Paris 5

Did you know? You can take free courses at the Collège de France, opposite the Sorbonne.

If you suddenly feel like sitting in on a course at the Collège de France, it’s possible! Since 1530, teaching there has been free and open to everyone, making knowledge more accessible. So, ready to explore the mysteries of the atom or the Mesopotamian civilization?

Prehistory, between utopia and reality: a free, family-friendly exhibition at the Collège de France

From April 29, 2026, the Collège de France takes visitors back to the Paleolithic era with a free exhibition open to the entire family. Spanning—from early Paleolithic masterpieces to pop culture icons—this unprecedented journey shows how humanity has continually reinvented its roots to better understand its present.

Night of Museums 2026 in Paris: a late-night immersion in the heart of art at the Arab World Institute

The Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris takes part in the 22nd Night of Museums on Saturday, May 23, 2026, inviting you to a truly exceptional late-night experience. Discover the program for this new edition!

This church facing Notre-Dame, one of the oldest in Paris, houses a Byzantine treasure.

In the shade of René-Viviani Square, the church of Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre defies time with quietly captivating discretion. While its façade may look modest, it houses one of Paris's most singular liturgical treasures: a monumental iconostasis. A sacred pause just steps from the bustle of the Seine riverside scene.

Why does this tiny street in the Latin Quarter carry such a strange name?

Nestled near Saint-Michel, this tiny street first intrigues with its dimensions... and its name, rather quirky, raises even more questions. So, do you know why the Rue du Chat qui Pêche is called that?

LaCrèma gelato, the new plant-based artisanal ice cream shop near the Jardin du Luxembourg and the Panthéon

We pushed open the door of LaCrèma, the new artisanal ice-cream shop on Rue Soufflot in Paris’s 5th arrondissement, open since April 2026. Behind the counter, Roberta and her house-made plant-based gelatos are shaking things up. Here’s everything you need to know!

Disco Disco, festive cruises are back on the Seine for dancing until the early hours in Paris

As the sunny days return to the capital, festive cruises are back in Paris too! Every Tuesday evening from June 2 to September 8, 2026, the Disco Disco party takes over the River's King houseboat in the 5th arrondissement for a cruise to the rhythm of 70s/80s hits, before docking to carry on the celebration late into the night.

A grand winemakers' banquet on the banks of the Seine, opposite Notre-Dame de Paris

On June 13 and 14, 2026, the Quai de la Tournelle will welcome the Banquai of Loire red wines, a banquet bringing together 100 winemakers for two lunches along the Seine, opposite Notre-Dame.

The Collège des Bernardins: one of the oldest medieval buildings in Paris to visit free of charge

Let's discover the Collège des Bernardins - one of the oldest medieval buildings in Paris. Be sure to visit this 13th-century gem, located in the heart of the Latin Quarter and open to the public free of charge. Open all year round, this cultural space offers a variety of exhibitions and events, and even a café-restaurant.

La table des Bernardins, the unusual café-restaurant nestled in the nave of the Collège des Bernardins

La Table des Bernardins, located in the emblematic Collège des Bernardins in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, is the ideal spot for a meal or a break in an atypical, historic setting. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm, this restaurant-café offers a varied cuisine, ideal for a relaxing lunch or a passing snack.

Arabian horse celebration: Marine Oussedik’s works on display at the Grand Mosque of Paris

From April 29 to May 29, 2026, the Grand Mosque of Paris is spotlighting the works of Marine Oussedik in an unprecedented exhibition entitled "Celebration of the Arabian Horse."

Nuit des Musées 2026 at the Musée de Cluny: the lineup for the nocturnal events in the heart of the Middle Ages in Paris

The Cluny Museum will open its doors to the public for free this Saturday, May 23, 2026, on the occasion of the 22nd Night of Museums edition. The program features free, music-filled tours through the heart of this Parisian museum devoted to the Middle Ages. Read on for the evening schedule.

Center culturel irlandais: the institution that promotes Irish culture in Paris

Exhibitions, concerts, screenings, debates... Throughout the year, the Centre culturel irlandais opens its doors to all for a cultural immersion on the Emerald Isle. Let's take a closer look at this cultural institution, housed since 2002 in the Collège des Irlandais building in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter.

Museum Night 2026: An artistic evening at the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris.

On the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Irish Cultural Centre welcomes you to a cultural evening this Saturday, May 23, 2026. Come discover this institution, which puts Ireland and its culture in the spotlight, for this special night!

Archaeology Days 2026 at the Collège de France: a spotlight on prehistory

The Archaeology Days 2026 are back in Paris for the weekend of June 12–14, 2026, and at the Collège de France; it’s an opportunity to explore a program specifically tailored around prehistory, designed to distinguish myth from reality.

La Rôtisserie d'Argent is reopening its charming terrace along the Parisian quays for spring–summer 2026.

On the Quai de la Tournelle, Rôtisserie d’Argent unfurls its red-and-white checkered tablecloths with views of the Seine and Notre-Dame, while the chef reinterprets the classics with a contemporary twist. From April 28, 2026, at lunch or dinner, the terrace becomes one of the city’s loveliest summer spots to savor Paris.

Night of Museums 2026: a late-night opening at the Army Health Service Museum in Val-de-Grâce, Paris

The Night of Museums returns this Saturday, May 23, 2026, across Paris and Île-de-France for another edition of exceptional late openings. Over in Val-de-Grâce, the Museum of the Army Health Service unveils its program for this 22nd edition.

Bolan, a chic, contemporary Thai restaurant in the heart of the Latin Quarter

In Saint-Michel, Bolan serves contemporary Thai cuisine, prepared to order with fresh ingredients, and a short menu featuring essential dishes.

Tulips and poppies, extraordinary blooms for the 400th anniversary of the Jardin des Plantes

To mark its 400th anniversary in 2026, the Jardin des Plantes is unveiling two waves of extraordinary blooms along its Grand Perspective, pairing tulips, anemones, and poppies from spring into summer. Already in bloom, the parterres are stunning right now and deserve a quick visit.

Japanese cherry Shirotae at the Jardin des Plantes: the remarkable tree with dazzling white blossoms

At the Jardin des Plantes in Paris’s 5th arrondissement, the celebrated Shirotae Japanese cherry tree is blooming this spring 2026. This remarkable tree, with its immaculate white blossoms and delicate fragrance, is drawing admirers earlier than usual this year and is currently in full bloom.