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Paris Plages 2023: Free pools at the Bassin de la Villette

Swimming at the Bassin de la Villette is back for Paris Plage 2023, from July 8 to September 3, 2023! We'll be making the most of summer with 2 pools and 2 paddling pools of varying depths, set up in the Bassin de la Villette, on the Quai de la Loire side. It's your turn to swim, in a relaxed or even rhythmic way, in a summer atmosphere, all free of charge.

Paris Plages at the Bassin de la Villette 2023, free activities for young and old

For Paris Plages, the Bassin de la Villette comes alive from July 8 to September 3, 2023. On the program? Swimming in the basin, pedal-boating, sports - here's a great opportunity to introduce your children and teenagers to water sports for free, or to take an unusual stroll along the Canal.

Thomas Bellorini revisits Pinocchio's enchanting tale at 104

During the Christmas vacations of 2023, Le Centquatre is bringing dreams to young and old alike with Pinocchio, Thomas Bellorini's brand new show inspired by the eponymous fairy tale, to be seen from age 5 upwards!

Disney 100 L'Amitié c'est Merveilleux: our test of the multi-sensory experience at Le Centquatre

Attention Disney fans! To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the company with the big ears invites you to discover Disney's Wonder of Friendship, an immersive experience featuring various installations, at Le Centquatre from June 30 to July 9, 2023. We've been there, we'll tell you all about it!

Le Café du 19M, the creative gourmet address of the Manufacture de Mode Chanel

Nestled in the Galerie du 19M, an exhibition space in the heart of the Chanel art house headquarters, Café du 19M is the must-visit gourmet spot for fashion and textile addicts. Here, art meets gastronomy through the creative and committed cuisine of chef Laurine Marty, with colorful dishes based on seasonal produce.

Paris Disability Month: a festive, inclusive ball to dance the night away together

On the last day of Paris Disability Month, July 8, 2023, come and dance with your friends at a Bal Arrangé, at the Guinguette de Paris Plage. On the program: original dances for a festive and inclusive moment!

La Maison des Petits, a free artistic space for children aged 0 to 6 at the Centquatre

Le Centquatre is the art venue you'd like to visit every day: with its free or affordable exhibitions, its beautiful play areas and its omnipresent creativity, it's hard to imagine a more suitable venue for all audiences. For families, the Maison des Petits is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 2.30pm to 6pm.

Paris Triathlon 2023 and its new event, the Duathlon: dates and route

Friends runners, swimmers and cyclists, the time of the challenge has come: the new edition of the Paris Triathlon will take place on June 24 and 25, 2023. Registrations are open and a new format is added this year: the duathlon!

"Sur le fil: de Dakar à Paris", the new free fashion & textile exhibition at Galerie du 19M

The free exhibition "Sur le fil: de Dakar à Paris" takes over the Galerie du 19M (HQ of Maisons d'art Chanel) in Paris/Aubervilliers until July 30, 2023! Discover the talent of nearly thirty artists, artisans and collectives from Senegal, Mali, South Africa and France through a captivating selection of textile creations. An artistic voyage of cultural exchange and unique know-how!

Fête de la musique 2023 in Paris: an electro open air at Rotonde Stalingrad

The Fête de la musique returns to the Rotonde Stalingrad in Paris with an evening that will make some noise! See you on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from 5pm for a free and open air event. Here is the program!

Le Grand Bal de la Petite Reine, to extend the Tour de France, at Le Centquatre

Cycling fans are in for a treat this July 2023! After the Tour de France, head to Le Centquatre, in the 19th arrondissement, for a grand bal populaire, specializing in cycling.

Tim Burton's Labyrinth at La Villette: an immersive experience in the director's universe

If you are a fan of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or Edward Scissorhands, come to La Villette from May 19 to August 20, 2023 to discover "Tim Burton's Labyrinth", an immersive experience in the zany and fantastic universe of the director.

Fête de la musique 2023: open air in two stages in northern Paris

For the 41st edition of the Fête de la musique, opt for the open air event organized by the Flirt à vivre collective on Wednesday June 21, 2023 in the 18th and 19th arrondissements of Paris.

Stranger Things: our test of the immersive and interactive experience signed by Netflix at La Villette

Attention fans of Stranger Things and immersive and interactive experiences! Stranger Things The Experience is coming to Paris, at the Paris Event Center to be precise, from March 10th to July 9th 2023. We tested it, we tell you about it!

Nuit Blanche 2023: a nocturnal artistic escape at Buttes-Chaumont

Get ready for a unique artistic adventure at Nuit Blanche 2023 in Buttes-Chaumont. Discover this Parisian jewel transformed by light installations, artistic performances and visual projections. Meet us in one of Paris's largest green spaces.

Nuit des Musées 2023 in Paris: the program at Espace Art Reflex International

Nuit des Musées returns this Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Paris and throughout the Île-de-France region, for an edition rich in exceptional nocturnes. In the capital's 19th arrondissement, Espace Art Reflex International invites you to discover its program.

Little Freestyle, the free street art festival for kids at Little Villette, May 27 and 28

On Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May 2023, the Villette goes into freestyle mode, with its unmissable (and free) festival around street culture. For the little ones, Little Villette will propose its Little Freestyle, for children from 3 years old.

Do you know the terrible and gloomy history of the Buttes-Chaumont park?

Before being this beautiful bucolic park, the Buttes-Chaumont had a very gloomy history, and saw many deaths over the centuries. There is a good reason behind the name of the Pont des Suicidés (Suicide Bridge) which overlooks the park...

Discover the Ourcq canal during an unusual kayak trip this summer

During the summer of 2023, take an unusual trip along the water in a kayak! Take a trip down the Ourcq Canal and discover the biodiversity and heritage of Seine-Saint-Denis.

Water and dreams, the botanical barge-library on the Canal de l'Ourcq

On the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq, you'll find an unusual barge, which contains treasures of lush greenery and literature. A small café-restaurant is hidden in this unique botanical bookstore with its feet in the water, the ideal place to germinate good ideas!