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Dim sum: the Asian steamed bites that have won over the French palate

At Hoa Nam, dim sum hold a special place in the world of Asian cuisine offered by the Parisian establishment. Blending tradition with French industrial craftsmanship, these steamed bites impress with their delicate craftsmanship and consistency. Here's a closer look at an iconic specialty that has contributed to Hoa Nam's reputation for several decades.

Hommage: a collective street art exhibition in Paris featuring Jef Aérosol, Hera, and others - our photos

Street art lovers should head to Paris's 13th arrondissement to discover "Hommage," the new group exhibition at Galerie Mathgoth. From November 27, 2025, to January 10, 2026, visitors can admire around thirty works by a dozen urban artists, including Jef Aérosol, Jace, Bordalo II, Hera, and Kogaone.

Switching Tracks at the Paris Refrigeration Museum

Discover L’Aiguillage, nestled within the Frigos of Paris: a vibrant blend of art, craftsmanship, and conviviality. A space rich in history and brimming with innovative artistic experiments.

Barbara: the BnF François-Mitterrand celebrates the icon of French song in an exhibition

Calling all Barbara fans! Nearly 30 years after her death, the BnF François-Mitterrand is honoring the career of this true icon of French music in a unique exhibition entitled "Dis quand reviendras-tu ? Barbara et son public" (When will you come back? Barbara and her audience). This cultural event can be discovered from January 27 to April 5, 2026, in the Donors' Gallery.

Imaginary maps, inventing worlds: the sensory exhibition at the BnF François-Mitterrand

From March 24 to July 19, 2026, the BnF François-Mitterrand is offering a rare immersion into cartography and its imaginary territories, through more than 200 works, for a journey to the frontiers of reality and fiction.

New Year's Eve 2025-2026: Disco Revolution at La Felicità

La Felicità is transforming into Féfé Night Club for New Year's Eve on December 31, 2025. Immerse yourself in a Parisian party inspired by Studio 54, complete with disco balls, flamboyant looks, and total freedom.

US Ivry Handball - Frontignan: the Green Santa Claus match to collect toys

On December 5, 2025, the Halle Georges Carpentier will host the US Ivry–Frontignan handball match as part of the Green Santa Claus Match, an opportunity to support the Secours Populaire toy collection.

Vietnamese pâté, an Asian delicacy at HOA NAM

Vietnamese pâté, known as "Gio," "Chalua," or simply "pâté," is a legacy of French colonization revisited with an Asian twist. Made with chicken or pork and local spices, it seduces with its creamy texture and delicately spiced flavor. An essential ingredient in the famous bánh mì, it embodies the perfect fusion of Vietnamese culinary traditions and French influences.

The 2025 African Christmas Market: fashion, decor, crafts, culinary journey, and free workshops!

The African Christmas Market returns to Paris for its twelfth edition on December 13, 2025! The Afro-cool event of the end of the year highlights African and Afro-descendant cultures through a variety of authentic products, from ready-to-wear clothing to jewelry, literature, and gastronomy.

Halloween 2025 in Paris: Inferno, a demonic night of devilish feasting and DJ sets at La Felicità.

This year, La Felicità is opening the doors to Inferno, a hellish Halloween party where the seven deadly sins become a feast. On October 31, 2025, the temple of Italian food in the 13th arrondissement will be transformed into a demonic sanctuary, with wild DJ sets, apocalyptic decor, and exclusive food stands. Free admission, hot atmosphere: will you dare to open the gates of Hell?

Le Bambou, the must-visit Vietnamese restaurant in Paris's 13th arrondissement

Looking for the best Vietnamese restaurants in Paris? Let us take you on a (re)discovery of Bambou, a must-visit restaurant in the 13th arrondissement that is well worth a return visit.

The Bloody Burgers at the cinema, a live-action film: Choose the sequel in real time!

On Halloween, October 31, 2025, Les Burgers Sanglants arrives at the MK2 Bibliothèque for an exceptional screening in the darkened rooms. It's an interactive film, shot in real time, which viewers can influence by voting with their phones!

Miss.Tic: a free exhibition in tribute to the street artist in Paris' 13th arrondissement - our photos

Parisian gallery Mathgoth pays tribute to Miss.Tic from September 27 to October 25, 2025. Head for Paris's 13th arrondissement to discover "Je suis partie pour rester", a brand-new exhibition dedicated to the famous French street artist and poetess, who died in 2022. An opportunity to rediscover her work, both poetic and committed.

Pizza Week 2025 comes to Paris for the first time with events in 20 pizzerias

Pizza Week 2025 is coming to Paris for the first time, from October 7 to 11, 2025, with events in 20 of the Parisian pizzerias considered the best by the guide!

Les mondes de Colette: the exhibition on the inspirational woman of letters at the BnF François-Mitterand

From September 23, 2025 to January 18, 2026, the Bibliothèque nationale de France, on the François-Mitterand site, celebrates a major figure in French literature, Colette, in an original and moving exhibition.

BnF François Mitterrand, the huge Parisian library ideal for revision, but not only

In the 13th arrondissement, it's impossible to miss these 4 immense buildings overlooking the banks of the Seine: designed to resemble an open book, the four towers of the François Mitterrand library offer a place to read, work in silence, do research and consult hundreds of thousands of documents.

HOA NAM, the historic Asian caterer in the 13th arrondissement of Paris

The HOA NAM story began in 1981 with the opening of their first workshop. In 1992, they set up store on Avenue d'Ivry in the 13th arrondissement, offering the very best in Asian cuisine to take away or enjoy on the go.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris at the Musée du Basket of the French Basketball Federation

Are you a basketball fan? Then take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine to discover the French Basketball Federation's museum space! On September 20 and 21, 2025, the sport takes center stage in this unusual little museum dedicated to the sport.

Why will the BnF François Mitterrand site be exceptionally closed this Saturday morning?

This Saturday morning, September 13, 2025, the BnF François Mitterrand site in the 13th arrondissement of Paris will be closed to the public. We explain the reasons for this exceptional closure.

Fête de la Science 2025: environmental health activities at the Georges Eastman Institute

The Georges Eastman Institute, a historic dental health center, welcomes us during the Fête de la Science: on the program for this Saturday, October 4, 2025, games and visits for all ages.