A mythical district in thehistory of Paris, the area around theformer Bastille prison , destroyed during the French Revolution, is a lively neighborhood par excellence. Let's go for a stroll and discover all the secrets of the area! Starting with the unmissable Place de la Bastille - unfortunately all too often jammed with cars - and its imposing Colonne de Juillet, topped by the famous golden Génie de la Liberté.
After a visit to one of the many restaurants in the Roquette district, which welcome you with open arms and offer Italian, Asian, French and other specialties, we'll head off to discover the astonishing Musée du Fumeur, before relaxing away from the hustle and bustle of the streets, in the lush green setting of the Coulée Verte, which runs from Bastille to Vincennes! A shady, relaxing stroll that ends with a trip to the Aligre market to stock up on goodies.
And you haven't seen everything yet. So follow the guide!
History of the Place de la Bastille
A symbol of the French Revolution, the Place de la Bastille has had an eventful history. It was here that the famous Bastille Prison stood, destroyed stone by stone during the Revolution. At its center, the beautiful Colonne de Juillet and its golden Génie de la Liberté can be seen from a great distance. [Read more]
History of the Tournelles Synagogue
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July 14: In the footsteps of the French Revolution in Paris: monuments to visit
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Place des Vosges, an iconic spot in Paris' Marais district
On the Marais side of Paris, the Place des Vosges is one of the most iconic squares in the area, a favorite with tourists and Parisians alike in the summer months. Discover the history of this charming square. [Read more]
The Viaduc des Arts: a must-see along Paris's green corridor
The Viaduc des Arts in Paris is a key stop on the coulée verte, attracting walkers and design enthusiasts alike! Find out more about this exciting spot in the capital's 12th arrondissement. [Read more]
Republican Guard: why do we sometimes see the gendarmerie on horseback in Paris?
It's not unusual to see gendarmes on horses roaming the streets of Paris. They are officers of the Garde républicaine, an armed force that originated in the capital in the 13th century and now resides in the Célestins district. [Read more]
The July Column at Bastille opens to the public: here is what is inside
The Colonne de Juillet, which stands on the Place de la Bastille in Paris, opens its doors to the public on October 23, 2021. This is your chance to discover its necropolis and its secrets! [Read more]
Jardin Bréguet, the green space of the 11th arrondissement
To spend some quality time in the 11th arrondissement, young and old alike can take advantage of the new municipal garden opened by the Mairie de Paris: the Jardin Bréguet. 913m2 of greenery in the city. [Read more]
La Coulée Verte de Paris, the unusual and hidden walk from Bastille to Vincennes
Paris's Coulée Verte René-Dumont, formerly known as the Promenade Plantée, is a beautiful, little-known walk for Parisians, taking us on a verdant journey from the Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes over the Viaduc des Arts. It's an unusual and shady way to discover Paris, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. [Read more]
Boats in Paris: experience Paris differently!
Sponsored - Discover Paris on water with a private cruise! Bateau à Paris invites you to take a cruise on the Seine and admire the most beautiful Parisian monuments! [Read more]
Restaurants in Bastille and La Roquette: Where to eat in these Paris neighborhoods?
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Épopée: the delicious bistronomic restaurant with Japanese chef Yurika Kitano at the helm.
Looking for a tasty bistronomic spot in the Charonne district of Paris? Head to Épopée, a restaurant for bon vivants that showcases sincere and oh-so-delicious dishes concocted by Japanese chef Yurika Kitano. [Read more]
Ter, THE first Mayo egg bar in Paris with seasonal dishes, gourmet brunch on Saturday and Sunday
Sponsored - Ter is open for dinner from Tuesday to Sunday and for brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Come and visit Paris's first Mayo egg bar in the 11th arrondissement. And throughout December, it's all-you-can-eat raclette! [Read more]
La Tropicale Glacier, the tea room serving unusual ice creams in the 12th arrondissement of Paris
La Tropicale Glacier is the colorful concept that awaits you in Paris. It's not just a tea room, but also an ice cream parlour with unusual flavours! [Read more]
Proost Paris 11th: the must-visit coffee shop near Rue de la Madeleine
Want to taste artisanal madeleines in Paris's 11th arrondissement? Head to Proost, a gourmet coffee shop on Rue Popincourt, a veritable Parisian temple to the madeleine. This cozy spot offers original homemade creations to enjoy with a good specialty coffee. Check out our review and impressions of this sweet spot in the 11th! [Read more]
Hoso Basque: the Japanese cheesecake coffee shop that's creating a buzz in Paris
We're off to the Marais to discover Hoso Basque, a gourmet spot that revisits the famous Basque cheesecake in Japanese style, with an ultra-melting texture and original flavors. Open since July 2025, this coffee shop on rue Saint-Antoine also offers gourmet lattes. We tested it and tell you all about it... [Read more]
A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Bofinger, the Alsatian grande dame of Bastille
