If you've just got off the train at Gare Saint-Lazare, or are simply strolling through this central, bustling district of the capital, then you might be looking for some good deals in the area, but also in the Quartier de l'Europe, located behind this busy train station.
It's worth noting that the European Quarter and the surrounding area are packed with interesting museums - Nissim de Camondo, Jacquemart-André, Cernuschi, to name but a few! There are also breathtakingly beautiful churches and synagogues, as well as other must-see Parisian landmarks such as theEglise Saint-Augustin , just a stone's throw away, and the Pagode de Paris.
If you're feeling a little hungry, the district also boasts a number of bistronomic and gastronomic restaurants, as you'd expect from a chic neighborhood. And to recover from all this cultural and culinary excitement, a quick trip to the Parc Monceau is a must! Let's head for Saint-Lazare and the Europe district for an unforgettable day!
Saint-Augustin Church, in the heart of Haussmann-style Paris
Eglise Saint-Augustin is a stunning church. With its prominent metal frame and many architectural styles, it's unlike any other. What's more, it was completely renovated from 2016 to 2018, and is even more beautiful today. [Read more]
La Pagode de Paris - the unique and unusual Maison Loo in Paris
The Pagode de Paris - Maison Loo, located in the heart of the Plaine Monceau between the 8th and 17th arrondissements, is an unusual architectural treasure. Revamped in 1926, this former residence now stands like a private museum, a building of one man's love for his native China, right in the heart of Paris. [Read more]
Ephemeris for August 26 in Paris: Opening of the first railway line from Paris
On August 26, 1837, the first railroad line out of Paris was inaugurated. This new railway line, which was also the first in France to be built solely for passenger transport, linked the capital's 8th arrondissement to Le Pecq station in the Yvelines. [Read more]
Parc Monceau, the romantic park in Paris
Parc Monceau, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful flower gardens in Paris, nestling between the 8th and 17th arrondissements, is a romantic haven of peace where ruins, artists' sculptures and lush vegetation stand side by side. We take you on a tour to discover its history and special features. [Read more]
Paris 8th arrondissement restaurants: Where to eat in the district? Our best addresses
Looking for a good restaurant in Paris' 8th arrondissement? Click here to discover our best addresses, our latest discoveries and our favorites! [Read more]
Restaurants in Paris's 9th arrondissement: Where to eat in the district? Our best addresses
Looking for a good restaurant in Paris' 9th arrondissement? Discover our best addresses, latest discoveries and favorites here! [Read more]
Restaurants near Gare Saint-Lazare, our top addresses
Got a train to catch at Gare Saint-Lazare and a ravenous appetite? Here are our best addresses and restaurant tips for the area! [Read more]
Adami, fresh pasta and Italian small plates in Pigalle
Adami unveils a bevy of fresh pastas and Italian small plates to share with guests in Pigalle. [Read more]
Café Mirette, the excellent bistronomic restaurant with hidden terrace in Saint-Lazare
Café Mirette is Le bon plan hidden behind the Saint-Lazare train station in a sheltered, little-known passageway. There you can lounge, sheltered, in the middle of 8ᵉ, enjoy fresh, seasonal cuisine and, as a bonus, very affordable. Housed within the Pernod Ricard Foundation, which continually offers free exhibitions, this is the literary café you'll love to go to. [Read more]
Sphère, the beautiful gourmet restaurant on rue de la Boétie, Paris 8th arrondissement
Sphère is the name of a chic, spacious restaurant on rue de la Boétie in Paris's 8th arrondissement. With its beautiful designer decor and refined cuisine by Tetsuya Yoshida, it's sure to please. [Read more]
Slice Pizza Club, the pizzeria with XXL shares in Paris
Slice is the new American-style pizza street food spot that has opened in the 2ᵉ arrondissement, but also in the 8th arrondissement in Paris, near Saint-Augustin. We're off to discover this new concept conceived by French lovers of slices, those XXL thin pizzas, which intends to delight all Paris. [Read more]
L'Evadé, chef Rémi Poulain's bistronomic address in SoPi
Chef Rémi Poulain and fellow chef Anthony Rivière, already behind L'Escudella, open a new bistronomic address in SoPi: L'Evadé. [Read more]
