Notre dame district

Cheese and Wine Day at the Musée Vivant du Fromage for wine and cheese tastings

Are you a big fan of cheese and wine? Then don't miss Cheese and Wine Day at the Musée Vivant du Fromage in Paris. This Tuesday, November 5, 2024, we're looking forward to seeing you and making some great discoveries. Don't forget to pre-register!

Halloween 2024: Murder, Gamescape's bloody murder party

How about a Halloween murder party? Head to Gamescape, which is offering Murder, an intriguing interactive thriller, from October 25 to November 3, 2024. Plunge into the heart of Victorian London to solve an investigation pitting Sherlock Holmes against Jack the Ripper, at Le Secret de l'Île, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris.

Le Nouvel Institut: the cheap, festive and sporty bar in Paris's 5th arrondissement

A well-known bar in Paris's 5th arrondissement, the Nouvel Institut is the inexpensive place to sit out on the terrace, watch a match or play a game of billiards in the evening!

Fête de la musique 2024: folk dancing on the forecourt of Notre-Dame de Paris

To mark the Fête de la Musique, this Friday, June 21, 2024, a major musical and participatory event awaits you on the square in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, on Place Jean-Paul II.

Fête de la musique 2024: Peacekeeper concerts in Paris

The new Fête de la musique is back all over the capital on Friday, June 21, 2024. To mark the occasion, the Musique des gardiens de la paix is taking over several venues in central Paris. Wind band, string quartet or batterie-fanfare... discover the program of this musical ensemble!

The Musée du fromage in Paris is open, and we want to tell you all about it!

The first Musée du fromage has opened its doors in Paris, in the 4ᵉ arrondissement, since this June 13, 2024. A living museum that lets us discover the great French know-how, the making of different cheeses, the history and the many varieties to be discovered all over France. Did you know that there are almost 300 "origine contrôlée" cheeses? You'll have to stay in this world a little longer - and taste it, of course!

Nuit Blanche 2024 at Saint-Louis-en-l'Île church in Paris: a symphony in homage to Notre-Dame

This year's Nuit Blanche in Paris takes place on Saturday, June 1, 2024. For the 23rd edition of this nocturne dedicated to contemporary art, the Saint-Louis-en-l'Île church, located on the Île Saint-Louis, is hosting a special program.

Fashion Faux Parr: Martin Parr's free photo exhibition in an Île Saint-Louis gallery

Fashion through the singular eyes of Martin Parr is what awaits you until May 26, 2024 at Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière. Head to the Île Saint-Louis to discover a free exhibition retracing 25 years of fashion photography imbued with the artist's realistic, kitsch and arch-color aesthetic.

February vacations 2024: storytelling and workshops for children in the Île de la Cité crypt

From February 10 to 25, 2024, little Parisians are on vacation, and to make the most of these two weeks without school, the Archaeological Crypt on the Île de la Cité has put together a special program!

Paris: a museum dedicated to Notre-Dame Cathedral in the heart of the Hôtel-Dieu?

During a visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, Emmanuel Macron spoke of a museum dedicated to the monument, a project that is due to be built in the Hôtel-Dieu buildings next door.

Free artistic promenade on the Île-Saint-Louis in Paris: fashion show, dance & music

Île Saint-Louis is set to come alive with an exceptional artistic parade, combining fashion, dance, music and history this Saturday, September 30, 2023! The event honors Marguerite de Provence, Queen of France and little-known wife of Saint-Louis, embodied by ten muses dressed in sumptuous creations by Jérôme Blin, celebrating the craftsmanship, history and community of this Parisian island.

The Paris archaeological crypt under Notre-Dame Cathedral

The archaeological crypt beneath the forecourt of Notre-Dame in Paris is a real step back in time. Here's what to expect when you visit.

Nuit Blanche 2023: discover Street opera at the Memorial to the Martyrs of the Deportation

For this 21st edition of the Nuit Blanche, on Saturday June 3, 2023, the Mémorial des martyrs de la déportation offers a dreamlike outdoor program along the Seine.

Nuit Blanche 2023: Rodrigues & Rijnierse's 'Sunset in Paris' installation lights up the Seine

Nuit Blanche 2023 in Paris offers an unforgettable experience with 'Sunset in Paris', a monumental floating installation by Ludmila Rodrigues and Mike Rijnierse. Discover this fascinating work that redefines sunset and transforms the Parisian urban landscape.

Notre-Dame de Paris at the heart of the construction site, the free exhibition under the forecourt in photos

The Notre-Dame de Paris: au coeur du chantier exhibition, which takes place beneath the cathedral's forecourt, is now unveiled. From March 7, 2023, until the monument reopens, discover the work of the hundreds of men and women who are rebuilding the cathedral. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the highlights of the titanic construction site, to discover the work of the journeymen and craftsmen, and the challenges of reconstruction.

Did you know? There is a place in Paris named after Queen Elizabeth II

Did you know there is a place in Paris named after Queen Elizabeth II? Set in the 4th arrondissement, this place was renamed when the British Queen visited in 2014.

The Parvis of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral will soon look like a clearing

Different projects were competing to refurbish the parvis and the surroundings of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, after the terrible 2019 inferno. The choice went on vegetation of the place to set up a clearing.

Night of Museums 2022 at the Archaeological Crypt of Paris

The Archaeological Crypt of Île de la Cité is once again taking part in the Night of Museums this year. For its 18th edition, happening on Saturday, May 14, 2022, visitors can enjoy free and self-guided access.

Paris: Yann Brys opens a Tourbillon pastry shop in the 4th district

Calling all sweet tooths! Yann Brys, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, has opened his new Tourbillon patisserie in Paris, following on from the one already established in Saulx-les-Chartreux, Essonne. This time, we're heading for Île-Saint-Louis, in the 4th arrondissement, to push open the doors of this ultra-gourmet spot!

Le Saint-Régis, the 100% Parisian brasserie on the Ile-Saint-Louis

Looking for the very best in Parisian bistronomy? Let's go to Saint-Régis, a typical bistro in the Ile-Saint-Louis district, offering the very best in bistronomic cuisine right in the heart of Paris. Eggs Benedict, warm goat's cheese salad, croque monsieur, salmon and avocado tartare... A real treat!