Arts et métiers district

Salted Boy, the Paris-based coffee shop devoted to salted bread, has opened!

Salted Boy has opened its first brick‑and‑mortar “coffre shop” dedicated to salted bread, the buttered, Japanese‑Korean brioche that went viral. Heading to Rue Réaumur in Paris’s 3rd arrondissement. We tried its mini loaves and its decadent drinks, and here’s the full scoop.

Paris Design Week 2026: This free, chaotic exhibition at La Gaîté Lyrique is coming to a close soon.

Too many objects, but time is running out: Gaîté Lyrique’s free exhibition on our modes of production is in its final days until Sept. 14, 2026.

Read & Shine: the free, socially engaged literary festival making its return to La Gaîté Lyrique

Literature takes over La Gaîté Lyrique this Saturday, September 19, 2026, on the occasion of the fourth edition of the Read & Shine festival. Placed under the banner of feminism and anti-racism, this free event brings people together for round-table discussions, family-friendly workshops, and engaged conversations.

Did you know? A futuristic amusement park was hidden inside La Gaîté Lyrique.

Did you know that the Gaîté Lyrique housed a futuristic theme park in the 1980s? A look back at the astonishing adventure of Planète Magique, imagined by Jean Chalopin.

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: step behind the scenes at Gaîté Lyrique

On the occasion of the latest edition of the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, La Gaîté Lyrique opens its backstage. On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the public will be invited to discover its turbulent history through a series of guided tours, available by advance booking only.

Fête de la Science 2026 at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris: workshops and demonstrations on the agenda

The Musée des Arts et Métiers welcomes Science Festival 2026 in Paris with a free program of tours, experiments, and demonstrations for families and curious minds, from October 2 to 4, 2026. These sessions offer a chance to explore the history of inventions while unveiling the major scientific breakthroughs.

When and how to get behind the scenes at the National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts in Paris?

In the heart of the Arts-et-Métiers district, the Conservatoire national des arts et métiers guards a remarkable heritage. Once a medieval priory transformed into a temple of science and technology, the site houses the original Foucault pendulum, Vaucanson’s automata, Clément Ader’s airplane, and a stunning Gothic library.

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: family-friendly, hands-on workshops at the Musée des Arts et Métiers

The Musée des Arts et Métiers is taking part in Heritage Days on Saturday, 19 and Sunday, 20 September 2026, offering a free family-friendly visit and a range of activities. Discover the program!

Carlito's, the wood-fired tapas bar that brings the Marais to life

Carlito's, Terra Group's new tapas bar, has opened its doors in the Marais, in the heart of Paris's 3rd arrondissement. Wood-fired cooking, inventive cocktails and sharing plates: we checked out this convivial spot, a must-visit ASAP for a good time.

Unlock the secrets of the National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts’ Central Library for Heritage Days 2026

The Heritage Days 2026 will take you to the heart of the capital’s little-known treasures, including the Central Library of the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers. See you on September 19 and 20, 2026 in Paris!

Fun games and playful challenges for the whole family this summer on the forecourt of the Museum of Arts and Crafts.

Summer is meant for play! That’s the view of the Musée des Arts et Métiers, which invites you to join them from July 7 to August 2, 2026 for enjoyable, playful moments for families and friends.

Music Day 2026: DJ sets and percussion in this fashion temple

For Music Day 2026, Maison Jean-Paul Gaultier welcomes Shae BoogieDJ for an amapiano set dubbed The Howse That Boogie Built, on Sunday, June 21, 2026. An electro-dance appointment in Paris, blending deep bass, blazing percussion, and a couture spirit.

Contagion at L’Antichambre: the post-apocalyptic escape room near Strasbourg-Saint‑Denis in Paris

Contagion, one of L’Antichambre’s escape games in Paris’s 3rd arrondissement, drops players into a world touched by an epidemic. A one-hour adventure for ages 12 and up with an accompanying adult, weaving scientific investigation with a race against time.

Shogun at L’Antichambre: the escape game inspired by feudal Japan near Strasbourg-Saint-Denis in Paris

Shogun, one of L’Antichambre’s escape rooms in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, drops players into 16th‑century Japan. An adventure suitable for ages 12 and up when accompanied, mixing infiltration, investigation and clan clashes.

L’Antichambre in Paris: escape rooms to discover around Strasbourg‑Saint‑Denis

The Antichambre brings together twelve escape rooms across three Paris locations, located between the 3rd and 10th arrondissements. A brand built for groups, offering scenarios in investigation, adventure, horror, espionage, and science fiction.

Voodoo at The Antechamber: the escape game near Strasbourg–Saint-Denis in Paris

Vaudou, one of L’Antichambre’s escape rooms in Paris’s 3rd arrondissement, plunges players into a space devoted to eerie rituals. An adventure open to those aged 12 and up when accompanied, blending escape, puzzles and a supernatural atmosphere.

Free workshops and tastings on honey and apitherapy at this Marais hotspot

The world of honey invites itself into the heart of the Marais with this temple of apitherapy, offering urbanites a chance to reconnect with the medicinal virtues of the hive through a program of workshops and free diagnostics.

Le Tango, the legendary LGBT hotspot that has the Marais dancing

Le Tango is one of the most emblematic spots in Paris’s LGBTQIA+ nightlife. Located on Rue au Maire in the 3rd arrondissement, this historic Marais dance hall has weathered the ages—from neighborhood dances to queer culture—before staging a comeback after a closure that had worried its loyal followers.

Anticipation Festival: Dates for the next edition of Gaîté Lyrique's festive event

From June 18 to 21, 2026, La Gaîté Lyrique will host the third edition of the Anticipation festival, a free event aimed at raising public awareness of the many environmental challenges through exhibitions, screenings, performances, concerts, workshops, and more.

The car is a work of art: explore Nuit Blanche 2026 at the Musée des Arts et Métiers

On the occasion of the 25th edition of Nuit Blanche, the Musée des Arts et Métiers will open its doors free of charge to all visitors on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Come and discover the artistic installations on display for the event!