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Les Misérables: Victor Hugo revisited by Madame Thénardier

The Théâtre de l'Épée de Bois hosts a tight but ambitious adaptation of the novel Les Misérables, brought to life by the ironic perspective of Madame Thénardier. The show runs from May 22 to June 8, 2025, and offers a lively, contemporary retelling of Victor Hugo's masterpiece.

Musée de l'histoire de l'Immigration: opening hours, collections, prices... All you need to know

Housed in the Palais de la Porte Dorée, the Musée National de l'Histoire de l'Immigration tells the story of France in a different way... Discover this unusual cultural site.

Museum Night 2025 at the Musée de l'histoire de l'Immigration - Palais de la Porte Dorée in Paris

For the 21st edition of the Nuit des Musées, the Palais de la Porte Dorée is hosting a special nocturne on Saturday, May 17, 2025. It's an opportunity to (re)discover this beautiful art deco building, home to the Immigration Museum and the Paris Tropical Aquarium. We reveal the detailed program for the 21st edition!

Poisson Lune, the ephemeral terrace at the Palais de la Porte Dorée, returns for summer 2025

Poisson Lune, the hot terrace at the Palais de la Porte Dorée, is back for its 7th edition from May 15 to the end of September 2025. Enough to brighten up the summer season and delight young and old alike!

Fête de la musique 2025 in Paris: carte blanche for Rocé on the forecourt of the Palais de la Porte Dorée

Celebrate the new Fête de la Musique on the terrace of the Palais de la Porte Dorée in Paris! On Saturday June 21, 2025, the famous ephemeral summer spot invites the public on a unique musical voyage, thanks to a 100% rap carte blanche by artist Rocé. A promising program!

Couples, etc. a play that plunges you into the twists and turns of love at the Théâtre de l'Épée de Bois

The Théâtre de l'Épée de Bois presents Couples, etc., a contemporary creation by Susana Lastreto, from May 2 to 25, 2025. The play plunges you into the intimacy of relationships.

Soleil: a theatrical tour based on Raymond Carver at Théâtre de la Tempête

Théâtre de la Tempête welcomes Soleil, an immersive creation by Armel Roussel. Inspired by Raymond Carver, this journey can be discovered from June 6 to 22, 2025.

L'Exception et la Règle: Brecht's play about justice at La Cartoucherie

The Jolie Môme company presents Brecht's L'Exception et la Règle at the Théâtre de l'Épée de Bois, May 2-17, 2025, a fable about justice and power.

Le Rêve et la plainte: a quirky historical comedy at the Théâtre de la Tempête

Le Rêve et la plainte runs May 2-25, 2025 at the Théâtre de la Tempête. An improbable picnic between Marie-Antoinette and her entourage in an Ancien Régime boudoir!

The Innocents: a play about Russian revolutionary terrorism

Director Marina Taasheva presents Les Innocents, a play inspired by Russian texts from the early 20th century, at the Théâtre de l'Épée de Bois. A play to discover from April 10 to 27, 2025.

Easter egg hunt 2025 at the Parc Zoologique de Paris

The Parc zoologique de Paris - more commonly known as Zoo de Vincennes - invites you to come and celebrate Easter on Sunday April 20 and Monday April 21, 2025. On the program? Fun activities, an egg hunt and an egg-decorating competition, so you can spend a wonderful day with the animals!

Become an apprentice groomer at the Parc Zoologique de Paris for a day!

If you're a fan of animals from all over the world, zoos and menageries, here's an activity you'll remember for a long time: the Parc Zoologique de Paris gives you the chance to spend half a day in the shoes of an animal keeper, for an unforgettable experience close to the animals.

Même si tout le monde meurt, the end of the world in theater at Théâtre de la Tempête

Laëtitia Guédon directs Même si tout le monde meurt by Laurent Gaudé at the Théâtre de la Tempête, from March 6 to April 6, 2025. A breathless dystopia where every second counts.

L'Envers du décor: the free nocturnal contemporary art festival at the Palais de la Porte Dorée

L'Envers du décor, at the Palais de la Porte Dorée, is back for its 8th edition. On February 7 and 8, 2025, a host of artists will be on hand to present free, original and contemporary installations and activities. Are you ready? Watch out, it's going to shine!

Les Suppliques: the historic play by the Birgit Ensemble

The Birgit Ensemble company is renowned for its in-depth exploration of contemporary European history. Today, they return to the Théâtre de la Tempête in Paris with their play Les Suppliques, about the letters sent by Jewish families to the Vichy authorities.

Valentine's Day 2025: an original evening among the fish at the Tropical Aquarium

Humans aren't the only ones in love - fish are too! Come and discover the secrets of aquatic life at the Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée for a special Valentine's Day evening on February 14, 2025.

Banlieues Chéries: the exhibition on working-class neighborhoods at the Palais de la Porte Dorée

From April 9 to August 17, 2025, the Palais de la Porte Dorée is devoting an exhibition to working-class neighborhoods, entitled Banlieues Chéries. The exhibition explores the many facets of the French suburbs. From the end of the XIXᵉ century to the present day, immerse yourself in the history and imaginations of these territories, between pride, tensions and creativity, through a rich selection of works and documents.

Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée, Paris's historic aquarium

Created in 1931 for the Colonial Exhibition, the Aquarium is located in the 12th arrondissement, in the Palais de la Porte Dorée. It is home to over 750 species of small fish and, best of all, admission is free for under-26s!

The Spot, an immersive Madagascar-like experience at the Porte dorée Tropical Aquarium

Fancy an immersive family visit? Join us at the Aquarium du Palais de la Porte dorée for a behind-the-scenes look at a scientific expedition to Madagascar, in an immersive installation.

Every life is a story: the XXL exhibition at the Palais de la Porte Dorée

From November 8, 2024 to February 9, 2025, the Palais de la Porte Dorée will be hosting a gigantic exhibition in all its rooms. Don't miss "Every Life is a Story".