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Christmas & New Year 2024 on the moon, under the ocean & in the jungle: immersive restaurants in Paris

To celebrate the festive season, three immersive restaurants in Paris unveil a special menu from December 24, 2023 to January 1, 2024 set at €49. Whether it's for Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve 2024 or in between, three restaurants invite you in turn to enjoy an unusual experience in space, in the depths of the ocean or in the heart of a lush jungle.

Vrai de vrai: a free documentary festival at the MK2 Bibliothèque

Join us on the weekend of December 2 and 3 for a series of documentary screenings at the MK2 Bibliothèque. The event is completely free, and 33 films will be unveiled.

La Felicità, Station F's XXL restaurant by Big Mamma

Big Mamma continues its ascent with an address even bigger, better and more impressive than its predecessors! Called La Felicità, this huge Italian restaurant x food-market awaits you at Station F, in the 13th arrondissement. 4,500m2 of floor space, including a 1,000m2 sunny terrace, 3 bars, 5 kitchens, a caffetteria open non-stop until 1 a.m. ... It's madness!

Les Heures Joyeuses: the early-morning dance and gym concept at La Felicità

Forget endless evenings - try festive mornings, to wake up to music and dance, and get the day off to a good, energetic start! Head to La Felicità at 10 a.m. for two Happy Hours!

Red Poppy, the Chinese-inspired cocktail bar and speakeasy Shanghai Surprise, in the 13th arrondissement.

In the heart of Chinatown, step into a cocktail bar with the allure of an Asian temple, and discover its dimly-lit speakeasy, which intends to awaken the evenings of the 13th arrondissement.

Les Femmes s'en Mêlent 2023 Festival in Paris: Jeanne Balibar, Gina Birch... the program

Get ready to discover the new edition of the Festival Les Femmes s'en mêlent - the must-attend event for the independent female music scene - which takes over Paris from Tuesday, November 28 to Saturday, December 2, 2023, as well as other cities in France. On the menu? Jeanne Balibar, RVG, Ada Oda, Gina Birch, Nuria Graham and Grandmas House.

Halloween 2023 in Paris FrogPubs: Pumpkin beer and black burger

Pumpkin beer, black and smoked burgers - that's what's in store for the brave in Paris's FrogPubs brasseries for Halloween 2023.

Halloween 2023: make-up, shows, food & drinks, immersive decoration and DJ sets at La Felicità

On October 31, 2023, La Felicità will be transformed into a 4,500-square-meter Halloween den, inviting all the creatures of the night in their most horrifying costumes! Come aboard the Transylvania Express, the cursed train from the temple of Italian food, for a free, terrifying evening, punctuated by a make-up stand, shows, food, nightmarish decor and DJ sets. Do you dare to take the trip?

Jeunes énergies, the free exhibition showcasing new talent at Quai de la Photo

Quai de la Photo unveils Jeunes énergies - Paris-BXL, a free exhibition showcasing young French and Belgian designers. On view from October 18 to December 10, 2023.

BULAC, a free library dedicated to languages and civilizations from other parts of the world, where you can study and review

Not far from the famous François Mitterrand library, the Bibliothèque universitaire des langues et civilisations (BULAC) is the perfect place to borrow and consult a wide range of documents, especially if you're a language student! For all others, it's the perfect place to study for free, all day long and until 10pm in the evening.

Season Square, the delicious, affordable vegan canteen in the 13th arrondissement

In the 13th arrondissement, not far from the major university libraries (François Mitterand, BULAC...), you'll find a little neighborhood nugget: with its beautiful flower-filled terrace, low-priced burgers and 100% vegan cuisine, Season Square gives pride of place to generous cuisine that suits all diets.

Gérard Zlotykamien a.k.a. Zloty in Paris: A poignant free exhibition by the pioneer of Street Art

From September 23 to October 28, 2023, we're off to Paris's 13th arrondissement to take a unique plunge into the world of the first urban art artist, Gérard Zlotykamien, through a free retrospective exhibition. This unprecedented occasion, celebrating 60 years since its creation, is an invitation to explore the roots of Street Art.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 at BnF sites in Paris

For the Journées du Patrimoine, the BnF is opening its doors to us on September 16 and 17, 2023. What's on the program? Discover the different sites, visit the restoration workshops and view a wide range of documents!

Heritage Days 2023: events at the Ministry of Sports and the Olympic Games

For the 40th Journées du Patrimoine, the Ministry of Sports and Olympic and Paralympic Games is opening its doors to the general public on September 16 and 17, 2023.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris: the French Basketball Federation opens its museum space

Are you a basketball fan? Then take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine to discover the French Basketball Federation's museum space! On September 16 and 17, 2023, the sport will take center stage in this unusual little museum.

Black & White exhibition at the BNF

Lovers of sublime black and white photography, this exhibition is for you. Head to the BNF from October 17, 2023 to January 21, 2024 to discover black and white masterpieces from the photographic collections of the Bibliothèque nationale de France.

INTI: a free, dreamlike street art exhibition at Galerie Itinerrance in Paris

Renowned for his sublime murals, Chilean street artist INTI is in the spotlight this autumn in Paris with a brand-new exhibition at Galerie Itinerrance from October 13, 2023.

Boby la Plante, playful workshops to create your own terrarium

If you're a plant lover, come and visit Boby la Plante, an astonishingly friendly store where you can create your own miniature tropical garden and take it home with you in fun workshops!

Life's a beach, Martin Parr's free photo exhibition to be seen this summer at Quai de la Photo

Spend your summer on the beach, with Martin Parr's photographs, on show at Quai de la Photo, from July 20 to September 24, 2023.

The Georges Carpentier free open-air swimming pool in Paris returns this summer 2023

In the family of good summer deals in Paris, we note the free swimming pool at the Centre Sportif Geoges Carpentier in the 13th arrondissement. Once again this year, from July 8 to August 20, 2023, an open-air pool open to all is set up for you to swim for free.