Rue de rivoli - activities

La Planque: a nightclub nestled in the legendary cellars of Paris

Secret Parisian night bar, DJ sets until dawn, signature cocktails... Celebrate the night in all its splendor in the legendary cellars along the Seine at 130 rue de Rivoli. Much more than a nightclub, LA PLANQUE is a place where ephemeral or lasting encounters take place...

Did you know? The Statue of Joan of Arc in Paris has been secretly replaced

The equestrian statue of Joan of Arc, which stands proudly on the Place des Pyramides in the 1st arrondissement, is one of Paris's most emblematic monuments. Since its creation in the 19th century, it has never ceased to be a political issue, although its history remains little-known. Did you know that the statue we admire today is not the original, but a replica secretly substituted by the artist himself?

La Samaritaine's Christmas 2023 window displays and decorations: delicacies and fairytale fun à la Willy Wonka!

From November 8, 2023 (from 6pm) to January 9, 2024, La Samaritaine will be in the holiday spirit. For its new Christmas story, the department store is transformed into a Palais des délices, where gourmet delights and the French art of living reign supreme. Right from the window displays, the feast promises to be gargantuan, an exquisite blend of fashion and decoration, presented amid giant fir trees, shimmering decorations and grandiose chandeliers. The enchantment extends to the heart of the showcase, where the Atrium invites you into the magical world of Charlie et la Chocolaterie, and the aisles unveil the quirky, gourmet works of artists Gab Bois and Thomas Liu Le Lann.

European Heritage Days 2021 at L’Oratoire du Louvre

The historic Protestant Church known as the Oratoire du Louvre – listed as historic monument – welcomes you on Saturday September 18, and Sunday 19, 2021 for European Heritage Days. On the menu, self-guided and guided tours to know everything about this religious building.

Rue de Rivoli bikeway is now permanent, cars banned

The Rue de Rivoli is entirely closed to cars since lockdown has been lifted in Paris. And this Wednesday September 16, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo confirmed cars will not return on the main road.