Champs elysées district

Pekka Halonen: an ode to Finland, the contemplative exhibition at the Petit Palais - our photos

From November 4, 2025, to February 22, 2026, the Petit Palais is dedicating a major retrospective to the Nordic painter Pekka Halonen. Entitled "A Hymn to Finland," this temporary exhibition showcases the work of this Finnish artist, who trained in Paris and loved to depict wild, snow-covered landscapes. Spotlight on this artistic event, designed as a sensory experience that takes us on a journey to the heart of Finland's sublime nature.

Maison Monday: sports classes with coaches for a weekend on the Champs-Elysées

Maison Monday is a sports weekend with more or less intensive Dynamo, RIISE, and Punch classes with the best coaches and round tables on the Champs-Elysées on November 22 and 23, 2025.

Thanksgiving 2025 at the Drugstore with a menu of American specialties

Le Drugstore, the Publicis restaurant on the Champs-Elysées, is offering an American menu revisited by chef Eric Frechon on Thursday, November 27, to celebrate Thanksgiving 2025.

En Plein Cœur: Guerlain's free exhibition celebrating 100 years of Shalimar

For its 100th anniversary, Shalimar is inspiring the exhibition En Plein Cœur, a century of unfiltered love, from October 22 to November 16, 2025, at the Maison Guerlain. Spanning three floors, more than thirty artists—including Pablo Picasso, Louise Bourgeois, David Hockney, and Niki de Saint Phalle—explore love in all its forms, through major works and a sensory olfactory journey.

Vélo d'Or 2025: discover the nominees for the ceremony that rewards the best cyclists in Paris

Like the Ballon d'Or for soccer, there is an awards ceremony for the world's best cyclists, also created by the group that owns L'Équipe. Recognized since 1992, the award will be presented at the Pavillon Gabriel on December 5, 2025. Discover the nominees.

Art Basel 2025: original and free contemporary art installations to see at the Petit Palais

The Petit Palais is hosting a free contemporary art installation from October 21 to 26, 2025, as part of the Art Basel Paris off-site program.

Art Basel Paris 2025: contemporary artworks take over Avenue Winston Churchill, photos

Avenue Winston Churchill, which separates the Petit Palais and the Grand Palais, will be transformed into an open-air museum from October 21 to 26, 2025, for the Art Basel Paris art program. Discover the works on display.

Hôtel de Crillon, the timeless palace on Place de la Concorde

Facing the Tuileries gardens, the Hôtel de Crillon embodies timeless elegance. From its construction in the 18ᵉ century to its bold renovation, the Crillon has weathered revolutions, wars and the mutations of luxury. Discover this palace-turned-palace, rooted in the soul of Paris.

Plaza Athénée, over 100 years of couture elegance in the heart of Avenue Montaigne

Inaugurated in 1913, the Plaza Athénée has since become a symbol of French luxury. With its emblematic bright red code, legendary lounges and Michelin-starred gastronomy, this palace has stood the test of time, remaining at the cutting edge of refinement.

George V, the story of a timeless Parisian palace in the Golden Triangle

On the eponymous avenue, in the shadow of the bright lights of the Champs-Élysées, the Four Seasons Hotel George V has embodied Parisian hotel elegance since 1928. From its opening in the Art Deco era to its most recent contemporary renovations, this palace has been both a witness to and a player in Paris's heyday.

Grand Palais: opening hours, prices... everything you need to know about this architectural gem on the Champs-Elysées

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Grand Palais, an architectural gem in the heart of Paris. Discover its captivating history since the 1900 Universal Exhibition and explore its architecture, which blends classicism and Art Nouveau. With over 2 million visitors a year, this iconic building is a landmark of French art and culture. Opening hours, prices, practical information... we've got it all!

Hyrox at the Grand Palais: here are the dates for the next edition of this great sporting challenge in Paris

On your marks, get set... The famous Hyrox competition returns to the Grand Palais for a new edition. Athletes are expected in Paris from April 23 to 26, 2026, to push back their limits.

Photoclimat: final days for the Place de la Concorde art biennial in Paris

The Photoclimat biennial, which combines the environment and art, is back for a new 3rd edition on the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Discover the program of this free event, to be experienced from September 12 to October 12, 2025.

A brief history of the great restaurants of Paris: Fouquet's, glamour on the Champs-Elysées

A legendary address on the Champs-Élysées since 1899, Le Fouquet's Paris embodies the link between French gastronomy, cinema and timeless elegance. A living institution at the heart of Parisian glamour.

A brief history of Paris's top restaurants: L'Alsace, Alsatian tradition on the Champs-Elysées

Since 1968, brasserie L'Alsace has been bringing out the soul of the great Parisian houses on the Champs-Élysées, between generous sauerkraut, crispy flammekueches and seafood benches.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Le Pavillon Ledoyen, prestige of the Ancien Régime

Pavillon Ledoyen, an institution in the 8th arrondissement since 1792, combines Parisian history and haute gastronomy. Under the direction of Yannick Alléno, this legendary venue has become the world's most starred independent establishment, with six Michelin stars.

Fashion Week: colette, the cult concept store, returns to the Grand Palais for a few days - last day

The blue icon turns its neon lights back on: colette makes a comeback at the Grand Palais. From September 30 to October 9, 2025, the "Virgil Abloh: The Codes" exhibition brings back the spirit of Sarah Andelman's cult concept store, a must-see spot on the Rue Saint-Honoré. Part living installation, part collector's boutique, this ephemeral return mixes fashion, art, design and music as only colette knew how.

The story of Paris's great restaurants: La Fermette Marbeuf, now Beefbar

La Fermette Marbeuf, an Art Nouveau jewel in Paris's 8th arrondissement, has a spectacular, listed interior.

Fête de la Science 2025: scientific experiments at the Grand Palais - Palais de la Découverte

For the Fête de la Science, the Palais de la Découverte is opening its doors to the Grand Palais, free of charge, on October 12, 2025, for a day of scientific experiments and games for youngsters!

Ladurée 2025's crazy Yule log and festive creations unveiled

For the festive season of 2025, Maison Ladurée invites us into a marvellous garden inspired by the Greek myth of the Hesperides. Yule logs, macaroons and sweets are nestled among the branches like gourmet treasures to be discovered from November onwards. We got a sneak preview of this year's creations and tell you all about them.