Quartier odéon - activities

Advent calendar 2021 by Pierre Hermé

Pierre Hermé fans, for this Christmas 2021, the father of macarons gathers his most beautiful chocolates in an advent calendar, a gift before time (for yule logs) likely to delight little and big gourmet eaters!

European Heritage Days 2021 in Paris Luxembourg garden greenhouses

For European Heritage Days 2021 in Paris, on September 18 and 19, 2021, the Luxembourg garden greenhouses exceptionally open.

September 10th Paris Ephemeris: Tornado wreaks havoc in the heart of Paris

On September 10, 1896, a tornado formed in the heart of Paris, just a stone's throw from Place Saint-Sulpice. In just a few minutes, the phenomenon swept across the capital, ravaging everything in its path.

Ephemeris for September 1st in Paris: The founding of the Sorbonne

On September 1, 1257, the Sorbonne was founded by Robert de Sorbon, chaplain and confessor to King Louis IX. Initially dedicated to destitute students, the school quickly became Europe's leading cultural and scientific center, thanks to the quality and wealth of its teaching.

Il Gelato del Marchese: exceptional artisanal ice creams

Il Gelato del Marchese is all about elegance, but above all, it's about exceptional artisanal ice creams and sorbets. From classic to more surprising flavors, Il Gelato del Marchese's ice cream treats will leave you breathless. Here, Italian know-how refreshes your taste buds.

Pierre Hermé’s latest Nomade Pastries to be shipped anywhere in France

Pierre Hermé has launched his Nomade pastries! Entremets that can be shipped anywhere in France and you will love sharing with your family or friends. Ispahan, Montebello, or Orpheo, they are all to die for!

MK2 Odéon: a lively cinema in the heart of the Latin Quarter

With two cinemas in Odéon, one on the Saint Germain side and the other on the Saint Michel side, MK2 makes the most of its location surrounded by the many tourist attractions of the Latin Quarter.

Pierre Hermé releases a collection of Japanese pastries for the summer 2021

For the summer 2021, Pierre Hermé unveils a collection of pastries likely to delight Japan and Japanese flavor fans. Available in stores starting from June 7, 2021!

Femmes peintres, the exhibition at Paris Musée du Luxembourg - Our pictures

The Musée du Luxembourg gives pride of place to women from May 19 to July 4, 2021 with the exhibition “Femmes peintres, des artistes comme les autres” (Female painters, artists like others). Here are our pictures of the exhibit.

Vivian Maier, the tribute exhibition at the Musée du Luxembourg

She is one of the greatest photographers from the 20th century, even though her talent has only been acknowledged too recently: Vivian Maier is paid tribute in an exhibition running from September 5, 2021 to January 16, 2022 at Paris Musée du Luxembourg.

The Garden of the Great Explorers, a little known walk in Paris

Do you know the Jardin des Grands Explorateurs? This little-known park in Paris, located a stone's throw from the Jardin du Luxembourg, is well worth a visit. Here you will discover a secret stroll in the middle of statues as well as the magnificent Fountain of the Four Parts of the World

Eglise Saint-Sulpice, in the Odéon district - Video

The Eglise Saint-Sulpice is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Paris, and the second largest church in the city after Notre-Dame-de-Paris. It's well worth an extended detour!

Pierre Hermé's gourmet boxes for delivery: tea-time or breakfast at home!

For an ultra gourmet breakfast or tea time at home, we opt for Pierre Hermé's gourmet boxes, filled with good things and available for delivery!

Tipana, the new pastry shop with oriental influences

Tipana is the new pastry shop that has just opened in Saint-Germain-des-Prés and that gives pride of place to the great classics of French pastry, revisited with a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern twist.

Galette et brioche des rois 2021 from Tarte Tropézienne

For an original Epiphany 2021 that's different from previous years, we're going for La Tarte Tropézienne's 2021 galette or brioche des rois.

Man Ray et la Mode, the exhibition at the Musée du Luxembourg - closed

The Musée du Luxembourg is devoting an exhibition to Man Ray and fashion photography from September 23, 2020 to January 17, 2021. This artist has already been featured in a retrospective at the Grand Palais in 1998, and again at the Pinacothèque in 2008. The exhibition remains closed until further notice.

Christmas 2020 brunch and tea time at Café Pavane

For an ultra-gourmet holiday season in 2020, Manon Hévin's Café Pavane - daughter of Jean-Paul Hévin - is offering a 2020 Christmas brunch and a festive tea time!

Le Bon Saint Pourçain, top-flight cuisine next to Saint-Sulpice

Just a stone's throw from the church of Saint-Sulpice, Bon Saint Pourçain is a favorite with gourmands and gourmets alike. Fabulous.

Crafts and Food Heritage Village 2020

The Village du Patrimoine Artisanal et Gourmand [Crafts and Food Heritage Village] is back from September 17 to 21, 2020 and expects you in front of the Eglise Saint-Sulpice to show you all the remarkable work created by French artisans at the same time as European Heritage Days.

The Cod House, the Japanese tapas bar - Definitely closed

Just like the Japanese Izakaya Bars, The Cod House is a place where you can enjoy superb cocktails and tapas-like meals. To you the French-Japanese plates as good as original. Reopening on June 29, 2020.