Paris 5

Mila: the go-to bargain bar with €6.50 cocktails, €4 pints, and DJ sets in the heart of Paris

Looking for a smart pick for a festive aperitif—with creative cocktails, affordable pints, and tasty dips? Then this bar could well become your new go-to HQ. Across from Jussieu and just a stone’s throw from the Arab World Institute, Mila is the budget-friendly hotspot where you can toast and dance amid a lively buzz.

Gardens Festival 2026: Paris’s secret garden-refuge opens its doors for a rare, one-off visit.

On the occasion of the 2026 Garden Festival, the Parisian Biodiversity Observatory is opening its garden sanctuary to the public on September 26 and 27, in the 5th arrondissement. A pond, wild plants, botany and naturalist drawing are on the agenda for this weekend dedicated to Parisian biodiversity.

Gardens Festival 2026 at the Arènes de Lutèce: tours, workshops and activities at this ancient site

The 2026 Fête des Jardins takes root at the Arènes de Lutèce in Paris’s 5th arrondissement, on September 26 and 27. Highlights include guided tours, repotting, plant weaving, games, and demonstrations by arborist-climbers, all set in a garden shaped around one of the capital’s major Gallo-Roman ruins.

Gulahallat: an exhibition exploring Sámi contemporary art at the Finnish Institute

Sami contemporary art takes center stage at the Finnish Institute this autumn, with a new free exhibition titled "Gulahallat." Make your way to the Nordic Cultural Centre until October 24, 2026 to discover the works and craftsmanship of around a dozen Sami artists, including Hildá Länsman, Outi Pieski, and Marja Helander.

Fête de Paris 2026: relive the costume parade in photos and video

The grand historical parade of the Paris Festival connected the Panthéon to the Observatory Gardens in the 6th arrondissement, with about a thousand costumed extras. We were there—revisit the images of this festive and lively parade in photos and video.

Sip & Gossip: Maghla’s cosy tea-salon pop-up in Paris — our photos

The Grand Hotel of Dreams invites you to a pop-up with a soft, dreamy atmosphere, organized by streamer Maghla around her Sip & Gossip podcast. On the agenda: an exclusive clothing collection, a gourmet tea salon, and surprises for her subscribers!

Science Festival 2026 at the Jardin des Plantes: an offbeat, educational outing for families

To mark the Science Festival, the Jardin des Plantes invites you to its grounds for a weekend of activities and discoveries, from October 10 to 11, 2026.

A free exhibition introduces the new Arabic design scene to the IMA during Paris Design Week 2026.

The young Arabic design scene makes its mark at the Institut du Monde Arabe during Paris Design Week. From September 10 to 20, 2026, a free exhibition highlights a new generation of creators and their take on shapes, materials, and everyday use.

Science Festival 2026: Explore radioactivity at ESCPI Paris — PSL University

Science Festival is back for a new edition, from October 2 to 12, 2026: an opportunity to explore PSL University and take part in several hands-on science activities.

Science Festival 2026: Exploring chemical transformations in the kitchen at Chimie ParisTech

On Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, the Fête de la Science is back at Chimie ParisTech. A weekend of activities to discover this Parisian engineering school, for families or friends.

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2026: Guided and Interactive Tour of the Panthéon in Paris

The Panthéon takes part in the Monument Jeu d’Enfant weekend, on 17 and 18 October 2026, and offers families an interactive visit that could change how we view this memorial to the great men.

Undesignable Market in Paris: the grand design flea market for hunting vintage furniture - the date

Undesignable Market brings vintage design back to the streets of Paris! On Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 7:00 a.m., more than 80 French and European exhibitors will lay out 20th-century furniture, signature pieces, and decorative objects at an outdoor flea market designed for buyers with a keen eye.

Heritage Days 2026 at the Grand Mosque of Paris: the weekend program

The Grand Mosque of Paris invites you to the Heritage Days weekend of 19–20 September 2026, unveiling a special program. A chance to immerse yourself in the heart of this bucolic, transportive setting.

Science Festival 2026: hands-on experiments and guided tours at the Collège de France

La Fête de la Science runs from October 2 to 12, 2026! Across France, numerous free events for all ages will highlight scientific culture, and the same goes for the Collège de France, whose doors will be open to everyone on October 3.

Heritage Days 2026: The program at Paris’s arrondissement town halls

The Paris arrondissement town halls open their doors to us on the weekend of September 19–20, 2026: discover the activities planned for this new edition of the Journées du Patrimoine.

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: rediscover the Saint-Michel Fountain in the Latin Quarter

It's an iconic backdrop for Paris and the Latin Quarter: the Saint-Michel Fountain, freshly restored, will reveal its secrets to you on Saturday, September 19, 2026, for the 43rd edition of Heritage Days.

Who is interred in the Panthéon in Paris? The notable figures who have their tomb or cenotaph there

Victor Hugo, Marie Curie, Voltaire, Alexandre Dumas, Simone Veil... Inside Paris's Panthéon, the crypt holds the tombs of some of France’s most esteemed historical figures. But not every figure honored in the monument is actually buried there. Here are the best-known names laid to rest in the Panthéon and where to find their graves.

Kilometer Zero: Four barges unite at the foot of Notre-Dame for a free inauguration evening

The Kilomètre Zéro collective invites you to enjoy its free inauguration evening on September 10, 2026, boarding its barges at Montebello Port: Son de la Terre, La Nouvelle Seine, Nanna, and Batobus.

Heritage Days 2026: tours and activities at the Arab World Institute in Paris

Architecture, collections and cultures of the Arab world take center stage at the Institut du Monde Arabe for Heritage Days on 19 and 20 September 2026. In Paris, the IMA is offering a free program to explore its spaces and riches from a new perspective.

Saint-Séverin Church, one of the great Gothic churches of the Latin Quarter.

The Eglise Saint-Séverin, in the heart of the Latin Quarter, is a fine example of Gothic architecture that takes us back to medieval Paris.