Quartier charonne - activities

La Pâtisserie Mélilot, the 20th arrondissement's artisanal gourmet haunt

La Pâtisserie Mélilot is the charming gourmet haunt nestled on rue de la Réunion in Paris's 20ᵉ arrondissement. Imagined by chef Sabrina Allard, this little neighborhood nugget offers us a short range of artisanal cakes and pastries. Among them are creations based on melilot, an aromatic plant with vanilla and tonka bean aromas that deserves to be better known.

Open house at Père Lachaise 2024: meet the artists of Paris!

Art lovers are invited to discover the latest edition of the Portes ouvertes des ateliers du Père-Lachaise, opening their doors to you from May 4 to 6, 2024. This is your chance to discover the painters, sculptors and photographers who will be revealing their work and their expertise!

Jo&Joe, the low-budget rooftop hostel in Nation

Jo&Joe is the place to be for your next stay in Paris! Jo&Joe is the place to sleep on the Nation side of Paris.

Nuit des Musées 2024: a torchlight visit to the Espace Monte-Cristo

The Espace Monte-Cristo welcomes us for a very special visit this Saturday, May 18, 2024. As part of the Nuit des Musées, discover the current exhibition by torchlight!

Imaginary worlds: the dreamlike sculpture exhibition at Espace Monte-Cristo - photos

Poetic, dreamlike, surprising: with its new free exhibition, Espace Monte-Cristo aims to awaken our childlike hearts. Discover Imaginary Worlds from April 13 to December 15, 2024.

Trombone, the neighborhood coffee shop nugget in the 20th arrondissement.

Trombone is the name of the super cool Coffee Shop that has opened its doors in the 20th arrondissement of Paris. Conceived as a place to bring all publics together, Trombone aims to be as welcoming as possible. Specialty coffees, gourmet lattes, ice tea, cookies and a great selection of home-made sandwiches - you're going to love it.

Légumes des Jours, vegetarian & locavore restaurant - CLOSED

DEFINITELY CLOSED - Légumes des Jours is a neighborhood restaurant in the capital's 20th arrondissement, where you can enjoy generous vegetarian and vegan cuisine inspired by both French and international cuisine. The bonus? This address is part of an eco-responsible and locavore approach.

Les Nuits de l'Alligator 2024 in Paris: Bror Gunnar Jansson, Gyasi... the program

Les Nuits de l'Alligator resurfaces across France for its 18th edition, from January 23 to February 10, 2024. To mark the occasion, the festival is taking up residence in the capital, and more precisely on the Maroquinerie stage, for four exceptional days. The aim? To bring you the very latest in blues, folk and rock.

Escape game Le Labo des Lutins: adventure for kids at GG Escape Game

Want to take your kids into the world of escape games? Head for GG Escape Game, which offers Le Labo des Lutins, its latest room designed exclusively for youngsters.

The Pretenders in concert at La Maroquinerie: we were there, we tell you all about it

A winning comeback for legend Chrissie Hynde! This Tuesday, September 19, 2023, the singer was in Paris with her famous band The Pretenders for the first of two intimate concerts at La Maroquinerie. With a mix of old rock hits and more recent material, the Anglo-American band won over our ears!

Heritage Days 2023 at Espace Monte-Cristo in Paris

Espace Monte-Cristo awaits you on September 16 and 17, 2023, for its special Heritage Days events.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023: inside Printemps Nation, the department store of eastern Paris

On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, Printemps Nation will be revealing its backstage secrets and anecdotes on Saturday, September 16. Reserve one of the 3 100% free tours to (re)discover the East Parisian department store!

The free Louis Lumière open-air swimming pool in Paris this summer 2023

A free swimming pool in Paris' 20th arrondissement? As it does every year, the Mairie de Paris is setting up free outdoor swimming pools to cool off and have fun. We're off to discover the one at the Centre sportif Louis Lumière on the Porte de Bagnolet side, from July 8 to August 20, 2023.

The Pretenders with Chrissie Hynde in concert at La Maroquinerie in Paris in September 2023

Rather discreet in recent years, Anglo-American band The Pretenders have announced a mini European tour for the autumn. In Paris, join Chrissie Hynde and her bandmates for two exclusive, intimate concerts at La Maroquinerie on Tuesday September 19 and Wednesday September 20, 2023.

Uuhai in concert at La Maroquinerie: we were there, we tell you all about it

A successful bet for Uuhai in Paris! This folk metal band, originally from Mongolia, was at La Maroquinerie on Tuesday June 13, 2023, for its very first concert in France. Let's take a look back at this powerful, dynamic show, driven by the traditional art of Khöömii and the bewitching sounds of horse-headed fiddling blended with metal music!

Champion-ne-s!, the Friche Plaine Air sports olympiad is back!

For the second time, the Yes We Camp association is organizing the Sports Olympiad on the large Plaine Air brownfield site, a collective event ideal for getting together in the neighborhood, from June 22 to 24, 2023.

Zazie in concert at La Maroquinerie on May 21: we were there, we tell you

Successful warm-up tour for Zazie who performed three intimate concerts at the Maroquinerie in Paris on May 19, 20 and 21, 2023. We attended the last show, this Sunday evening. We tell you about it.

Fête de la Nature 2023 at the Jardin Partagé du Casque d'Or, a wealth of activities for all

The Fête de la Nature invites itself to the Casque d'Or shared garden in the 20th arrondissement of Paris this Saturday, May 27, 2023. Numerous fun activities are on the program for young and old.

Paris: the best baguette in 2023 is in the 20th arrondissement

Wondering where to get the best baguette in Paris this year? Go to the bakery "Au levain des Pyrénées" in the 20th district of the capital. This Wednesday, May 10th, Tharshan Selvarajah won the 30th edition of the Grand Prix of the best French traditional baguette of the City of Paris.

Nuit Blanche 2023 at the Ateliers du Père-Lachaise: an open gallery and an artistic meeting

On the occasion of the Nuit Blanche 2023, the Ateliers du Père-Lachaise will honor, this June 3, within the framework of the Open Gallery, plastic and visual arts, all in the open air. Discover local artists and attend this atypical meeting!