Quartier monnaie - activities

Christmas vacations 2023: treasure hunt, workshops and family visits at La Monnaie de Paris

From December 23, 2023 to January 7, 2024, La Monnaie de Paris unveils its brand new Christmas vacation program. Families can take part in original, immersive guided tours, or make their own coins in workshops.

Become a student at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Paris for one term

The École des Beaux-Arts is one of the most prestigious institutions in Paris and the world, so becoming a student for even one term is a great opportunity for all art lovers! Register now for the winter session!

Halloween Party 2023 at Bazurto: Special menu, cocktails and DJ set

On October 31, Bazurto invites the brave with a special menu, cocktails and a DJ set for Halloween 2023!

Les RALeur.euse.s in Paris, a free, colorful exhibition featuring 65 street artists

Les RALeur.euse.s à Paris is a free, colorful exhibition featuring the work of 65 street artists from October 12 to 22, 2023.

Paris+ by Art Basel 2023: a colorful installation on the forecourt of the Institut de France

For the first time, the Institut de France is taking part in Art Basel's "hors les murs" program at the Paris+ contemporary art fair. From October 17 to 23, 2023, come and admire the installation by American artist Sheila Hicks.

Kitchen Galerie Bis is dead, long live Oktobre by chef Martin Maumet

Chef Martin Maumet has opened his first restaurant, Oktobre, in place of Kitchen Galerie Bis, where he was previously associate chef. A successful gamble!

A la poursuite du faux-monnayeur, the thrilling investigation game at La Monnaie de Paris

The Monnaie de Paris needs your help: lead the investigation and find the counterfeiter who has infiltrated the museum... Apprentice detectives, it's up to you!

Design: free exhibition of Virgil Abloh's original creations at Galerie kreo

Galerie kreo pays tribute to Virgil Abloh, the late ex-Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton who passed away 2 years ago, with a free design exhibition from September 21 to November 1, 2023. Entitled "VIRGIL ABLOH: ECHOSYSTEMS", it will unveil the designer's latest creations alongside works by major artists who influenced his universe, such as Basquiat, Keith Haring and Marcel Duchamp!

Audrey Hepburn: the film star at the heart of an exhibition at Galerie Paris Cinéma Club

From September 21 to October 15, 2023, Audrey Hepburn is on show at Galerie Paris Cinéma Club. An opportunity to look back on her career, as well as the comic strip dedicated to her. You can also attend a retrospective of her films.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023: discover the Monnaie de Paris for free

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, La Monnaie de Paris is waiting to share its treasures and collections with you. See you on the weekend of September 16 and 17, 2023.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 at the Institut de France: a little-known Parisian landmark

The Institut de France is taking part in the 40th edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, to be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023. An opportunity to discover one of Paris' least-known institutions!

Journées du Patrimoine 2023: free tours of the Musée d'Histoire de la Médecine in Paris

The Journées du Patrimoine return to Paris this weekend, September 16 and 17, 2023. For the occasion, the Musée d'Histoire de la Médecine is opening its doors to the general public free of charge. On the program: an unusual and fascinating place to discover in the heart of the former Faculty of Medicine.

Festival du Film Merveilleux returns to Paris for 13th edition at Christine Cinéma Club

From September 20 to 22, the Christine Cinéma Club will be hosting the Festival du Film Merveilleux 2023. On the program: screenings of short films by young talents focusing on magic and imagination.

Hélène Carrère d'Encausse dies: how many women are left in the Académie française?

Unlike men, women have only recently been inducted into the Académie française. It was not until 1980 that Marguerite Yourcenar was inducted. Following the death of Hélène Carrère d'Encausse, let's take stock of the female presence at the heart of the Institut de France.

Gibert Joseph, an entire building dedicated to culture in the heart of the Latin Quarter: report

With its wide selection of new and second-hand products, Gibert Joseph is a long-established address for Latin Quarter regulars, selling books, CDs, DVDs and much more.

La Monnaie de Paris and its exhibition are open free of charge throughout August

Here's a good deal just the way we like it! La Monnaie de Paris is opening its doors to us free of charge from August 1 to 31, 2023. Take advantage of this opportunity to discover the Money in Art exhibition, and the museum's permanent collections.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023: a free tour of the Bibliothèque Mazarine in Paris

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris, discover the sublime Bibliothèque Mazarine. Facing the Seine, this majestic site welcomes visitors free of charge on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023, for a free tour of France's oldest public library.

Gelateria La Romana, the delicious Italian ice-cream parlour opens in Paris

Gelateria La Romana, the famous Italian ice cream parlour, unveils its first tea room in Paris. Nestled in the heart of the touristy Saint-Michel district, this oasis of frozen treats is sure to tempt gourmands. We tested it and tell you all about it.

Brasserie des Prés, charming and affordable, the hidden gem of Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Carefully tucked away in a bucolic courtyard in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Brasserie des Prés proves to be the neighborhood's best address, as delightful and charming as it is affordable.

Colvert, chef Arnaud Baptiste's devilishly sexy bistro

In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the bistrot Colvert serves up some devilishly scoundrel bistronomy. Not surprising, with chef Arnaud Baptiste behind the stoves.