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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.

Le Jardin des combattants de la Nueve, un spot secret à deux pas de l'Hôtel de Ville

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.

Députés de la Seine. Membres de la défense nationale. 4 septembre 1870

Ephemeris of September 4 in Paris: Gambetta proclaims the Third Republic

On September 4, 1870, Léon Gambetta proclaimed the Third Republic in the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, following the fall of the Second Empire after Napoleon III's defeat at Sedan, and in the face of the obstinacy of the Parisian people.

Éphéméride : Ça s'est passé un 19 août, le début de la Libération de Paris

Ephemeris of August 25 in Paris: General de Gaulle's speech at the Hôtel de Ville

On August 25, 1944, back in Paris, Charles de Gaulle gave his famous speech "Paris outragé! Paris brisé! Paris martyrisé! mais Paris libéré!" at the Hôtel de Ville. An impromptu speech celebrating the city's liberation and calling for national unity.

Liberation of Paris: a tribute reading on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville, Everything begins again in Paris

To mark the 77th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris, the Mairie de Paris has chosen to pay tribute to the men and women who sacrificed themselves for Freedom, with a poetry reading by actors Philippe Torrenton, Marion Isvi and Nicolas Evrard, accompanied by musicians. Together, they have planned an evocation of seven "episodes" of the Liberation, with texts, archive images and current photos.

150 ans de la Commune de Paris : Retour sur l’histoire de l’insurrection parisienne

The Paris Commune: A look back at the history of the Paris uprising

For 72 days, from March 18 to May 28, 1871, Parisians rebelled against the government and took unprecedented social and solidarity measures. This was the Paris Commune. A look back at the history of this major Parisian uprising.

History of Paris City Hall

The Hôtel de Ville is one of the symbols of Paris, and an essential part of your visit. But if you're not lucky enough to get in during the Heritage Days, or if you haven't thought of booking your guided tour in advance, discover its eventful history here.

Histoire de la Place de l'Hôtel de Ville

History of Place de l'Hôtel de Ville

The Place de l'Hôtel de Ville hasn't always been the lively, cheerful spot in the heart of Paris. Indeed, it was here that many public executions took place over the centuries. You'll never see the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville in the same light again!

Visuels églises - église saint germain l'auxerrois

Eglise Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, opposite 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?

Valentine's Day 2021: a giant heart on the forecourt of Paris City Hall

For Valentine's Day 2021, an XXL heart is inviting itself onto the forecourt of Hôtel de Ville from this Sunday, February 14. The 900 m2 ephemeral work conceals a declaration of love for Paris and invites Parisians to live and love. It reads "Don't say 'one day', say 'I love you'" or "Everything will change and Paris will always be there". City Hall is also inviting Parisians to declare their love of Paris by phone!

Le Grand Bal des Fiertés 2020 à l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris

Pride dance 2021 at Paris City Hall

Because of the coronavirus health crisis, the Pride Dance, initially planned on October 24, 2020 in the City Hall lounges is postponed. Meet on Saturday February 20, 2021 to discover this festive and charity LGBTQI+ event likely to be major in Paris.

White Night 2019: a white ball in front of Paris City Hall

For the White Night 2019, artist Alain Fleischer invites us to come in front of Paris City Hall, dressed all in white on Saturday October 5, 2019, to be part of a very special white ball. All night long, a movie will be screened on us, making us be the actors of a ball for a night.

June 2019's best exhibitions in Paris

Summer exhibitions are coming to Paris! In June 2019, museums display their beautiful exhibitions, gardens welcome contemporary artists and museums are the best places to hang out on hot June 2019 days...

Saint-Valentin 2019 : Paramour, le bal à l'Hôtel de Ville au profit de AIDES

Valentine’s Day 2019: Paramour, the dance at the City Hall against AIDS

For Valentine’s Day 2019, let’s all dance at the City Hall to support the fight against AIDS. Kylie Minogue’s star choreographer Hakim Ghorab will host this crazy party to make over 1000 people dance on February 14, 2019.

Inauguration du Monument aux Morts parisiens de 14-18 le 11 novembre 2018

Centenary of the Armistice 14-18, the program of November 11th in Paris

This Sunday November 11, 2018, Paris commemorates the Centenary of the Armistice of the 14-18 Great War. Official ceremony with Emmanuel Macron, Donald Trump and Angela Merkel, inauguration of the war memorial of the city of Paris, spray made of thousands of flowers in front of Paris city hall and an exceptional day filled with a historic reconstruction at the Musée de la Grande Guerre are among the program of this historical day.