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The free Georges Carpentier open-air swimming pool returns to Paris for summer 2025

In the family of good summer deals in Paris, we note the free swimming pool at the Centre Sportif Geoges Carpentier in the 13th arrondissement. Once again this year, from July 5 to August 17, 2025, an open-air swimming pool open to all is set up for you to swim for free.

Plat/form, a cultural and festive terrace on the banks of the Seine, returns this spring/summer 2025

Plat/Form is the ephemeral living space that awaits you in Paris at the foot of the BNF. On the menu: a terrace on the banks of the Seine, a food menu imagined by chef Chloé Charles, street art and programming for young and old.

Spicy Festival, a spicy concept with festive entertainment, arrives in Paris

Attention aficionados of spicy flavors: from June 2 to 8, 2025, a promising new concept will be taking place in Paris, near the BNF: the Spicy Festival. On the program: spicy dishes and festive entertainment, including DJ sets and games.

Quai de la Photo in Paris: Jonk's photographs adorn the summer terrace

With the arrival of fine weather, the number of terraces in Paris is on the rise. For a sunny, artistic break overlooking the Seine, head for the Quai de la Photo terrace in the 13th arrondissement. This year, urbex photographer Jonk will be exhibiting 33 images from his "Naturalia" series.

Superfacial: Audrey Tautou's free photo exhibition at Quai de la Photo, on the Seine in Paris

This summer, Audrey Tautou steps behind the lens with Superfacial, a free photo exhibition to be discovered from June 5 to September 10, 2025 at Quai de la Photo, on the banks of the 13th arrondissement in Paris. In it, she unveils three photographic series, funny, modest and hard-hitting. A human-sized print, far from myth, close to reality.

Bordalo II: the Portuguese street artist presents his "Irréversible" exhibition in Paris, our photos

Portuguese street artist Bordalo II is back in Paris with a new solo exhibition entitled "Irréversible". Visit the 13th arrondissement of Paris from May 24 to June 28, 2025, to discover some 40 works, including his famous portraits of animals threatened with extinction.

Free street art exhibition by Djalouz in Paris 13th arrondissement: dans mon nid

Artist Djalouz takes over 13 Korner with his free exhibition "Dans mon nid", from May 22 to June 21, 2025 in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. On the program: works on canvas, sculptures, live painting, workshops for all and tattoos by appointment. We tell you all about it.

Poussière: a puppet show at the Théâtre Dunois

With Poussière, Compagnie Infra takes over the Théâtre Dunois stage from May 21 to 27, 2025, as part of the 12th International Biennial of Puppetry Arts. A sensory, metaphorical show that questions our relationship with the destruction and reconstruction of living things.

Apocalypse, yesterday and tomorrow: final days of the exhibition at BnF François-Mitterrand

Is the apocalypse just around the corner? The BnF François-Mitterrand explores this age-old theme in an exhibition on display until June 8, 2025, from the Bible to the present day.

Big Mamma celebrates its 10th anniversary at La Felicità: DJ set, Spritz and dolce vita XXL!

Big Mamma celebrates its 10th anniversary in fiesta mode! Ten years of plump pizzas, dripping stracciatella and dolce vita are celebrated with spritzers and good cheer. For the occasion, the squadra is pulling out all the stops with an XXL party at La Felicità that promises to set the 13th arrondissement of Paris on fire as much as your taste buds!

Tasting of HOA NAM spring rolls at Tang Frères de Pantin

Europe's leading producer and exporter of Asian dishes, the HOA NAM brand won the Taste of the Year 2025 award for its samoussas, but last year it was their halal pork and chicken egg rolls that won the prize, and now they're back for tasting at Tang Frères in Pantin!

HOA NAM Paris 13ème offers flavors of the year award-winning Nems

Crunchy and tasty, egg rolls are the favorite Asian dish of the French. Stuffed with meat, vegetables or shrimps, they are seductive in their richness of flavor. This classic Vietnamese street food dish is a must at every table, from aperitif to full meal.

D*Face, Inti... free collective street art exhibition at Itinerrance gallery, our photos

For its spring exhibition, the Itinerrrance gallery in Paris is inviting a host of international urban artists, including American Shepard Fairey, Chilean Inti, Britons Hush and D*Face and Mexican Saner. Head for the capital's 13th arrondissement, from April 5 to May 31, 2025, to discover some of their works in a free collective event.

Les terrasses du Petit Bain: concerts, aperitifs and deckchairs on the Seine all summer long

As soon as the sun comes out, Le Petit Bain opens its huge terrace on the banks of the Seine. Docked in the 13th arrondissement next to the Bibliothèque François Mitterrand, this spot offers concerts, a canteen, a terrace and deckchairs for lounging by the water.

HOA NAM Samoussas voted Flavor of the Year 2025

After being voted Flavor of the Year 2024 for its egg rolls, HOA NAM is now doing a double with its beef and apple samoussas, which have been awarded the title of Flavor of the Year 2025 by a jury of consumers.

Easter Egg Hunt 2025 at La Felicità

La Felicità is organizing a big egg hunt for Easter 2025. See you and your family on April 20 and 21!

Salon du Livre Africain de Paris 2025: book signings and conferences at the Halle des Blancs Manteaux

From March 14 to 16, 2025, the fourth edition of the Salon du Livre Africain de Paris will be held at the Halle des Blancs Manteaux. An opportunity to discover the richness of the continent's literature!

Aquaciné at the Joséphine Baker swimming pool: a water-based cinema in front of Le Grand Bain

(Re)discover Gilles Lellouche's film Le Grand Bain, with your feet in the water at the Joséphine Baker swimming pool, on March 15, 2025.

Urban art jam: Les Bombasphères collective takes over Spot 13 this weekend

To mark International Women's Rights Day, Spot 13 invites the Les Bombasphères collective for an exclusive live painting jam! For one weekend only, 15 female street artists will take possession of 15 walls before your very eyes. An artistic and free event not to be missed on Saturday March 8 and Sunday March 9, 2025 in the 13th arrondissement of Paris.

HOA NAM x Tang Frères collab for Samoussas Saveurs de l'année 2025

The star brand of Made in France Asian products HOA NAM has once again won the 2025 "Flavor of the Year" award, but this time for its new Beef Samoussas and Sweet Samoussas with Melting Apple! A new range of products to be discovered exclusively in the Tang Frères supermarket in Lognes, Seine et Marne, a tasty collab.