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Happy days, the free exhibition to relive the Paris 2024 Games a little longer

"Paris 2024, les jours heureux" (Paris 2024, happy days) is the name of Hôtel de Ville's new exhibition paying tribute to the historic Olympic period in Paris. Discover it free of charge from December 21, 2024 to March 1, 2025!

Blood donation: take part in a giant blood drive to beat the European record at Hôtel de Ville

The Etablissement Français du Sang has teamed up with an Internet personality to bring as many people as possible to a huge blood drive, with the aim of breaking the European record, from November 28 to December 1, 2024, at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris.

"Paris!" the free immersive exhibition at Hôtel de Ville, new slots available

Discover the many facets of Paris at an exceptional exhibition at the Hôtel de Ville? Until October 19, 2024, we're off to discover the Paris City Hall event exhibition named: "Paris!" the capital presents itself to the world! New slots are available, so it's time to (re)discover Paris, its wealth, its culture, its events, its tragedies and everything that makes it who it is.

Ephemeris of September 4 in Paris: Gambetta proclaims the Third Republic

On September 4, 1870, Léon Gambetta proclaimed the Third Republic in the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, following the fall of the Second Empire after Napoleon III's defeat at Sedan, and in the face of the obstinacy of the Parisian people.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Zeus, the metal horse for the opening ceremony, on display at Hôtel de Ville

The world's most famous horse, ZEUS, is making a comeback! After lighting up the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this majestic steel steed will be on free display at Paris City Hall from August 29 to September 8, 2024.

Ephemeris of August 25 in Paris: General de Gaulle's speech at the Hôtel de Ville

On August 25, 1944, back in Paris, Charles de Gaulle gave his famous speech "Paris outragé! Paris brisé! Paris martyrisé! mais Paris libéré!" at the Hôtel de Ville. An impromptu speech celebrating the city's liberation and calling for national unity.

La Terrasse des Jeux at Hôtel de Ville: the sports and party spot for the Olympics in the heart of Paris

It's in the heart of the capital, on the Hôtel de Ville forecourt, that the Terrasse des Jeux is setting up to bring you the festivities of summer 2024, from July 14 to September 8, 2024. This site, branded "Club 2024" by the Paris Olympic Games organizing committee, promises competitions and celebrations, offering a free platform accessible to all.

Paris 2024 Olympics: free concert on the Hôtel de Ville square with The Avener, Eva, Poupie...

To mark the inauguration of the Terrasse des Jeux, the City of Paris is organizing a free concert this Saturday, July 20, 2024. On the program? Poupie, Jungeli, Eva and The Avener to round off the evening in style!

July 14 at Paris City Hall: symphony concert, torchlight vigil... the program

This Sunday, July 14, 2024, we're celebrating the Fête nationale, but also the arrival of the Olympic flame in the capital! To mark the occasion, the City of Paris is pulling out all the stops, with a host of free events on the square in front of the Hôtel de Ville. A symphonic concert, the lighting of the cauldron and a torchlight vigil... Here's the musical and festive program that awaits you on July 14, 2024 on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville de Paris!

Place de l'Hôtel de Ville: one of Paris's most historic squares

The Place de l'Hôtel de Ville hasn't always been the lively, cheerful spot in the heart of Paris. Indeed, it was here that many public executions took place over the centuries. You'll never see the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville in the same light again!

Fire in progress Paris 4th district near City Hall: BHV Marais evacuated

A fire broke out this morning, Tuesday June 25, in an apartment building on rue Verrerie in the Marais district, right next to the Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville (BHV) in Paris. Be careful if you're driving in the area, you could be trapped.

Fête de la musique 2024 in Paris, on the Hôtel de Ville square: the program

Classical music invites itself to the forecourt of Paris City Hall on Friday June 21, 2024, for the 42nd Fête de la Musique. The Orchestre de chambre de Paris will be performing a free concert at a gala event billed as "participative and inclusive". Here's the program for this event that marks the start of summer!

Nuit Blanche 2024 in Paris: Carnival and skateboarding on the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville (75)

Once again, the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville is the place to be for Nuit Blanche. On Saturday June 1, 2024, take a trip to the heart of the capital to discover the various performances organized for this unusual nocturne.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Olympic venues, sporting events and places of interest in the 4th arrondissement.

From July 26 to September 7, 2024, Paris, Parisians and the (almost) entire planet will be watching the sporting events of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

La (très) grande forme, a participatory dance show attended by 800 people in Paris

La (très) grande forme is an exceptional event that will bring together 800 participants in front of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris for a participatory dance show. Created as part of the Cultural Olympiad of the Olympic Games 2024, the show is set to play to thousands of spectators on Saturday June 15.

Paris 2024 Olympics: City Hall open on the night of July 14 to admire the Olympic flame

With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games just around the corner, Hôtel de Ville is gearing up for an exceptional evening! On July 14, the building will open its doors to the public to unveil the famous Olympic flame. For a whole night, Parisians and visitors alike will be invited to admire the symbol of the global event (reservations required), 12 days before it kicks off!

10 years of transforming Paris: free events at Hôtel de Ville

The Hôtel de Ville opens its doors to Parisians this Saturday, March 23, 2024, to unveil 10 years of transforming Paris. On the program? Climbing, free seed distribution and meetings with elected officials and agents working for the City of Light.

Women's rally for peace and justice on the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville in Paris

On March 8, International Women's Rights Day, a landmark event will be held on the forecourt of Paris City Hall. Les Guerrières de la Paix, a collective campaigning for peace and anti-racism, is inviting participants to a rally of solidarity to highlight the impact of conflict on women, and the importance of their role in peace processes.

Paris lights up: Paris bridges by night, open-air photo exhibition at Hôtel de Ville

From October 16 to November 30, 2023, admire black-and-white photos of the City of Light and its bridges, on the gates of Paris City Hall. It's an opportunity to rediscover these massive elements of the capital's landscape in a different light.

Le Maghreb des livres 2023, the literary fair showcasing Tunisian literature

The Maghreb des livres returns to Paris for its 29th edition on October 28 and 29, 2023, at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris, and this year it will feature Tunisian literature, with book signings, debates and literary cafés.