Opened in 1864 in Bastille, Bofinger is the oldest Alsatian brasserie in Paris. With its cupola, wood panelling and seafood, it embodies the elegance of Parisian brasseries. [Read more]
Sababa, the Voltaire Consulate's short-lived Palestinian-Israeli restaurant
On October 11, 2025, the Voltaire Consulate opened Sababa, a short-lived Palestinian-Israeli restaurant. A table inaugurated as a sign of dialogue and reconciliation. [Read more]
Etagère Café: an artistic interlude in this creative café in the 11th arrondissement, with handicraft activities
Looking for a quiet break in the day? At Étagère Café, you can sip a drink while trying out one of the creative activities on offer, from porcelain painting to candle-making and other handicrafts, in complete relaxation! [Read more]
Latte Club, the new seventies coffee shop Paris 12e
We're off to discover Latte Club, a new coffee shop in Paris's 12th arrondissement, with a distinctly Seventies ambience. Located on rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, it offers gourmet coffee specialties accompanied by sweet treats. [Read more]
Koneko Work, an unusual coworking café where you can work and read among the cats in Paris
Cat lovers beware, here's a coworking spot in Paris where you can telework (and more), surrounded by cats and purrs, with unlimited drinks and snacks from 6€ an hour. It's all happening at Koneko Work, a solidarity concept in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. [Read more]
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SO/ Paris, the arty hotel with high-rise bar-restaurant and spa
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The People Paris Marais, Félicité's affordable hostel
The People Paris Marais is the hostel of the 4th arrondissement. Halfway between a youth hostel and a hotel, this new, open-to-all accommodation in the heart of Paris's Marais district, facing the Seine and within the Félicité eco-neighborhood, offers a more affordable alternative in the very heart of the capital. [Read more]
La Félicité, opening of the new building with swimming pool, youth hostel and rooftop in pictures
La Félicité Paris Sully-Morland is the name of a new urban site in the 4th district that's sure to get people talking. Paris's former administrative site is giving way to an innovative neighborhood building called Morland Mixité Capitale. Winner of the Réinventer Paris project, this 40,000 m2 site boasts a swimming pool, a top-notch Morland Mixité Capitale youth hostel, the SO/Paris hotel, offices and a 360° rooftop overlooking the whole of Paris. [Read more]
Oh la la! cocktail bar x speakeasy hotel on the Place de la Bastille
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Courtyard Paris Gare de Lyon, the hotel for travelers
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Cour des Vosges, the Place des Vosges hotel
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Le VIP Paris, the yacht-hotel on the Seine with jacuzzi suites
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Maison Bréguet, the 5-star boutique hotel in the 11th arrondissement
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Victor Hugo's house in Paris, an artistic plunge into the world of the famous author
The Maison de Victor Hugo is tucked away on the Place des Vosges in the heart of Paris. This museum dedicated to France's most famous author lets us discover the apartment where the artist and his family lived. [Read more]
The smoker's museum, between rites and culture
This week we take you to the Musée du Fumeur. Don't let your preconceived ideas get the better of you: this place isn't a cannabis cult. On the contrary, with its exhibits and plants, it will introduce you to the history of the smoker and the introduction of this practice in Europe. [Read more]
Artifex Lab, a tapas bar, digital art exhibition and DJ set in Paris
Artifex Lab is an artistic and gourmet venue in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. Here, we're promised an eclectic program of digital and generative art exhibitions, DJ sets and a tapas bar! [Read more]
Victor Hugo, decorator: the exhibition on a little-known facet of the poet at Maison Victor Hugo
What if Victor Hugo had followed his first calling? From November 13, 2025 to April 26, 2026, a new exhibition reveals a little-known aspect of the writer's life: his passion for decorating, which we trace through his many creations, from Paris to Guernsey. [Read more]
Hoop Dreams: a free art exhibition on basketball culture in the 11th arrondissement
From December 11 to 14, 2025, "Hoop Dreams" will take over Paris's 11th arrondissement for a free exhibition centered on the basketball hoop as a medium of expression, featuring monumental installations, performances, and workshops. [Read more]
Le Majestic Bastille: an independent cinema in the heart of the Bastille district
The Majestic Bastille, part of the Dulac Cinéma group, is the only independent cinema in the Bastille district. Classified as an art house cinema, its panoramic screen will appeal to the most cinephile among you. [Read more]
Pink Floyd: pop-up store opens in Paris for the 50th anniversary of "Wish You Were Here"
To mark the 50th anniversary of their legendary album "Wish You Were Here," Pink Floyd has announced the opening of pop-up stores in several cities around the world, including Paris! Come to the 11th arrondissement of the capital on December 12, 2025, to discover this temporary kiosk offering several exclusive items. [Read more]
Tout va bien… ou presque: short formats at the Théâtre à la Minute
