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Lunar New Year 2026: Enjoy a free weekend featuring dragon dance performances and workshops at the Cernuschi Museum

On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, the Cernuschi Museum offers free family activities on February 21 and 22, 2026. Highlights include musical stories, creative workshops, and traditional dragon dances!

Chinese New Year Parade on the Champs-Élysées 2026: A Photo Recap

The Chinese New Year parade made a triumphant return to the Champs-Élysées this Sunday, February 1, 2026. Relive the festive moment through our photos and videos. Robots, dragons, and dancers stole the show once again, even as a gentle rain added a touch of unpredictability to the celebration.

The source of the Yvette: a mysterious statue in the Yvelines

Did you know? A mysterious statue represents the source of the Yvette. Nestled in the heart of the Yvelines, in Essarts-le-Roi, an intriguing sculpture marks the birth of this Île-de-France river. Open year-round, this hidden gem can be discovered during a leisurely stroll through the picturesque Chevreuse Valley.

The Snow Moon, a rare full moon that only appears once a year, is arriving on February 1st. Here’s how to best observe it and why it’s named that way.

This Sunday, February 1, 2026, look up at the sky to witness the Snow Moon, also known as the Storm Moon or Hunger Moon. This astronomical event will reach its peak at 11:09 PM and promises a stunning celestial display visible across mainland France.

Lunar New Year 2026 in Paris 13th: Free events featuring performances, exhibitions, activities, and a parade

The 13th arrondissement of Paris is ringing in the Lunar New Year 2026, commonly known as the Chinese New Year, celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse. The festivities run from February 13th to March 1st, featuring a parade, exhibitions, concerts, dance performances, and free cultural activities.

Read to your heart's content: the free literary festival celebrating Hachette’s bicentennial at Palais Brongniart

From March 13 to 15, 2026, the Palais Brongniart will host the "Grandes Rencontres Hachette - Lire à la folie" festival, a free event celebrating two centuries of publishing. With signings, talks, and workshops, this festival encourages visitors of all ages to explore the fascinating world behind the pages of a book.

Blurred Boundaries: The Immersive Exhibit at the Frigos in Paris

Sponsored - The exhibition Zone de flou offers an immersive artistic experience at the Frigos in Paris, exploring the spectrum from the visible to the invisible, from reality to fiction.

An immersive pop-up skincare experience that's entirely free is arriving in Paris this weekend.

A new pop-up is launching in Paris this weekend, with a fresh focus on skincare. Visitors can enjoy an immersive experience, including skin diagnostics and a variety of free activities, happening on January 31st and February 1st, 2024.

Kathia St. Hilaire: A Powerful Exhibition at the Perrotin Gallery

The Haitian-American artist Kathia St. Hilaire is showcasing a series of engravings and collages in Paris that delve into themes of spiraling, migration, and exile stories. On view at the Perrotin Gallery from January 10 to March 7, 2026, the exhibition offers a contemplative exploration of diasporic journeys, blending artistic expression with political insight.

The Perrotin gallery hosts an exhibition dedicated to art inspired by the game of chess.

The Perrotin Gallery in Paris is hosting a group exhibition titled A Century of Chess, exploring the impact of the game on modern and contemporary art. Running from January 31 to February 28, 2026, and curated by R. Jonathan Lambert, the show features works by Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, Martin Parr, and William Wegman. Through paintings, sculptures, and photographs, it delves into the diverse artistic interpretations inspired by this deeply strategic game.