What to do in july

The history of Paris's great restaurants: La Petite Chaise, the oldest restaurant in Paris

Located on rue de Grenelle in the 7th arrondissement, La Petite Chaise is the oldest restaurant in Paris still in operation. Since 1680, it has embodied bourgeois tradition in a warm, old-fashioned setting.

Did you know that a sublime and unusual Parisian façade is hidden in Cité Malesherbes?

Among the most beautiful facades and buildings in Paris is the one designed by architect Anatole Jal, for and by painter Pierre-Jules Jollivet. Nestled in the peaceful, hidden Cité Malesherbes, this marvel of biblical scenes is well worth a visit. We tell you all about it.

Le Tê, the Franco-Taiwanese tea room with original tea time

How about a charming Franco-Taiwanese tea room offering fine teas, bubbles and an original tea time featuring egg cakes? Head to Palais Royal to discover this hidden spot!

Voir la mer: a free contemporary exhibition at the Maif Social Club - photos

Contemporary artists draw inspiration from the oceans to create original works, sometimes amusing, sometimes disturbing... Come and discover the Voir la mer exhibition, presented at the Maif Social Club from October 11, 2025 to July 25, 2026.

L.A. Confidential: the Mission Impossible escape game at Lock Academy

Infiltrate the Lock Academy's most secure room and steal a top-secret file in L.A. Confidential, an immersive escape game where logic, cooperation and suspense are at the heart of the mission. A breathtaking adventure just a stone's throw from Les Halles.

Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris: programming, opening hours, history... All you need to know

The Musée de l'Orangerie is famous for Monet's Water Lilies. But the museum holds many other treasures... Here's everything you need to know to visit.

Weather in Paris and Ile-de-France today, this Wednesday December 17, 2025 and tomorrow

What's the weather like right now in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? Check the weather forecast every day before planning your outings. Whether it's rain, snow or sunshine, cold or hot, fair or foul, the capital belongs to you! Here's your weather forecast for Paris and Île-de-France this Wednesday December 17, 2025

Rocky Horror Picture Show at Studio Galande in Paris: an unusual film screening!

In Paris, Studio Galande invites you to (re)discover the Rocky Horror Picture Show through unusual, interactive screenings. Hosted by wacky troupes, these sessions are guaranteed to make you laugh out loud!

In Paris, this cocktail bar offers fortune-telling aperitifs for a mystical evening.

How about a mystical aperitif in Paris? That's what Le Vieux Carré offers with its esoteric afterwork. Every Wednesday evening, cartomancy, astrology and numerology take center stage at this bar in the 11th arrondissement.

Revolt at Lock: the escape game that travels into the future at Lock Academy

Set in the 70s and featuring futuristic technologies, Revolte à la Lock takes players on an immersive temporal investigation at Lock Academy, a stone's throw from Les Halles. A thrilling 60-minute adventure to save Professor Lock's Academy!

Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin: an iconic venue for theater lovers in Paris

The Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin is one of the oldest theaters in Paris, offering a varied program in an exceptional historic setting. Located in the lively 10th arrondissement, it attracts theater lovers in search of excitement and discovery.

Un Crime presque Parfait: Cluedo-style escape game at Lock Academy

A murder, some clues and an hour to solve the case... Dive into "Un Crime presque Parfait", Lock Academy's immersive and sobritish escape game, in the heart of Paris, where the investigation becomes a real life-size Cluedo.

Hera Club: a women's fitness studio in the 16th arrondissement that combines California Barre with a designer coffee shop

In the 16th arrondissement of Paris, Hera Club welcomes Parisian women looking for classes to tone, lengthen and sculpt their figure without too much cardio. Thanks to the California Barre method, a blend of pilates, yoga and fitness, the effort is intense but accessible to all, in this modern studio nestled in a small coffee shop.

Lock Academy Paris: Professor Lock's investigative escape game at Châtelet - Les Halles

If you're a fan of escape games in Paris and a detective at heart, Lock Academy, located between Châtelet and Les Halles, has a challenge for you! Behind this detective school lie mysteries to unravel, captivating enigmas and immersive missions to solve as a team. Immerse yourself in the world of Professor Lock and try to become the best investigator in the capital!

The Catacombs of Paris, an unusual visit to the bowels of the capital

Have you ever ventured into the Catacombs of Paris? Let's go and discover this creepy brown place, known to all but where most have never been. A fascinating and historic site, a guided tour of the Catacombs is well worth the detour, as well as keeping you cool on hot days.

All you need to know about Notre-Dame de Paris: opening hours, tours, reservations, events

With its thirteen million visitors a year, Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral is one of the capital's must-sees. A place of worship as well as a monument, it has witnessed the history of Paris since its construction. Since December 8, 2024, the monument is once again accessible. With reservations, year-round concerts and suggested tours, discover all the information you need to prepare your visit to this emblem of Paris, ready to welcome the world.

Feyma: a family-run Mediterranean canteen, part delicatessen, part coffee shop in the 18th arrondissement

Part Mediterranean cuisine, part friendly coffee shop, Feyma is the 18th arrondissement's warm and welcoming cantine, where you can enjoy generous, homemade dishes from a smiling family who pass on their culinary heritage every day.

The Cinémathèque française: the temple of cinephiles in the heart of the Bercy district

For Parisians and lovers of the 7th art, the Cinémathèque française is a must-see cinema landmark in Paris: a cinema and museum dedicated to the history of cinema.

Active Room: the interactive floor and quiz shop a stone's throw from Bercy

Active Room, The Floor is Lava experience in Paris, awaits you in the 12th arrondissement. Spanning over 400 m² near Bercy, this immersive interactive floor concept inspired by The Grid invites participants to take on luminous tiles in teams. The space also features a relaxation area with bar and games, as well as a quiz room, Rival Quiz, to extend the experience with friends.

Romantic pizza at La Vittoria pizzeria in the Marais

Nestled in the heart of rue du Temple, opposite the park where you can relax after a stroll in the Marais, Pizzeria Vittoria is a family-run address that transports you straight to Italy. Founded by a Neapolitan family, this pizzeria offers entirely homemade pizzas, prepared with love and expertise.