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Urban stroll: Japan sketched by Florent Chavouet at the Maison de la Culture du Japon

The Maison de la Culture du Japon in Paris is hosting a small, free exhibition dedicated to the sketches of French illustrator Florent Chavouet. Visit between December 2, 2025, and January 10, 2026, to discover this beautiful illustrated urban stroll.

Tea time at Violetta et Alfredo in Paris: excellent and affordable.

Tea time for €22 in a Parisian tea room with enchanting decor? Violetta et Alfredo, nestled in Paris's 9th arrondissement, offers this option every day from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in 2025, including petits fours, savory creations, and homemade pastries. We tried it and we'll tell you all about it.

Breathe, a 100% plant-based Japanese restaurant serving vegan maki and sushi

Are you vegan but can't imagine giving up sushi, maki, or even fried chicken? Head to the vegan restaurant Breathe in the Sentier district for 100% plant-based Japanese specialties!

La Réserve unveils a signature hot chocolate to enjoy as a refined snack.

To mark its tenth anniversary, La Réserve Paris is unveiling its new signature hot chocolate 2025, created by Chef Jérôme Banctel and Pastry Chef Jordan Talbot. A gourmet treat to be enjoyed by the fireside until April 2026.

Maison Vérot, contemporary charcuterie with the seasons

Pâtés en croûte, pies, terrines, gold-medal-winning white ham and delicatessen dishes: Maison Vérot, a benchmark charcuterie, is constantly renewing itself with the seasons.

What's in the works: the textile and fashion exhibition between India and France at the Mobilier National

The Mobilier National will be showcasing the textile creations of India and France, which have been intertwined for centuries, in an exhibition that doubles as a festival, from December 4, 2025 to January 4, 2026.

Art Capital 2026: the major artistic event to experience this winter at the Grand Palais

Art Capital returns for a new edition from February 13 to 15, 2026, at the Grand Palais. Don't miss this event for lovers of contemporary art, which brings together four fairs in one.

This chocolate shop in Yvelines offers unique hot chocolates with gourmet treats.

Chocolatier Chapon treats us to his expertise in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, in the Yvelines, with a tea room (or rather a chocolate salon) that delights lovers of fine cocoa. Discover exclusive hot chocolates served in the traditional way in chocolate pots, and a gourmet menu that showcases the house creations.

We tried the Lutetia's Christmas 2025 tea time, and we'll tell you all about it.

Let's discover the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia's Christmas tea time, created by pastry chef Nicolas Guercio. Head to the glass-roofed Salon Saint-Germain in the 6th arrondissement every weekend from November 22, 2025, to January 4, 2026, for this gourmet experience. We'll tell you all about it.

Land&Monkeys' 2025 plant-based Yule logs: four vegan treats for the holidays

For a tasty, plant-based Christmas, try the four original and colorful creations from the Land&Monkeys bakery, which are both indulgent and light. Do you prefer chocolate, hazelnut, pistachio, or chestnut?

Dinosaurs: the immersive experience that takes us back in time at the Atelier des Lumières, photos

A new documentary exhibition transports us to the Atelier des Lumières: this winter, starting December 10, 2025, discover the age of dinosaurs in an unusual and family-friendly immersive experience.

Les Tontons de Neuilly, the elegant bistronomic restaurant in Hauts-de-Seine

Les Tontons de Neuilly is located on Place Parmentier in Neuilly-sur-Seine in the Hauts-de-Seine department. This bistronomic restaurant, created by Alexandre Baizet, Gérard Castellani, and chef Rachid Djillali, offers generous French cuisine in a refined Art Deco setting, with a beautiful spacious dining room and a lovely terrace for sunny days.

Rayon Noir, the modern and welcoming tattoo and design studio in the 12th arrondissement

Behind an intriguing storefront in Paris's 12th arrondissement lies Rayon Noir, a new-generation tattoo and design studio that welcomes a variety of French and foreign artists in a modern, welcoming atmosphere.

Christmas 2025 at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann: a temporary ice rink on the rooftops of Paris - photos

For Christmas 2025, the magic takes to the skies on Boulevard Haussmann! Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann is transforming its rooftop into a temporary ice rink with views of the Eiffel Tower and the illuminated rooftops from December 1, 2025, to January 4, 2026.

Épopée: the delicious bistronomic restaurant with Japanese chef Yurika Kitano at the helm.

Looking for a tasty bistronomic spot in the Charonne district of Paris? Head to Épopée, a restaurant for bon vivants that showcases sincere and oh-so-delicious dishes concocted by Japanese chef Yurika Kitano.

For Christmas 2025, Naraé Kim unveils a refined and delicate log at the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme.

The Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme and its talented Pastry Chef Naraé Kim unveil a delicate Christmas log inspired by jewelry. We tell you more about this creation entitled "Broche de Gui" (Mistletoe Brooch).

The charming 2025 Christmas Market in a suite at the Hôtel de Crillon, last day - our photos

The Hôtel de Crillon invites you to the second edition of its Christmas Market on the weekend of November 29-30, 2025. During these two magical days, the palace will host a beautiful selection of trendy designer brands for women and children to inspire your Christmas shopping, complemented by workshops and tastings, all in a dream setting!

The Ritz is opening a Christmas pop-up store on Place Vendôme featuring a giant teddy bear named Teddy B(e)ar.

The Ritz Paris is installing a giant 2.5-meter Teddy B(e)ar bear in Place Vendôme for the holiday season, from November 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026. On the program: signature hot chocolate, exclusive marshmallows, and a pop-up store dedicated to bear bellboys.

The Hôtel de Crillon's 2025 winter chalet on Place de la Concorde for Christmas - our photos

For this Christmas in Paris, the Hôtel de Crillon unveils a gourmet chalet with waffles topped with nostalgic treats created by Matthieu Carlin, the palace's pastry chef, and hot chocolate! To be enjoyed from November 26, 2025, to January 6, 2026.

Le Chalet d'Aristide: raclette arrives this winter at Monsieur Aristide in Montmartre - photos

A winter atmosphere and raclette await you at Monsieur Aristide, which unveils its winter chalet for the season on November 20, 2025, for gourmet evenings in Montmartre.