Paris 8

Did you know? The Jardin des Champs-Élysées used to be a swampy, disreputable patch of land!

Less famous than the iconic avenue that borders it, the Jardin des Champs-Élysées offers a green and cultural pause spanning over 13 hectares in the heart of Paris. Between historic theatres, grand fountains, and secret pavilions, discover the secrets of the oldest garden on the world's most beautiful avenue.

Can you visit the Ministry of the Interior? The secrets of its historic headquarters at the Hôtel de Beauvau

Located on Place Beauvau, just a stone's throw from the Élysée, the Hôtel de Beauvau has been the historical seat of the Ministry of the Interior for more than 160 years. Behind its façade lies a grand townhouse steeped in history, a witness to the monarchy, the Empire, the Revolution, and the Republic. Discover the secrets of this monument that is rarely open to the public.

Can you visit the Hôtel de la Marine? The sumptuous palace that long remained closed to the public.

Located on the Place de la Concorde, the Hôtel de la Marine ranks among Paris’s finest monuments. Long inaccessible to the general public because of its occupation by the Navy, this 18th-century masterpiece is now open to visitors, unveiling exceptional salons, sumptuous interiors, and a history that remains little known.

Heritage Days 2026: the Madeleine Church offers free tours

It stands proudly on its square in the 8th arrondissement: the Church of the Madeleine is offering special tours during the Heritage Days, the weekend of September 19–20, 2026.

Journées du Patrimoine 2026 à Paris : des visites gratuites au Musée Cernuschi

Les Journées du Patrimoine sont de retour à Paris le week-end du 19 et 20 septembre 2026. Découvrez le programme des animations au musée Cernuschi à Paris.

Heritage Days 2026 at the Hôtel de Charost, the residence of the British Ambassador to France.

Looking to explore places that are usually off-limits? Heritage Days pull back the curtain on Paris and the Île-de-France. This year, the Hôtel de Charost, the residence of the British Ambassador, opens its doors by reservation. Save the date: Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Heritage Days 2026 at the Élysée Palace: the program

The European Heritage Days return on September 19–20, 2026, and they still have more surprises in store! Just a stone’s throw from the Presidential Palace, the Élysée House opens its doors for an inside look at the workings of power.

Journées du Patrimoine 2026 à Paris : guided tour of Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées

Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées will host exceptional guided tours on September 19 and 20, for Paris 2026 Heritage Days. Discover all the spaces that are both inspired and inspiring of the newest flagship department store during this unmissable weekend, packed with surprises!

Outdoor Pilates class and Italian aperitivo on the terrace of a hotel in the 8th arrondissement

Pilates on a hidden terrace and Italian aperitivo: discover Maison Delano's Sunday ritual! Until August 30, 2026, the hotel in the 8th arrondissement is offering a summer experience that blends outdoor fitness sessions with shared gourmet plates.

Jenny, the couture hotspot on the Champs-Élysées: lunch, cocktails and an elegant tea time.

Under the iconic glass roof at Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées, the Jenny bar-restaurant unveils a unique experience that fuses couture heritage with contemporary gastronomy. Refined lunches, elegant tea time, signature cocktails and inspired dinners: a Parisian address where every moment becomes an exceptional one, open daily until midnight.

Arrival of the 2026 Tour de France in Paris: from Montmartre to the Champs-Élysées, the hotspots

The final stage of the 2026 Tour de France will take place on Sunday, July 26, between Thoiry in the Yvelines and Paris. The riders will climb the Butte Montmartre three times via Rue Lepic before heading for the finish line on the Champs-Élysées. Here's everything you need to know to attend this finale, which is sure to be epic.

George V's Hidden Terrace: An Italian Summer at a Parisian Palace

The hidden terrace at the George V opens its patio, lush with pink orchid blooms and Italian accents, through September 2026. Cocktails, generously sized focaccia, and frozen desserts offer a summer interlude to treat yourself to a magical moment in Paris’s 8th arrondissement.

Journées du Patrimoine 2026 at the Ministry of the Interior - Hôtel de Beauvau in Paris: schedule

Les Journées du Patrimoine return the weekend of September 19–20, 2026, and to mark the occasion we’ll take advantage of exclusive tours! The Ministry of the Interior is joining in, and we reveal the programme at the Hôtel de Beauvau.

Tour de France 2026: this vantage point atop the Arc de Triomphe offers an unbeatable view of the finish.

Le Tour de France 2026 reaches its final stretch on Sunday, July 26 in Paris, with a finish on the Champs-Élysées after a detour through Montmartre. To ensure you don’t miss the sprint, the Arc de Triomphe is unusually opening its terrace from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with advance booking mandatory.

Girls, adolescence, fashion and rebellion: the multifaceted exhibition at the Grand Palais

Artists, fashion designers, filmmakers and photographers explore the rich, expansive world of girls’ adolescence in the exhibition Girls, opening at the Grand Palais from December 9, 2026 to March 21, 2027.

Singin’ in the Rain at the Lido: the cast unveiled

Singin’ in the Rain arrives at the Théâtre du Lido in Paris from 17 September 2026. Ashley Day, Maddie Waller, and Charlie Waddell star in this new production directed by Robert Carsen.

Nirvana Inde: a sumptuous Indian restaurant in the 8th arrondissement.

Nirvana Inde opens the doors to a chic, modern Indian restaurant. Located at 6 rue de Moscou in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, this restaurant invites you to a meticulously crafted gastronomic experience, open daily for lunch and dinner, except Sundays.

What will the Palais de la Découverte look like when it reopens?

Closed for renovations for several years, the Palais de la Découverte is slated to reopen to the public in March 2027. Astronomy, mathematics, electricity: here’s what this landmark Paris science museum will offer.

You no longer have to sign up to attend the July 14 parade on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

Spectators hoping to attend the traditional July 14 military parade on the Champs-Élysées will, for the first time, need to register online to gain access to the event.

Street Art Madeleine II, the free exhibition featuring more than 100 artists at the Madeleine Church

The free Street Art Madeleine II exhibition takes over the crypt of the Church of La Madeleine in Paris, from October 1 to 11, 2026. More than 100 street artists and nearly 200 original works come together underground to celebrate the release of Codex Urbanus’s Petit Atlas du Street Art.