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The Big Fest(ival) of street food and music returns in September at La Felicita

La Felicita is once again organizing its street food and music festival, from September 19 to 21, 2025. The program for this famous Big Fest includes street food by top chefs and DJ sets to keep you entertained all night long!

Gaspacho de Better Rave, the groovy summer party at Petit Bain in Paris

Looking for a promising evening to set the pace for the back-to-school season? Summer continues at Petit Bain, on the quays of the Seine in Paris, with a groovy evening full of pep: La Gaspacho de Better Rave.

The BnF François-Mitterand Belvedere: the little-known panorama of Paris, practical information

Perched atop the Tour des Lois of the Bibliothèque nationale de France, the Belvédère on the François-Mitterrand site offers a spectacular view of Paris. Accessible only on guided tours, it combines architectural discovery, history and an exceptional panorama.

Urban Photo, the free exhibition retracing 50 years of urban art at Quai de la Photo

Quai de la Photo invites us to relive 50 years of urban aesthetics, with the Urban Photo exhibition, to be discovered free of charge from October 2 to December 18, 2025.

Eté ping en fête: a free table tennis tournament for all at Parc Carpentier

Come and measure yourself against other Parisian table tennis fans at the final stage of the Eté ping en fête, on Saturday September 13, 2025, in the open air of the Parc Carpentier.

One year after the Olympic Games: relive the parade on the Seine with the Fête du Bateau

One year after the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Seine comes alive once again with a festive, free river parade. The Paris Yacht 1, the boat that took part in the Olympic parade, will be leading the way alongside dozens of other boats.

A giant open-air library and bookshop on the banks of the Seine in the 13th arrondissement.

From July 22 to 27, 2025, an ephemeral library takes over the quays of the Seine, inviting young and old to swap their favorite books. This "Billyothèque" promises a free, sunny reading break in the 13th arrondissement.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at BnF sites in Paris

For the Journées du Patrimoine, the BnF is opening its doors to us on September 20 and 21, 2025. What's on the program? Discover the different sites, visit the restoration workshops and view a wide range of documents!

Les Femmes s'en Mêlent 2025 Festival: here's the line-up for Paris and the Île-de-France region

Get ready to discover the new edition of the Festival Les Femmes s'en mêlent, the must-attend event on the independent women's music scene, taking over Paris, Montreuil, Argenteuil and Bobigny in autumn 2025. On the menu for this new edition? Baby Volcano, Madam, Ojos, Billy Nomates and Pip Blom.

Hoa Nam: when Asian tradition slips into a BAO

Located in the heart of the 13ᵉ arrondissement, caterer Hoa Nam seduces lovers of Asian cuisine with its soft, generously garnished BAO. Between simmered pork stuffing and lacquered pork fondant, these steamed buns are becoming the signature of a house where tradition and gourmandise go hand in hand.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025: guided tours of the Olympiades slab

Discover the Olympiades slab, located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, thanks to the tours organized during these Heritage Days, on September 20 and 21, 2025.

Bastille Day on July 14th in Paris: firemen's ball in the 13th arrondissement on July 13, 2025

To celebrate the Fête Nationale 2025 in France, a firemen's ball awaits us in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. Are you ready to party into the wee hours?

Miu Miu Summer Reads pop up: the Italian house distributes free books in Paris - our photos

Miu Miu brings reading back into fashion with Summer Reads, its free literary pop-up. For this 2nd edition, head for the Bibliothèque nationale de France - site Richelieu, on June 27 and 28, 2025, to take home one of the novels written by two visionary authors, given a Miu Miu makeover, in an iconic setting steeped in history.

Did you know? In Paris, a forest garden hides in a library

A garden... In a library? Yes, that's the concept of a very famous Parisian library, which boasts a hidden forest right in the heart of Paris.

Did you know? BnF's four towers look like open books

Immense and majestic, the four towers of the François Mitterrand National Library dominate the urban landscape of the 12th and 13th arrondissements. We explain their history.

What are the two leaning towers in Paris whose architecture gives the impression that they are about to fall?

In the 13th arrondissement of Paris, two sloping, vertiginous towers stand out for their unusual architecture, which almost gives the impression of defying gravity. We explain what the Duo towers are all about.

Drag Race France All Stars: viewing party and entertainment every Thursday at La Felicità

Attention Drag Race France fans! For its All Stars season, La Felicità is bringing you its viewing parties with Misty Phœnix and Minima Gesté, every Thursday evening from July 10, 2025. Also on the program: free entertainment with a big stage for drag performances, as well as food tricks and other goodies.

Fête de la musique 2025 at the Parc de Choisy: Block Party by Chinatown Paris

For the new Fête de la Musique, the Parc de Choisy in the 13th arrondissement of Paris invites you to join us this Saturday, June 21, 2025 for a Block Party combining concerts, DJ sets and Asian food. Here's the program!

Horde Family celebrates music 2025 in the 13th arrondissement of Paris with a free open air concert

To celebrate the new Fête de la Musique, Horde Family will be in Paris' 13th arrondissement on Saturday June 21, 2025. On the program? A free open-air dance party on the banks of the Seine from 2pm to midnight!

HOA NAM, the historic Banh Mi temple in Paris

Established in the heart of Chinatown in Paris's 13ᵉ arrondissement since 1992, Asian caterer Hoa Nam is a veritable neighborhood institution. Renowned for its traditional cuisine, tasty roasts and above all its many Banh Mi recipes, it has been attracting a loyal clientele for years, seduced by the authenticity and generosity of its specialties.