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Kurt Schwitters, The Chaos World: Our Photos from the Picasso Museum's Event Retrospective

Kurt Schwitters. The Chaos-World. 1918–1948 lands at the Musée national Picasso-Paris from October 6, 2026 to February 7, 2027: more than 300 paintings, sculptures and collages trace the inventive arc of this major 20th‑century artist. A retrospective that shows how, from Merz to architectural installations, Schwitters transformed everyday materials into works that are both visually striking and sonically immersive.

Restaurant Cléo: Gastronomic cuisine in the heart of Paris's 7th arrondissement.

With the new season underway, discover Cléo, the gourmet restaurant in Paris’s 7th arrondissement: seasonal cuisine from Chef Alexandre Semperé, tasting menus, a tree-lined terrace, and a cocktail bar near the Invalides.

Claude Monet on the Waterways: The VR Experience at the Orangerie Museum in Paris

"Claude Monet, au fil de l’eau" offers visitors a virtual-reality journey through the painter’s work at the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, from September 30, 2026 to February 15, 2027. From the Seine to Giverny, twenty minutes of immersion trace his enduring fascination with water.

The Grand Véfour restaurant at the Palais-Royal is making a comeback with chef Bruno Doucet.

Le Grand Véfour, the legendary restaurant at the Palais-Royal in Paris, opens a new chapter in 2026 with chef Bruno Doucet in the kitchen, a refreshed interior, and a spacious terrace beneath the garden’s arcades.

Exploring Magic: our photos from the free exhibition with mystical overtones at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery

Myths and folklore from the five continents converge in a free collective exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery in Paris, running from September 25 to November 25, 2026. Titled Exploring Magic, the show brings together artists from around the world, including Ito Chieko, Asuka Irie, and Fin DAC.

The Dalloyau Saint Honoré pastry shop and tea room is being revived and undergoing a complete overhaul.

The Dalloyau house, now taken over by Potel & Chabot, has reopened its historic shop on Faubourg-Saint-Honoré in Paris’s 8th arrondissement for the 2026 season. A tea room, bakery, chocolaterie and reimagined classics invite you to rediscover the venue, which now sits in a completely redesigned setting.

Brahms and Reinecke at the Luxembourg Temple: the concert by Ensemble Architecture et Musique

Brahms and Reinecke take center stage at the Luxembourg Temple in Paris for a chamber music evening presented by Ensemble Architecture et Musique on 20 November 2026.

Tea time at the Ritz Paris: we tested Olivier Lainé's savory-sweet creations.

The Ritz Paris unveils its new tea time by Olivier Lainé, a dialogue between savory and sweet in the Salon Proust on Place Vendôme. We tested this ritual in three acts, a nod to the palace’s historic five o’clock tea, offered since September 1, 2026. Here’s what we’ve got to tell you.

Saku Vendôme, a Japanese jewel box just steps from the jewelers

On a quiet street in the 1st arrondissement, Saku Vendôme stands as a genuine contemporary Japanese house—an intimate, elegant address where the quality of the ingredients and the precision of the preparations justify the steep prices.

Lotta, a Mediterranean and design-forward restaurant in the 1st arrondissement

Based in the 1st arrondissement, Lotta is Charlotte Bereaud's first restaurant... and what a stellar launch! A refined venue that leans into Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, with an accessible lunch menu and a wonderful decor drawn from Italian design.

Nestled in a beautiful Parisian hotel, this bar offers a mixology experience inspired by Baudelaire.

A note for literature lovers and dreamers seeking a charming outing to be swept away by the Parisian art of living: in the heart of the 1st arrondissement of Paris, this hotel bar transports you into Charles Baudelaire’s world, with cocktails and mocktails directly inspired by The Flowers of Evil, all set in an intimate atmosphere.

Sacré Frenchy: a festive neo-French brasserie in the heart of Paris

In the heart of the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, between the Marais, Montorgueil and Châtelet, Le Sacré Frenchy is a timeless yet trendy neo-brasserie: a living space designed by Jean-Eudes Bernard and brought to life with Stefan Petit Halgatte (the creator behind numerous landmark spots in Paris and beyond, notably within the Paris Society group—Le Piaf, Les Planches, Raspoutine…). It features house-made cuisine by Chef Karen (whose background includes Ladurée and the George V), jazz nights, piano and DJ sets from Thursday to Saturday, a family-friendly Sunday brunch, a spacious terrace, and the Salon Pompadour fully bookable for a party, birthday, or corporate event.

The CopperBay Lancaster bar unveils "7 days, 7 arts"

Au Lancaster chaque jour devient un art de vivre, à leur manière... Since 1925, this iconic hotel-bar has welcomed some of the era’s greatest artists: Félix Ziem, Boris Pastoukhoff, and many others left their mark on canvases there, turning the Lancaster into more than just a stopover—a true workshop where art thrives. It is this artistic heritage, this creative spirit, that inspired 7 Jours, 7 Arts, a weekly appointment.

The Phantom of the Opera: How much truth lies behind the famous legend surrounding Gaston Leroux?

Iconic novel, stage musicals, films... The Phantom of the Opera has fascinated audiences for more than a century. Yet behind Gaston Leroux’s imagined tale lie several real events linked to the Palais Garnier. The chandelier’s collapse, a mysterious underground lake, a supposedly reserved box... What remains of the legend?

Eskal, Alexandre Chambat’s globe-trotting gastronomic restaurant that has foodies buzzing

Not far from Saint-Lazare station, Eskal pulls off the feat of offering authorial haute cuisine that is at once creative, readable, and deeply sincere. Led by chef Alexandre Chambat, this inaugural address is already establishing itself as one of the year's most notable openings in Paris.

Can you visit Notre-Dame without waiting in line? Yes—provided you follow a few rules.

Visitors who want to explore the interior of Notre-Dame can attend one of the daily services free of charge. An option open to everyone, as long as you come primarily to participate in the celebration or to fully respect its flow. Here’s what you need to know.

Is it possible to visit the Sorbonne, the iconic landmark of the Latin Quarter in Paris?

Founded in the 13th century, the Sorbonne stands as one of the enduring symbols of higher education in France. A flagship monument of the Latin Quarter, it houses a grand amphitheater, the chapel where Richelieu is laid to rest, and interiors normally reserved for students and official ceremonies. Explore the possibilities for visiting.

How to visit the École des Mines, the prestigious engineering school in Paris?

Just a stone’s throw from the Luxembourg Gardens, the École des Mines de Paris occupies an 18th‑century grand townhouse. It houses a historic library, a Mineralogy Museum among the richest in the world, and a heritage collection rarely open to the public.

Can you visit the National Academy of Medicine, the landmark institution in Paris's 6th arrondissement?

Based on Rue Bonaparte since the early 20th century, the National Academy of Medicine has been advising public authorities on major health issues for more than two centuries. It houses a spectacular meeting hall, a patrimonial library, and extensive collections that are rarely visible to the general public.

How to visit the Philharmonie de Paris and the behind-the-scenes areas of the Jean Nouvel–designed landmark?

With its striking aluminum façade and a concert hall famed around the globe, the Philharmonie de Paris stands as one of the capital’s premier cultural icons. Behind its daring architecture lie impressive technical spaces, a rooftop with sweeping views of Paris, and backstage areas that visitors can explore on guided tours!