Paris 11

Salon Idées Japon 2025: the Japanese Christmas market opens at the Bastille Design Center this weekend.

From November 21 to 23, 2025, the Salon Idées Japon will be setting up shop at the Bastille Design Center in the 11th arrondissement. Sixty Franco-Japanese designers, 19 workshops, and 12 conferences will take over the 670 m² of this historic venue, with free admission. So make the most of it!

Christmas 2025 in Paris: a Waffle Chalet is setting up in the garden of the Les Jardins du Marais hotel.

For the holiday season, the Les Jardins du Marais hotel invites you to a magical and gourmet break in its 1,000 m² garden. Until January 11, 2026, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, head to the Chalet à Gaufres to savor sweet and savory creations, accompanied by comforting hot drinks.

Witches: our review of the spellbinding escape game at the Donjon de Paris

Ready to challenge the inquisitor and enter the secret world of witches? Le Donjon, the escape game brand in Paris's 11th arrondissement, invites you to discover "Sorcières, un monde à sauver" (Witches, a world to save), an experience that takes players into the heart of a coven hunted by an inquisitor. It's a scripted mission in which you must free the witches and prevent the disappearance of their universe. We tried it out, and here's what happened!

La Course des Marmottes de Noël: musical show at the Apollo Comedy: promo code

Discover "La Course des Marmottes de Noël," a musical show for ages 4 and up at the Apollo Comedy Theater from December 13, 2025, to January 3, 2026.

The annual clearance sale of fabrics and leathers from luxury brands returns to Paris.

The Grande Braderie Nona Source 2025 returns from December 2 to 6, 2025, with an edition that is more open and irresistible than ever! Students, young designers and, for the first time, the general public will be able to find exceptional textiles from dormant luxury stocks. An unmissable event for getting your hands on premium materials at bargain prices.

Zoé [et]: created by Théo Askolovitch at the Théâtre de la Bastille

Discover "Zoé [et]," a creation by Théo Askolovitch on grief and memory, at the Théâtre de la Bastille from November 20 to December 5, 2025.

Le Horla: a classic play at La Folie Théâtre

Discover "Le Horla," an adaptation of Maupassant's work directed by Frédéric Gray, at La Folie Théâtre from November 13, 2025, to February 1, 2026.

Rencontre avec Snowden: contemporary theater at the Folie Théâtre

Discover Rencontre avec Snowden, Sylvain Bastonero's creation about the American whistleblower, at the Folie Théâtre from November 13, 2025, to January 31, 2026.

La Guerre des Hachoirs: comedy at the Folie Théâtre

Discover "La Guerre des Hachoirs," a comedy by Julien Orain at the Folie Théâtre from November 14, 2025, to February 1, 2026.

Au non du père: created by Ahmed Madani at the Théâtre de Belleville

Discover Au non du père, a show by Ahmed Madani with Anissa and Ahmed, at the Théâtre de Belleville from December 3, 2025, to February 27, 2026.

2025 Christmas market in a bistro: tastings, workshops, and Christmas brunches at Tout Day

From December 6 to 21, 2025, Tout Day, the bistro-shop in the 11th arrondissement, brings together responsible designers, participatory workshops, festive brunches, and charity collections in an ethical Christmas market that promotes the circular economy.

Nesspa, the head spa in Paris for an anti-stress scalp massage

Located in Paris's 11th arrondissement, Nesspa is a haven of well-being that promises to offer you a wonderful moment of relaxation. Inspired by Japanese head spas, this anti-stress spot offers relaxing treatments centered around scalp massage.

The Stüdio Emmaüs 2025 Upcycling Christmas Market: clothing, decorations, and other eco-friendly gifts in Paris.

Emmaus is hosting the greenest Christmas market of the year! From November 5 to December 27, 2025, in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, discover a 100% upcycled Christmas with unique and responsible creations from integration workshops. Clothing, accessories, and decorations—here, each piece tells the story of a Christmas that is good for the planet...and for those who make them. Let's go for eco-friendly gifts!

Analphabet: Alberto Cortés' queer and poetic play at the Théâtre de la Bastille

The Théâtre de la Bastille is hosting Analphabet, a spellbinding solo performance by Alberto Cortés, combining queer performance, Andalusian poetry, and nudity on stage, as part of the Festival d'Automne in Paris, from December 12 to 19, 2025.

Zombie Walk 2025 in Paris: the macabre walk returns this weekend

This Saturday, November 8, 2025, many of you are likely to be marching through the streets of the capital, dressed in scary costumes, for the latest edition of the Zombie Walk Paris. The famous macabre march is back in the capital after a two-year hiatus!

10 years since the November 13 attacks: giant screens to follow the ceremony in Paris

Paris is preparing to mark the sad 10th anniversary of the November 13 attacks. Several events are planned for the occasion, including an official memorial ceremony at the memorial garden on Place Saint-Gervais. The City of Paris has announced that giant screens will be set up on Place de la République on Thursday, November 13, 2025, to broadcast the ceremony live between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Paris Vinyl Sale 2025: the giant vinyl sale at less than €10 at the Bastille Design Center

Calling all lovers of good music in the capital! The Paris Vinyl Sale returns to the Bastille Design Center on Sunday, December 14, 2025, with nearly 50,000 vinyl records of all genres at low prices.

Dreamed Japan, images of the floating world: the immersive exhibition returns to the Atelier des Lumières

Travel to the Japan of artists' dreams with the immersive exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières, open every Wednesday from November 12 to December 3, 2025.

Van Gogh, Starry Night: the immersive exhibition is extended at the Atelier des Lumières

First presented in 2019, the Atelier des Lumières takes us back into the world of Van Gogh with an immersive exhibition open every Wednesday from November 12 to December 3, 2025. Stroll through Van Gogh's most beautiful paintings and rediscover this genius who was misunderstood in his own time.

Destination Moon: an immersive journey into the stars at the Atelier des Lumières—our photos

A unique creation awaits you at the Atelier des Lumières: from September 24, 2025, until December 4, immerse yourself in "Destination Moon: An Immersive Journey with Tom Hanks," an immersive documentary by Lightroom.