Odéon district

Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Pixelophonia’s symphonic, poetic tale in Paris

With Zelda: Ocarina of Time – A Symphonic Tale, the Pixelophonia orchestra takes players on a musical journey through Hyrule, blending nostalgia, poetry and knowing nods to fans of Nintendo’s cult classic. A show that brings out the inner child in us all!

Violette Sauvage 2026: the premium and luxury second-hand fashion sale at Les Cordeliers in Paris

Violette Sauvage and Saperlipopette Inc. bring premium secondhand fashion together at the Réfectoire des Cordeliers. Clothes, bags, shoes and accessories make up this Paris edition, dedicated to designer pieces, vintage finds and luxury fashion.

Bicla, the Mexican restaurant introducing Saint-Germain-des-Prés to tacos de canasta

In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Bicla champions authentic, generous Mexican cooking that’s still all too rare in Paris. At the helm, Mexican chef Othoniel Alvarez Castaneda and his business partner introduce diners to a specialty little known in the capital: tacos de canasta, soft, fragrant and delightfully playful. A small spot well worth a visit.

Dune: Part Three to get preview screenings at UGC cinemas in Paris

Bookings are now open for advance screenings of Dune: Part Three on December 15, 2026, at UGC cinemas in Paris, ahead of its nationwide release.

Sabre Paris: the boutique-workshop where you personalize your cutlery to your liking!

At table, everyone has their own tastes... and their cutlery! At Sabre Paris, forks, knives and small spoons are colored, mixed and matched, and personalized according to your wishes. Head to this Parisian boutique-workshop that has plenty of ideas to give character to our tables!

Night of Terror: Halloween Night at the Les 3 Luxembourg cinema

What better way to get scared than with a good horror movie on Halloween night? Check out the program at the Les 3 Luxembourg cinema and gear up for a night of terror on October 29, 30 and 31, 2026...

The ecofeminist festival "Those Who Sow" at Cité Audacieuse!

La Cité Audacieuse, Paris’s first “third place” entirely devoted to advancing women’s rights and building an egalitarian society, invites you to the second edition of its ecofeminist festival “Those Who Sow.”

Salon des Beaux-Arts 2026: a new, free-to-attend edition at the Senate's Orangery

The 2026 Salon des Beaux-Arts settles into the Orangerie of the Senate in Paris’s 6th arrondissement. This free event runs in two sessions: September 18–22, and September 24–29, 2026. Here’s what to expect at this must-attend art gathering.

Andy Warhol at the Musée du Luxembourg: a surprising exhibition of the artist's overlooked works.

The Musée du Luxembourg shines a spotlight on Andy Warhol's drawings in a never-before-seen exhibition running from September 16, 2026 to January 10, 2027.

This Odéon townhouse is still open for a few more days during Paris Design Week 2026.

In Odéon, a townhouse is once again opening its doors to the public for a few days, hosting Hôtel des Possibles—an immersive installation on view until 14 September 2026 for Paris Design Week.

David Storey Exhibition by Yoyo Maeght — Paris 6th arrondissement

From October 1 to 7, 2026, immerse yourself in the enigmatic and intimate world of British painter David Storey, in an exhibition presented by Yoyo Maeght in the heart of Paris’s 6th arrondissement. Free admission. Opening reception on Thursday, October 1, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., by RSVP.

Journées du Patrimoine 2026: tour the National Institute of Public Service (formerly ENA), one of Paris's premier grandes écoles

Visit the National Institute of Public Service (formerly ENA), one of Paris's prestigious grandes écoles, for Heritage Days, held on September 19–20, 2026. Check out the weekend program.

Gospel Dream: A Vibrant Celebration of African American Gospel in Paris in October 2026

The Gospel Dream choir brings its music to some of Paris’s most beautiful churches for a series of exceptional concerts in October 2026. A unique musical experience celebrating hope, unity and resilience through authentic songs of the African-American Church.

Art, fashion, photography and cinema: Taschen’s massive sale is on in Paris right now!

Private sales from Taschen are back in Paris from September 3 to 6, 2026, with discounts from 25% to 75% on a curated selection of beautiful books devoted to art, cinema, photography, fashion, and lifestyle. Head to the publisher’s shop on the Left Bank to stock up on titles without breaking the budget.

Ephemeris for September 1st in Paris: The founding of the Sorbonne

On September 1, 1257, the Sorbonne was founded by Robert de Sorbon, chaplain and confessor to King Louis IX. Initially dedicated to destitute students, the school quickly became Europe's leading cultural and scientific center, thanks to the quality and wealth of its teaching.

Saint-Sulpice Church, Paris's second-largest church, in the Odéon district

The Eglise Saint-Sulpice is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Paris, and the second largest church in the city after Notre-Dame-de-Paris. It's well worth an extended detour!

Heritage Days 2026 at the Paris School of Mines and its museum, housed in the Hôtel de Vendôme

On the occasion of the 43rd edition of Heritage Days, the Mines Paris – PSL engineering school invites the curious to discover its campus, housed in the Hôtel de Vendôme, as well as its Mineralogy Museum, on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

How to visit the École des Mines, the prestigious engineering school in Paris?

Just a stone’s throw from the Luxembourg Gardens, the École des Mines de Paris occupies an 18th‑century grand townhouse. It houses a historic library, a Mineralogy Museum among the richest in the world, and a heritage collection rarely open to the public.

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: Free tours at the Museum of the History of Medicine

Heritage Days are back in Paris this weekend, September 19–20, 2026. For the occasion, the History of Medicine Museum will open its doors to the public for free this Saturday (reservation required). On the programme: an unusual and captivating site to discover in the heart of the former Faculty of Medicine. Here’s more about this fascinating venue!

La Fête de Paris 2026: a popular, free festival featuring a guinguette, dancing and a historic village

Amateur historians and lovers of the capital, La Fête de Paris is back on September 12 and 13, 2026. From a historic parade to a guinguette, dancing, and a village that feels like a journey through time, travel from the Middle Ages to the Liberation, via the Belle Époque!