Hôtel de ville - activities

Nuit Blanche 2024: Carnival and skateboarding liven up the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville (75)

Once again, the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville is the place to be for Nuit Blanche. On Saturday June 1, 2024, take a trip to the heart of the capital to discover the various performances organized for the occasion.

La Nuit des Relais 2024: a night-time solidarity race against violence against women

Nuit des Relais is back in Paris! This solidarity race against violence against women awaits you this April 23, 2024, on the square in front of the Hôtel de Ville, for an evening of sport and festivities.

10 years of transforming Paris: free events at Hôtel de Ville

The Hôtel de Ville opens its doors to Parisians this Saturday, March 23, 2024, to unveil 10 years of transforming Paris. On the program? Climbing, free seed distribution and meetings with elected officials and agents working for the City of Light.

Women's rally for peace and justice on the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville in Paris

On March 8, International Women's Rights Day, a landmark event will be held on the forecourt of Paris City Hall. Les Guerrières de la Paix, a collective campaigning for peace and anti-racism, is inviting participants to a rally of solidarity to highlight the impact of conflict on women, and the importance of their role in peace processes.

Paris lights up: Paris bridges by night, open-air photo exhibition at Hôtel de Ville

From October 16 to November 30, 2023, admire black-and-white photos of the City of Light and its bridges, on the gates of Paris City Hall. It's an opportunity to rediscover these massive elements of the capital's landscape in a different light.

Le Maghreb des livres 2023, the literary fair showcasing Tunisian literature

The Maghreb des livres returns to Paris for its 29th edition on October 28 and 29, 2023, at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris, and this year it will feature Tunisian literature, with book signings, debates and literary cafés.

Journées du Patrimoine et Matrimoine 2023: Visit to the Hôtel de Ville - Mairie de Paris

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, the Hôtel de Ville de Paris is exceptionally opening its doors for free tours (registration required). Join us on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023, to discover the office of the Mayor of Paris, the Hôtel de Ville library, the Council Chamber, the ceremonial lounges and the Paris Rendez-Vous boutique.

Discover the first vineyard perched on the roof of a historic building in the Marais district of Paris.

While the vineyards of Montmartre are well known, there are others that are far more unusual. Recently, vines have been planted on the roof of a historic building in the Marais district, and you can visit them!

Discover the Universe of the French Navy on the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris

Dive into the heart of the French Navy, live from the forecourt of Paris City Hall! This exceptional event takes place on Friday, July 14, from 12pm to 6pm. A unique opportunity to discover the marine world.

Fnac Live Paris 2023: cancellation of the third and final evening this Friday

After two festive evenings and 20 free concerts on the Hôtel de Ville forecourt and in its salons, Fnac Live is sadly coming to an end. As reported by BFMTV, the final evening of the festival, originally scheduled for Friday June 30 and featuring Aime Simone, Hervé and Selah Sue, has been cancelled due to the violence and riots currently affecting the Île-de-France region.

10 years of marriage for all: a great ball of Love on the square of the City Hall

The City of Paris celebrates the 10th anniversary of marriage for all by organizing a big Love Ball on the square of the City Hall. See you this Wednesday, May 17, 2023 to enjoy dj sets, a performance or a bouquet throwing!

Au bonheur des bistrots, the free exhibition to discover at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris

Bistros from all over France reveal themselves in this unusual and free photo exhibition, to be discovered at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris from April 21st to May 31st 2023.

A lane reserved for buses, cabs and carpools on the ring road? Parisians vote

This is the new public consultation to which Parisians can respond: for or against the introduction of a lane reserved for buses, cabs and carpools on the ring road. You can vote until May 28.

Le Grand Mazarin, a hotel inspired by the literary salons of yesteryear

Le Grand Mazarin, the new Paris hotel from the Maisons Pariente group, has just opened its doors in the heart of the Marais district. An exceptional new address, like an interlude of luxury and elegance in a district that's vibrant day and night.

Capitale(s), the crazy and free street art exhibition at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris in extension

Notice to street art lovers, the City Hall of Paris offers a free exhibition event, called: Capital (s): 60 years of urban art in Paris. An exceptional exhibition that will last until June 3, 2023, and that invites us to discover the works of more than 70 artists ranging from Banksy to Miss Tic, through Invider, Swoom, André or Seth.

Pride Night 2023 : Ballroom, Drag show and dj sets at the Paris City Hall

A night of festivities dedicated to youth and queer culture! This is what awaits you at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris on Saturday, March 11, 2023 for the new Nuit des Fiertés. On the program? A beautiful ballroom, dj sets and a unique drag show... all of this provided by three mistresses of ceremony, the comedian Tahnee, but also Paloma and Soa from Muse.

Lisbon sur Seine: an artistic evening stroll in the heart of Paris

As part of the France-Portugal season, the City of Paris is organizing the "Lisbon on the Seine" event this Friday, September 23, 2022: a free artistic evening stroll through the heart of the capital. On the program? Dance at the Carreau du Temple, an installation by visual artist Bordalo II at the Académie du Climat, and projections, concerts and food-trucks on the Parvis de l'Hôte de Ville.

Street food, the Parisian street-food festival at the Hôtel de Ville

Street-food lovers, meet from September 2 to 4 on the square of the Hôtel de Ville de Paris to discover the best of Parisian gastronomy on the go, on the occasion of the "Cuisine de rue" festival.

History: these WWII bunkers hidden under Paris

Are you ready to discover what is hiding beneath your feet? Before the Second World War, many bunkers were built in the depths of Paris, and can still be visited today for special occasions.

The Jardin des combattants de la Nueve, a secret spot a stone's throw from the Hôtel de Ville

Did you know? Just a stone's throw from the Hôtel de Ville, near the quays of the Seine, lies a green setting that few Parisians know about. This is the Jardin des combattants de la Nueve, a secret spot that's just waiting to be discovered.