Val de grâce district

Closure of Le Point du Jour bookstore in Paris: a big book sale before the holidays

Browse, rummage, and take away. Le Point du Jour bookstore, an institution in the 5th arrondissement just a stone's throw from the Panthéon and the Jardin du Luxembourg, is closing its doors after 42 years of books and encounters. On December 12, 13, and 14, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., it's the Grande Braderie: everything must go, from novels to comic books, so you can find your favorites and future literary gems at low prices!

Le Point du Jour: permanent closure of the Latin Quarter bookstore after 42 years of business

It is heartbreaking for regulars of this independent bookstore in the Latin Quarter, as well as for all book lovers. After 42 years in business, Le Point du Jour bookstore, located in Paris's 5th arrondissement, will close its doors for good at the end of December 2025. A big clearance sale will be held beforehand to empty the shelves.

IG Nobel Award Tour Show 2025 in Paris: unusual science comes to Chimie Paris - PSL

The IG Nobel Award Tour Show will be stopping at Chimie Paris – PSL on December 9, 2025, for an offbeat scientific conference (in English) attended by Marc Abrahams and the winners of the most unusual prizes in the academic world.

Hutong Paris: an authentic culinary journey in the heart of the 5th arrondissement

A stone's throw from the Jardin du Luxembourg, a unique address attracts curious visitors, foodies, and loyal customers of all ages: Hutong Paris, located at 147 Boulevard Saint-Michel (75005). This small, warm, and generous family restaurant offers a one-way ticket to northern China, showcasing two must-try specialties: Guoties and Xiao Long Bao.

Coffre: show for young audiences at Le Mouffetard

Discover "Coffre," a creation for young audiences by the Label Brut collective at the Mouffetard – CNMa from February 12 to 19, 2026, for ages 3 and up.

Solera, the craziest cocktail bar in Paris

Solera is the crazy cocktail bar on the Left Bank. Here you'll discover a stunning menu of spectacular signature creations. The perfect place for an unusual cocktail experience!

Night at the Pantheon 2025-2026: upcoming dates for these unusual torchlight tours

La Nuit au Panthéon returns to Paris during the winter evenings, from December 10, 2025, to January 28, 2026, for some exciting nighttime events. What's on the program? Torchlight tours of the legendary Parisian monument, from the nave to the crypt!

Halloween in Paris: original cocktails and a fancy dress party at the unusual Solera bar

Le Solera, famous for its spectacular cocktails, is going into Halloween mode on the evenings of October 31 and November 1, 2025. On the program: an evening in disguise and an original creation!

Monument Jeu d'enfant 2025: a storytelling tour of the Panthéon in Paris this weekend

The Panthéon is taking part in the Monument jeu d'enfant weekend on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19, 2025, and is offering families a delightful storytelling tour that should change the way we look at this place of commemoration of Great Men.

The Pantheon in Paris: prices, opening hours, tour and history of this emblematic monument

The Paris Pantheon, an emblematic monument in the heart of the capital, reveals the history of France's great personalities. Originally a church dedicated to Sainte Geneviève, the Panthéon is open all year round, giving you the chance to discover its rich heritage and architectural secrets.

Halloween 2025 Candlelight: classical candlelight concert and horror film medley

Candlelight and its famous classical candlelight concerts are back on Saturday October 25 and Friday October 31, 2025 for Halloween. It's a chance to experience two majestic and chilling evenings in the Grand Amphithéâtre of the Maison de l'Océan, the Institut National des Jeunes Aveugles!

Center culturel irlandais: the institution that promotes Irish culture in Paris

Exhibitions, concerts, screenings, debates... Throughout the year, the Centre culturel irlandais opens its doors to all for a cultural immersion on the Emerald Isle. Let's take a closer look at this cultural institution, housed since 2002 in the Collège des Irlandais building in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter.

Fête de la Sciences 2025: laboratory visits and workshops at ESPCI Paris - Université PSL

The Fête de la Science 2025 runs from October 3 to 13, all over France! In Paris, ESPCI Paris - Université PSL is offering a free afternoon of scientific experiments and discoveries on October 4. Discover the program!

Fête de la Science 2025: the blob in all its states at the Chimie ParisTech school

The Fête de la Science 2025 will be held at Chimie ParisTech on Saturday October 4 and Sunday October 5. Workshops, discoveries and encounters around science are on the program for this new edition in Paris.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Centre Culturel Irlandais de Paris: open house and concert

The Journées du Patrimoine 2025 take place on September 20 and 21! And this year, the Centre Culturel Irlandais awaits you with tours of the Chapelle Saint-Patrick, as well as concerts!

La Promesse de l'Aube, the adaptation of Romain Gary's novel at Théâtre de la Contrescarpe

Tigran Mekhitarian's adaptation of Romain Gary's La Promesse de l'Aube opens on October 2, 2025 at Théâtre Le Contrescarpe.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: free tours of the Musée Curie

To mark the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine, the Musée Curie is opening its doors over the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025, for a journey into the history of the family of five Nobel Prize winners. Calling all fans of scientific heritage!

Fête de la Science 2025: the program at the Maison Poincaré, the mathematics museum in Paris

The Maison Poincaré, the mathematics museum in Paris, is once again taking part in the Fête de la Science on October 11, 2025, opening its doors to the public free of charge.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025: the Maison Poincaré, the mathematics museum in Paris

This Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Maison Poincaré is determined to make you love mathematics, thanks to various events organized for the Journées du Patrimoine. We share the program with you.

Unusual: In the 5th arrondissement, these fake Roman remains arouse the curiosity of passers-by

This is one of the sights to see when in Paris's 5th arrondissement. Hidden between the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Panthéon and the Val de Grâce, an unusual building entrance takes on the appearance of ancient ruins. We tell you more about these false Pompeian remains and where to find them.