Paris 5 - activities

Maison Poincaré: we visited the very first mathematics museum in Paris

The Maison Poincaré, nestled in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter, invites you to discover the capital's very first mathematics museum from September 30, 2023. Inspired by the world's greatest science museums, this unique venue promises to illuminate the history, influence and wonders of mathematics for all the curious! We tell you all about it!

Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA): program, exhibitions, events, everything you need to know about this cultural center

The Institut du Monde Arabe is an astonishing place where Arab culture reveals itself to us through astonishing exhibitions and an eclectic program of events for all ages and all audiences!

The Musée de Cluny, Paris' museum of the Middle Ages, its program and age-old treasures

Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, the Musée de Cluny is housed in the 13th-century Hôtel des Abbés de Cluny, and is home to works of art even older than that! Come and visit this museum dedicated to the Middle Ages in Paris.

Low-glycemic, gluten-free Yule logs from Belles Envies 2023

Les Belles Envies unveils 3 Yule logs for 2023, suitable for diabetics and gluten intolerants. Available in three new-to-Paris flavors, these low-glycemic delights promise to delight your taste buds this holiday season.

The world's best mayo egg is in Paris! Discover the restaurant that serves it

A classic bistro dish we love: the mayo egg! In Paris, a restaurant has been crowned the world's best mayo egg in 2023. Where can you enjoy it? We'll tell you where.

The Pontoise swimming pool, this Art Deco jewel in Paris has reopened: prices, activities and squash

The legendary Pontoise swimming pool, an Art Deco jewel listed as a Monument Historique, reopened its doors in early December 2023 after extensive renovation work. Located at 19, rue Pontoise in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, this historic swimming pool, designed by the same architect as Molitor and Pailleron, invites you to discover its unique architecture and new facilities. Fitness, weight training and squash await you.

New Year's Eve 2024 at La Nouvelle Seine: Burlesque cabaret at the Big Bertha table

Celebrate New Year's Eve on the Seine, with entertainment and dinner on the Nouvelle Seine barge for New Year's Eve 2024

Hôtel Pilgrim, a trip back to the 70's in the heart of the 5th arrondissement

Discover Hôtel Pilgrim, an architectural and design nugget in Paris's 5th arrondissement. This 4-star establishment harmoniously blends history and modernity, offering a unique stay experience. With its 70s-inspired ambience, elegantly appointed rooms, luxurious spa and innovative cocktail bar, Hôtel Pilgrim promises an unforgettable journey through time and art, in the heart of the French capital!

ANNA: the cult 1967 film starring Anna Karina and Serge Gainsbourg is back in theaters!

Discover ANNA: the cult film by Anna Karina and Serge Gainsbourg finally in theaters on November 29, 2023. Don't miss this romantic musical comedy, never before seen in theaters, notably in Paris at Champo - Espace Jacques Tati, in the 5th arrondissement.

New Year's Eve 2024 in Paris: gourmet aperitifs at Solera, the bar for unusual cocktails

Looking for a good bar to celebrate New Year's Eve 2024 in Paris? In the 5th arrondissement, Le Solera is offering a special New Year's Eve aperitif for under €50 per person! Join us on December 30 and 31, 2023 for a festive end to the year.

New Year's Eve menu 2024 at Louis Vins

To welcome in New Year's Eve 2024, we're putting our trust in chef Wilfried Romain and falling for the Louis Vins menu!

Night at the Pantheon 2023: unusual tours by torchlight

La Nuit au Panthéon returns to Paris from December 6, 2023 to January 24, 2024 for 6 thrilling nocturnal tours. On the program? Torchlight tours of the legendary Parisian monument, from the nave to the crypt!

Did you know? The façade of the Arab World Institute moves with the sun!

The facades of Parisian monuments are mysterious... In the 5th arrondissement of Paris, one of them moves according to the position of the sun, following the principle of Arab geometry!

Illuminating the jungle: our photos of the 2023 Festival of Lights at the Jardin des Plantes

Every year, the Jardin des Plantes Festival of Lights presents a nocturnal light walk in homage to nature! Gigantic statues of animals and plants illuminated at dusk take over the site. The festival returns again this year for a 5th edition in winter 2023-2024, this time taking us to the middle of the rainforests. Introducing the Jungle of Illumination. See you from November 22, 2023 to January 21, 2024.

Super Objects invade the Mouffetard, Paris's 3D comics event

Discover the 3D comic strip "Super Objets" by Les Maladroits at the Théâtre Mouffetard, a unique object theater installation from November 16 to 26, 2023 in Paris.

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.

Film evening at the Institut du Monde Arabe: discover Palestinian 7th art

The Institut du Monde Arabe invites you to discover Palestinian cinema this Sunday, November 19, 2023, as part of the "What Palestine brings to the world" cultural season.

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.

Free exhibition: Un patrimoine méconnu, unpublished paintings from the 15th to the 20th century at the Collège des Bernardins

From October 18 to December 16, 2023, the Collège des Bernardins will be hosting a free exhibition entitled "Un patrimoine méconnu", featuring previously unseen paintings from the 15th to the 20th centuries. An exceptional exhibition of works

The Killer: where in Paris was David Fincher's film shot?

Shot discreetly on the streets of Paris in November 2021, the trailer for The Killer reveals the Latin Quarter as seen through the eyes of David Fincher.