Saint merri district

Charles Ray, the extraordinary exhibition to discover at Centre Pompidou

From February 16 to June 20, 2022, American sculptor Charles Ray takes us to his surprising universe through an eponymous exhibition running at Centre Pompidou.

Advent Calendar 2021 by Maison Mazet

Confectioner Mazet joins in the race 2021 for Advent calendar and releases theirs as it holds many sweet treats.

Martin Margiela, the exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations - our photos

Art and fashion lovers are invited to the Lafayette Anticipations Foundation to discover an exhibition based on the works of Martin Margiela from October 20, 2021 to January 2, 2022. The exhibition focuses on Martin Margiela as an artist, rather than as a fashion designer.

66-million-year-old Big John triceratops sold at 6.6 million euros in Paris

Big John – the skeleton of a giant 66-million-year-old triceratops discovered in 2014 – has been auctioned on October 21, 2021 at the Hôtel Drouot. The massive skeleton was auctioned 6.6 million euros, a record.

White Night – Nuit Blanche 2021: choreographed walk and connected dancing in front of the City Hall

On Saturday October 2, 2021 the Paris City Hall parvis will dance to the rhythm of the White Night. On the menu? Connected dancing, choreographed walk by Mourad Merzouki and a cinematographic and travel-inducing installation.

The Jardin des combattants de la Nueve, a secret spot a stone's throw from the Hôtel de Ville

Did you know? Just a stone's throw from the Hôtel de Ville, near the quays of the Seine, lies a green setting that few Parisians know about. This is the Jardin des combattants de la Nueve, a secret spot that's just waiting to be discovered.

Georgia O’Keeffe: first retrospective in France at Centre Pompidou - Our pictures

For the first time, Georgia O’Keeffe’s work is gathered for a retrospective in France. This is an event you do not want to miss! Head to Centre Pompidou in Paris from September 8 to December 6, 2021 to discover the paintings of this American abstraction leader.

Paris to launch its own eco-friendly brand, A portée demain; workshops and exhibition at Paris Rendez-vous

This September 1, 2021, the City of Paris launches its eco-friendly brand, “A portée demain”, including a first range of solid beauty products and battery powered bicycles. To accompany the launching of the brand, an event expects Parisians and tourists in the Paris Rendez-Vous pop-up store including workshops, conferences and exhibitions to discover green behavior!

Liberation of Paris: a tribute reading on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville, Everything begins again in Paris

To mark the 77th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris, the Mairie de Paris has chosen to pay tribute to the men and women who sacrificed themselves for Freedom, with a poetry reading by actors Philippe Torrenton, Marion Isvi and Nicolas Evrard, accompanied by musicians. Together, they have planned an evocation of seven "episodes" of the Liberation, with texts, archive images and current photos.

Paris BHV Marais in Paris

Set in Paris 4th arrondissement, BHV Marais provides you with a wide range of brands for your home, DIY, fashion, beauty and jewelry. The main building sits across the City Hall, but BHV also spreads over several neighboring buildings.

Luxes, the exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs - Extensions

Luxury on show at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. With this exhibition, the museum aims to illustrate the evolution of luxury over time, from the Abu Dhabi Pearl to the darned object passed down from generation to generation, via spices, tulips and Chanel's Little Black Dress. In all, 100 exceptional pieces to be found in rooms usually closed to the public. The exhibition reopens from May 19 to July 18, 2021.

History of the Pont Notre-Dame

The Pont Notre-Dame has undergone many architectural changes. At the end of the 18th century, the bridge was considered so dangerous that it was renamed Pont du Diable (Devil's Bridge)!

History of Paris City Hall

The Hôtel de Ville is one of the symbols of Paris, and an essential part of your visit. But if you're not lucky enough to get in during the Heritage Days, or if you haven't thought of booking your guided tour in advance, discover its eventful history here.

Valentine's Day 2021: a giant heart on the forecourt of Paris City Hall

For Valentine's Day 2021, an XXL heart is inviting itself onto the forecourt of Hôtel de Ville from this Sunday, February 14. The 900 m2 ephemeral work conceals a declaration of love for Paris and invites Parisians to live and love. It reads "Don't say 'one day', say 'I love you'" or "Everything will change and Paris will always be there". City Hall is also inviting Parisians to declare their love of Paris by phone!

Hoct&Loca chocolate bar brunch on delivery and takeaway

Featuring chocolate, of course, the brunch at Hoct&Loca, Paris's famous chocolate bar, is now available for home delivery and takeaway!

2020 Christmas log at Aux Deux Canelés

Aux Deux Canelés has lots of surprises in store for the 2020 festive season, with a highly original Christmas dessert, a boxed set of sweet and savory mini-canelés, and even a frangipane canelé for Epiphany 2021.

Coronavirus: Centre Pompidou proposes digital classes and podcasts on modern and contemporary art

Even though it is out of sight, it remains close to our mind: Centre Pompidou accompanies all along the lockdown by providing podcasts, a web-series and even free classes about modern and contemporary art.

Harper's Bazaar, the exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs: closed

Harper's Bazaar comes to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs for a major retrospective. In the museum's newly-renovated fashion and textile collections, articles and photographs tell the story of 150 years of fashion - the must-see fashion exhibition this spring! The exhibition remains closed until further notice.

Global(e) resistance: the committed exhibition at the Centre Pompidou - closure

The Global(e) Résistance exhibition on view at the Centre Pompidou features over sixty artists from Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America for a plunge into resistance: resistance in the face of racism, resistance in the face of sexism, resistance in the face of capitalism and despotism. Scheduled to run from July 29, 2020 to January 4, 2021, the exhibition is closed until further notice.

Matisse, comme un roman, the virtual tour of the Centre Pompidou exhibition

The Centre Pompidou pays tribute to Henri Matisse, with an exceptional and original exhibition exploring the links between literature and the painter. The exhibition runs from October 21, 2020 to February 22, 2021. And to tide us over during the confinement, the museum has put together a 13-minute online tour of 10 works.