Grenelle district

10ème Ciel: The ephemeral rooftop with a view of the Eiffel Tower open on weekends in June

Fancy a tête-à-tête with the Eiffel Tower? Le 10ème Ciel, the Pullman Tour Eiffel's famous rooftop bar, is open again for a few days on weekends in June. There's no better place to admire the beautiful Iron Lady at night, with cocktails, Italian tapas and DJ sets.

Fête de la Musique 2025: musical immersion at the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris

For the Fête de la Musique 2025, which takes place this year on Saturday June 21, the Maison de la culture du Japon, in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, is offering a musical immersion on the island of Miyako-jima. On the program? Musical shows by Miwa Yonashiro, the Paris Sanshin Club and the folk group Yui no Ne. Please note that this concert series is free of charge, but reservations are required.

Where to swim in the Seine in Paris? Le Bras Grenelle, in the 15th arrondissement, for summer 2025

Summer 2025 marks the grand return of swimming in the Seine, a first in nearly a century! Thanks to the legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Paris goes into riverside mode from July 5 to August 31. And it's off to a great start with the Grenelle bathing area, a refreshing new spot in the 15th arrondissement!

Nuit des Musées 2025: the nocturnal program at the Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris

The Maison de la Culture du Japon invites you to come and discover its temporary exhibition free of charge on the occasion of the Nuit des Musées. A nocturne that awaits you on May 17, 2025, and whose program we reveal right here.

La résilience du corbeau: free Ainu photo exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon

Want to find out more about Ainu culture? Then head to the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris to discover "La résilience du corbeau" (The Resilience of the Raven) from April 29 to July 31, 2025. This small exhibition of photographs by Lorraine Turci takes us straight to Japan's northernmost island to discover the Ainu, the fascinating indigenous people living on the island of Hokkaido!

L'Île aux Cygnes: a pretty, tree-lined, bucolic stroll along the Seine with a view of the Eiffel Tower

A little-known island between the 15th and 16th arrondissements, the Île aux Cygnes offers a haven of calm and greenery right in the heart of Paris. With its shady alleyway, view of the Seine and replica of the Statue of Liberty, this stroll will appeal to walkers and the curious in search of tranquillity.

L'After du Salon de l'Agriculture: evening cruise, gastronomy & clubbing on a barge in Paris

The River's King barge invites you to L'After du Salon de l'Agriculture, Friday February 28, 2025, starting at 6:00 pm. A unique evening combining gastronomy, folk songs, cruising and clubbing to celebrate regional products and our farmers in a festive atmosphere until the end of the night.

Fusuma: the free exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon, our photos

The Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris is focusing on fusuma for its new small exhibition, on view free of charge from February 4 to 15, 2025. An opportunity to learn more about these famous traditional sliding doors, inseparable from Japanese interiors.

Did you know? An airport was almost built on the Ile aux Cygnes, in the heart of Paris.

In the 1930s, plans were made to build an airport right in the middle of the capital, in front of the Eiffel Tower! It would have made a great landing spot, but for logistical reasons, the project was quickly abandoned.

FRAME restaurant at the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel, awakened by Alexandre Willaume's creative cuisine

At the foot of the Eiffel Tower, the FRAME restaurant at the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel is being transformed under the direction of its new chef Alexandre Willaume, who likes to offer creative, modern and committed cuisine. We'll take you on a tour of his skilfully composed dishes, which give pride of place to plants.

Abstinence, the 15th arrondissement table with naughty dishes

Abstinence is the new table of chef Lucas Felzine, who delights our taste buds with his naughty plates to share with friends to celebrate the return to normal life after months of abstinence!

L'écologie des choses: a new exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris

Environmental art invites itself to the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris. On view from April 30 to July 26, 2025, the exhibition "L'écologie des choses" (The Ecology of Things) showcases the work of a number of Japanese artists, from different generations, addressing ecological issues from 1970 to the present day.

Tokyo, birth of a modern city: the exhibition at the Maison de la culture du Japon, our photos

The Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris is hosting a new temporary exhibition from November 6, 2024 to February 1, 2025. Entitled "Tokyo, Birth of a Modern City", the installation features a series of prints from the first half of the 20th century, as well as posters, photographs, kimonos, postcards and decorative objects.

Discover Ecuador through food and music at Port de Suffren

From October 2 to 6, 2024, Ecuador is coming to the capital for a cultural event, a chance to discover the country's gastronomy and music, on the terrace of the Noti Plage.

The Palais des Thés 2024 Advent calendar for tea and infusion lovers

A whole host of teas and infusions in the pretty Palais des Thés 2024 Advent calendar!

Jung Kook : I am still, the musical documentary about Jungkook from BTS to see in theaters

Fans of BTS member Jungkook are invited to the French cinema this Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, 2024, to discover "Jung Kook: I am still", the musical documentary dedicated to the famous South Korean artist.

Heritage Day 2024: ikebana demonstration at the Maison de la Culture du Japon

The Journées du Patrimoine are back! On the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024, many places are opening their doors to showcase their cultural riches, and that's the case with the Maison de la Culture du Japon.

Kakushin Nishihara, the Japanese musical UFO, in concert at the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris

Japanese artist Kakushin Nishihara announces her visit to Paris! As part of the Festival d'Automne, the singer and biwa player is scheduled to give two exceptional performances at the Maison de la culture du Japon on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. An opportunity to discover the offbeat world of Kakushin Nishihara, a true musical UFO.

Paris: Bir-Hakeim bridge pedestrian footbridge closed after risk of collapse

The pedestrian bridge over the Avenue du Président-Kennedy, under the Bir-Hakeim bridge, is in danger of collapsing. As a precaution, it was closed as an emergency measure on Sunday August 11.

Kaijû: a monstrous history of Japanese cinema at the Maison de la culture du Japon

The monsters of the 7th Japanese art land at the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris from Friday October 4 to Saturday November 9, 2024. An opportunity to (re)discover the story of Godzilla, as well as other kaijū eiga (monster films) in an exclusive cycle of 13 feature-length films!