Place vendôme district

The Journées Particulières 2026 in Paris: Chaumet opens its private townhouse and unveils its tiaras

Chaumet lifts the veil on the art of the diadem. From October 16 to 18, 2026, a free tour will allow visitors to explore its townhouse on Place Vendôme and its jewellery-making know-how, as part of the LVMH Journées Particulières.

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: free guided tours at Place Vendôme.

Paris unveils its finest treasures for European Heritage Days 2026. Two days to push open hidden doors and soak up the history of the most emblematic museums, monuments, and institutions. The legendary Place Vendôme invites visitors on discovery tours on September 19 and 20, 2026.

Gatsby Nights at the Ritz Paris: New 2026 Dinner-and-Show Dates

The Gatsby evenings at the Ritz Paris revive the Roaring Twenties in the Salon Vendôme, with live jazz, dancers and a menu by Chef Jérôme Legras. The dinner-show returns on Thursdays September 17, October 22, November 19 and December 17, 2026. We tried it, and here’s what we thought.

Tea time at the Ritz Paris: we tested Olivier Lainé's savory-sweet creations.

The Ritz Paris unveils its new tea time by Olivier Lainé, a dialogue between savory and sweet in the Salon Proust on Place Vendôme. We tested this ritual in three acts, a nod to the palace’s historic five o’clock tea, offered since September 1, 2026. Here’s what we’ve got to tell you.

Saku Vendôme, a Japanese jewel box just steps from the jewelers

On a quiet street in the 1st arrondissement, Saku Vendôme stands as a genuine contemporary Japanese house—an intimate, elegant address where the quality of the ingredients and the precision of the preparations justify the steep prices.

Nestled in a beautiful Parisian hotel, this bar offers a mixology experience inspired by Baudelaire.

A note for literature lovers and dreamers seeking a charming outing to be swept away by the Parisian art of living: in the heart of the 1st arrondissement of Paris, this hotel bar transports you into Charles Baudelaire’s world, with cocktails and mocktails directly inspired by The Flowers of Evil, all set in an intimate atmosphere.

Utopic, Anne-Sophie Pic's cocktail bar at the Fondation Cartier and her fine-dining restaurant

Renowned, multi-Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic launches Utopic, her cocktail bar inside the Cartier Foundation in Paris. A first opening quickly followed by a second: the launch of her gastronomic restaurant, still housed within the foundation, just a short stroll from the Louvre.

The Journées Particulières 2026 in Paris: go behind the scenes at Bulgari's flagship on Place Vendôme

From gems to bags, Bulgari pulls back the curtain on its creations. From October 16 to 18, 2026, the Place Vendôme flagship will open its doors for free for LVMH's Journées Particulières.

Chanel Cambon, the historic flagship where Gabrielle Chanel established her House of Couture

Chanel, on Rue Cambon, is a story of style as much as of location. Since 1918, number 31 has housed a core part of the house’s DNA, blending the boutique, the couture salons, the workshops, and the famous mirrored staircase. A Parisian address to discover as much for its history as for the space itself.

Christian Louboutin (Véro-Dodat Gallery), the historic flagship for red-soled shoes.

Christian Louboutin took his first steps in one of Paris’s most beautiful covered passages. Since 1991, his very first boutique has been tucked away in the Galerie Véro-Dodat, in a setting steeped in history, where the red sole began to write its story.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026: the Eiffel Tower and monuments lit up in pink in late September.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026 opens its campaign with a major evening on the Champ de Mars, opposite the Eiffel Tower and with landmarks across France lit in pink, to kick off a month of breast cancer awareness led by the Ruban Rose association.

How can you visit the Hôtel de Bourvallais, the seat of the Ministry of Justice in Paris?

For more than three centuries, the Ministry of Justice has occupied an elegant townhouse on Place Vendôme. A look back at the history of the Hôtel de Bourvallais and the rare occasions to visit it.

Uncover the secrets of a renowned Parisian jewelry house for Heritage Days 2026.

The European Heritage Days 2026 also have something to thrill jewelry enthusiasts: a famed Parisian house is pulling back the curtain for the weekend of September 19–20, 2026.

Is it possible to visit the Court of Auditors? The secrets of the Cambon Palace in Paris

Situated on Rue Cambon, just steps from the Opéra Garnier and the Place de la Concorde, the Palais Cambon has housed the Court of Auditors for more than a century. Behind its monumental façade lies a little-known building, richly decorated, where France’s public finances are kept under watch. A retrospective on the history of this republican palace, rarely open to the public.

Paris' Court of Audit opens its doors for Heritage Days 2026

It's the grand return of the Journées du Patrimoine this weekend of September 19–20, 2026, in Paris and Île-de-France! An opportunity to uncover the secrets of the capital's grand institutions, including the Cour des Comptes, which unveils a rich program of tours and activities, no reservation required. Here's what's in store.

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: exclusive tours of the Ministry of Justice

On Heritage Days, the Ministry of Justice is opening the doors of the Hôtel de Bourvallais to the public on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. During this free, exclusive visit, you can tour the office of the Keeper of the Seals. Here’s the program.

The Journées Particulières 2026 in Paris: a rare behind-the-scenes tour of Moynat's leather‑goods workshops

The Journées Particulières 2026 offer a rare peek inside Moynat's workshops. From October 16 to 18, visitors follow the journey of a creation, from leatherwork to the finishing touches, alongside the artisans who keep the know-how of this house, founded in 1849, alive.

This Parisian palace on Rue de Rivoli unveils its Head Spa inspired by Japanese rituals.

Valmont Spa at Le Meurice unveils its Head Spa, a Japanese-inspired ritual entirely focused on the scalp. The treatment combines massages, aromatherapy, lithotherapy and hot-water affusion, available in 60- or 90-minute sessions at the Parisian palace on Rue de Rivoli.

BTS pop-up: ARIRANG in Paris, everything you need to know about the pop-up shop

To mark BTS’s two shows at the Stade de France on July 17 and 18, 2026, Paris will host a pop-up store for about three weeks, offering an array of exclusive items—from collector vinyls and T-shirts to hoodies and the coveted Light Stick. So, when and where should fans head to discover this ephemeral space launched as part of the K-pop group’s Arirang tour? Here’s everything you need to know.

A Norwegian brass band takes over the Faubourg Saint-Honoré for a free outdoor concert.

Faubourg Saint-Honoré will come alive this Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to the beat of a lively Norwegian brass band, as free concerts keep the mood going long after Music Day.