Notre dame district

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: 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.

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!

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.