Quai 108 Brunch: a gourmet break near Gare Saint-Lazare
Explore the new gourmet brunch at Quai 108, the Hilton Paris Opéra's new street-side restaurant, which offers a gourmet break every weekend from 11am to 4pm, just a stone's throw from Saint-Lazare. [Read more]
WAF WAF, the counter for generous, affordable waffles, in the 9th arrondissement
On the rue de Parme, WAF WAF is a discreet address, a real "bon plan" known to the locals. And with good reason: it's here that you'll find a bar offering generous, moist waffles at low prices. [Read more]
Frenchie Pigalle's continental breakfast brunch
The Frenchie Pigalle restaurant unveils a Sunday brunch with a continental breakfast feel, aimed at hotel guests as well as tourists and Parisians passing through. [Read more]
Kuna, Indian street-food naan
If you're a naan fan, you've come to the right place: Kuna, the restaurant that makes naan into a sandwich, just a stone's throw from Pigalle. [Read more]
Quai 108: The Hilton Paris Opéra restaurant in Saint-Lazare and its travel map
Quai 108 is the Hilton Paris Opéra restaurant near the Place de la Gare Saint-Lazare. Just opened, this new Parisian venue with its minimalist industrial decor is sure to please. Note that you can watch the Rugby World Cup on the big screen. [Read more]
The little-known Musée Jacquemart-André and its fine art collection in Paris
The Musée Jacquemart-André is a beautiful, little-known museum in Paris. It holds many treasures, including Rembrandt's Pilgrims to Emmaus, Sandro Botticelli's Virgin and Child and Donatello's Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, all collected by Nélie Jacquemart and her husband Edouard André in the 19th century. [Read more]
Musée Cernuschi: the free museum, the jewel of Asian arts in Paris
The Musée Cernuschi is the museum of Asian arts in Paris, tracing the history of the Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese peoples since Neolithic times. The collection includes works acquired by the city, including 5,000 bequeathed by Henri Cernuschi in the 19th century. The museum's centerpiece is a large bronze Buddha, which dominates the immense, high-ceilinged hall housing the permanent collections. [Read more]
The Musée de la Pharmacie, Paris's most hidden, unusual and free practice
In the heart of a private mansion near the Parc Monceau lies one of the capital's most discreet museums: the Pharmacy Museum! Here, you can discover, free of charge, the history of the site, which now houses the Ordre National des Pharmaciens and a number of unusual collections. [Read more]
The Nissim de Camondo Museum in Paris in pictures
The Nissim de Camondo Museum, belonging to the Decorative Arts, located on the outskirts of the Parc Monceau, is dedicated to French decorative art of the second half of the 17th century. [Read more]
The Musée Gustave Moreau, the painter's timeless home and studio in Paris
The Musée Gustave Moreau is a confidential Parisian museum nestled in the 9th arrondissement, where you can visit the artist's apartment and studio, and admire his famous staircase and numerous works of the Symbolist movement. [Read more]
The Musée de la vie romantique in Paris, a green and charming place
In Paris, the Musée de la Vie Romantique is a confidential place, a real favorite for many of the capital's inhabitants. Take the opportunity to rediscover this charming museum, nestled in the 9th arrondissement. [Read more]
Contemporary Korean prints: a free exhibition of graphic arts at the Musée Cernuschi
From March 19 to June 9, 2024, the Salle Peinture at the Musée Cernuschi in Paris is exhibiting a small selection of contemporary works from its collection of Korean prints. An opportunity to learn more about this graphic art. [Read more]
Reflections of Japan at the turning point of modernity: the exhibition of Japanese prints at the Musée Cernuschi
Japanese prints from the Jean and Yvonne Tavernier collection are on show at the Musée Cernuschi in Paris for the installation "Reflets du Japon au tournant de la modernité". On view free of charge from March 26 to June 9, 2024. [Read more]
Géricault's horses: a tribute to the famous painter, at the Musée de la Vie Romantique
The Musée de la Vie Romantique celebrates the bicentenary of Théodore Géricault's death, with a themed exhibition presented from May 15 to September 15, 2024. [Read more]
Stories in color: an exhibition on 350 years of Bulgarian Kilim tradition
