Parvis de l hôtel de ville - activities

Europe Day 2024 in Paris: concerts, entertainment and debates on the Hôtel de Ville forecourt

The Fête de l'Europe returns to the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris for an exclusive day on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Come and enjoy free concerts by Pépite, freekind. and Love'n'Joy, then take part in a wide range of activities, including games, sports and debates. Click here for the program!

Nuit Blanche 2024: Carnival and skateboarding liven up the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville (75)

Once again, the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville is the place to be for Nuit Blanche. On Saturday June 1, 2024, take a trip to the heart of the capital to discover the various performances organized for the occasion.

Women's rally for peace and justice on the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville in Paris

On March 8, International Women's Rights Day, a landmark event will be held on the forecourt of Paris City Hall. Les Guerrières de la Paix, a collective campaigning for peace and anti-racism, is inviting participants to a rally of solidarity to highlight the impact of conflict on women, and the importance of their role in peace processes.

Discover the Universe of the French Navy on the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris

Dive into the heart of the French Navy, live from the forecourt of Paris City Hall! This exceptional event takes place on Friday, July 14, from 12pm to 6pm. A unique opportunity to discover the marine world.

Fnac Live Paris 2023: cancellation of the third and final evening this Friday

After two festive evenings and 20 free concerts on the Hôtel de Ville forecourt and in its salons, Fnac Live is sadly coming to an end. As reported by BFMTV, the final evening of the festival, originally scheduled for Friday June 30 and featuring Aime Simone, Hervé and Selah Sue, has been cancelled due to the violence and riots currently affecting the Île-de-France region.

Lisbon sur Seine: an artistic evening stroll in the heart of Paris

As part of the France-Portugal season, the City of Paris is organizing the "Lisbon on the Seine" event this Friday, September 23, 2022: a free artistic evening stroll through the heart of the capital. On the program? Dance at the Carreau du Temple, an installation by visual artist Bordalo II at the Académie du Climat, and projections, concerts and food-trucks on the Parvis de l'Hôte de Ville.

History of Paris City Hall

The Hôtel de Ville is one of the symbols of Paris, and an essential part of your visit. But if you're not lucky enough to get in during the Heritage Days, or if you haven't thought of booking your guided tour in advance, discover its eventful history here.

History of Place de l'Hôtel de Ville

The Place de l'Hôtel de Ville hasn't always been the lively, cheerful spot in the heart of Paris. Indeed, it was here that many public executions took place over the centuries. You'll never see the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville in the same light again!

Urban forests in Paris: two projects gave up by Anne Hidalgo, three new sites presented

Even more greenery in Paris. This is one of Anne Hidalgo’s new mandate goals as Paris mayor. To do so, four urban forests projects have been announced in June 2019, two have been definitively let go, and three other new sites have been unveiled. The forests planned rue Curial and Place de la Catalogne are to be erected very soon.

White Night 2019: a white ball in front of Paris City Hall

For the White Night 2019, artist Alain Fleischer invites us to come in front of Paris City Hall, dressed all in white on Saturday October 5, 2019, to be part of a very special white ball. All night long, a movie will be screened on us, making us be the actors of a ball for a night.

2018 FIFA World Cup: a giant screen on the Champ-de-Mars to follow the final

Mairie de Paris said it and did it! This Sunday July 15, from 5 p.m., soccer fans can follow the very expected 2018 FIFA World Cup final and support France or its opponents at the foot of the Eiffel Tower thanks to a giant screen set up on the Champ-de-Mars!

Paris l’été 2018 Festival: Paris-Lisbon, great free concert in front of Paris City Hall

The friendship between Paris and Lisbon will be celebrated this Wednesday July 18, 2018 as part of the Paris L’été Festival. On the occasion, a great free concert will be performed in front of the City Hall from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with Sara Tavares, Hoshi, Capicua, Paris Combo and Mariza.

Anti-gaspi brunch on the Town Hall forecourt

Paris City Hall is organizing a big anti-gaspi brunch this Sunday, October 16, 2016. In the presence of Stéphane Le Foll and with the support of 8 Parisian chefs, 1500 brunches will be distributed to Parisians and cooking workshops will be offered all day to raise our awareness of waste, on the occasion of the National Day for the Fight against Food Waste!