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Lacoste opens a free experiential pop-up in Paris, combining fashion, art and creative workshops

Lacoste comes to Paris with a free arty, experiential pop-up from February 28 to March 1, 2025. This weekend, the crocodile brand electrifies Lafayette Anticipations with the Lacoste LightClub, its event where sneakers, innovation and creativity come together. With innovative artworks, interactive installations and creative workshops, the sportswear manufacturer's ultimate sneaker is set to launch under the spotlight, ready to rock the capital!

Center Pompidou: Bpi to close on Sunday, move to 12th arrondissement planned

The Bpi will close its doors this Sunday, March 2, 2025, to coincide with the major renovation of the Centre Pompidou. But the Bibliothèque publique d'information at Paris's national center for art and culture will not disappear altogether. For the duration of the works, it will be moving "outside the walls", to the 12th arrondissement, from the end of August 2025. We tell you all about it.

Center Pompidou: free weekend of festivities before closing

Ahead of the Centre Pompidou's complete closure next September for major renovation work, the Parisian cultural center is organizing a free weekend of festivities from March 7 to 10, 2025, to celebrate the museum's collection. On the program? Dance, tours, a jazz concert, DJ sets, workshops and a performance.

Pasta, Pizza e Basta! an all-you-can-eat buffet every Sunday evening at Eataly Paris Marais

At Eataly Paris Marais, Sunday evenings are sacred! On the last day of the week, starting at 6:30pm, book your one-way ticket to Italy with Pasta, Pizza e Basta! an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring the flavors of Italy (pasta, pizzas, cold cuts & cheeses, desserts), in an ultra-convivial atmosphere with live music.

Paris Sème 2025: free distribution of local plant seeds at the City Hall

If you've got a green thumb, the Mairie de Paris will be distributing thousands of seed packets to colour your balconies with flowers of all colors, this Saturday, April 5, 2025, in front of the Hôtel de Ville!

Paysages mouvants: the Jeu de Paume's festival of new images, immersive contemporary art

The Jeu de Paume festival dedicated to the metamorphoses of the contemporary image returns for a second edition, "Paysages mouvants", with an immersive exhibition and three festive weekends, from February 7 to March 23, 2025.

Helikopter: Angelin Preljocaj between gravity and vertigo at Théâtre de la Ville

From April 10 to May 3, 2025, Angelin Preljocaj revisits Helikopter and unveils a world premiere at Théâtre de la Ville - Sarah Bernhardt.

Brunch at the Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, a confidential interlude

We're off to the Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, this pretty, discreet, hidden spot in the heart of Montmartre, to discover its gourmet and refined brunch, served every Saturday and Sunday.

Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo set the Théâtre de la Ville alight with Maillot and Eyal

From February 28 to March 5, 2025, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo take over the Grande Salle of the Théâtre de la Ville Sarah Bernhardt with Vers un Pays Sage by Jean-Christophe Maillot and Autodance by Sharon Eyal.

Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris 2025: obstacle course at the Hippodrome d'Auteuil

Like every year, the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris returns to the Hippodrome d'Auteuil on the weekend of May 17 and 18, 2025. With entertainment for all the family, the horse race is as eagerly awaited as ever!

The Worst First Date in History: when everything goes wrong at the Café de la Gare

A comedy by Jérémy Manesse, directed by Ludivine De Chastenet, with Odile Huleux, Jérémy Manesse, Florent Aumaitre and Laure Haulet, at the Café de la Gare from Monday to Sunday, every other week, until June 28, 2025.

Pokémon arrives at BHV Marais, an exclusive pop up to celebrate Pokémon Day - photos

Pokémon takes up residence at the BHV Marais from February 1 to March 2, 2025. The program features a temple to pop-culture, with total immersion in the Pokémon universe. To mark Pokémon Day, the annual celebration of the famous license launched in 1996, a brand-new pop-up and exclusive window displays will take over the rue de Rivoli, giving fans a real treat.

Valentine's Day 2025 in Paris: A slow dating evening for the over-60s!

Sexagenarian friends, if you're single and looking for love, you're invited to Café Beaubourg for slow dating, on the occasion of Valentine's Day 2025!

Cartel Comedy Club: the new comedy club in the heart of Paris - our review

The Cartel Comedy Club is one of the new addresses to discover in Paris. Nestled in the heart of the capital, a stone's throw from Hôtel de Ville, the Cartel Comedy Club is also a bar and restaurant. We've tried it out and give you our opinion!

Total: Martine Syms' supermarket exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations - final days

When an exhibition turns into an art supermarket to raise questions about consumer societies... Lafayette Anticipations is devoting an exhibition to American artist Martine Syms, entitled Total, from October 16, 2024 to February 9, 2025. A truly immersive experience where art and commerce meet in an innovative concept store. We're taking advantage of the last few days to take a look around!

Visit an immersive work by Jean Dubuffet in the Centre Pompidou's permanent collections

Among the permanent collections at the Centre Georges Pompidou, there are many works that question our perceptions, taking us into another universe. Such is the case with Jardin d'Hiver, by artist Jean Dubuffet.

Benoit Paris, Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred bistro at Les Halles

A landmark for bon vivants since 1912 in the 1st arrondissement, Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred Benoit Paris restaurant plunges us into the Paris of yesteryear with delight.

Carte blanche à Wolfgang Tillmans, the last exhibition at the BPI of the Centre Pompidou before closing

The Centre Pompidou is giving German artist Wolfgang Tillmans carte blanche from June 13 to September 22, 2025. The artist will take over the 6,000 m² of the Bibliothèque publique d'information (Bpi) for a final exhibition before the emblematic building closes for five years of renovation. Expect an unprecedented artistic experience in which the architecture and functions of the library become the terrain for exploration by a committed artist.

Chantal Akerman - Travelling: the nocturnal tribute exhibition at the Jeu de Paume

The Jeu de Paume honors filmmaker and artist Chantal Akerman with an original photo exhibition from September 28, 2024 to January 19, 2025. From January 15 to 18, take advantage of evening visits.

Family ties: nocturnes to discover the Tina Barney exhibition at the Jeu de Paume

Family can be complicated... But with Tina Barney, it's always aesthetically pleasing, and full of hidden messages... Discover Family Ties, a photo exhibition at the Jeu de Paume from September 28, 2024 to January 19, 2025. Enjoy nocturnes from January 15 to 18, 2025.