The marais district

Everybody 2027: the Body Festival at the Carreau du Temple

The Everybody festival is back at the Carreau du Temple from February 3 to 7, 2027. This sixth edition brings together shows, performances, dance classes, and workshops centered on the portrayal of the body.

Afternoon Queens, Paris’s English tableware boutique - DEFINITELY CLOSED

Afternoons Queens is the Paris Marais shop where you can hunt for beautiful English crockery, while enjoying a proper cup of tea or scones and chatting with Hortense, its warm-hearted owner.

La Valise : Sophie Forte shares stories about her family at Théâtre Essaïon

Sophie Forte performs La Valise at Théâtre Essaïon, Saturdays at 8:50 p.m. through January 16, 2027. A one-woman show drawn from her family memories.

Cabaret(s): a free photo exhibition at Temple Square

Until December 18, 2026, the railings of Temple Square in Paris host Cabaret(s) – The History of a Living Transmission. A free photo exhibition exploring the history and forms of the French cabaret.

Cofee: the street artist presents "Anima", a free, solo exhibition in Paris – our photos

This fall, street artist Cofee takes over a small gallery in Paris's 4th arrondissement to present his new solo exhibition. Entitled "Anima," this free installation features around twenty original works to be admired for four days only, from Thursday, October 8 to Sunday, October 11, 2026.

La maison de Victor Hugo à Paris, une immersion artistique dans l'univers du célèbre écrivain français

La Maison de Victor Hugo is hidden in Place des Vosges, in the heart of Paris. This museum dedicated to the most famous of French authors lets visitors step into the apartment where the artist and his family lived, as well as into his artistic universe.

Hugo and Architecture, From Stone to Pen, the Extended Exhibition at Victor Hugo's House

Victor Hugo's House is staging a thematic exhibition on architecture in Hugo's body of work, with a particular emphasis on his drawings. On view from June 11 to December 13, 2026.

PENN & FASHION: the exhibition that traces 60 years of fashion through Irving Penn's lens — our photos

Irving Penn makes his mark at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie with PENN & FASHION, running from September 30, 2026 to January 17, 2027. Spanning more than six decades of images, the exhibition shows how his eye reshaped the rules of fashion photography, from Dior and Balenciaga to Issey Miyake, Chanel, and John Galliano.

Kurt Schwitters, The Chaos World: Our Photos from the Picasso Museum's Event Retrospective

Kurt Schwitters. The Chaos-World. 1918–1948 lands at the Musée national Picasso-Paris from October 6, 2026 to February 7, 2027: more than 300 paintings, sculptures and collages trace the inventive arc of this major 20th‑century artist. A retrospective that shows how, from Merz to architectural installations, Schwitters transformed everyday materials into works that are both visually striking and sonically immersive.

Fashion Week: glowing dresses, a coat that changes color… final day of this free fashion exhibition

An arm that colors a coat, dresses that spin and change their look, clothes that are screens: JUST AN REAL AGE goes all in on experimental fashion. On October 5, 2026, it’s the final day to visit this exhibition for free in the Marais.

Pizza Week 2026: The lineup in Paris and Île-de-France pizzerias

Pizza Week 2026 is back in Paris and Île-de-France, from October 12 to 17, 2026, with events across about twenty Parisian and Île-de-France pizzerias. Discover the lineup!

Jean Paul Gaultier: a free sensory perfume experience in the Marais — reviews & photos

A kiosk, red neon, a club and a few Parisian clichés: Jean Paul Gaultier stages his new fragrance at Lafayette Anticipations from October 1 to 3, 2026. A free, offbeat experience, and just a tad irreverent. We tested it: here’s our take and our photos.

Fat Belly, the crispy Asian rotisserie that's got the Marais drooling

New to the Marais, Fat Belly has everything it takes to become the new hotspot for food lovers. Roasted meats, house-made noodles and decadent desserts are all on the menu.

Architecture Days 2026 in the Marais: step inside Victor Hugo's home

Red bricks, slate roofs and the secrets of its inscriptions: visit Victor Hugo's House during National Architecture Days, October 16–18, 2026.

Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 at Paris City Hall Centre, Mooncakes and Tea Tasting

The 2026 Moon Festival takes over Paris Centre Town Hall, in the 3rd arrondissement, on Sunday, September 27, 2026. On the menu for this Franco-Chinese gathering: tea and mooncakes to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Roller skating for everyone: two free roller-dance evenings are coming to the Halle des Blancs-Manteaux.

Get ready to roll: a free roller-focused event lands at the Blancs Manteaux space in Paris. Aimed at all ages, Glide for All invites us to September 26 and 27, 2026 to enjoy free roller and roller-dance initiations plus demos in the Marais. And when night falls, the party starts—a roller party, tonight!

Viva México 2026: a screening of Mexican cinema for children in Paris

The Viva México festival also has its youngest viewers in mind. On Sunday, October 11, 2026, the Luminor Hôtel de Ville will host Ciné Niño, a screening of Mexican short films followed by a discussion and a creative workshop for ages 5 and up.

The Great Vegetable Week 2026 in Paris, a free, festive festival centered on vegetarian eating.

What if we put a little more green on our plates? The Great Plant Week is back from September 25 to October 4, 2026 for its second edition. Over 10 days, workshops, tastings, talks and activities will pop up all over France, with several events in Paris, including a major opening symposium at the Climate Academy.

In the heart of the marsh, this historic temple is offering special tours for Heritage Days 2026.

The Temple of the Marais is taking part in Heritage Days over the weekend of September 19–20, 2026, with special tours lined up for the occasion. Find out the program!

As part of Heritage Days 2026, the Carnavalet Museum will offer guided tours.

On the occasion of the 43rd edition of Heritage Days, the Carnavalet Museum is offering discovery tours of its collections during the weekend of September 19 and 20, 2026.