Madeleine district

Heritage Days 2025 at Lucas Carton: a program in the heart of the Art Nouveau restaurant

On the menu for the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris, the Lucas Carton restaurant, located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, offers its own program. On the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025, you'll have the opportunity to discover this historic Art Nouveau-style venue.

Ephemeris of August 19 in Paris: The Liberation of Paris, we tell you about it

From August 19 to 25, 1944, Paris was finally liberated from German occupation. It was the triumph of the Allies and fighting France, and the establishment of General de Gaulle as leader of a liberated and victorious France.

Brazil-France 2025 season: the Lavage de la Madeleine, the great Brazilian ritual, returns to Paris

Le Lavage de la Madeleine transforms Paris into the capital of Brazilian culture, from September 9 to 14, 2025. Parades, concerts, dances and traditional rituals will punctuate this great popular celebration as part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season.

Heritage Days 2025 at Maison Élysée, the program

The European Heritage Days are back on September 20 and 21, 2025, and they've got plenty of surprises up their sleeves! Just a stone's throw from the Presidential Palace, the Maison Élysée opens its doors for a behind-the-scenes look at power.

Lumière: Matthieu Ricard's photo exhibition at Galerie Françoise Livinec

Galerie Françoise Livinec hosts the first photo exhibition by Buddhist monk and photographer Matthieu Ricard. From October 10 to November 15, 2025, discover more than 60 meditative images between Himalayas and light.

Maison Elysée: the presidential palace museum celebrates its anniversary with free events

Located opposite the Presidential Palace, the Maison Élysée is celebrating its very first anniversary. Inaugurated during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this free museum is offering a festive weekend on July 25 and 26, 2025. Entertainment, concerts and tastings will punctuate these two fun-filled days open to all.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Hôtel de Charost, residence of the British Ambassador to France, the program

Curious about pushing open doors that are usually closed? The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are back, revealing the little-known treasures of the Île-de-France region. This year, don't miss the ultra-privileged opening of the Hôtel de Charost, the splendid residence of the British Ambassador, which celebrates its 300th anniversary on Saturday, September 20, 2025 - by reservation only, of course!

Kim Anh Manucure 2: meticulous nail art and expert manicures by professionals

If you like to take care of your nails, there's one address you absolutely must visit: Kim Anh Manucure 2. Nestled in the 8th arrondissement, this salon is gaining in notoriety, and for good reason: it offers quality nail art, precisely crafted by a team of experts.

July 14, 2025 military parade: the program on the Champs-Elysées in Paris

France's traditional Fête Nationale military parade takes place on Monday July 14, 2025, on the Champs-Elysées in Paris. Discover the detailed program for this new edition.

Fashion Icons: we saw the free exhibition of the original Birkin bag at Sotheby's Paris

Sotheby's Paris unveils the very first Birkin bag, designed for Jane Birkin in 1984, at the "Fashion Icons" exhibition from July 3 to 9, 2025, prior to its auction on July 10. A unique piece to be discovered without delay!

ADN: the thriller play based on real events extended in Paris - our review

How about seeing a thriller at the theater instead of the cinema this time? ADN, by Caroline Ami and Flavie Péan, is at the Théâtre Michel! A victim of its own success, the play has been extended until the end of December 2025.

Maison Blossom, the garden restaurant of the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel, takes a French turn

A charming green setting in the heart of Paris and a French menu orchestrated by chef Christophe Chottin, here you are at Maison Blossom, the restaurant of the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel.

New artisanal and gourmet ice creams from Épicerie du Bristol by Maxence Barbot

This summer, L'Épicerie du Bristol Paris unveils an exclusive collection of artisanal ice creams, designed by pastry chef Maxence Barbot and turbinated on site. Three flavors in individual formats to be enjoyed on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré until the end of summer 2025.

The Turing Machine, the play about Alan Turing, returns to the Théâtre Michel

La machine de Turing (Turing's Machine) will run at the Théâtre Michel from September 25, 2025 to January 3, 2026. Based on the true story of mathematician Alan Turing, the play has been a great success since its presentation at the Festival Off d'Avignon.

Cher Evan Hansen: the musical comedy event at Théâtre de la Madeleine

The six-Tony Award-winning musical arrives at the Théâtre de la Madeleine from October 3, with a French version starring Hoshi and a young cast.

The Seven Heavenly Senses: an exhibition mixing genres and eras at Hôtel de la Marine

Contemporary and ancient art meet at the Hôtel de la Marine, in a multidisciplinary exhibition. Discover "The Seven Celestial Senses" from June 27 to October 5, 2025.

Delano Café: we tested the hidden patio restaurant with Franco-Italian cuisine Paris 8e

Just a stone's throw from the Madeleine, the Maison Delano Paris is home to the Delano Café, a discreet restaurant with a vast green patio. Chef Paolo Minelli offers French cuisine with Italian accents, in an elegant, peaceful setting.

The patio at La Réserve Hôtel & Spa, a bucolic terrace restaurant a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées

When the sun comes out, La Réserve Paris Hôtel & Spa reopens the doors to its terrace restaurant. A tasty, bucolic patio, a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées.

Fête de la musique 2025 at the Élysée in Paris: the program

Looking for an unusual and eclectic Fête de la musique? Head for the Cour d'Honneur of the Élysée Palace on Friday, June 20, 2025! Once again this year, President Emmanuel Macron has invited a number of artists to come and perform live, free of charge, in this legendary French institution. On the program? A concert by a "Banda" from Condom, Kassav' and The Avener. Tickets open this Monday, June 16 at 1pm!

Fête de la musique 2025: Gospel music invites itself to the Place Vendôme in Paris

As part of the Fête de la Musique 2025, to be experienced on Saturday June 21, gospel music once again invites itself to the legendary Place Vendôme in Paris. Join the Total Praise Mass Choir.