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Paris La Boutique: City Hall’s hidden spot for stocking up on Parisian souvenirs

Behind the walls of City Hall, Paris has its own souvenir shop. Designer objects, accessories and heritage curiosities make up a very Parisian selection.

Tensions in Paris: the mayor invites Parisians to exchange views at City Hall this Thursday, October 22

After weeks of tension and protests, Paris City Hall opens its doors to residents this Thursday, October 22, 2026. An opportunity to converse directly with Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire, by registration.

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.

82nd anniversary of the Liberation: what traffic restrictions in Paris on Tuesday, August 25, 2026?

Heads up if you need to travel through central Paris on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. To mark the 82nd anniversary of the Liberation of Paris, several road and parking restrictions are planned around the Hôtel de Ville. Here are the affected streets and the hours to note.

The Paris City Hall will host a free outdoor screening of a historical film on Tuesday evening.

For the 82nd anniversary of the Liberation of Paris, Volker Schlöndorff's Diplomatie will be screened free of charge outdoors on the forecourt of the City Hall, on August 25, 2026.

Heritage Days 2026: Guided tour of Paris City Hall

For Heritage Days 2026, the City Hall of Paris will exceptionally open its doors to free, self-guided tours. Meet on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, to discover the Mayor of Paris’s office, the City Hall library, the Council Chamber, and the ceremonial rooms.

World Blood Donor Day: Blood drives at Paris's monuments in June 2026

The French Blood Establishment (EFS) continues to need your blood donations and is launching collection drives across the capital for World Blood Donor Day. Visit the Château de Versailles, the Hôtel de Ville, or Parc des Princes!

The free photo exhibition focused on Sebastião Salgado extended at Paris City Hall

The Hôtel de Ville in Paris pays tribute to photographer Sebastião Salgado with a major exhibition, free to the public from February 21 to June 6, 2026.

The baton‑twirlers steal the show on the forecourt of Paris City Hall during Nuit Blanche 2026.

Once again, the forecourt of the City Hall catches the eye during this Nuit Blanche. On Saturday, June 6, 2026, make your way to the heart of the capital to discover the various performances staged for this unusual late-night spectacle.

Did you know? From 1871 to 1977, Paris went without a mayor!

Paris truly isn't like any other city: it went over a hundred years without having an official mayor! Dive into this fascinating episode from the history of the French capital.

Municipal Elections: Does the Mayor of Paris Actually Live in the Paris City Hall?

Does the Mayor of Paris secure a new residence simply by winning the municipal elections? Is it possible for the elected official to live at City Hall? Here's the answer.

Paris / Rome: Free Photo Exhibition Now Open on the City Hall Fences

On the gates of City Hall, discover a curated selection of photographs that reflect the twin beauty of Rome and Paris. Free to view from January 26 to February 26, 2026.

Did you know? A fire had devastated the City Hall—here's what it looked like before the blaze.

On May 24, 1871, right in the heart of Paris, the City Hall was destroyed by a fire set during the Paris Commune. Before it was rebuilt in the 19th century, the building showcased a Renaissance style inherited from François I, a look that can still be admired today at the Musée Carnavalet through models and original architectural details. Curious about what it looked like? Here's the story!

Paris: Why will the City Hall be lit up in Rome's colors on January 30th?

If you find yourself near City Hall on Friday, January 30, 2026, you'll be able to see its façade lit up with the colors of both Paris and Rome. But why would City Hall display the colors of these two European capitals? Here's everything you need to know.

Big Pride Energy Ball: an exceptional dance party at Paris City Hall.

Get ready to dance the night away at Paris City Hall: the Big Pride Energy Ball event is back for its third edition on November 29, 2025. This year, the theme of the ball is "Cosmic healing," for an inclusive, supportive, and iconic LGBTQIA+ evening!

Facing terrorism with civic memory: an open-air exhibition in front of City Hall

Paris is commemorating the tenth anniversary of the attacks with a free outdoor exhibition on the railings of the Hôtel de Ville. From November 3 to 30, the future Terrorism Memorial Museum is presenting photographs of objects and testimonies from its future collections to the public for the first time.

France, un album de famille: an exhibition by Yann Arthus-Bertrand at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris

This autumn, the salons d'honneur of the Hôtel de Ville de Paris are exceptionally opening their doors to the general public for a free exhibition (accessible on reservation) devoted to the faces of today's France. Join us from October 20 to November 2, 2025 to discover "France, un album de famille", a committed artistic project by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Hervé Le Bras.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 : montez en haut de la Tour Saint-Jacques à Paris

Pour les 42e Journées du Patrimoine, la Tour Saint-Jacques vous attend, les 20 et 21 septembre 2025. L'occasion de monter en haut de cette tour de 54m, au cœur de la capitale et de découvrir le panorama magnifique qu'offre cette tour classée Monuments Historiques. Attention la marche !

Paris Plages 2025: free beach volleyball courts at the foot of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris - final days

For Paris Plage 2025, beach volleyball is taking over the Hôtel de Ville forecourt this summer! Until August 20, three free courts invite you to smash and have fun after a swim in the Seine. Activities and tournaments signed FFVolley and FIVB extend the spirit of the Paris 2024 Games for a summer of sport and fun right in the heart of Paris.

Fnac Live 2025 in Paris: complete program and concert times

After a break in 2024 due to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Fnac Live will return to the Hôtel de Ville forecourt and lounges for a new series of not-to-be-missed free concerts on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 2, 3 and 4, 2025. On the program for this new edition? American artist St. Vincent, Breton singer Miossec, as well as Eddy de Pretto, Olivier Ruiz, phenomenon Baby Volcano, French electro duo Air and rapper Zamdane... check out the full program and concert times for this 13th edition!