Paris 8

Sphère, the beautiful gourmet restaurant on rue de la Boétie, Paris 8th arrondissement

Sphère is the name of a chic, spacious restaurant on rue de la Boétie in Paris's 8th arrondissement. With its beautiful designer decor and refined cuisine by Tetsuya Yoshida, it's sure to please.

Bonne Table, the solidarity restaurant for gourmet lunches in the 8th arrondissement

A seasonal menu, a terrace when the weather's fine and, above all, generous cuisine: that's what Bonne Table is all about, a perfect address for lunch on the run (or a little more time on your hands) just two blocks from the Champs-Elysées.

Heritage Days 2025 at Maison Élysée, the program

The European Heritage Days are back on September 20 and 21, 2025, and they've got plenty of surprises up their sleeves! Just a stone's throw from the Presidential Palace, the Maison Élysée opens its doors for a behind-the-scenes look at power.

Musée Cernuschi: the free museum, the jewel of Asian arts in Paris

The Musée Cernuschi is the museum of Asian arts in Paris, tracing the history of Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese peoples since Neolithic times. The collection includes works acquired by the city, including 5,000 bequeathed by Henri Cernuschi in the 19th century. The museum's centerpiece is a large bronze Buddha, which dominates the immense, high-ceilinged hall housing the permanent collections.

Paris: the Théâtre de Guignol soon to return to the Champs-Elysées gardens?

The mayor of the 8th arrondissement, Jeanne d'Hauteserre, wants to revive the oldest Guignol theater in Paris, closed since 2019, in the Champs-Elysées gardens. Now that's something for local families!

Lumière: Matthieu Ricard's photo exhibition at Galerie Françoise Livinec

Galerie Françoise Livinec hosts the first photo exhibition by Buddhist monk and photographer Matthieu Ricard. From October 10 to November 15, 2025, discover more than 60 meditative images between Himalayas and light.

Guardians of the Ocean: Inuuteq Storch's free photo exhibition at Bicolore, Maison du Danemark

From September 19 to November 23, 2025, Bicolore, the cultural center of the Maison du Danemark in Paris, presents the free exhibition "Guardians of the Ocean". An opportunity to discover the striking images taken by Inuit photographer Inuuteq Storch.

Maison Elysée: the presidential palace museum celebrates its anniversary with free events

Located opposite the Presidential Palace, the Maison Élysée is celebrating its very first anniversary. Inaugurated during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this free museum is offering a festive weekend on July 25 and 26, 2025. Entertainment, concerts and tastings will punctuate these two fun-filled days open to all.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Hôtel de Charost, residence of the British Ambassador to France, the program

Curious about pushing open doors that are usually closed? The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are back, revealing the little-known treasures of the Île-de-France region. This year, don't miss the ultra-privileged opening of the Hôtel de Charost, the splendid residence of the British Ambassador, which celebrates its 300th anniversary on Saturday, September 20, 2025 - by reservation only, of course!

Club Pierre Charron: the best Poker and Blackjack in Paris

Just a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées, Club Pierre Charron is the busiest gaming club in Paris. Created by a gambler for gamblers, the Club offers the most comprehensive range of poker and casino games (blackjack, etc.) in Paris, in elegant surroundings. Designed for epicureans, the Club also offers a bar, a restaurant open continuously until 5 a.m. and a cosy smoking room-library.

Kim Anh Manucure 2: meticulous nail art and expert manicures by professionals

If you like to take care of your nails, there's one address you absolutely must visit: Kim Anh Manucure 2. Nestled in the 8th arrondissement, this salon is gaining in notoriety, and for good reason: it offers quality nail art, precisely crafted by a team of experts.

Onew, leader of the K-pop group SHINee, in concert at the Salle Pleyel in Paris in November 2025

Leader of the K-pop group SHINee, Onew announces a solo world tour to Paris this autumn. Join the famous South Korean singer on stage at the Salle Pleyel on Sunday November 9, 2025. Onew will take the opportunity to defend his new opus "PERCENT" live.

Le Couvent de l'Annonciation, discover this church and its secret cloister in the heart of Paris's 8th arrondissement.

In the 8th arrondissement of Paris, a church with Byzantine charm and an Art Deco cloister are hidden away at the Couvent de l'Annonciation. Founded by the Dominicans in 1613, this discreet and inspiring site is open to visitors free of charge all year round.

Free exhibition Dancing the Earth at the Couvent de l'Annonciation

Marina Balain, aka Dancing The Earth on Instagram, unveils her first exhibition in a mystical, hidden location in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. Until Sunday, July 20, 2025, don't miss this free photo exhibition that takes you dancing around the world.

July 14, 2025 military parade: the program on the Champs-Elysées in Paris

France's traditional Fête Nationale military parade takes place on Monday July 14, 2025, on the Champs-Elysées in Paris. Discover the detailed program for this new edition.

Makbeth revisited: a madcap tragedy in masks at the Théâtre du Rond-Point

From November 20 to December 13, 2025, Munstrum Théâtre revisits Makbeth in a gritty, masked version, blending Shakespearean tragedy and black burlesque.

Publicisdrugstore Food & Wine Festival 2025, the new gastronomic festival on the Champs-Elysées

Publicisdrugstore Food & Wine Festival 2025 is the brand-new gastronomic festival taking place on the Champs-Elysées from October 11 to 19, 2025.

Le Grand Tournoi des Champs: become a LEGO champion in a unique competition in Paris

On September 21, 2025, the Avenue des Champs-Elysées is transformed into a veritable playground for the Grand LEGO Tournament.

Fouquet's Pickleball Club: a sporting experience in the courtyard of this luxury hotel this summer

In the heart of Paris, pickleball invites you to the five-star Hôtel Barrière Fouquet's. An ephemeral court, branded rackets and made-to-measure service... this is the place to play pickleball with luxury!

Frivole, the festive bar-restaurant with hidden terrace in the 8th arrondissement

Frivole is the name of the festive new bar-restaurant in Paris's 8th arrondissement that awaits you at Maison Champs-Élysées, a stone's throw from the Golden Triangle. Open since June 2025, this lively venue combines a hidden terrace, creative cocktails and contemporary French cuisine in a chic, relaxed atmosphere, open every day until 2am.