Notre dame district

Clair Obscur, Expedition 33: The Game Locations That Really Exist in Paris

A true global hit, the video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 transports players into a universe where several locations are directly inspired by Paris. We reveal the real-life sites you can explore in the French capital for an authentic immersion into the City of Light.

Paris: On the Île Saint-Louis, this library hides three museums, one of which is dedicated to Chopin.

On Île Saint-Louis, the Polish Library of Paris not only holds a remarkable collection of literary works but also features three intimate museums dedicated to Chopin, Mickiewicz, and Bolesław Biegas—perfect for those eager to explore France's rich cultural ties with Poland.

Le 20 Maison de la Mutualité, the new creative and welcoming bistro just a stone's throw from Notre-Dame

In the heart of the 5th arrondissement, Le 20 is a new creative bistro hidden under the arches of the Maison de la Mutualité, where traditional cuisine flirts with the flavors of travel. A friendly place for a business lunch, dinner with friends, or a pre- or post-show meal in the Latin Quarter.

Salon des Bombasphères: more than 100 street artists gathered in a legendary venue in Paris, our photos

Calling all street art lovers! The Salon des Bombasphères is setting up shop in a legendary location in the capital. From November 21 to December 18, 2025, head to Île Saint-Louis to discover more than 350 works and over 100 artists gathered for a hybrid event combining live painting, signings, workshops, and meetings. With "upcycling" as its theme, the Salon des Bombasphères invites the public to bring a forgotten object destined for the trash so that it can be reinvented right there on the spot!

A walk in the footsteps of Romain Gary in Paris, from Île Saint-Louis to rue du Bac

Paris was the discreet stage in the life of Romain Gary, the novelist with a thousand faces. From his apartments on the rue du Bac to his refuge on the Île Saint-Louis, discover the Paris Gary lived in and that his admirers continue to visit.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025: events to discover the history of the Hôtel-Dieu in Paris

The historic Hôtel-Dieu hospital in Paris invites you to discover its history and secrets during the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) on September 20 and 21, 2025.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: the Polish library and its hidden museums

The Bibliothèque Polonaise de Paris is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. An opportunity to discover this little-known Parisian landmark and its three confidential museums: the Adam Mickiewicz Museum, the Biegas Museum and the Frédéric Chopin Salon. Here's the program!

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Paris Commercial Court: exceptional guided tours

For the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine, the Paris Commercial Court invites you to join us on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. Judge-lecturers will be on hand to offer exceptional guided tours of the court, built between 1860 and 1865.

Heritage Days 2025: the program at the Memorial to the Martyrs of the Deportation

On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, discover the Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation, a place of remembrance located on the Île de la Cité in Paris. Immerse yourself in the history of the deportees of the Second World War, and take advantage of this poignant, free tour, exceptionally open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21, 2025. A not-to-be-missed event for all history and heritage enthusiasts.

Dans la Seine: the exhibition at the Crypte archéologique reveals the objects found in the Seine

The Crypte Archéologique presents an exhibition that's as curious as it is amusing, revealing objects found in the Seine, from prehistory to the present day. Visit this unique exhibition from January 31, 2024, to January 4, 2026.

Notre-Dame de Paris: point zéro back on the cathedral forecourt, just a little bit different

Disappeared after the fire of 2019, the point zero of France's roads was restored to its rightful place on the forecourt of Notre-Dame on July 1, 2025. The replica is identical to the original, which is now housed in the Carnavalet museum.

Fête de la Musique 2025 at the Mémorial des martyrs de la Déportation in Paris, the program

The Fête de la Musique returns on Saturday, June 21, 2025. It's an opportunity to enjoy a wide range of musical events in Paris and elsewhere in the Île-de-France region. Here's the program that awaits you this year at the Mémorial des martyrs de la Déportation.

Nuit Blanche 2025: a luminous installation on Paris's Île Saint-Louis

During this Nuit Blanche 2025, join us on the Île Saint-Louis for a dreamlike artistic animation, free of charge, on Saturday June 7.

Nuit Blanche 2025: a free exhibition under the forecourt of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral

Take advantage of the 24th Nuit Blanche to visit the Espace Notre-Dame, located beneath the forecourt of the famous Paris cathedral. An artistic rendezvous awaits you this Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris: nocturne at the Polish Library & its three confidential museums

For the Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris, we're taking you on a tour of the Polish Library and its three secret museums, each of which pays tribute to key figures from Poland: the Adam Mickiewicz Museum, the Chopin Salon and the Boleslas Biegas Museum. Discover the program for this nocturne on May 17, 2025!

Fête de la Musique 2025 in Paris: peacekeepers' brass band at the Préfecture de Police

For this year's Fête de la Musique, the Préfecture de Police is setting the pace! On Saturday June 21, 2025, this historic institution, nestled in the heart of the Île de la Cité, will trade in its kepi and rigor for instruments and good humor.

Nuit des Musées 2025: special night at the memorial to the martyrs of the Deportation in Paris

The memorial to the martyrs of the Deportation is taking part in the new Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums) and is unveiling its program for this nocturne. Join us on Saturday, May 17, 2025 for a musical evening of discovery of this symbolic site on the Ile de la Cité in Paris.

Eternelle Notre-Dame: the historical immersive experience in virtual reality extended to Paris

Notre-Dame de Paris as you've never seen it before: discover the immersive virtual reality experience "Eternelle Notre-Dame". Offered at La Défense and on the cathedral's forecourt, this astonishing show plunges us into the heart of history until September 30, 2025.

Notre-Dame de Paris: a student competition to turn construction site fences into works of art

What if the Notre-Dame building site became an open-air art gallery? The City of Paris and the Conseil d'Architecture, d'Urbanisme et de l'Environnement are launching a student competition to transform 400 meters of palisade fencing into a giant fresco. Get creative, get your paintbrushes: it's time to make history!

Vote for the new Île Saint-Louis flag, until October 25

Known as one of only two Parisian islands floating in the heart of the capital, Île Saint-Louis is right in the center of Paris. Long decried as a small village, it offers one of the most beautiful walks in the city.