Church - Feb 12
Candlelight Concert: Liszt, Satie, Beethoven - Saint Ephrem Church - Feb 12, 18, 25
Bach by Candlelight: Violoncello Solos - Saint Ephrem Church - Feb 12, 26
Bach by Candlelight: Goldberg Variations - Saint Ephrem Church - Feb 13, 24
Snoop Dogg - AccorHotels Arena - Feb 27

More Paris classical concerts, opera, & dance performances during February

More Paris rock, pop, jazz, rap, indie, & other concerts during February - In the search box, enter Paris February

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Chinese New Year Parades in Paris - Dates & Locations - 2022

Chinese New Year Parades in Paris - dates and locations — Dragon Dances - Chinese New Year Celebration

Chinese New Year parades, festivities, and other events span about two weeks during late January February in Paris, home to Europe's largest Asian community. Don't miss the chance to experience the big parades with Lion Dancers, colorful dragons, drums, firecrackers, food, and activities!

Chinese New Year falls on Tuesday, February 1 in 2022, which marks the Year of the Tiger. According to traditional beliefs, people born in the Year of the Tiger are believed to be brave, competitive, unpredictable, and confident.

Most Chinese New Year events in Paris take place in January - so check our January events calendar for dates and locations of the biggest New Year parades and other celebrations.

The following dates are from last year - but we'll post updates as soon as they're announced:

Eiffel Tower - Saturday, January 25, 11am - 12 noon; a small parade led by 16 dancers who will perform lion and dragon dances
Guimet Museum - January 24 and 25 - Special activities - check the museum's Facebook page for details
Faubourg Saint-Honoré - Saturday, January 25 - 2:30-4:30pm - Festive red lanterns and a show with lion dancers and drummers, and a giant red lighted Chinese-style gate over the street

Find out more about Paris Chinese New Year Parades including routes, other activities and things to do, and nearby places to stay

Future Chinese New Year dates: January 22, 2023; February 10, 2024; January 29, 2025

Paris Exhibits - Must-See Shows during February 2022

**People watching a previous show at Atelier des Lumières**

The Morozov Collection: Icons of Modern Art @ Louis Vuitton Foundation

The Morozov brothers' superb collection will fill every gallery at LVF with French modern art (Picasso, Gauguin, Van Gogh, Matisse, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cezanne) and Russian modern art (Malevich, Repin, Serof, Vrubel). This is a fantastic exhibit, so don't miss this chance to see it.

Dates: Through February 22, 2022
Tickets: 26€ adults; book in advance on website
Location: 8 Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi, Bois de Boulogne, Paris 16; Metro: Pont de Neuilly

David Hockney: A Year in Normandy @ Orangerie Museum

Inspired by a tapestry showing William, Duke of Normandy's 11th century conquest of England, Hockney created these luminous new works by using Impressionist techniques for capturing the effects of light and a year of seasonal change on his iPad, and then printing them.
Dates: Now through Feb 14, 2022
Tickets: 12.50€. Book your Musée de l'Orangerie ticket online (includes permanent collections and special exhibitions), save with a combo ticket to Musée de l'Orangerie and the Orsay Museum, or use your Paris Museum Pass for free entry
Location: Tuileries Garden (southwest corner), 75001; Metro: Concorde, Assemblée Nationale

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Mardi Gras (Carnaval) in Paris: La Promenade du Boeuf Gras

Paris celebrates Mardi Gras with a huge parade based on ancient cultural traditions called La Promenade du Boeuf Gras (literally, March of the Fat Beef Cow) featuring masks and processions. Led by Pimprenelle, a lovely French beef Limousin cow wearing a bright red dress, and her escort Pat the Clown, about 5,000 flamboyantly costumed paraders fill the streets of Paris with music and dancing, attracting massive crowds of spectators.

The Paris Mardi Gras parade takes place in the 20th arrondissement, always on the Sunday before the Tuesday when Mardi Gras occurs. The event is free and free-form. Want to march? Just join in. Want to watch? That's fine too.

Carnaval de Paris (Mardi Gras) Parade Route: Starts at Place Gambetta and goes down Avenue Gambetta past Père Lachaise Cemetery, turns right at Boulevard Ménilmontant and continues along Boulevard de Belleville, turns left on to Rue du Faubourg du Temple and ends at Place de la République. Like every parade in Paris, unanticipated route changes can occur - so check on the Carnaval website for any last-minute updates.

When: February 27, 2022
Starts: 1pm
Ends: 5pm
Future dates: February 19, 2023; February 11, 2024

Car-Free Sundays in Paris

Car-free day in Paris — Champs Elysées on a car-free Sunday

Can you imagine Paris without cars or any of their accompanying pollution and noise?

You can experience this on Sunday, February 7 - as well as the first Sunday of every month throughout many Paris neighborhoods. Some extend this to include every Sunday - and a few areas go car-free on Saturdays as well.

So get ready to walk or ride your bike down the middle of the busiest Paris streets and avenues, and see the city in a new way!

You can find a list of these areas on the City of Paris's website.

Although most vehicles (including electric) are banned, you'll see a few exceptions: emergency and police vehicles operate as usual, and taxis, city buses, and regular tourist buses (Open Tour and Big Bus lines) also run, but at a slower-than-normal speed.

Paris has measured a significant drop in pollution and noise on car-free days. So grab your skate board, bike, or favorite walking shoes, and spend the day outdoors enjoying fresh air and tranquility.

Winter Sales on Designer Fashions - Final Days 2022

Winter sales in Paris - where to find them

The famous Paris winter sales end on February 8.

By early February, Soldes signs in store windows all over the city will be announcing final reductions - as high as 70-80%, and occasionally even more. Savvy shoppers know that these last few days are when you'll find the biggest bargains.

Find out more about Paris Winter Sales 2022