The marais district

Graphic Melodies: quills, inkwells and wax seals at a retro Marais stationery shop

Behind its dark façade with gold lettering, Mélodies Graphiques offers a way to reconcile even the busiest with the pleasure of handwriting. Based in the Marais since 1986, this Parisian stationery shop nurtures the art of beautiful writing and calligraphy in a setting that exudes old‑world charm. A small time trip, without leaving the 4th arrondissement!

Paris/Berlin Encounters 2026: Cinema and Contemporary Art in Paris

From November 23 to 29, 2026, the Paris/Berlin International Encounters bring together cinema and contemporary art in Paris. Public admission is free.

La Grande Brasserie Bastille: don’t leave without trying its desserts!

A stone's throw from Place de la Bastille, La Grande Brasserie revives the former Petit Bofinger with its Parisian brasserie classics, its prize-winning egg mayo, and desserts crafted by a new pastry chef who honed her skills in luxury palaces, making it a spot worth discovering.

Par Hasard : this charming Marais shop is brimming with décor items and curiosities just waiting to be unearthed.

Luck sometimes plays a good hand, especially in the realm of decoration. A stone’s throw from Place des Vosges, Par Hasard cultivates a taste for fine objects, refined materials, and delicate adornments. A small Parisian shop with a cabinet-of-curiosities vibe, where elegance prefers a whisper to a shout.

La Mâle d'Effeenne: a baroque and offbeat concept store in the heart of the Marais, Paris.

Witchy mirrors, vanities, rare fragrances, fashion accessories and eccentric decorations: La Mâle d'Effeenne isn’t afraid of mixing it up. In this shop in Paris’s Village Saint-Paul, Nico and François bring together their finds and creations in a world as theatrical as it is unexpected. A cabinet of curiosities with real character.

Mungo Thomson: Monument, the exhibition that transforms everyday life at Lafayette Anticipations

Wrapping as sculptures: Mungo Thomson ruffles familiar objects in Monument, a free exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, running October 21 to November 29, 2026. Between a bronze tower and a film made from candle imagery, the Californian artist probes what we decide to keep.

Fleux in Paris: the concept store for pop home décor and quirky objects in the heart of the Marais

At Fleux, everyday objects feel like mini works of art, sometimes with a bold dash of whimsy. Designer lighting, pop tableware, decorative accessories, quirky gifts and kid-friendly finds: this Parisian concept store unfolds its worlds across several Marais shops, each with its own character.

Hélène Fauquet: Vivresse, an exhibition that pairs bubbles with shells at Lafayette Anticipations.

The artist Hélène Fauquet presents Vivresse, an exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations in Paris, focusing on photography, forms, and perception, running from October 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

Paris, thanks for the chic home decor pieces, fashion, and great finds at the Marais’ must-visit concept store.

Derrière sa célèbre petite Fiat rouge, Merci cultivate the art of shopping that is unlike any other. Fashion, design, home decor, everyday objects, exhibitions and cafés come together in this vast concept store on Boulevard Beaumarchais, in Paris. A address that regularly refreshes its décor and theme, for the pleasure of those who love to keep an eye on everything.

Halloween 2026 at HIS Paris: exhibition and yōkai masks

From October 20 to 31, 2026, Cécile Ricordeau will showcase her yōkai at HIS Paris in the Marais. On Halloween, two mask-making workshops will be offered for children aged 7 and up, with registration required.

Villeglé exhibition at the Carnavalet Museum: Paris torn from the walls is unveiled

The exhibition Paris à l'arraché at the Carnavalet Museum marks the centenary of Jacques Villeglé, the artist who tore posters off the streets of Paris to turn them into works of art. We head to the Marais from October 14, 2026 to February 14, 2027 to trace the story of urban art in Paris.

Czech-In 2026: Czech and Slovak cinema pays tribute to Václav Havel in Paris

Czech-In returns to Paris for its 12th edition, with a highlight from October 16 to 18, 2026 at Saint-André-des-Arts. The program includes contemporary films, short features, and a Václav Havel retrospective.

Matthieu Nina : At the bottom rung of the ladder at Le Point Virgule

Matthieu Nina presents En bas de l’échelle at Le Point Virgule in Paris, Sundays at 5:15 p.m. until December 27, 2026. His debut one-man show delves into his journey and his disability with self-deprecating humor.

Festa del Vino: a food festival centered on Italian wine with an all-you-can-eat buffet and DJ sets in Paris

Attention, lovers of Italian cuisine: Festa del Vino celebrates its 10th edition in Paris’s Marais on October 15, 2026. Expect wine tastings, an all-you-can-eat Italian buffet, and a DJ set.

Hello Kitty: An immersive and interactive experience around the famous character lands in Paris

From October 31 to November 26, 2026, Hello Kitty takes over Galerie Joseph in Paris with "Beyond Cute," an immersive experience blending luminous installations, interactive games, music, and personalized creations. A family-friendly outing or a treat for fans of the iconic Japanese character.

Fire in Paris: Enfants Rouges Market badly damaged, fire brought under control

The Enfants Rouges Market, in Paris’s 3rd arrondissement, was struck by a fire overnight between October 11 and 12, 2026. The blaze is under control, but the market is "totally wrecked," according to the mayor of Paris Centre.

Halloween 2026 at Mama Shelter: Parties, brunches, psychic readings and dance parties for kids

Paris's Mama Shelter hotels are celebrating Halloween 2026 with themed nights, brunches, workshops, and activities for kids. From October 25 to November 1, the Paris East and Paris West locations are offering, in particular, crime-scene-inspired décor, special cocktails, fortune-telling sessions, and dance parties for little monsters!

We, the Grotesques: Guillermo Forchino's free exhibition at Galerie Joseph

The Joseph Gallery, in the Marais district of Paris, is hosting "Noi, i Grotteschi," a free exhibition bringing together 124 sculptures by Guillermo Forchino, from November 6 to 29, 2026. A retrospective that spans four decades of work, blending human comedy, biting humor, and a look at the fragilities of our society.

Fire at the Enfants-Rouges Market: why was this jewel of Parisian heritage so precious?

Ravaged by a fire on October 12, 2026, the Marché des Enfants-Rouges was Paris's oldest covered market. A look back at 411 years of history in the Marais.

Liberated! : Paris hosts a free feminist books fair

Délivrées! returns to the Halle des Blancs Manteaux from November 6 to 8, 2026. This free fair brings together conversations, readings and screenings, featuring, among others, Nesrine Slaoui, Romane Bohringer and Sandrine Rousseau.