Quartier villette - activities

Pop Meufs, the feminist festival taking place throughout March at the Pavillon des Canaux

From March 1 to 31, the Pavillon des Canaux organizes Pop Meufs, the new edition of a free festival focusing on feminist struggles. Exhibitions, round tables... The Pavillon des Canaux offers a multi-disciplinary program to exchange, share and celebrate women.

Tracé Bleu - What to do in this place, unless you're thinking about it? Free exhibition at Centquatre Paris

Tracé Bleu - What to do in this place, unless you're thinking about it? a free architectural exhibition, is on offer at Centquatre Paris from January 27 to March 10, 2024. Produced by Architecturestudio, it invites visitors to reflect on architecture and the climate emergency.

Circulation(s) 2024: the dates of the European festival of young photography at Le Centquatre

The Circulation(s) festival returns to 104 from April 6 to June 2, 2024. For 14 years, this event dedicated to young European photography has been a not-to-be-missed fixture in Paris.

Valentine's Day Race 2024 at Parc des Buttes Chaumont

La Course de la Saint-Valentin returns to the Parc des Buttes Chaumont on Saturday, February 17, 2024! A great opportunity to come and run as a couple in good spirits, or even to find your soul mate, who knows?

Christmas Massacre: Deep Inside's bloody, horrific holiday experience

This holiday season, enjoy a unique and terrifying experience with Deep Inside's Massacre à Noël! Immerse yourself in a well-crafted horrific scenario revolving around the Laroche family. Book now for a chilling adventure from December 15, 2023 to January 7, 2024!

Concert à table: Claire Diterzi's unusual musical concept at Le Centquatre

Music meets cuisine. This is the unusual musical concept imagined by author and composer Claire Diterzi, who invites us to discover her "concert à table". Not to be missed at Le Centquatre, several 50-minute sessions are scheduled for December 22 & 23, 2023, February 24 & 25 and April 20 & 21, 2024.

Circus: FIQ! (Wake up!), the new show by Tangier's acrobatic group, at La Villette

From November 8 to December 2, 2023, the big top at La Villette welcomes the brand-new circus show by the Tangier acrobatic group. Dance, acrobatics and a floor show: you're in for a real treat!

Halloween 2023 at Yaya: Special menu and fancy dress party with DJ set

At Yaya Secrétan, a big Halloween 2023 party is being organized on October 31, with a special menu and fancy dress party to the sound of a wild DJ set!

Team Boulder Arena, Climbing District's team climbing competition

Put on your climbing shoes for an extraordinary competition, open to all climbing enthusiasts, on November 4, 2023, in the Climbing District hall at Buttes-Chaumont. As a team, try your hand at competing against renowned athletes!

BooloFood, the affordable restaurant with generous African cuisine in the 19th arrondissement

Rue de Joinville, just a few minutes' walk from the large Parc de la Villette, is home to BooloFood, a small, friendly neighborhood restaurant with a generous menu, well-balanced cuisine and affordable prices.

Why has the Buttes-Chaumont lake disappeared in recent days?

If you live in the 19th arrondissement or are accustomed to taking your morning strolls in the pretty Buttes-Chaumont park, one detail has certainly not escaped you in recent days: the park's lake is completely empty... This follows a decision by the town hall, as part of the major renovation work being carried out in the park.

Free embroidery workshops to collaborate on JR's monumental work - Prolongations

In Paris, JR is at it again, transforming the façade of the Palais Garnier into a gigantic trompe l'oeil grotto! Following on from his performance, the famous artist is teaming up with Atelier Montex, resident house of the 19M, for a series of free embroidery workshops, whose works will contribute to this unique metamorphosis. Join this artistic adventure at 19M, the Manufacture de Mode Chanel in Paris' 19th arrondissement, from September 15 to November 5, 2023. Reservations are now open!

Fête des Jardins 2023 at Parc des Buttes-Chaumont: Workshops, treasure hunt and tree climbing

The Parc des Buttes-Chaumont is taking part in the Fête des Jardins 2023, with a host of activities for young and old on September 23 and 24!

EDF Aqua Challenge 2023: the open water swimming race returns to the Bassin de la Villette

On September 16 and 17, 2023, the EDF Aqua Challenge will take place at the Bassin de La Villette in Paris. An excellent opportunity for the French Swimming Federation to promote aquatic activities in the capital's natural environment. The races are open to all!

En baskets avec Paulette!" walk to combat isolation among the elderly

This Sunday, October 8, Paris en Compagnie and the Petits Frères des Pauvres de Paris are co-organizing "En baskets avec Paulette", a solidarity walk & run! What's special about it? Walk or run in pairs with an elderly person, a relative, a friend... This event highlights the isolation of the elderly during Semaine Bleue. Meet at Parc Martin Luther King in the 17th arrondissement of Paris.

Cycling in the Parc de la Poudrerie: a sporty, bucolic ride along the Canal de l'Ourcq

Did you know that a long cycle path runs along a large part of the Canal de lourcq? From the Bassin de la Villette to Meaux (check), via Pantin, Bobigny, Sevran... Discover the bucolic side of Seine Saint Denis! Whether you're a family, a group of friends, a sportsman or a solo rider, the Canal de l'Ourcq has the immense advantage of being very well served by a cycle path, passing through both industrial and wooded areas.

Carla Fernández. L'avenir fait main: the free fashion and textile exhibition at Galerie du 19M

The fashion exhibition "Carla Fernández. L'avenir fait main" at Galerie du 19M invites you to plunge into the colorful, ethical universe of the designer, celebrating the traditional art of Mexico in collaboration with over 180 artisans. From September 16 to December 17, 2023, head to the artistic space of the Manufacture de Mode Chanel for a new free rendez-vous, between cultural heritage and contemporary creativity!

Heritage Days 2023 at 19M, the Chanel fashion factory

Le 19M, otherwise known as the Manufacture de mode Chanel, joins the program of the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, on September 16 and 17! A rare opportunity to discover the savoir-faire of Chanel's Maisons d'art in a multi-faceted setting, between fashion, gastronomy and contemporary art.

Pomme, the family life space for parents and children in the 19th arrondissement

In the Laumière district, a stone's throw from the Bassin de la Villette, it's a kind of cocoon, a bubble where parents can take refuge to unwind, a caring place where children are invited to develop at their own pace: Pomme is the oasis for families, and definitely a must for the whole district.

A brand new farm at La Villette, for a picturesque escapade with animals in the 19th

A farm, in Paris, yes, you read that right, and it's the brand new unusual activity that the Parc de la Villette will offer, with the opening of its brand new farm on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July, with a weekend of free activities on the program!