Paris 8

Heatwave in Paris: Arc de Triomphe trims its visiting hours in the coming days

The heatwave again upends the Paris agenda: due to the extreme heat this August, the Arc de Triomphe has drastically cut its opening hours to the public on August 12, 13 and 14, 2026.

Le Paris Élysées Club: Paris’s stronghold for casino gaming.

Craving the casino buzz right in the heart of Paris? Visit the Paris Élysées Club. Paris’s first gaming club, located on Rue Marbeuf in the Golden Triangle. Fans of Ultimate Poker, Punto Banco, or Blackjack flock to this refined, intimate venue.

Heritage Days 2026: Explore the Immersive City of Fables, a journey into La Fontaine's world

The Immersive Fables City invites visitors to dive into the world of Jean de La Fontaine in Paris for Heritage Days, on September 19 and 20, 2026. An experience that blends literature, immersive projections, and cultural heritage.

Heritage Days 2026: a fashion-forward stroll along Avenue Montaigne.

Heritage Days take place on the weekend of September 19–20, 2026! And for fashion enthusiasts, a curated stroll around Avenue Montaigne in Paris’s 8th arrondissement is on offer. A guided tour that should shed light on fashion and its history in the district, but there’s more to discover.

Eskal, Alexandre Chambat’s globe-trotting gastronomic restaurant that has foodies buzzing

Not far from Saint-Lazare station, Eskal pulls off the feat of offering authorial haute cuisine that is at once creative, readable, and deeply sincere. Led by chef Alexandre Chambat, this inaugural address is already establishing itself as one of the year's most notable openings in Paris.

Chez Gala : the festive Mediterranean restaurant & cocktail bar, near the Champs-Élysées - CLOSED

Chez Gala is the party-ready Mediterranean hotspot that’s rocking the Champs-Élysées! From Tuesday to Sunday, the venue comes alive with two evening seatings, serving tasty shareable dishes, under piano-and-vocal performances followed by blazing DJ sets. DEFINITIVEMENT FERMÉ.

The Wild Earth: two performances of the Chinese opera masterpiece at Salle Pleyel

September 5 and 6, 2026, the Salle Pleyelwill host a rare event: the European tour of La Terre Sauvage, the iconic opera born in Beijing in 1987, a passionate family drama that blends Western lyricism with traditional Chinese percussion for two extraordinary performances.

A K-Beauty concept store spanning more than 460 m² opens on the Champs-Élysées

Avis to Korean skincare fans: a new spot is landing on the Champs-Élysées. MOIDA is opening an XXL concept store dedicated to K-Beauty, with dozens of brands, exclusives, and personalized guidance.

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: visit the iconic Arc de Triomphe for free

For the 43rd edition of Heritage Days in Paris, the Arc de Triomphe will open its doors to you free of charge! Join us on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026 for a unique immersion into the history of this iconic monument at the heart of the capital.

Champs-Elysées pedestrians: the world's most beautiful avenue car-free this Sunday, September 6, 2026

Pedestrianized Champs-Élysées happens on one Sunday a month throughout the year—an opportunity to experience the world’s most beautiful avenue in a different light and to snap a selfie in front of the Arc de Triomphe with no cars to spoil the view. The next gathering is this Sunday, September 6, 2026.

On this day in history: the cornerstone of the Arc de Triomphe was laid in Paris.

On August 15, 1806, the first stone of the Arc de Triomphe was laid, erected by order of Napoleon I to perpetuate the memory of the victories of the French armies. Here is the story of the moment that gave birth to one of Paris’s symbols.

Yeni Paris, the handsome Turkish restaurant serving generous Anatolian specialties in the Madeleine district

A stone’s throw from the Madeleine Church, Yeni is now a welcoming Turkish spot that has been courting fans of sun-kissed, flavorful cuisine since late 2025. A convivial dining room, perfect for an evening aperitif around mezze, where the hospitality is as warm as the dishes.

Gospel Dream: A vibrant celebration of Afro-American gospel in August 2026 in Paris

Gospel Dream Choir brings its artistry to Paris's most beautiful churches for a series of exceptional concerts in August 2026. A unique musical experience that celebrates hope, unity, and resilience through the authentic songs of the African-American church.

Les Planches in Paris: a club and Mexican nights near the Champs-Élysées

Les Planches, a club in the 8th arrondissement near the Champs-Élysées, opens every Saturday for dancing until 5 a.m., with the Mexican residency Puebla.

What is this huge canine march set to sweep the Champs-Élysées this autumn?

Hundreds of tiny paws are set to tread the Champs-Élysées this fall. On Sunday, October 4, 2026, a large solidarity march dedicated to dachshunds will for the first time sweep along the famous Parisian avenue, which will be closed to traffic and opened to pedestrians for the occasion.

Paris Sausage Walk 2026: the dachshund parade takes to the Champs-Élysées for the first time!

The little sausage dogs on legs are changing neighborhoods! For its 7th edition, the Paris Sausage Walk is leaving the banks of the Seine, where it has taken place since its inception, to take over the Champs-Élysées on Sunday, October 4, 2026. A first for this charitable stroll, which each year brings hundreds of dachshunds and their humans out into the streets of Paris.

Heritage Days 2026: Self-guided tour of Chaptal High School in Paris

A fresh, 43rd edition of Heritage Days on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026! And why not take the opportunity to step through the doors of Chaptal High School, tucked in the 8th arrondissement of Paris?

Heritage Days 2026: Activities at Paris’s arrondissement town halls

The Parisian arrondissement town halls are throwing open their doors on September 19 and 20, 2026: discover the activities and tours planned for Heritage Days.

Can you gain access to the Hôtel de Charost, the residence of the British ambassador in Paris?

For more than two centuries, the Hôtel de Charost has hosted British ambassadors, in a setting that blends 18th‑century splendor, Napoleonic relics, and diplomatic heritage. Discover the history of this exceptional residence… and the rare occasions to visit it.

Tour de France: The start of the final stage will ultimately take place in Paris, not Thoiry.

Program change on the eve of the Tour de France 2026 finale. The start of the last stage, scheduled for this Sunday, July 26, has been heavily revised due to the massive wildfire mobilizing authorities in Gironde. The route has been shortened to 89 km, with a start no longer from Thoiry but directly on the Champs-Élysées at 5:50 p.m.