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The Phantom of the Opera: How much truth lies behind the famous legend surrounding Gaston Leroux?

Iconic novel, stage musicals, films... The Phantom of the Opera has fascinated audiences for more than a century. Yet behind Gaston Leroux’s imagined tale lie several real events linked to the Palais Garnier. The chandelier’s collapse, a mysterious underground lake, a supposedly reserved box... What remains of the legend?

How to visit the Grand Orient de France, Paris's oldest Masonic obedience?

Installed in the 9th arrondissement since the 19th century, the Grand Orient de France is the headquarters of the oldest and most influential Masonic obedience in France. Behind the façades of this townhouse lie Masonic temples, a library, archives, and a museum designated as a Musee de France. A look at the history of this little-known site and the possibilities for visiting it.

Public: a new wine bar featuring a gastronomic kitchen and DJ sets in the 9th arrondissement.

A new wine-focused venue is set to open its doors in Paris. In early September 2026, Public will take over Rue Choron in the 9th arrondissement, featuring a curated wine cellar, a kitchen crafted by two culinary professionals, and a music program designed to prolong the evenings.

Heritage Days 2026: Diamonds take center stage at Bucherer in Paris

For this new and 43rd edition of Heritage Days, Bucherer opens its doors to watch enthusiasts on Saturday, September 19, 2026. An opportunity to admire iconic timepieces from every angle at this exceptional gathering.

Journées du Patrimoine 2026: a free weekend at the Museum of the Romantic Life in Paris

For the 2026 Heritage Days in Paris, the Musée de la Vie romantique invites you to reconnect with Romantic Paris. Discover the standout program awaiting you for the weekend of 19 and 20 September 2026.

Can you tour the backstage of the Opéra Garnier? The secrets that the audience never sees.

Behind the gilded grandeur of the Opéra Garnier lies a genuine city devoted to show. Fascinating backstages (most of which remain closed to visitors) have fed, for more than a century, every imaginable fantasy.

Balcon Paris : Julien Sebbag's rooftop bistro perched on the Galeries Lafayette roof - reviews & photos

Craving a bit of height? On the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, Balcon Paris offers a perched interlude — part-bistro, part-belvedere — where Julien Sebbag reimagines French classics against the background of the Eiffel Tower, the Palais Garnier, and the Sacré-Cœur.

Heritage Days 2026 at the Museum of Freemasonry in Paris: free admission to the museum

The Museum of Freemasonry in Paris will open its doors free to curious visitors on September 19 and 20, 2026, as part of Heritage Days.

Behind-the-scenes tour and workshop at the Drouot auction house in Paris for Heritage Days.

Intrigued by the famous Drouot Auction House? Take part in Heritage Days, on September 19–20, 2026, to learn more about this Parisian institution.

Journées du Patrimoine 2026 à Paris : explorez les coulisses des Galeries Lafayette Haussmann Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: go behind the scenes at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

Heritage Days 2026 are back in Paris on the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. As every year, Galeries Lafayette Haussmann join the cultural event, offering guided tours that blend history, architecture, and anecdotes. A must-stop in this temple of Parisian heritage and fashion in the capital!

Restaurant Double Impact: the Parisian hotspot where the menu is reinvented with the seasons.

Double Impact: Paris’s first dining room from chef Etienne Dupuy and Mickael Robinault, blending Breton roots, travel memories and heartfelt cooking, in the heart of Paris’s 9th arrondissement. The restaurant unveils an experience conceived as a culinary narrative, with a single menu that evolves regularly with the seasons, the producers and the inspirations of the moment. A venue that fuses signature cuisine, live ingredients, indulgent chapters and meticulous pairings in a constantly evolving approach. Discover Chapter 1: The Odyssey.

6.90, the budget-friendly restaurant with a bill under €10 sets up shop in Paris for good

Eating well for almost nothing is the bet of the restaurant 6.90, which is setting up shop in Paris for good from October 2026. Expect lunch for €10.

This tucked-away Armenian eatery is one of Paris's best-kept secrets.

Invisible from the street, you have to know it exists to even stand a chance of finding it. Hidden on the first floor of the Armenian Cultural Center, this family-run cantine has, for years, cultivated a simple, generous, and deeply authentic cuisine. More than a restaurant, it is an immersion in Armenian hospitality, driven by a couple as passionate as they are charming.

All Fired Up: Arthur Jugnot's musical comedy at the Comédie de Paris

The musical Tout feu tout flamme, written and directed by Arthur Jugnot, lands at the Comédie de Paris on August 26, 2026. A playful reimagining of Joan of Arc carried by five performers and featuring music by Romain Trouillet.

Nirvana UK: a tribute to Kurt Cobain’s band to be staged at the Olympia in September 2026

Are you feeling nostalgic for Nirvana? Do you still have their tracks on repeat, the flagship of Seattle’s grunge scene? Then head to Paris’ Olympia on Friday, September 25, 2026 to discover Nirvana UK, the very first tribute band dedicated to the American band led by the late Kurt Cobain.

Fan zone at Chalet du Lac: terraces, giant screens & a DJ for the FIFA World Cup.

Watch World Cup matches on a giant screen at Chalet du Lac in Paris, in a cooled fan zone with a bar and music. Several giant screens with indoor and outdoor broadcasts on the terrace! Grab your tickets for the 2026 World Cup Final at Chalet du Lac!

Can you step inside the Grande Synagogue de la Victoire in Paris? Here’s how to visit France’s largest synagogue.

Impressive in its size and architecture, the Grande Synagogue de la Victoire is often seen as a place reserved for worshippers. Yet you can indeed go inside. Guided tours, services, rules to observe… Here’s what you need to know before pushing open the doors of this emblematic monument of French Judaism.

The Pogues, the band that revolutionized Irish folk, set to play the Olympia in November 2026

The Pogues, the authors of the hits "Dirty Old Town" and "The Irish Rover," announce a Paris concert this autumn! Catch the founding members James Fearnley, Jem Finer, and Spider Stacy, joined for the occasion by guest musicians and vocalists, on the Olympia stage Thursday, November 26, 2026.

The Gustave Moreau Museum will be closed through Monday, July 13, inclusive, due to the heatwave.

Due to the extreme heat, the Gustave Moreau Museum in Paris’s 9th arrondissement will remain closed through Monday, July 13, 2026.

FIFA World Cup: France’s semifinal broadcast live at the Mogador Theatre

July 14, 2026 is France’s national holiday—and also the momentous World Cup semifinal for the French team! To mark the occasion, the Mogador Theatre will be transformed into a gigantic fan zone to cheer the Blues on.