Paris tour

Are you familiar with this little-known covered passage that’s getting a major facelift, located near the Galerie Vivienne?

In Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, the Galerie Colbert has just completed a three-year restoration project spanning from 2022 to 2025. Join us as we revisit this cultural jewel and delve into the fascinating story behind its unique heritage.

The Christmas Panamée 2025: a free hike to explore Paris's holiday illuminations

The Paris Walking Committee is organizing a free, open-to-all stroll on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Join us to explore the most stunning Christmas lights the city has to offer!

Visit the Christmas lights with Big Bus Paris

Panoramic views of Paris, flexibility, multilingual audio guides—discover an unusual tour of Paris on a double-decker bus with Big Bus, with a 15% discount on certain dates.

In the footsteps of Catherine and Marie de Medici in Paris: a stroll in the footsteps of the Italian queens

Catherine and Marie de Medici left their mark on 16th- and 17th-century Paris. From the Tuileries to the aqueduct and the Medici Fountain, they shaped the capital, leaving an architectural and symbolic legacy that can still be seen today.

Claude Monet in Paris and Ile-de-France, a walk in the footsteps of the Impressionist painter

Between the banks of the Seine in Argenteuil, the peaceful shores of Vétheuil and the smoke of the Saint-Lazare train station, Claude Monet, master Impressionist, left behind a living heritage. Let's follow in his footsteps, from house museums to unspoilt landscapes, to rediscover the emotion of his canvases, some of the most famous in the world.

In the footsteps of Victor Baltard, a walk around the legacy of the Second Empire architect

An architect of iron and glass during the Second Empire, Victor Baltard shaped modern Paris with his monumental pavilions and bold churches. While his Les Halles masterpiece has disappeared, his legacy lives on in the Île-de-France region, from Parisian domes to the metal structures of Nogent-sur-Marne.

In the footsteps of Charles Baudelaire, a stroll through Paris in the footsteps of the accursed poet

From the Latin Quarter, where he spent his childhood, to the Île Saint-Louis, to the Montparnasse cemetery where he is buried, follow in the footsteps of Charles Baudelaire, the cursed poet whose verses still touch people today.

Trúc Lâm Thiền Viện: discover the traditional Vietnamese pagoda in Villebon-sur-Yvette (91)

Take a one-way ticket to Hanoi - or rather, Villebon-sur-Yvette - and discover the Trúc Lâm Thiền Viện pagoda, a little-known nugget in the Essonne department.

Domaine National de Port-Royal des Champs: A Historical and Cultural Journey in Yvelines

We're off to discover the Domaine National de Port-Royal des Champs in Magny-les-Hameaux, Yvelines, open all year round. This historic and cultural site, which bears witness to the history of Jansenism, offers a unique visiting experience and a wonderful discovery walk.

Weekend de la rose 2025: the program of events at Bagatelle Park in Paris

The Rose Weekend takes place on Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8, 2025! The Parc de Bagatelle, in the Bois de Boulogne, celebrates the rose with a host of events, as well as a sale of rosebushes and handcrafted products. Discover the program!

Printemps des Cimetières 2025 in Paris: the program of free events

Printemps des Cimetières returns from May 16 to 18, 2025, for a weekend dedicated to funerary heritage. This year's theme is the fauna, flora and biodiversity of these memorial sites.

Where to see the most beautiful wisteria in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? A few tips

Are you fascinated by the beauty of wisteria? From April to May, they reveal all their beauty. To make the most beautiful discoveries and take the most beautiful photos of these famous blue-purple flowers, we reveal the must-see and sometimes hidden and secret spots.

25 of the most beautiful villages and walks to discover near Paris, nuggets in Ile-de-France

Escape around Paris with these 25 must-see getaways less than 100 km from the capital.

Where to see magnolias in bloom in spring in Paris?

When spring and its rays of sunshine arrive in Paris, we go for a stroll in search of the magnolia blossom spots that grace the capital's gardens.

Atelier MÄHLER celebrates its 10th anniversary with a unique treasure hunt in Paris!

To mark its 10ᵉ anniversary, the Atelier MÄHLER, house of exceptional jewelry, is organizing a great treasure hunt through Paris. A unique journey mixing history, architecture and adventure, with an exceptional jewel at the key. Are you up for the challenge? Visit the Atelier Mähler instagram account to follow the monthly enigmas.

10 free outings and activities for February 2025 in Paris

Wondering what to do in Paris during the winter vacations from February 15 to March 2, 2025? To recharge your batteries before the imminent arrival of spring, we've selected 10 100% free outings to enjoy this month of February, whether the weather's fine or not.

Paris: Place du Trocadéro reopens to traffic after months of restrictions

Traffic is set to return to the Place du Trocadéro (16th arrondissement). The concrete blocks installed on the southern part of the site will be removed, putting an end to the controversial organization of traffic. The decision has been welcomed by the Mairie d'Arrondissement, which had been calling for this change for several months.

Christmas 2024 at the Château de Bagatelle: exclusive theatrical tours of the royal pavilion

Château de Bagatelle invites you to experience a magical Christmas on Sunday, December 1, 2024, in the heart of Paris' 16th arrondissement. This architectural jewel, usually closed to the public, is reopening its doors for a unique day combining theatrical tours, period costumes and festive stalls. A historic immersion orchestrated by the Friends of Versailles and the Mansart Foundation, to kick off December in style!

Jardin des Traverses: a space for relaxation and urban agriculture on the Little Belt

The Petite Ceinture continues to come back to life with the arrival of the Jardin des Traverses, a space open to all, combining an educational greenhouse, a market garden, a community bar and a cultural stage!