Leisure

The July Column at Bastille opens to the public: here is what is inside

The Colonne de Juillet, which stands on the Place de la Bastille in Paris, opens its doors to the public on October 23, 2021. This is your chance to discover its necropolis and its secrets!

George V masterclasses for the holidays

For the festive season, the George V is unveiling a calendar of masterclasses dedicated to lovers of fine food and wine. Two Sundays a month, from October 30 to January 30, top chefs will be giving classes - and it's all great!

2024 Paris Olympics: the construction of the Porte de Chapelle Arena begins

In Paris, the first stone of the Porte de la Chapelle Arena has been laid this Tuesday October 5, 2021 by Anne Hidalgo. The construction is to be over before the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. It will house badminton, para taekwondo and para badminton games. Discover the first news and pictures of the project.

Outing ideas to get rid of stress

Feeling stressed or under pressure? You do no need to give in! Come along and discover places where you can relax, unwind, let off steam or get pampered!

Paris 2024: Tony Estanguet is still confident about the calendar

After major announcements as for the Olympics calendar, head of Paris 2024 Organizing Committee Tony Estanguet told Le Monde goals will be achieved "in time". Tickets, urban development projects, and even search for partners: the calendar is to be observed.

Paris: the Place de l’Etoile goes car-free for 3 weekends in September for Christo’s installation

The Place Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile will go car-free for 3 weekends in September, from Saturday September 18 to Sunday October 3, 2021, so Parisians and tourists can fully enjoy the wrapped Arc de Triomphe, as designed by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Over 300 mediators will come and meet visitors and give a sample of fabric to those who would like one.

Cheval Blanc Paris Dior Spa opens

Cheval Blanc Paris, the famous and highly awaited hotel set in the former Samaritaine, unveils the first DIOR SPA. Open to all starting from September 7, 2021, this Spa provides you with a whole range of treatments for an enchanted break. Extend this break with the magnificent and huge 98.42ft-long swimming pool!

Olympic Party #2: Pop-rock concerts and skate and breakdance initiations at the Bercy Skatepark

As part of the Hyper Festival 2021, the La Grande Party springboard is organizing its 2nd edition of L'Olympic Party, dubbed "Le Grand Bowl d'Air", on Sunday August 29, 2021 at the Centre Philippe Auguste. On the program for this free, festive event, at the crossroads of sport and music: skateboarding and breakdancing initiations, two disciplines invited to the Paris 2024 Olympics program, as well as pop and rock concerts provided by promising artists. Don't you just love it?

Covid: Health pass mandatory in many shopping malls starting from this Monday

Starting from Monday August 16, 2021, the health pass is required in at least 126 shopping malls and department stores in France covering over 20,000sqm of surface.

Paris 2024: the giant flag of the Eiffel Tower soon to be recycled as clothing

As it could not be deployed this Sunday because of strong winds at the top of the Eiffel Tower, the huge Olympic flag of the size of a soccer field will be recycled as clothing.

La Casa de Papel, our test of the experience at La Monnaie de Paris

Attention La Casa de Papel fans! Despite the coronavirus, Netflix and Fever invite you to take part in an unprecedented experience, somewhere between an escape game and an immersive game. Entitled La Casa de Papel Experience, it will be held at the Monnaie de Paris from July 31, 2021. The idea? Stop being a spectator and take part in an international "heist" by immersing yourself in a life-size game. Ticket sales open on June 8. Ready for the heist of the century?

Fun: this Parisian restaurant launches a range of CBD-based cocktails to enjoy all summer long

Calling all those looking for an alternative to alcoholic cocktails. This summer, Cali Sisters restaurant unveils a list of CBD-based cocktails in partnership with Huages’ tasty oils. A good idea for indulging drinks with soothing qualities.

Spartrack-VR, the virtual reality experience at La Défense - definitive closure

DEFINITIVE CLOSING - Fans of virtual reality and laser games can visit Spartrack VR, located at the CNIT in La Défense, on the Team Break premises. This is your chance to discover a fascinating VR shooting game, with family, friends or colleagues, and to challenge the robotic enemies of the planet Firos.

Good deal: free tea cocktails tasting in Paris

Have you heard about Tea by Thé? This super mouthwatering spot in Paris makes tea fans very happy with alcohol-free cocktails based on very indulging recipes to enjoy on site or on the go. And good news for curious people craving to discover the concept, this gourmet new generation tea room offers a free tea mocktail tasting session on Friday July 23 and Saturday 24, 2021.

Les Quais de Lutèce, the Parc Astérix hotel inaugurated

Les Quais de Lutèce, Parc Asterix's new 4-star hotel, was officially inaugurated this Wednesday, June 23, 2021, one year after its opening and confinement. Crowned the world's best themed hotel in 2020, this 150-room hotel, which features the majestic buildings of comic-book Lutetia along the reconstructed Seine, can finally welcome park visitors who have come to have a great time.

Crowds to return to stadiums: no more gauges starting from June 30

Starting from May 19, open-air and indoor sports facilities could receive crowds again with a gauge limited to 800 people indoor, and 1,000 outdoor. Then, from June 9, the government allowed up to 5,000 people in sporting facilities subject to a health pass. Now, limits are lifted starting from this Wednesday June 30. Keep reading to find out more.

The Aqua Restaurant installs its Italian terrace on the water

With its feet in the water, the Aqua Restaurant unveils its spacious and sunny terrace for the summer of 2021. Enjoy dishes from the Botte, a family brunch on weekends, and mozzarella specialties at the Mozza Bar!

Paris Happy Hours 2021 – Heures Heureuses

The Heures Heureuses is the affordable pre-dinner drink party this early summer in Paris. On June 25, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 10 restaurants in Paris 11th arrondissement serve tapas from €2. A wonderful initiative to shine a light on the local bistros!

Cars Road Trip, a new attraction at Disneyland Paris, now open

Disneyland Paris invites families and fans of the movie Cars to discover this Thursday, June 17, 2021 a new attraction, Cars Road Trip (formerly Cars Route 66 Road Trip). A re-theming of the Studio Tram Tour attraction, to be more precise, within the Walt Disney Studios park, and amputated of a part of the route to leave the field open to the future alley leading to the lake, provided in the expansion plan announced in 2018.

Arkose Didot, the 14th arrondissement's eco-responsible climbing gym

Between Porte d'Orléans and Porte de Vanves, in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, Arkose inaugurates its new Didot space. This hybrid eco-responsible living space features an 830 m2 blockpark surrounded by a veritable urban jungle. The perfect place to forget the dreariness of Paris!