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Did you know? You can take art history courses at the Louvre in Paris.

In Paris, the École du Louvre offers the general public art history courses, open to non-students, in the heart of the Louvre Palace each year, from September to June. The museum also hosts free lectures on occasion. A perfect way to become an authority on art history!

In Paris, ISART Digital opens its doors for the Science Festival 2026

Video games, coding, animation and CGI are on the menu for the 2026 Fête de la Science at ISART Digital in Paris. The event provides visitors with a closer look at the techniques and know-how behind today’s digital worlds.

Mathematics in Poetry, Cédric Villani at Poche-Montparnasse

Mathématique en poésie, a show by and with Cédric Villani, arrives at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse in Paris from September 7, 2026, with Monday performances at 9 p.m.

Zahi Hawass in Paris: An exceptional conference on Ancient Egypt

Egyptologist Zahi Hawass delivers a special lecture at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles on July 4, marking the opening of the exhibition Tutankhamun: His Tomb and Treasures.

ORLAN at the Louvre: three free encounters with a leading figure in contemporary art

The Louvre hands the floor to ORLAN for three free "Artist Lessons" on 22 May, 12 June and 25 September 2026. Through images, the body, censorship and the artists' responsibility, this leading figure in contemporary art invites a rereading of the museum's masterpieces in light of today's questions.

The 2026 History Days: Three Days of Free Events at the Arab World Institute

For three days, historians, writers, and artists will delve into popular festivities and emotions across the Arab world through roundtable discussions, screenings, and performances. This event, part of the History Days, will take place from March 27 to 29, 2026, at the Arab World Institute.

Jordan B. Peterson: His Paris Show at the Folies Bergère Canceled

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson was scheduled to give a lecture at the Folies Bergère in Paris on January 25, 2026, covering topics like psychology, mythology, and personal responsibility. However, the event has now been canceled.

The Delta: a bookstore café in the 6th arrondissement offering writing, drawing, and philosophy workshops

In a neighborhood renowned for its literary heritage, the bookstore Le Delta welcomes readers of all ages with its cozy café, creative writing and drawing workshops, and thought-provoking talks on philosophy and art history.

IG Nobel Award Tour Show 2025 in Paris: unusual science comes to Chimie Paris - PSL

The IG Nobel Award Tour Show will be stopping at Chimie Paris – PSL on December 9, 2025, for an offbeat scientific conference (in English) attended by Marc Abrahams and the winners of the most unusual prizes in the academic world.

Did you know? You can visit Aux Belles Poules, a brothel from the Roaring Twenties.

While most of the capital's brothels have disappeared since prostitution was outlawed, one remains open to the curious during burlesque tours and lectures at Aux Belles Poules.

Donkey Kong Bananza: a dedicated Nintendo Direct announced

Nintendo has announced a Nintendo Direct around Donkey Kong Bananza, its upcoming hit available this summer on Nintendo Switch 2. See you on June 18 to find out more!

Brazil-France 2025 season: Joga Bonito Assia! at the Assia Djebar Library

The Assia Djebar library celebrates popular Brazil, on the occasion of the Brazil-France 2025 Season, with its Joga Bonito Assia! festival, from May 14 to 24, 2025. A committed program combining workshops, meetings, exhibitions, cinema and samba, to bring together Brazilian stories and the realities of Parisian neighborhoods.

Borderlands 4: State of Play announced for tonight

PlayStation is offering a special Borderlands 4 State of Play this April 30, 2025 at 11 p.m. (Paris time), to be followed on PlayStation's Twitch and YouTube channels. On the program: over 20 minutes of presentation devoted to the world of Gearbox's next looter-shooter.

Brazil-France 2025 season: meeting with writer Julián Fuks at the Médiathèque Hélène Berr

As part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season, the Médiathèque Hélène Berr welcomes writer Julián Fuks, a leading figure in Brazilian autofiction, for a literary encounter on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 3pm to 4:30pm. A discussion on political commitment through literature, moderated by Leonardo Tonus, a specialist in Lusophone literature.

Brazil-France 2025 season: screening, conference and dance at the Théâtre de la Concorde

On the occasion of the Brazil-France 2025 Season, the Théâtre de la Concorde honors Brazilian resistance with a weekend of cultural and political exchanges on April 5 and 6, 2025. On the program: cinema, debate, music, and Brazilian soccer figures!

Lunar All-Nighter: projection of Méliès' Moon Trip accompanied by an orchestra

Discover the moon in all its facets on November 9, 2024 at the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris with lectures and a screening of Georges Méliès' legendary "Voyage dans la lune", accompanied by an orchestra.

Les Nocturnes Artistiques: free art history evenings at Ground Control

Lovers of art history, Ground Control has thought of you with its new Nocturnes artistiques event, the first edition of which focuses on feminism. On the program: a free quiz, prizes to be won and a participatory conference, this October 17, 2024.

The Maif Social Club, an inspiring cultural venue on rue de Turenne

On the rue de Turenne in Paris, a hybrid venue awaits cultural visitors and the curious: the Maif Social Club. It's an exhibition space, a library and a place for meetings and conferences. Here, new ideas for a better future are fished out, and children are welcome.

Olympicorama, the finale at the Grande Halle de la Villette

Olympicorama arrives at the Grande Halle de la Villette to round off its series of shows in style. Six of the events/shows that have made the biggest impact on the public will be represented on stage from June 25 to July 6, 2024.

Pokémon Presents: date, time, expectations... All you need to know about the event

The Pokémon Presents event, announced for February 27, 2024, promises to unveil the latest additions to the franchise. From rumors of new games to series sequels, find out what Nintendo and Game Freak have in store for fans on this special edition of Pokémon Day!