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La Samaritaine's 2025 Christmas window displays put the ribbon at the heart of the holiday season.

For Christmas 2025, La Samaritaine is transforming into a huge gift waiting to be unwrapped. From November 5 to January 6, giant ribbons and swirls will snake their way from the grand staircase to the facade, while the iconic peacock will leave its fresco on the 5th floor to join in the fun and watch over your gifts.

Bar Omi, a hybrid restaurant between an izakaya and a wine bar where you can enjoy exceptional sushi in Paris

Bar Omi is the place where lovers of Japanese cuisine and wine connoisseurs meet. A cross between a wine bar and an izakaya, this restaurant treats us to exceptional sushi and lesser-known specialties. A beautiful, refined establishment near the Tuileries and Place Vendôme in Paris. Reservations are highly recommended.

A hundred years of Art Deco at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, anniversary exhibition from 1925 to 2025 in pictures

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris is celebrating the centenary of Art Deco with an exceptional exhibition from October 22, 2025, to April 26, 2026: '1925-2025. One Hundred Years of Art Deco'. Nearly 1,000 works showcasing the timeless elegance of this style, accompanied by a spectacular reconstruction of the Orient Express, await you. Let us take you on a journey of discovery.

Art Basel Paris 2025: Kermit the Frog takes over Place Vendôme, our photos

Art is everywhere in Paris, even on the Place Vendôme! For the Art Basel Paris fair, from October 20 to 26, 2026, artist Alex Da Corte is recreating an incident involving a giant green balloon bearing the image of Kermit the Frog... Discover it for free in the open air this fall.

General Exhibition: the Fondation Cartier recounts 40 years of exhibitions for its reopening

The Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain is reopening its doors in a new location in the heart of Paris with a new exhibition: from October 25, 2025, to August 23, 2026, discover the General Exhibition.

The Fondation Cartier for Contemporary Art unveils its new address: reopening program

Farewell Boulevard Raspail, hello Palais-Royal: the Fondation Cartier has moved to new premises in the 1st arrondissement. It will reopen to the general public on October 25, 2025, with a special weekend event.

Reopening of the Fondation Cartier in Paris: a free weekend to discover the new location

To celebrate its reopening in a new location, the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain is opening its doors free of charge on the weekend of October 25 and 26, 2025. Don't miss this great opportunity to discover this new art venue in Paris.

The theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum in 1911: here's the story

On August 22, 1911, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa disappeared from the Musée du Louvre, under the noses of the guards. It was a shock. It would be another two years before Mona Lisa's smile could be seen again in sunny Florence.

The Ritz Paris, the timeless legend of Place Vendôme

Overlooking Place Vendôme, the Ritz Paris is an institution, a landmark of French luxury and refinement. Since its inauguration in 1898, the hotel has weathered aesthetic revolutions, historical crises and hotel renaissances.

Pokémon: stamp hunt and free booster at Westfield Forum des Halles

A new free Pokémon event is coming to the Westfield Forum des Halles from October 17 to 19, 2025 for an immersive Mega-Evolution experience, with a free booster, to celebrate the anniversary of the TCG Pocket application.

Le Meurice, secrets and splendor of the palace favored by kings and artists on rue de Rivoli

Opposite the Tuileries, Le Meurice stands as a living witness to the evolution of Parisian luxury. From its origins in the 19ᵉ century to contemporary renovations, this hotel has seen kings, artists, fashion designers and mythical chefs come and go.

Mandarin Oriental, a former circus turned palace on rue Saint-Honoré

Located on rue Saint-Honoré, between Place Vendôme and the Tuileries Gardens, the Mandarin Oriental Paris is a modern palace with a new take on Art Deco architecture. The result of a bold renovation, it embodies the balance between Parisian heritage and contemporary design.

Azteca, a trip to the heart of Mexico without leaving Paris

Fancy a one-way ticket to Mexico without leaving Paris? Head to Azteca, an iconic Mexican restaurant in the 1st arrondissement, nestled a stone's throw from the Louvre and Châtelet-Les-Halles since 1986. This colorful restaurant treats Parisians to generous tacos, steaming fajitas, and homemade cocktails in a festive and warm atmosphere. At Azteca, you come for the authentic cuisine, stay for the good vibes, and leave feeling like you've traveled... without a passport.

Clair-obscur: an exhibition of light and shade at the Bourse de Commerce

From March 4 to August 31, 2026, the Bourse de Commerce will be transformed into a luminous, twilight landscape for a new exhibition entitled "Clair-obscur".

Bourse de Commerce in Paris: discover this contemporary art center and the Pinault collection

Located in the heart of the capital, in the Halles district, the Bourse de Commerce and the Pinault Collection offer a wonderful stroll through contemporary works of art. Here's everything you need to know before visiting this art center.

Art Basel Paris 2025: free exhibition by designer Charles Zana in a sublime Haussmann apartment

To coincide with Art Basel 2025, designer Charles Zana takes over a Paris apartment in the 1st arrondissement for a free exhibition from October 22 to 26. "In Situ" features more than thirty original creations exploring bold volumes, sculptural lines and sensorial textures. Each piece finds its place, making design an experience to be lived.

Stroll in Hemingway's footsteps in Paris, in the legendary cafés of the Lost Generation

During the Roaring Twenties, Paris was for Ernest Hemingway a city of flashes and perdition, of lively alleyways and nocturnal cafés. From his modest apartments to the mythical meeting places of the "Lost Generation", follow in his footsteps through the capital.

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2025: a fantastic bestiary at the Conciergerie de Paris

The Conciergerie is taking part in the new edition of Monument Jeu d'Enfant, this weekend of October 18 and 19, 2025. For the occasion, the Conciergerie is offering unusual and themed tours.

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2025: a family art weekend at the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris

The magnificent Hôtel de la Marine is once again taking part in the Monument Jeu d'Enfant event, over the weekend of October 18 and 19, 2025. The program for these special days includes themed tours and fun workshops...