What to do in the 3rd arrondissement

The Grande Brocante Japonaise is back in Paris this week!

The Grande Brocante Japonaise is coming to the Marais for a new edition from November 20 to 23, 2025. Come and find rare items among the vintage Japanese treasures collected by Koji Fukushima, the best Japanese antique dealer in Paris!

Gentle Monster: the South Korean eyewear brand's Paris flagship store and its futuristic installations - photos

Le Marais sees double... and it has never been so clear! Gentle Monster, the South Korean brand that is reinventing eyewear, has opened its first European flagship store in the heart of the district. Here, futuristic frames and kinetic installations merge to create an experience that can be seen... and felt.

Kura Master celebrates Kagoshima Shochu in Paris throughout November.

Throughout November, Kura Master is showcasing Kagoshima Shochu in Paris through its Shochu 365 campaign, featuring original cocktails and an exceptional tasting evening. Don't miss this opportunity to discover this traditional Japanese spirit, emblematic of southern Japan.

Art Basel Paris 2025: Issey Miyake sublimates textiles and light in a free installation - our photos

Paris is set to vibrate to the beat of Art Basel 2025, the event that transforms the capital into a veritable art laboratory and playground for curious minds. As part of the Hors les murs program, the A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE installation takes up residence in the 3rd arrondissement from October 24 to 26, 2025. Conceived as a dialogue between textile and light, it promises a unique experience, free on reservation, at the frontier of fashion and contemporary art.

Elmgreen & Dragset's free, hyperrealistic installation in a gallery in the Marais district of Paris.

Behind the window of the MASSIMODECARLO Pièce Unique gallery, a scene that is more real than life itself stops passersby in their tracks: a gallery assistant slumped over her desk, frozen in silence. Created by Elmgreen & Dragset, this hyperrealistic sculpture is at the heart of October 2025, a free exhibition that can be viewed day and night until October 31, 2025.

Le Salon du Vintage 2025, 100% fashion and luxury, at the Carreau du Temple in Paris

Retro, chic and ecological, the Salon du Vintage returns to Paris from November 15 to 16, 2025! In the heart of the Carreau du Temple, in the Marais district, the shopping event will set up its luxury and second-hand racks, for a new 100% fashion edition.

Paris Fashion Week: Repetto makes the Marais dance with its pop-up and free juices

To coincide with Paris Fashion Week, Repetto opens "De La Danse à La Ville", its new pop-up in the heart of the Marais district. From October 1 to 5, 2025, visitors can slip on their pointe shoes and plunge into the world of Repetto, where the iconic pink meets the mythical red ballerina, between pointe shoes, a dance bar and free fresh juice.

Musée Picasso Paris: a free 2,300 m2 garden dedicated to the artist's sculptures in 2030

In 2030, Paris will inaugurate a free Pablo Picasso sculpture garden at the foot of the Musée National Picasso in the Marais district. In 2,300 m2 of greenery, a dozen emblematic works will be exhibited in the open air. What we know.

Vide-dressing Violette Sauvage: the second-hand bargain returns this weekend in Paris

Violette Sauvage returns to Paris! France's biggest and most famous fashion sale will take place at Espace Froissart in the Marais district this weekend, September 27-28, 2025. In all, thousands of trendy items and good deals to be found from 11am to 6pm in the 3rd arrondissement of the capital.

Heritage Days 2025 at Saint Elisabeth de Hungrie Church in Paris, program

Discover the beautiful Eglise Sainte-Elisabeth-de-Hongrie, in Paris's 3rd arrondissement, during the Journées du Patrimoine on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Piou Piou Market: a sale of vintage and second-hand clothes from €2 to €10 this weekend

The Braderie Piou Piou is coming to Seine-Saint-Denis (93) from September 13 to 14, 2025, with an avalanche of vintage style at mini prices, and finds to make you green with envy. Say yes to your fashion favorites, but without blowing your budget!

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: the little-known Musée Cognacq-Jay and its program

For the 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Musée Cognacq-Jay, located in the heart of Paris's 3rd arrondissement, opens its doors to all visitors on September 20 and 21, 2025. Come and discover this little-known museum in Paris.

Gustaf Westman's quirky pop-up decor gives a Parisian apartment a makeover - last day

Fashionable designer Gustaf Westman transforms a Parisian apartment into a pop-up that's part boutique, part arty installation! After Berlin and Copenhagen, this offbeat experience lands in Paris's 3rd arrondissement on June 28 and 29, 2025. Already acclaimed on Pinterest, the Swedish designer's unbridled decor is finally on show in real life!

An ephemeral Italian ice-cream parlour sets up in the courtyard of the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature

Ready for an ice cream break in the heart of a Paris museum? From June 26 to July 13, 2025, chef Zelikha Dinga (Caro Diario) will be setting up her ephemeral gelateria in the hidden courtyard of the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature. On the program: artisanal ice creams, a frosted cart and a dolce vita atmosphere in the shade of ancient stones.

Et Gaultier créa l'homme: the free sensory exhibition at the heart of the Maison Jean-Paul Gaultier - our photos

Maison Jean Paul Gaultier is opening its doors to you from June 12 to 15, 2025, for its new free exhibition "Et Gaultier créa l'homme - Le Male : Passé, Présent, Futur". An immersive, sensory journey celebrating its iconic Le Male fragrance, a symbol of freedom and masculine inclusivity, through a variety of collaborations and works of art. Book now!

Good Girl Coffee Shop: our photos of Carolina Herrera's café pop-up in Paris - last day

From May 16 to 25, 2025, Carolina Herrera opens the Good Girl Coffee Shop in the heart of the Marais district, an experiential pop-up combining fragrance and entertainment. To mark the launch of its latest fragrance, the house unveils a New York-style café, with a menu designed by pastry chef Nicolas Paciello.

Mother's Day 2025 in Paris: a 100% free pop-up with creative workshops, coffee shop & photocall

In anticipation of Mother's Day 2025, a 100% free pop-up is taking place in the Marais this Saturday, May 17. On the program? Creative workshops, a sneaker customization area, a photocall and even a coffee shop!

Afro-Caribbean Market 2025: fashion, beauty, decoration, gastronomy and creative workshops this weekend

The Afro-Caribbean Market returns to Paris on the weekend of May 17-18, 2025, with over 30 exhibitors from the fashion, beauty, deco, publishing and catering sectors! An opportunity to explore the diversity of Afro-Caribbean culture in a friendly, festive atmosphere in the heart of the Marais district.

Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris: the Musée des Arts et Métiers at night

For this Nuit des Musées 2025, the Musée des Arts et Métiers is offering a special evening event on May 17, 2025: curious visitors of all ages are invited to discover machines and devices, each more extraordinary than the last.

Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée Cognacq-Jay: a free nocturne among the collections

The Musée Cognacq-Jay will be opening its doors free of charge this Saturday, May 17, 2025, as part of the 21st Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums), featuring 18th-century works evocative of the Age of Enlightenment, acquired between 1900 and 1927 by Ernest Cognacq.