Châtelet–les halles district

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.

PLK: the rapper opens a Paris pop-up shop to accompany his two Stade de France shows.

This Friday, September 4, and Saturday, September 5, 2026, PLK will make his debut at the Stade de France. To mark the occasion, the rapper is opening an exclusive pop-up store in Paris. So, where should you go to check it out, and what are the opening hours? Here’s everything you need to know.

European Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: Free tours at the Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection

Heritage Days return to Paris for the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. On the program: free tours at the Bourse de Commerce to discover the Pinault Collection and the building’s spectacular architecture. Book your spot without delay.

Battle Pro 2026: meet the world’s best breaking dancers at the Théâtre du Châtelet

During the Battle Pro final, the world's best B-boying and B-girling dancers converge at the Théâtre du Châtelet on Saturday, October 10, 2026 for spectacular battles across three categories.

The Church of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, a Gothic jewel facing the Louvre

Just outside the Louvre, why not take a look at the Eglise Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, a beautiful church in the 1st arrondissement of Paris?

Saint-Eustache Church, the monumental church that dominates the Halles district.

You can’t wander through Les Halles without a stop at Saint-Eustache Church, which towers over the district. Shall we drop by?

Mona in the Street: the Mona Lisa gets a makeover in this exhibition at the Musée en Herbe

In spring 2027, the Musée en Herbe pays homage to the famous Mona Lisa. Urban artists reinvent Mona Lisa with the exhibition "Mona in the Street."

Samaritaine Paris: the historic store's shopping and dining areas and events

La Samaritaine reopened its doors in 2021 after 16 years of renovation. Discover its shopping, beauty and restaurant areas. You'll love strolling around, enjoying the tea rooms and discovering the majestic staircase and window displays.

The ice cream cones from this brand, famous for its monogram, are taking Paris by storm this summer.

In Paris, chasing the city’s best ice creams has become a summer ritual. Among the creations that set social media alight and tempt food lovers, the ice creams devised by Maxime Frédéric for Café Louis Vuitton at LV Dream are among the season’s most coveted indulgences.

The Bell Paris, a British pub with Indian undertones in the Halles district

The Bell Paris, which opened its doors in the Halles neighborhood, is a new pub that blends British fare, Indian spices, house-made cocktails and craft beers in a Jim Hamilton-designed setting.

Le Jardin, the rooftop terrace at Cheval Blanc Paris for Summer 2026

The Garden, Cheval Blanc Paris’s verdant rooftop, invites you to its 650 m2 perched on the 7th floor for the 2026 summer season. There you’ll find William Béquin’s fresh menu and Maxime Frédéric’s famed ice-cream sundaes, open Wednesday to Sunday throughout the summer.

Mégie, the new botanical canteen, shop and floral workshop along Paris’s riverfront.

A botanical cantine, a floral boutique and a floral-art workshop share space at Mégie, the new address opened in 2026 on the Quai de la Mégisserie, in Paris’s 1st arrondissement. We were there, here’s what it’s like.

Miami Boulevard is a one-of-a-kind, festive restaurant-club, and an all-you-can-eat weekend brunch.

Miami Boulevard, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, is expanding its unlimited brunch offering with a new menu featuring fresh recipes and a wider selection of grilled dishes and barbecue, while keeping its all-you-can-eat, all-inclusive package at €29 per adult, available Saturdays and Sundays.

Brasserie Casel, La Nouvelle Garde opens a new restaurant in the 1st arrondissement.

La Nouvelle Garde makes its comeback in the capital with Brasserie Casel, which will open its doors in September 2026, just a stone's throw from the Théâtre du Châtelet. This new address in the 1st arrondissement will, in particular, spotlight aged beef in a setting inspired by the world of show business.

La Place marks its 10th anniversary with exhibitions, concerts, battles and dance shows at the Halles

The temple of Parisian hip-hop marks its 10th anniversary. From October 2 to 11, 2026, La Place takes over the Canopée des Halles for ten days of celebrations. On the menu for this XXL birthday: immersive exhibitions, electrifying dance battles, 100% Caribbean DJ sets, and one-of-a-kind concerts.

Restaurant Djakarta Bali: an exotic escape in the heart of Paris

Djakarta Bali, Paris’s go-to Asian restaurant, is the must-visit destination for a culinary journey through Indonesia, a treasure offering delicious dishes prepared in pure tradition. For a total immersion, on the first Friday evening of each month, a dancer in traditional attire transports you to Bali with royal and warrior dances, then to the island of Java with dances that are more noble and slower.

Lydie Arickx unveils a monumental work in the nave of Saint-Eustache Church — our photos

This summer, French painter and sculptor Lydie Arickx takes over Paris’s Saint-Eustache Church with a monumental work titled "Le Souffle." Mark your calendar from July 10 to September 29, 2026, to see this suspended installation rising seven meters above the nave’s central bay.

Drag Race France Season 4: free viewing party and Electro Pop night at WorkshoW Paris

Watch the Drag Race France queens on a giant screen, then stick around to dance after the episode... From July 8, 2026, WorkshoW Paris will host free viewing parties for Drag Race France season 4, followed by an Electro Pop night in the 8th arrondissement. A format designed for anyone who wants to extend Thursday night without changing venue.

Keith Haring's triptych returns to Saint-Eustache Church in Paris: discover the street artist's latest work

After several months away, Keith Haring’s famous triptych The Life of Christ returns to Saint-Eustache Church in the heart of Paris. A striking contemporary work set within a historic monument, it is considered the artist’s final creation before his death.

Drag Race France Season 4: the viewing party perched on the Nijinsky Rooftop

Looking for where to watch Drag Race France Season 4 in Paris? The Nijinsky Rooftop, on Place du Châtelet, will host viewing parties starting July 8, 2026, and then weekly, featuring giant-screen broadcasts, drag performances, live commentary, and surprise guests.