A wave of design is currently rippling right across Paris, announcing the hotly anticipated return of Paris Design Week from 8th to 17th September. Running in parallel to the Maison&Objettrade fair, Paris Design Week gives industry professionals, design enthusiasts and the general public the opportunity to immerse themselves in the very latest trends in design and decoration.

The programme will include the chance to discover up-and-coming talents that are on track to becoming tomorrow’s big names at the Paris Design Week Factory; a series of new Parisian addresses to add to your design musts; a future-focused take on design spearheaded by the Campus des Métiersd'Art& Design at the Académiedu Climat, a veritable laboratory showcasing work from the most exciting young design minds; and a gourmet trail by Gault&Millau, this edition’s prestigious partner. After wending their way through the French capital’s streets, all those attending Paris Design Week will be able to feast at the hottest addresses on the Parisian bistronomyby daylight and enjoy cocktails in the evening, district by district, to celebrate a post-summer season fuelled by design.

With over 300 addresses to choose from, how will you decide where to head?

Whether you’re looking to further refine your collectable design eye, update your little address book of design, get to grips with French design expertise, delve deeper into the universe of “Meta Sensible”, meet up-and-coming design talent, or simply see Paris in a whole new light, Paris Design Week offers everyone with endless enticing ingredients for a truly inspiring stroll.

A word of advice: wear your most comfortable footwear and plan your itinerary well.

This year, enjoy a vibrant experience in the world’s most stunning city by spending 10 days honing your design expertise, all at a cost of absolutely nothing.