What to do in the 6th arrondissement

Paris 2026 Local Elections: First Round Results for the 6th Arrondissement

In the 6th arrondissement of Paris, Sunday, March 15th, marked the first round of the 2026 municipal elections. The initial results reveal a preliminary power struggle between the candidate lists vying for seats on the Paris City Council and the local arrondissement council. Which candidates are leading in the 6th? Find out the results from the first round.

BiblioMania 2026: The Book Fair, Antique Papers, and Collectibles Exhibition Comes to Paris This Weekend

Time to rebel ... with books! From February 12 to 14, 2026, the BiblioMania Fair takes over the Refectory of the Cordeliers in the 6th arrondissement for its 19th edition. Spread across 600 square meters, 45 professional booksellers will showcase a stunning collection of rare books, manuscripts, prints, posters, and photographs centered around the theme of Revolution.

Leandro Muniz: Custom Micro-Realism and Blackwork Tattoos in Paris

In Paris, those seeking a fully personalized tattoo in micro-realism or blackwork are encouraged to explore Leandro Muniz’s artistry. His work is rooted in a nuanced understanding of the human body, with a dedicated focus on ensuring each piece maintains both coherence and meaningful significance.

Kilo Shop Saint-Germain launches its XXL sale: up to 80% off a kilo for a whole weekend!

Want to completely transform your wardrobe? Now's the time! The very first edition of HOT DAYS is coming to Kilo Shop Saint-Germain, from September 19 to 21, 2025. Three days of shopping by the kilo, with discounts of up to -80%! Book your free slot now and get ready to hunt out your vintage nuggets.

Heritage Days 2025 backstage at the Odéon-théâtre de l'Europe in Paris

To mark the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine, the Odéon-théâtre de l'Europe is opening its doors for guided backstage tours on Saturday September 20 only. It's an exceptional opportunity to get up close and personal with this legendary venue.

Paris Design Week 2025: exhibitions dedicated to the art of glass and textiles at the Czech Centre

Paris Design Week is back, and Paris is alive with design in all its forms. Among this year's stops, the Centre tchèque, in the 6th arrondissement, invites you to explore a blue universe through exhibitions combining textiles, glass and contemporary design. A creative immersion to be discovered from September 5 to October 18, 2025, with a vernissage on September 4.

The botanical garden of the Faculty of Pharmacy: a secret botanical treasure to be visited without delay

Just a stone's throw from the Jardin du Luxembourg lies a little-known green gem: the botanical garden of the Faculty of Pharmacy. From spring to autumn, this confidential corner of greenery opens its doors to the curious for guided tours that are as instructive as they are exotic.

Street workout: where to train for free in Paris's 6th arrondissement?

Street workout is a popular discipline that combines strength training and gymnastics. Practiced in the open air, we explain where you can do it in the 6th arrondissement of Paris.

Tennis in Paris: the Jardin du Luxembourg courts reopen - How to book a court?

The tennis courts at the Jardin du Luxembourg are back in action after a two-year closure. And, good news! The courts are now more accessible and ultra-easy to book! How about a game in one of the capital's most beautiful green settings?

Tina, Cristina and Pierre Chomet's relaxed tapas bar, Paris 6th arrondissement

Good plan alert! Cristina and Pierre Chomet (Top Chef 2021), are opening a brand new restaurant-tapas bar in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. We set out to discover this cool, gourmet spot, where gourmet Spanish dishes rhyme with conviviality.

Claire Chazal: Ma bibliothèque idéale at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse

Claire Chazal, in Ma bibliothèque idéale, reads every Monday from March 25 to July 1 2024 at the Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse. She shares her literary favorites during a reading session.

Man Ray et la Mode, the exhibition at the Musée du Luxembourg - closed

The Musée du Luxembourg is devoting an exhibition to Man Ray and fashion photography from September 23, 2020 to January 17, 2021. This artist has already been featured in a retrospective at the Grand Palais in 1998, and again at the Pinacothèque in 2008. The exhibition remains closed until further notice.

Akan, les valeurs de l'échange, the exhibition at the Monnaie de Paris - closed

Due to the coronavirus epidemic, the Monnaie de Paris is inviting history buffs to discover its brand new exhibition, Akan, les valeurs de l'échange, from July until February 28, 2021. A dive into the history of the Akan peoples, Ashanti in particular, and their unique use of gold as a currency of exchange. The exhibition is closed until further notice.

Fruttini by MO, the exceptional ice cream shop just a few steps from Le Bon Marché

Lovers of fruit, sorbets and other ice creams go to Fruttini by MO, a new spot in the 6th arrondissement of Paris offering oranges, passion fruit, pears, apricots, almonds, bananas and other frozen lemons. The opportunity to refresh yourself as it should be this summer, especially during the heat wave...

The Nabis and the décor at the Musée du Luxembourg, our photos

From March 13 to June 30, 2019, the Musée du Luxembourg is devoting an exhibition to Nabi decorative art, a post-Impressionist avant-garde movement born on the bangs of academic painting.

Dacouar, the bubble bar in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Champagne connoisseurs gather at Dacouar, a bar in Paris's 6th arrondissement, to taste champagnes and other refined dishes and awaken their gourmet taste buds.