Sponsored - For the first time in over a century, authentic Bulgarian kilims from the 19th and 20th centuries will be presented in France at the Galerie de l'Institut Culturel in Paris, organizer of the event. Discover these historic weavings, from Thursday April 18 to June 14. Come and take part in the exhibition opening on April 18 from 6.30pm! [Read more]
The Jacquemart-André museum closes its doors for one year from August 2023
Sad news for art lovers: the Jacquemart-André museum will close its doors from August 1, 2023 to September 1, 2024 for restoration work. [Read more]
Dear Parents, the comedy continues at the Théâtre de Paris until June 30
"Chers Parents", a comedy nominated for the 2022 Molières, is back at the Théâtre de Paris for its 3rd season. A spicy, humorous play to discover or re-discover. [Read more]
Les Gros Patinent Bien at Théâtre Saint-Georges: an award-winning cartoon Odyssey
Dive into the world of Les Gros Patinent Bien, named Best Public Theater Show at the 2022 Molières, at Théâtre Saint-Georges until June 26, 2024. [Read more]
La grande classe, comedian Lala's extended show at Théâtre de La petite loge
"La grande classe" is comedian Lala's first show. After several months of success, "La grande classe" is extended at Théâtre de La petite loge until June 13, 2024, every Thursday at 9 pm. [Read more]
Mamma Mia! the musical nominated for the 2024 Molières awards
Good news for fans of "Mamma Mia!" and the Abba band. The cult musical is still on at the Casino de Paris, with a French production, until April 28, 2024. [Read more]
Molières du théâtre 2024: here are the nominations
In 2024, La Nuit des Molières celebrates its 35th edition. The ceremony, hosted by Caroline Vigneaux and broadcast on France 2, takes place on May 6, 2024 at the Folies Bergère. Here is the list of nominees for the Molières 2024. [Read more]
Berlin Berlin, the award-winning comedy at the Théâtre Fontaine then extended at the Théatre des Nouveautés
Berlin Berlin, a critically acclaimed and Molière award-winning comedy, runs at the Théatre Fontaine until April 28, 2024, and will then be extended at the Théâtre des nouveautés from May 14 to July 7, 2024. Written by Patrick Haudecœur and Gérald Sibleyras, it takes place in Berlin during the Cold War and the existence of the Berlin Wall. [Read more]
Music-Hall Colette, a tribute show between cabaret and theater, at Théâtre Tristan Bernard
A mix of music, theater and history: Léna Bréban's Music-Hall Colette will be on show at the Théâtre Tristan Bernard, Paris, extended until April 27! [Read more]
Alex Ramires to have "Panache", at the Comédie de Paris
The comedian presents his new show "Panache", on stage at the Comédie de Paris from January 11 to April 27, 2024. [Read more]
Opera a Palazzo: opera performances in a Paris townhouse
From January 26 to June 20, 2024, operatic arias will take over the Hôtel Pereire, to the delight of music lovers. An opportunity to rediscover opera, up close to the artists, thanks to exceptional performances. [Read more]
Le Montespan, best-selling novel by Jean Teulé, adapted for Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère
The story of France's most famous cuckold, who dared to defy Louis XIV, Le Montespan, Jean Teulé's best-selling historical novel, settles down for its adaptation at Théâtre Actuel La Bruyère until June 29, 2024. [Read more]
4 Crosses: ravishing jewelry made in Paris
Want to know what you're wearing around your neck or wrist? Of course you do! 4 Crosses is the local jewelry brand that has everything to seduce us. We'll be quick to adopt these jewels, entirely designed in Paris, with their elegant and original lines, and their affordable prices! [Read more]
La Cornaline, esoteric bookshop and boutique for lithotherapy and personal development
Right next to the Sainte Trinité church, lovers of lithotherapy and personal development can find what they're looking for in the heart of the esoteric boutique "La Cornaline", which regularly hosts author signings and conferences. [Read more]
La Seinographe: the holistic and committed concept store of the 9th
We love La Seinographe, the concept store that opened in 2020 in the 9th district. This holistic and committed place offers a selection of creations made in France and products dedicated to well-being. Even better, La Seinographe now offers energy treatments and soon yoga classes. A place that is good to know. We met its creator Marina, we tell you about it! [Read more]
La boutique aux 2 balais: a permanent Harry Potter spot in Paris!
