From the cellars of Saint-Germain-des-Prés to the jazz clubs of today, via his poem-apartment behind the Moulin Rouge, follow in Boris Vian's footsteps in the Paris of yesteryear.
Opened in the early 20th century, La Rotonde Montparnasse is a legendary brasserie on the Left Bank, frequented by Picasso, Modigliani and Hemingway, where you can enjoy traditional cuisine in a luxurious, timeless setting.
Opened in 1923 on Boulevard Montparnasse, Le Select has embodied the artistic and literary spirit of Paris for a century, with its mythical figures, unchanged decor and ever-present effervescence.
The Roger-Viollet Gallery is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the renowned photographer Gaston Paris, open for free from October 2, 2025, to February 21, 2026.
The Roger-Viollet agency unveils its rich collections in its art gallery on rue de Seine in Paris. A place for lovers of Paris and photography, to discover free of charge.
A confidential address on the Quai des Grands-Augustins, Lapérouse has been a legendary restaurant since 1766. Its private salons and literary aura make it a landmark of Parisian gastronomy.
Paris' first café-restaurant opened in 1686, Le Procope is a temple to literary and political history, frequented by Voltaire, Rousseau and Diderot, in the heart of the Odeon district.
A former coaching inn turned literary café, La Closerie des Lilas has reigned over Boulevard du Montparnasse since 1847. A place beloved of Hemingway, Apollinaire and Picasso, with its hushed charm.
A legendary café in the 6th arrondissement, the Café de Flore is the symbol of the German-Pratin intelligentsia. Since the late 19th century, it has attracted writers, philosophers and coffee-lovers to its unchanged setting.
A landmark of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Les Deux Magots embodies the Paris of letters and cafés. Opened in 1885, it was the Art Deco haunt of Sartre, Beauvoir and Hemingway.
For the festive season of 2025, Maison Ladurée invites us into a marvellous garden inspired by the Greek myth of the Hesperides. Yule logs, macaroons and sweets are nestled among the branches like gourmet treasures to be discovered from November onwards. We got a sneak preview of this year's creations and tell you all about them.
Following its success in the spring, Bel-Ami, adapted from Maupassant by Compagnie des Joues Rouges, returns to Le Lucernaire from August 27 to November 9, 2025, directed by Claudie Russo-Pelosi.
The 2025 Christmas Market at Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris is making a festive return from November 25, 2025, to January 1, 2026. Visitors can enjoy the charming decorated chalets and indulge in a variety of delicious, handcrafted artisanal treats.
For Christmas 2025, the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia celebrates its 115th anniversary with an exceptional pastry creation. Chef Nicolas Guercio unveils the Lumière log, a creation that should dazzle everyone around the table this Christmas.
The Italian-American marriage is very much in vogue in Paris at the moment, and Cherry, the new restaurant that has just opened in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, is proof of this.
The Centre culturel irlandais invites you to a film festival. Come along, if you dare, to the "Celtic Horrors" screenings on October 30 and 31, 2025, to coincide with the Halloween festivities.
