Quartier père lachaise - activities

88 Ménilmontant: La Bellevilloise's short-lived summer wasteland opens up to us

88 Ménilmontant reopened its doors on April 12, 2024, offering a green wasteland terrace and boutique workshops in the heart of Paris's 20th arrondissement.

Nuit des Musées 2024: discover the Swedish Institute in Paris

Located in the Marais district of Paris, the Swedish Institute regularly organizes cultural events. Take advantage of Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 18, 2024, to discover these exciting events!

Paris Tap Fest: the first tap dance festival comes to La Bellevilloise

Feel like putting on your tap shoes and trying out a new dance? Head to the Paris Tap Fest, the first festival dedicated to this practice, to use your heels and your talents for a few hours, at La Bellevilloise, on April 6 and 7, 2024.

The Swedish Institute in Paris: Sweden's only cultural center abroad

For a trip to Scandinavia without even leaving the capital, head for the Swedish Institute! Housed in the sublime Hôtel de Marle since 1971, the Nordic cultural center offers a rich and varied program of events all year round, showcasing art, music, design and cinema straight from Sweden.

Les ateliers artistiques du Paon: Nude drawing classes with live models at La Bellevilloise

Throughout the year, Le Paon organizes nude classes with live models. So, to see what our pencil stroke is worth, we went to one of these workshops at La Bellevilloise.

Women's Rights Day: feminist strike and demonstration in Paris on March 8, 2024

To mark International Women's Rights Day this Friday, March 8, 2024, the Grève féministe collective and several unions are calling for a nationwide strike and demonstrations against inequality. In Paris, the procession will set off from Place Gambetta. We take stock!

Following the waves: a free contemporary art exhibition at the Swedish Institute, our photos

Contemporary art invites itself to the Swedish Institute this spring. Visit the famous Scandinavian cultural center in Paris from March 8 to June 16, 2024 to discover the installation "Suivre les ondes" ("Following the waves"). Free of charge, this exhibition features a selection of works by Lars Fredrikson in resonance with those by artists Anastasia Ax and Christine Ödlund.

Fashion Choux 2024: A bevy of choux at Benoit Castel's for a weekend!

Benoit Castel is organizing a new Fashion Choux in his 3 boutiques, on March 23 and 24, 2024. On the program: a farandole of airy, original and gourmet choux!

Carnaval de Paris 2024: the party route!

Carnaval de Paris celebrates its 25th edition this year. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at this not-to-be-missed Mardi Gras event in the capital.à

Carnaval: a Latino evening with shows, DJs and an introduction to Latin dance at La Bellevilloise

This Saturday, February 17, 2024, the Bellevilloise goes Latin for its all-night Latino carnival. Ready to dance?

Benoit Castel's galette and brioche des Rois for Epiphany 2024

For Epiphany 2024, renowned pastry chef and baker Benoit Castel is once again bringing us his beautiful frangipane galette, which we can't get enough of, and his generous brioche, which we love.

Ghost metro stations: discover why Gambetta station is unique in Paris

Served by lines 3 and 3bis of the Paris metro, Gambetta is located in the 20th arrondissement, west of Paris.

An extravagant New Year's Eve party 2023-2024 at La Bellevilloise

For New Year's Eve 2023, La Bellevilloise is dressing up for an extravagant evening of partying into the wee hours of the morning, to celebrate 2024 in style.

Père Lachaise, Paris's most mythical cemetery and the graves of famous personalities

The Père Lachaise cemetery is not only the largest cemetery in Paris, but also one of the most visited in the world. Whether for its history, its illustrious figures or even its legends, this place is a must-see in the capital.

The Last Dinner Party, the new rock phenomenon, in concert at La Maroquinerie in 2024

All the way from London, British quintet The Last Dinner Party announce their very first French concert! Rendezvous at La Maroquinerie in Paris on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 to discover the new rock phenomenon and its debut album, "Prelude To Ecstasy".

Sara-Vide Ericson: "Desire of the Tail", a free exhibition at the Swedish Institute

First solo exhibition in Paris for the talented Swedish painter Sara-Vide Ericson. And it's at the Swedish Institute that the Scandinavian artist has chosen to exhibit, until February 18, 2024, some twenty figurative canvases produced especially for this beautiful free installation entitled "Desire of the Tail".

Heritage Days 2023 at the Swedish Institute: guided tours of the Hôtel de Marle

For the 39th edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Swedish Institute in Paris invites you on guided tours of the building that houses it: the superb Hôtel de Marle. Join us on Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17, 2023 to discover this architectural gem!

FINE DYING by Misschiefs: a free, totally unusual installation at the Swedish Institute

As part of Paris Design Week, the Swedish Institute in Paris is opening its doors to Misschiefs and its bewildering "FINE DYING" installation. Combining the creations of nine artists and designers, the installation hijacks the idea of "Fine Dining" by revealing a series of unusual, punkish objects laid out on a large table.

Fête Nationale 2023: a Latino version of the July 14th Ball at 88 Ménilmontant

How about a Latin ball to celebrate France's national holiday? Join us on Friday, July 14, 2023 at 88 Ménilmontant in Paris to dance to the rhythms of cumbia, salsa, bachata and reggaeton!