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Les Planches in Paris: a club and Mexican nights near the Champs-Élysées

Les Planches, a club in the 8th arrondissement near the Champs-Élysées, opens every Saturday for dancing until 5 a.m., with the Mexican residency Puebla.

Heritage Days 2026: this historic villa in Asnières welcomed Sarah Bernhardt and Rosa Bonheur

The Villa des Roses opens its doors in Asnières-sur-Seine for Heritage Days on 19 and 20 September 2026. A chance to discover a charming residence with ties to the world of the circus.

La feria returns to the heart of Paris's 11th arrondissement in September 2026.

Following the success of previous editions, Deux and P'tit Deux are staging the fourth edition of their feria, and the heady Southwest vibe is taking over Rue de la Fontaine au Roi!

The 2026 Gourmet Flavors Fair at Espace Champerret

The Saveurs des Plaisirs Gourmands 2026 Fair invites you to join us from December 4 to 7 at Espace Champerret. Don’t miss this discoveries-filled event that will spark ideas for Christmas Eve or New Year’s celebrations. Cuisine, gastronomy, fine groceries, and exceptional products from near and far await you there.

How can you tour the backstage of the Comédie-Française and see what goes on behind the scenes?

The Comédie-Française occasionally opens the doors to its backstage areas. Discover the dressing rooms, the technical spaces, and the traditions of the prestigious House of Molière.

How can you visit the Gobelins Manufactory workshops, the prestigious art studios in Paris?

From tapestries destined for the Élysée to works by contemporary artists, the Gobelins Manufactory ranks among France's most prestigious art studios. Discover when and how you can visit its workshops.

Can you visit the towers of Notre-Dame de Paris? 424 steps to Paris's most stunning panorama.

The towers of Notre-Dame in Paris once again offer one of the capital’s best vantage points. Between gargoyles, chimeras, monumental bells and Gothic architecture, uncover the secrets of this iconic monument that has loomed over Paris for more than eight centuries.

How to visit the Bank of France in the Hôtel de Toulouse and its spectacular Golden Gallery?

In the heart of Paris’s 1st arrondissement, behind the imposing gates of the Bank of France, lies the Hôtel de Toulouse. Former residence of Louis XIV’s legitimized son, this 17th‑century masterpiece houses the sumptuous Golden Gallery, regarded as one of the city’s most beautiful interiors. An exceptional treasure that is only revealed for a few days each year.

Can you visit the Hôtel de Salm, the Palace of the Legion of Honor, in Paris?

Face au musée d'Orsay, the Hôtel de Salm stands as one of Paris's neo-classical masterpieces. Rechristened as the Palais de la Légion d'honneur, it houses the Grand Chancellery of France's highest distinction. Behind its stately rotunda lies an extraordinary heritage and nearly two centuries of history. Discover the secrets of this palace that is usually closed to the public… and the rare occasions to visit.

How to visit the Hôtel de Béhague, the sumptuous palace housing the Romanian embassy?

Aristocratic residence, the setting for diplomatic receptions and the seat of the Romanian embassy for nearly a century, the Hôtel de Béhague houses sumptuous salons, a spectacular staircase inspired by Versailles, and even a genuine medieval cloister. Discover the secrets of this little-known gem… and the rare opportunities to visit it.

Is it possible to visit the Hôtel de Monaco, the magnificent palace housing the Polish embassy?

Built for a Princess of Monaco and later home to the Polish Embassy, the Hôtel de Monaco is an elegant Parisian townhouse. Explore its history and the rare opportunities to visit.

Figaro Étudiant's Post-Bac Fair in Paris 2026: the big guidance event is back on October 3–4!

Le Figaro Étudiant is back on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Espace Champerret for its Post Bac Paris fair. A free student fair designed as a three-universe journey to help high school students and undergraduates, along with their parents, better choose their post-bac studies, discover professions, and chart the path to their dream career.

How can you visit the Hôtel de Lassay, the Paris residence of the president of the National Assembly?

Official residence of the President of the National Assembly, the Hôtel de Lassay houses ceremonial salons, a secret garden, and more than three centuries of history. A prestigious venue, exceptionally open to the public.

Can you gain access to the Hôtel de Charost, the residence of the British ambassador in Paris?

For more than two centuries, the Hôtel de Charost has hosted British ambassadors, in a setting that blends 18th‑century splendor, Napoleonic relics, and diplomatic heritage. Discover the history of this exceptional residence… and the rare occasions to visit it.

Can you visit the Hôtel de La Rochefoucauld-Doudeauville, the Italian Embassy’s palace in Paris?

In the heart of Paris’s 7th arrondissement lies one of the city’s most stunning hôtels particuliers. The Hôtel de La Rochefoucauld-Doudeauville, home to the Italian Embassy since 1937, reveals an exceptional heritage that blends Louis XV architecture, a monumental staircase, Gobelin tapestries, and treasures from Italy. A palace rarely open to the public, it will open its doors specially for the European Heritage Days.

Heritage Days 2026: a visit to the Bois-Colombes air-raid shelter (92)

History and World War II enthusiasts will be able to enjoy Heritage Days on September 19 and 20, 2026, by visiting the Bois-Colombes air-raid shelter, open to visitors for this occasion.

Can you visit the Hôtel de Noirmoutier, the grand townhouse and residence of the Prefect of Île-de-France?

Usually closed to the public, the Hôtel de Noirmoutier, official residence of the prefect of the Île-de-France region, will exceptionally open its historic salons and its garden for the European Heritage Days.

How can you visit the Hôtel de Roquelaure, the townhouse of the Ministry of Ecological Transition?

Built for a Marshal of France, the Hôtel de Roquelaure today houses the Ministry for the Ecological Transition. Discover its history, its grand state rooms, and the rare opportunities to visit.

The Eiffel Tower in virtual reality: this summer, explore Viality Tour's historic guided tour.

Découvrez la version anglaise idiomatique et journalistique, tout en conservant les balises HTML et la structure. Discover the immersive, virtual-reality guided tour of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, brought to you by Viality Tour. Step into the heart of the Champ de Mars and relive the construction and unveiling of the Iron Lady in 1889. A new, more faithful version than ever just dropped on March 31, 2026. To mark the occasion, we’ve got a promo code for you! And to beat the heat, all of their tours are conducted in the shade.

Can you enter the Académie française? How to visit the Institut de France and admire its dome

Installée sous le célèbre Dôme de l’Institut de France, l’Académie française figure parmi les institutions les plus prestigieuses du pays. Derrière ses portes se cache une histoire de près de quatre siècles, une bibliothèque exceptionnelle, des traditions immuables et des séances où se dessine l’évolution de la langue française. Découvrez les coulisses de ce lieu emblématique... et les rares occasions de le visiter !