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Immersion in the fire department at the 2023 open house at Paris fire stations

The fire stations of Paris and the Île-de-France region open their doors to you free of charge on certain Saturdays and Sundays (depending on the station) throughout the year, giving you the chance to immerse yourself in the life of firefighters in and around the capital.

Paradox Museum Paris, a crazy tour of optical illusions for the vacations!

Paradox Museum, 90 experiences of trompe l'oeil, optical illusions and sensory upheaval await you in Paris. You'll love being fooled and capturing surrealist images. Would you like to try it out?

The Hôtel de la Marine invites us to its free medieval ball, to celebrate Franco-English art

Come and dance with Milord and Milady at the medieval French-English ball organized by the Hôtel de la Marine on Saturday, September 23, 2023. It's free, so don't miss out!

Heritage Days 2023: go behind the scenes of cinema history at the Gaumont Museum (92)

The Gaumont Museum is opening its doors to the public on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September 2023. This usually private museum preserves and restores the Gaumont company's film collections. Discover the program!

A giant back-to-school murder party at Jardin 21

Gather your dream team of investigators and head for the murder party at Jardin 21, on the evening of Wednesday September 6: this is where Madame de la Roche was discovered murdered a few days ago... Will you find the culprit?

Brunch & Paint: an unusual brunch and painting workshop in a Paris art gallery

Fancy an unusual brunch in Paris? Then head for the Wawi gallery, which organizes its Brunch & Paint at 11 a.m. every weekend, a gourmet get-together during which you can visit an exhibition, take part in a painting workshop with an artist and enjoy a live concert!

Did you know? This is the smallest house in Paris, an unusual house with a rich history.

In the heart of the 10th arrondissement, at no. 39 rue du Château-d'Eau, lies the smallest house in Paris. Measuring less than 1.5 meters wide, this architectural curiosity has a fascinating story to tell.

Take part in a free giant Disney LEGO mural at the Forum des Halles in Paris

For the very first weekend of the vacation season, the Forum des Halles shopping center in Châtelet is offering you the chance to take part in a LEGO fresco of Disney characters.

Ciné Tarmac 2023: dates for the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace summer open-air cinema

Once again this year, the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace is hosting Ciné Tarmac: an open-air cinema where you can watch films projected onto an airplane! Discover the Summer 2023 program soon, and enjoy fantastic evenings at the Musée du Bourget, from July 7 to 9, 2023.

Beauty and the Beast, the new sound and light show at the Château des Cèdres in Montfermeil

In the Seine-Saint-Denis department, northwest of Paris, the town of Montfermeil is set to host a brand new sound and light show based on one of the most famous children's fairy tales: Beauty and the Beast.

Las Onces, the festival to discover Colombian traditions at Jardin 21, July 8-9, 2023

In the series of events where you're sure to travel without even leaving Paris this summer, we present the latest, a two-day festival to immerse you in Latin America! From Jardin 21, the cultural and festive wasteland in the 19th arrondissement, take a one-way ticket to Colombia, with a program combining concerts, Latino DJ sets and creative workshops, for a festive weekend with friends and family!

Les Belles de Dampierre, the exhibition and parade of carriages and cars at the Château de Dampierre

Dive into the past during the event "Les Belles de Dampierre" at the Domaine du Château de Dampierre this Sunday, June 11, 2023. This unusual event highlights the forgotten art of bodywork, horse-drawn and automotive, to be discovered during one day.

The Butterfly Garden, an unusual stroll in a Parc Floral greenhouse

The Butterfly Garden returns to the Parc Floral de Paris. Join us from May 15 to October 15, 2023 for a magical stroll through an enchanted greenhouse, where you'll be surrounded by butterflies in shimmering colors!

An open house weekend with a nocturne at the Assemblée Nationale, Saturday June 3 and Sunday June 4

It's one of France's highest places of power in Paris: after the Palais de l'Elysée, the Hôtel de Matignon and the Senate, discover the Assemblée Nationale during an open house weekend on the first Saturday and Sunday of June.

The dome of Galeries Lafayette transformed into a rainbow with the work of Kimsooja

To Breathe is the name of the installation by Korean artist Kimsooja, which will be installed on the dome of the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann from April 14 to June 30, 2023. Dive into the in-between of the dome, the time of an immersive visit, in free or guided tours.

10 crazy concepts in Paris (and I promise it's not an April fool's joke)

Dinosaurs in Ile-de-France? A world championship of Doctor Maboul? I promise it's not an April Fool's joke, because some crazy concepts are waiting for you in the capital. Here are 10 of these plans so unusual that you might think it's a joke!

Unusual: A flock of sheep in transhumance at La Villette, Saturday, March 25, 2023

It is an animation that we are not used to see in Paris and yet, it promises a really unusual day, on the side of the 19th district, in the park of La Villette. A flock of 40 sheep will arrive in the park this Saturday, March 25, 2023, with a whole day of free animations on the program!

Discover the unusual Chinese Museum at the Château de Fontainebleau

Did you know that the Château de Fontainebleau houses a Chinese Museum? Discover this unique collection of murals, furniture, sculptures and textiles. Created in 1863 by Empress Eugénie, this hidden museum is housed in the château's Gros Pavillon. Its spaces feature some 800 objects of art and furniture, mainly gifts from China, Japan and Thailand.

The Moulin Jaune and its remarkable gardens

Slava the Clown's Yellow Mill is an incredible place to discover. With its remarkable Alice in Wonderland-style garden, it's a unique spot that's a must-see. Please note, however, that it is only open for special events by prior arrangement.

When dinosaurs parade in Paris

Dinosaurs marching in Paris? Here is the funny show that was offered to tourists and Parisians this Thursday, February 2, 2023. From the Trocadero to the Seine via the Louvre, it's about twenty velociraptors that came to astonish the passers-by, we tell you why.