Alert, Paris welcomes an address dedicated to the world of Harry Potter! Head for the Boutique Aux 2 balais, an original spot with a crossroads feel, where you'll find new items to add to your collections. [Read more]
Climbing District Saint-Lazare, a climbing gym and coworking space hidden in a chapel
How about a climb in an atypical location? Climbing District is located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, close to the Saint-Lazare train station. Housed in a hidden former chapel, this climbing gym, which looks like an old library, is sure to surprise. Tip: coworking spaces with free wifi and coffee shop. [Read more]
Michel Brosseau, the excellent hair salon specializing in dry cuts
A dry-cutting specialist since 2003, Michel Brosseau's salon, just a stone's throw from Parc Monceau, excels in customer care and the mastery of its hairdressers and colorists. [Read more]
Terrake, the Bowmann hotel spa for a relaxing moment near the Champs-Elysées
Want to be pampered just steps away from the Champs-Élysées? Head to the Bowmann Hotel, which invites you to discover its new spa, designed in collaboration with Terraké. A moment of well-being to be savored without moderation! [Read more]
Children's birthday: a rock'n'roll birthday party at Poum Poum Tchack (8e)
This year, to blow out your child's new birthday candle and celebrate with friends, head to Poum Poum Tchack for a rock'n'roll party that's definitely out of the ordinary. [Read more]
Tutankhamun and the Golden Scarab at Théâtre le Bout
Toutankhamon et le Scarabée d'Or, the children's show directed by Alexandre Delimoges based on the work by Martin Leloup, returns to Théâtre Le Bout from January 13 to June 22, 2024. [Read more]
La Princesse au Petit Pois dans la Tête at Théâtre Le Bout
La Princesse au Petit Pois dans la Tête, a play for children aged 3 to 10, returns to Théâtre Le Bout for over 20 years, from January 10 to June 22, 2024! In this story, based on the work by Martin Leloup, the ogre prepares a grand méchoui and wants to capture as many children as possible. The Princess would rather talk nonsense and eat candy with the children than run away, and it's the Princess-loving dentist who saves them! [Read more]
Au Secours! Le Prince Aubert a disparu! at Théâtre Le Bout
The show "Au Secours! Le Prince Aubert a disparu!" will delight budding little Sherlock Holmes, at Théâtre Le Bout from January 14 to June 23, 2024. [Read more]
Pierre et la Princesse ensorcelée at Théâtre Le Bout
The children's show "Pierre et la princesse ensorcelée" returns to Théâtre Le Bout from January 14 to May 29, 2024. [Read more]
Le Bon Ton, the first artistic and musical school for children from birth, in Paris
Le Bon Ton, the first artistic and cultural school for children from 0 to 10 years old, welcomes you in mid-April 2023 in Paris! Ultra colorful, fun and bubbling with creativity, the place hosts weekly classes in music, dance and body expression, as well as discovery workshops on weekends, to stimulate the imagination and senses of little ones, from the earliest age. Ready to reveal your kids' artistic talents? [Read more]
A creative birthday party for your child at the Rrose Sélavy workshop, in the 9th arrondissement
Your little one is blowing out a new candle and you would like to mark the occasion? If you want to get away from the classic covered playgrounds for a child's birthday party that's a little more original, go to the Rrose Sélavy workshop, in the 9th arrondissement. [Read more]
Yagō, an intimate bar with exotic cocktails that honors Pigalle
A hot bar is coming to Pigalle! We unveil Yagō, an intimate spot with a brothel feel that could well become your next HQ. On the menu, exotic cocktails, Nikkei cuisine, DJ sets, drag shows, burlesque parties and a pole-dancing bar in a hot setting! [Read more]
Sparkling Before, Sparkling VR's concept of exclusive evenings combining fine food and gaming
Do you know Sparkling VR? In autumn 2021, the establishment is offering Sparkling Before, cozy, exclusive evenings designed primarily for groups or companies, featuring petits fours, champagne and unique VR experiences. The perfect opportunity to unwind after work, at the weekend, or to have a before-party before a clubbing party! [Read more]
Dirty Dick: Tiki cocktail and culture bar in Pigalle, new menu
If Pigalle was to be only one cocktail bar, it would surely be the Dirty Dick. Since 2013, it has been enchanted night owls looking for a bit of exoticism and Hawaii-inspired vibe. In 2021, the Dirty Dick makes a big splash again with a new cocktail list, the Tiki spirit has never been this strong in Pigalle! [Read more]
Les Justes : the arty cocktail bar in Pigalle
Les Justes is the superb cocktail bar in Pigalle that will warm up our winter evenings. See you on rue Frochot from Monday to Saturday from 6pm. [Read more]
STÉRÉO, a lively wine bar a stone's throw from Pigalle
The 9th arrondissement never ceases to thrill. The latest nugget is STÉRÉO, a lively wine bar just a stone's throw from Pigalle. [Read more]
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What to do in Paris's 8th arrondissement? Good addresses and ideas for outings
With the world's most beautiful avenue as its standard-bearer, the 8th arrondissement takes us to the heart of Paris' golden triangle. From the Champs-Elysées to the Place de la Concorde, not forgetting the Faubourg Saint-Honoré, we're in for a whirlwind of luxurious addresses and surprising nuggets to discover! [Read more]
From the department stores of Boulevard Haussmann to the famous Moulin Rouge on the Pigalle side and the effervescent Grands Boulevards, Paris's 9th arrondissement is a hyperactive, bustling spot brimming with great ideas for outings and gourmet spots. Here's a roundup of the must-sees! [Read more]
Enjoy your stroll through the lively Saint-Lazare district!
What to do in Paris's 8th arrondissement? Good addresses and ideas for outings
What to do in Paris's 9th arrondissement? Ideas for outings and good addresses
