Petit montrouge district

International Mineral Show at the Dojo in Paris

Minerals are making a comeback in Paris: from March 6 to 8, 2026, the International Mineral, Fossil, Gem, and Jewelry Show will take over the Dojo of Paris (National Judo Institute, 14th district) for three days of discovery and stunning specimens—perfect for both enthusiasts and the curious alike.

Darkoum Moroccan eatery: a top-notch Middle Eastern restaurant offering a special Ramadan menu to break the fast

Located on Daguerre Street in Paris’s 14th arrondissement, Darkoum offers an authentic and hearty taste of Moroccan cuisine. The menu features indulgent dishes and a selection of delightful Middle Eastern pastries. During Ramadan, this cozy family-run spot serves a special Iftar menu for just €30 — here’s everything you need to know.

French Yo-Yo Championship 2026: An Unconventional Competition and Free Workshops

Get ready for an unusual and thrilling competition where victory hangs by a thread… On April 18, 2026, the French Yo-Yo Championship returns to the 14th arrondissement for a free day of excitement and discovery!

The Judo Institute hosts a giant spelling bee and a gift giveaway in Paris

On Monday, December 22, 2025, the Judo Institute will turn into a classroom as it aims to break the world record for the largest dictation ever. This free, open event invites everyone to enjoy a fun-filled atmosphere, combining language challenges, sports introductions, and gift giveaways.

Christmas 2025: decoration workshops and farmers' and crafters' markets in the 14th arrondissement

The 14th arrondissement of Paris is setting the pace for the holiday season with DIY workshops and Christmas markets featuring local producers and creators from November 21 to December 7, 2025, for Christmas activities with the family.

Pride Festival 2025: a program celebrating LGBTQIA+ cultures and identities in Paris

The festival of LGBTQIA+ cultures and identities will take place in the 12th and 14th arrondissements from November 7 to 23, 2025. This new edition aims to raise public awareness of the fight against discrimination and to celebrate the culture and diversity of the identities concerned.

Catacombs special night: enjoy a last evening underground before the site closes

Before closing its doors for several months for renovations, the Catacombs are inviting Parisians to experience one last night underground, during a unique nocturne on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Reservations are now open.

The Catacombs of Paris, an unusual visit to the bowels of the capital

Have you ever ventured into the Catacombs of Paris? Let's go and discover this creepy brown place, known to all but where most have never been. A fascinating and historic site, a guided tour of the Catacombs is well worth the detour, as well as keeping you cool on hot days.

Paris Catacombs closed for restoration, new route to be discovered in 2026

The famous Catacombs of Paris are launching a historic renovation program, a major project that will run from 2023 to spring 2026. The site will be closed to the public from November 3, 2025, until spring 2026.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in the Paris catacombs: themed tours on the program!

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) take you deep into the catacombs of Paris. Discover the program that awaits you in the capital's underground passages on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. Are you ready for themed guided tours of this mysterious place in the capital?

Did you know? A swimming pool in Paris is heated by heat from... sewage!

In Paris, a municipal swimming pool in the 14ᵉ arrondissement hides a well-kept secret: it's heated using heat... from the sewers! An ingenious example of urban ecology to discover without plugging your nose.

Paris Catacombs to be closed for six months from November 2025

Hurry up and visit the Catacombs of Paris, as they close on November 3, 2025, and won't reopen until spring 2026, when they undergo major renovation and modernization.

The Dat Viet restaurant in Paris: a culinary stopover with authentic Vietnamese flavours

Located at 59 Rue du Couëdic, in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, close to Place Denfert-Rochereau, the Dat Viet restaurant has become a must for lovers of Vietnamese cuisine. It offers a true immersion in Vietnamese traditions, right in the heart of Paris.

Fête de la musique 2025: salsa and reggaeton on the Petite Ceinture in Paris's 14th arrondissement

The fête de la musique promises to be a caliente affair on the Petite Ceinture in Paris's 14th arrondissement. This Saturday, June 21, 2025, Poinçon, located in the former Montrouge-Ceinture station, is preparing an ultra-festive and convivial evening of salsa, reggaeton, cumbia and bachata.

Nuit Blanche 2025 in Paris: a poetic sound trail in the Catacombs

It's off to the 24th edition of the Nuit Blanche, this Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Head for the Catacombs for an unusual underground evening, in this timeless place transformed by a poetic itinerary.

Nuit Blanche 2025: free night-time film screenings in the streets of Paris

This year, Nuit Blanche puts the spotlight on cinema: enjoy film screenings at various locations around Paris, during the evening of Saturday June 7, 2025.

The gardens of La Rochefoucauld Hospital to be transformed into a "tiers-lieu" by summer 2025

The gardens of the Hôpital La Rochefoucauld, in the 14ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, are opening up to a new chapter. Closed since 2019, this site listed as a historical monument will host an ephemeral cultural third-place from summer 2025, before being fully rehabilitated by 2027.

Back2Beyond: the electro party that will take over the 1700 m2 Dojo in Paris this Friday

The Back2Beyond party arrives at the Dojo de Paris for its first French edition on Friday March 28, 2025. On the program? Three stages, an explosive line-up and DJs ready to crank up the intensity. Get ready to dance until dawn in the 1700m2 of this iconic Paris venue!

Offenbach's L'île de Tulipatan: 4 free performances of this opéra bouffe in Paris

Offenbach's one-act operetta "Tulipatan Island" comes to Paris for four free performances in February 2025.

Chez An, the good Vietnamese restaurant in the 14th arrondissement that takes you to Au Coin du Vietnam

Chez An - Au coin du Vietnam is a charming family-run Vietnamese restaurant in the 14ᵉ arrondissement of Paris. With its typical dishes and excellent pho, this good address never gets crowded. We tell you all about it.