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Raphaël Barontini: a monumental installation at the Panthéon, our photos

Another carte blanche at the Panthéon! This time, the legendary Parisian monument welcomes Raphaël Barontini. From October 19, 2023 to February 11, 2024, the French visual artist will present a magnificent exhibition entitled "We Could be Heroes", created in situ and evoking the history and memory of the struggle against slavery.

Paris: a historic Institut Curie building soon to be demolished in the 5th arrondissement?

In order to expand the Institut Curie cancer center, a number of historic buildings are to be demolished where Marie Curie herself once worked. A decision that has raised concerns among heritage conservationists, notably the Commission du Vieux Paris.

Did you know? You can watch the Earth rotate thanks to Foucault's pendulum in Paris.

Want to see the Earth spinning at the end of a wire? You're in luck, because two of Foucault's pendulums can be seen in Paris, in the heart of the Panthéon and the Musée des Arts et Métiers.

Fête de la Science at the Ecole Normale Supérieure

Come and discover science at ENS-PSL on Sunday, October 8, from 10am to 6pm! This year, the ENS is opening its doors to all and sundry, offering a fun and interactive format for young and old alike.

Blood donation: the list of exceptional and unusual blood drives in Parisian monuments

To mark World Blood Donor Day, come and donate blood throughout June 2023 in a number of Parisian monuments, for a good deed in unusual places like the Pantheon or the Parc des Princes!

Paris: will Olympe de Gouges soon enter the Pantheon?

Will Olympe de Gouges be the seventh woman to enter the Pantheon, soon after Josephine Baker? According to historian Catherine Marand-Fouquet, Emmanuel Macron is waiting for an “opportunity”.

Martin Parr's Ireland, the Centre Culturel Irlandais's free photo exhibition

Martin Parr takes us on a journey to Ireland, to meet its landscapes and its people. Visit the Centre Culturel Irlandais, from November 11, 2022 to January 8, 2023, to discover Martin Parr's Ireland.

Heritage Days 2022 in Paris at Mouffetard, the Puppet Theater

Heritage Days 2022 in Paris are full of unexpected delights. One highlight is Le Mouffetard, a theatre dedicated to the art of puppetry, opening its doors for the weekend of September 17th and 18th, 2022.

The Irish Cultural Center celebrates its 20th anniversary with a laser show

The Irish Cultural Center has been enlivening the Latin Quarter for twenty years already thanks to exhibitions, concerts and compelling events. To celebrate this anniversary as it should be, the CCI hosts a Birthday Party on Friday September 16, 2022. On the menu of this free party? Discover the “Oblivion Seachmalltacht - ᖃᐅᔨᒪᔭᐅᔪᓐᓃᖅᑐᑦ” exhibition by artist Aideen Barry, an electro gig by Daithí and a laser show performed on the façade of the Irish Cultural Center.

A huge street-art-inspired portrait of Josephine Baker arrives to the Place du Panthéon

On June 3, 2022, as part of the Quartier du Livre Festival, the Place du Panthéon in Paris is to house a huge portrait of the iconic Josephine Baker. The 1,000sqm piece will be made by street-artist Gwendoline Finaz de Villaine.

L'Épée de Bois: an art-house cinema in central Paris

L'Epée de Bois, an independent local cinema, mainly shows films that have been on the screens for several weeks and have been successful. So if you've missed an exclusive release, you'll be able to catch up.

Yi One, the Chinese restaurant with delicious pancakes, noodles and baozis

Yi One, that's the name of the new Chinese restaurant that opened on the Left Bank, just a step away from the Jardin du Luxembourg. A hot spot that offers you good Jianbing pancakes, noodle and ravioli soups and steaming hot baozis.

Oh Purée ! a neighborhood nugget a stone's throw from rue Mouffetard - CLOSED

Oh Purée! is the place to be in Paris's 5th arrondissement. In this friendly, charming restaurant, you'll enjoy seasonal cuisine that sublimates the flavors of the finest produce, with purée as the common thread! A real neighborhood nugget you'll love!

Seoul Mama, Manoj Sharma and Sangmi Lee's Korean canteen at the Jardin du Luxembourg

Chef Manoj Sharma and his wife Sangmi Lee have just opened a second Seoul Mama in Paris, a stone's throw from the Luxembourg Gardens. On the menu: naughty street-food, Korean-style cocktails and delightful dishes, the perfect link between France and Korea.

Valentine’s Day 2022 in Paris: exclusive and romantic cocktails at the Solera

Calling all lovebirds willing to find an uncommon place to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2022 in Paris: this February 14, in the evening, the Solera exceptionally serves three original cocktails!

Le Seven Hôtel, a charming & confidential boutique hotel in the 5th arrondissement

A confidential boutique hotel in the Latin Quarter, the Seven Hôtel has been given a makeover for the start of the 2021 academic year. Renowned for its 7 themed suites, the Seven retains all its charm and promises a romantic, confidential and delicate experience for travelers and lovers alike.

38M, the super laid-back bar in rue Mouffetard

The 38M is a great place waiting you in rue Mouffetard in Paris. Here, treat yourself to indulging cocktails, irresistible finger food in a very trendy setting with a very friendly vibe!

Singer Josephine Baker to be entombed on November 30, 2021 in the Panthéon in Paris

French-American singer Josephine Baker is to be entombed on November 30, 2021 in the Panthéon, and will become the first Black Woman ever honored with a Panthéon burial.

La Casa di Peppe, Peppe Cutraro's trattoria and pizzeria

Peppe Cutraro's new Trattoria Pizzeria and Delicatessen in Paris's 5th arrondissement. Chef Giuseppe Cutraro, World Pizza Champion, has not finished delighting us.

SweetSpot: the first spread bar

SweetSpot is the first spread bar in Paris. This newcomer on rue Mouffetard is likely to delight breakfast fans!