Val de grâce district

Science Festival 2026 at Sorbonne University: more than 80 activities centered on “Savory Science.”

Sorbonne Université celebrates the Science Festival on October 10-11 with more than 80 free activities centered on the theme “Savory Science,” a nod to the 100th anniversary of the Michelin star, first awarded in 1926, and a salute to France’s gastronomic and culinary heritage.

Halloween 2026: a murder party at the Curie Museum

The Curie Museum hosts Dossier 226, its inaugural Halloween murder party in Paris, on October 31, 2026. Two hours of team-based investigation in a historic laboratory, for ages 15 and up.

U2: An Irish Story, the exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of Bono's band at the Irish Cultural Centre

This fall, U2 turns 50. To mark the occasion, the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris presents a free exhibition centered on the legendary band fronted by Bono and its unbreakable bond with Dublin and its homeland. Save the date: September 23 to December 18, 2026, to discover this exclusive event.

Science Festival 2026: Explore radioactivity at ESCPI Paris — PSL University

Science Festival is back for a new edition, from October 2 to 12, 2026: an opportunity to explore PSL University and take part in several hands-on science activities.

Science Festival 2026: The Schedule of Activities at Chimie ParisTech

From October 2 to 12, 2026, the Science Festival is back in Paris: take this opportunity to discover Chimie ParisTech, which is hosting activities for the occasion.

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2026: the schedule of activities at the Panthéon in Paris

The Panthéon will take part in the Monument Jeu d’Enfant weekend on 17 and 18 October 2026, offering families an interactive tour to rediscover this memorial to France’s great men.

Is it possible to visit the École normale supérieure, the renowned institution of academic excellence?

Located on Rue d'Ulm since the 19th century, the École normale supérieure stands among France's most prestigious institutions. A look back at the history of this emblematic site and at the rare opportunities to visit it.

Institut Curie: The 2026 Science Festival events focused on research

In Paris, the Curie Institute will participate in the 2026 Science Festival from October 2 to 12, offering activities, discussions, and opportunities to exchange ideas about cancer research. The public will gain a clearer understanding of scientific careers, the work conducted in laboratories, and Marie Curie’s legacy.

In Paris, the Poincaré House opens its doors for the 2026 Science Festival.

Mathematics, hands-on experiments and museum discovery are on the agenda for the 2026 Science Festival at the Maison Poincaré in Paris, on 9 and 10 October. The venue will be free for all visitors during the event.

Concerts and Exhibition at the Irish Cultural Centre: the Heritage Days 2026 lineup

Heritage Days 2026 take place on September 19 and 20! This year, the Irish Cultural Centre invites you to guided tours of the Saint-Patrick Chapel, as well as concerts. Discover the weekend’s detailed program.

European Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: visit the little-known museum dedicated to the Curie family

Ahead of the new edition of Heritage Days, the Curie Museum opens its doors for the entire weekend of September 19–20, 2026, offering a deep dive into the history of the family with five Nobel Prizes. Attention, lovers of scientific heritage!

Did you know you can visit Val-de-Grâce, Paris’s former military hospital?

With its impressive dome towering over the 5th arrondissement, the Val-de-Grâce is often seen as an old military hospital closed to the public. Yet a portion of this historic monument is open for visitors. Here’s how to discover this little-known jewel of Paris.

An immersive look at Val-de-Grâce in Paris during the 2026 European Heritage Days

Découvrez comment le service de santé des armées fonctionne lors des Journées du Patrimoine en vous lançant à la conquête du musée caché au cœur du Val-de-Grâce, l’ancien hôpital militaire de Paris, ce week-end des 19 et 20 septembre 2026.

European Heritage Days 2026: Maison Poincaré, Paris’s Mathematics Museum

The Maison Poincaré aims to help you fall in love with math this Saturday, September 19, 2026, with a range of activities organized for Heritage Days. Here’s the program for you.

Heritage Days 2026: the program at Paris's National Institute for Deaf Children

For Heritage Days 2026, set off to discover the National Institute for Deaf Youth in Paris. Here’s what this 43rd edition has in store, taking place on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20.

La Promesse de l'Aube, the adaptation of Romain Gary's novel at Théâtre de la Contrescarpe

The adaptation of Romain Gary's La Promesse de l’Aube by Tigran Mekhitarian is returning to Théâtre Le Contrescarpe from 8 August 2026.

From traditional Irish music to the Iron Pot Fountain, for Music Day 2026

Music fans are invited to gather in front of the Pot-de-Fer Fountain this Sunday, June 21, 2026, for the latest edition of Music Day.

Music Festival 2026 in Paris: come dance in the courtyard of the Irish Cultural Centre

As on every June 21, the Irish Cultural Centre marks Music Day in style! This Sunday, the venue brings together artists from the Irish music scene, including Saltaire and soul singer Bronagh Gallagher. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. in the courtyard of the Irish Cultural Centre. So, are you ready to take a journey?

Discover the Val-de-Grâce Museum, a hidden gem, for Paris’s 2026 Night of Museums.

The hidden museum of Val-de-Grâce Hospital invites you to an exceptional after-hours night. Dedicated to the Army Health Service, this little-known venue awaits you for the Night of Museums on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

LaCrèma gelato, the new plant-based artisanal ice cream shop near the Jardin du Luxembourg and the Panthéon

We pushed open the door of LaCrèma, the new artisanal ice-cream shop on Rue Soufflot in Paris’s 5th arrondissement, open since April 2026. Behind the counter, Roberta and her house-made plant-based gelatos are shaking things up. Here’s everything you need to know!