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The islands of the 12th arrondissement: a stroll around the picturesque islands of Lac Daumesnil

Did you know? The 12th arrondissement has several islands on its outskirts. Created within the Bois de Vincennes, they’re a curious sight to discover on a lovely walk in this corner of Paris.

Jeanne Marcel: Landscapes, Flowers and Beach Scenes at the Galerie du Vert Galant — Last Few Days

Artist Jeanne Marcel brings together 25 paintings and a selection of 70 watercolors at the Galerie du Vert Galant, in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, from October 23 to 30, 2026. Titled “Les Tableaux de Jeanne,” the exhibition features landscapes, flowers and beach scenes.

Lionel Sabatté Exhibition at the Museum of Hunting and Nature: when animals reclaim their wild side

The Museum of Hunting and Nature in Paris presents the exhibition "What Remains" by Lionel Sabatté, running from October 15, 2026, to February 21, 2027. Paintings, sculptures, drawings and tapestries explore the animal figure, materiality, and the cycles of life.

Forum des images in Paris: history and practical information at Les Halles

Since 1988, the Forum des images has been bringing cinema to life in the heart of Les Halles, in Paris’s 1st arrondissement. Screenings, festivals and discussions make up the cultural venue’s program, which also embraces digital creation. Here’s a look back at its history and practical information for getting there.

Céleste Richard‑Zimmermann: at the Palais de Tokyo, broken columns to question the monuments

At the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, Céleste Richard-Zimmermann makes the symbols of authority wobble around a broken column. Her exhibition “Not all columns have a heart of stone” blends sculptures, paintings and sound works in a setting that evokes an abandoned quarry, from October 21, 2026 to January 10, 2027.

Rose Lowder at the Palais de Tokyo — The Source of the Loire, nature filmed frame by frame

Rose Lowder plays with our perception of flowers, streams and landscapes through 16 mm cinema. The Palais de Tokyo in Paris presents her work on film in the exhibition "La Source de la Loire et autres films", from 21 October 2026 to 14 February 2027.

Paul Kodjo — Photoromance: Abidjan's photoromances are on display at the Palais de Tokyo

Paul Kodjo photographs a Côte d’Ivoire in transition, between love stories and Abidjan nights. His images and his photoromans form "Photoromance", an exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, co-produced with the Rencontres d’Arles and presented from 21 October 2026 to 14 February 2027.

Sonia Gomes — Wild Heart: Textile sculptures at the Palais de Tokyo

Sonia Gomes shapes memory by assembling fabrics, ropes, and found objects. At Palais de Tokyo in Paris, the Brazilian artist presents "Cœur sauvage," a sculpture-focused show dedicated to transmission and its Afro-Brazilian heritage, on view from October 21, 2026 to February 14, 2027.

Ali Cherri at the Palais de Tokyo — Today is OK: cinema and sculptures exploring the vulnerability of soldiers

Que fait la guerre à ceux qui la mènent ? Ali Cherri explores the vulnerability of soldiers with “Today is OK,” his exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, running from October 21, 2026 to February 14, 2027. Sculpture and installations extend this reflection around his film “La Sentinelle,” featuring Nahuel Pérez Biscayart and Éric Cantona.

Valérie John at the Palais de Tokyo — Indigo, memory and textiles between Martinique and Senegal

At the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, indigo blue tells stories of materials and territories. The exhibition “I telman nwè ki i blé” by Valérie John brings together paper, fabrics, and installations to forge links between Martinique and Senegal, from October 21, 2026 to February 14, 2027.

Palais de Tokyo : You and your crew, the exhibition exploring creativity far from the big cities

You and your crew, a group exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, explores artistic creation outside the major urban centers from October 21, 2026 to February 14, 2027. About twenty works, often produced for the occasion, probe the links between artists, places of residence and the ways of working together — an invitation to rethink where and how art is born.

Geurimi, the creative Korean cafe for drawing in the Marais

A very cosy spot, a delectable menu with generous drinks and plenty of paper, pencils and markers to draw, doodle, and express your creativity, all in a low-key way. At Geurimi, you come to settle in for an hour or more, in this cafe that feels timeless, right in the Marais.

Enghien-les-Bains Thermal Baths Free This Weekend

The Enghien-les-Bains Thermal Baths are opening their doors for free in Val-d'Oise for the inaugural edition of Thermal Immersions. In need of some comfort? It’s a chance to go behind the scenes of a spa cure on the edge of Paris, on October 24 and 25, 2026. Be sure to register for free.

Mungo Thomson — Monument : Bronze-wrapped packaging and a candle film at Lafayette Anticipations

Monument, Mungo Thomson’s new exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris (October 21–November 29, 2026), transforms everyday objects and images into sculptures and films. In the courtyard, bronze-wrapped packaging competes with a stop-motion film made from thousands of candles taken from books. A quirky, offbeat take on what we choose to keep that invites you to go and see it.

Yu Nishimura: the Towards the Sea exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations

Japanese artist Yu Nishimura presents the exhibition Towards the Sea at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, from October 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027. This first institutional solo exhibition in France brings together around fifty works focused on landscape, memory, and the sea.

Fougue, the delicious all-day brasserie by Fuga at Beaupassage

At Beaupassage in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, Fougue is the new brasserie from FUGA, betting on generous French cuisine led by chef Fanny Herpin, in a space designed for living from morning to night, indoors or on its spacious, tranquil terrace!

Sleeping in the stables of Fleury Castle in Seine-et-Marne.

Sleeping in the old stables of a 16th-century castle is now possible in Fleury-en-Bière, in Seine-et-Marne. Since September 2026, the estate’s outbuildings at Château de Fleury have welcomed new apartments and even a reception hall. We’ve tried them and here’s the full report.

L'Ermitage Saint-Antoine, Barbizon's creative dining destination (77)

The L'Ermitage Saint-Antoine restaurant, in Barbizon in Seine-et-Marne, fuses a creative fine-dining experience with a more approachable bistro, both envisioned by chef Cyrine Jarretie. A wonderful discovery to seek out if you're venturing into this charming artist village.

Do Not Trifle with Love by Alfred de Musset at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse

No Trifling with Love by Alfred de Musset returns to Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse from November 13 to December 10, 2026. Stéphane Douret directs the Compagnie Dékaïros in this classic drama about Camille, Perdican and Rosette.

Spark of Life: a light-painting photography exhibition in Fontenay-aux-Roses

Photographer Rudy Pilarski turns the night into a workshop for creation with Spark of Life at Espace Rosa Bonheur in Fontenay-aux-Roses, running November 12 to December 6, 2026. A light-painting exhibition where glowing circles and bursts of sparks meet landscapes and architecture.