Discover Tout va bien… ou presque, a cycle of four short plays at the Théâtre à la Minute starting December 5, 2024, in an immersive 15-minute format. [Read more]
Unusual: Out of the blue, the cinema bar that mixes natural wines and arthouse short films in Paris
In the heart of Paris's 11th arrondissement, Out of the Blue combines a wine bar and cinema for the curious and cinephiles alike. With arthouse short films, natural wines, and a cozy lounge atmosphere, here you can sip, nibble, and immerse yourself in an experience that is unusual, creative, and convivial all at once. [Read more]
Analphabet: Alberto Cortés' queer and poetic play at the Théâtre de la Bastille
The Théâtre de la Bastille is hosting Analphabet, a spellbinding solo performance by Alberto Cortés, combining queer performance, Andalusian poetry, and nudity on stage, as part of the Festival d'Automne in Paris, from December 12 to 19, 2025. [Read more]
Hilarious Labs, an immersive experience inspired by the TV game Lol Qui rit Sort in Paris
Looking for a good idea for an unusual activity to do with friends in Paris? Hilarious Labs has come up with an original concept inspired by the TV game "Lol Qui rit sort". Locked up for an hour, your mission is to make others laugh... without making yourself laugh. Prepare your best jokes, and may the best person win! [Read more]
Notre-Dame de Paris: Roland Petit's ballet returns to the Opéra Bastille
The Opéra Bastille welcomes Roland Petit's legendary ballet Notre-Dame de Paris, a major work in the repertoire. Presented from December 6 to 31, 2025, this dance fresco combines dramatic power, neoclassical dance and flamboyant aesthetics. [Read more]
Les Petits Crus: the culinary escape game that awakens your senses at Bastille
Immerse yourself in the sensory world of Petits Crus, a unique culinary escape game in the 11th arrondissement, combining wine, cheese and chocolate tasting with puzzle-solving. An immersive experience to enjoy with friends! [Read more]
Crack the Egg: the escape game where you won't walk on eggshells at Gare de Lyon
Do you like eggs? Do you like escape games? Welcome to Crack the Egg, an escape game store located just a stone's throw from the Gare de Lyon train station. An establishment whose theme revolves around an egg... Ready to get your brains working? [Read more]
Red Comedy Club: a bar comedy club offering quality stand-up shows
Attention stand-up fans! Nestled in the 11th arrondissement, the Red Comedy Club is the new comedy club to discover. The brand-new, designer venue boasts a bar on the first floor, where you can grab a bite to eat before heading down to the basement for a good laugh! [Read more]
L'Inquiétant Dr. Tychsen, the escape game in 1920s Berlin at Crack The Egg
Crack the Egg, an escape game located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, invites you to discover one of its rooms, L'Inquiétant Dr. Tychsen. A plunge into 1920s Berlin, in the office of an archaeologist linked to the disappearance of one of your friends. [Read more]
Place d'Aligre
Place d'Aligre, a stone's throw from Hôpital Saint-Antoine, is best known for its covered market. In these beautiful halles, open 6 days a week, you'll find spices, oils, fruit and vegetables. On the square, the open-air market spills over into rue d'Aligre and is a favorite spot for many second-hand and antique dealers.
Nesspa, the head spa in Paris for an anti-stress scalp massage
Located in Paris's 11th arrondissement, Nesspa is a haven of well-being that promises to offer you a wonderful moment of relaxation. Inspired by Japanese head spas, this anti-stress spot offers relaxing treatments centered around scalp massage. [Read more]
Life4Cuts: the Korean photobooth chain in the heart of the Marais district
Korean photobooth Life4Cuts awaits you in Paris's Marais district, between Saint-Paul and Bastille. An interactive and creative photographic experience, with a variety of backgrounds, fun accessories and personalized prints, for a concept straight out of Korea. Perfect for immortalizing moments with family and friends! [Read more]
Re-Read: a second-hand bookshop with books for 4 euros, accessible to all, in the 11th arrondissement.
Among the few second-hand bookshops in the capital, a newcomer is trying to make its mark: Re-Read. It offers books at a single price of 4 euros, accessible to all literature lovers! [Read more]
Punto & Cruz, boutique-workshop and creative sessions in honor of the art of footwear
The boutique-atelier Punto & Cruz will open its doors on March 31, 2023 in the heart of the Viaduc des Arts, in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. The address, entirely dedicated to women's made-to-measure footwear, will also offer visitors creative workshops to teach them how to make their own pair of sneakers! [Read more]
Emme26 & Co: the ethical concept store in the 11th arrondissement
Emme26 & Co is the ethical concept store for our autumn shopping. Fashion, art, home decor, you'll find a selection of emerging designers committed to sustainable development. Come to the 11th district to discover these new brands and their stories, and also take part in free workshops. [Read more]
Not Yoga, a new inclusive and esoteric-free hot yoga studio in Paris
Do you love yoga as a sport, but are less into the spiritual aspect? That's precisely the spirit behind Not Yoga, a studio dedicated to the practice of Hot Yoga at 33° and designed as a relaxing place to live, with a coffee shop and beauty bar to boot. [Read more]
Ô Zenhit, the top-of-the-range gym with spa, hammam and group classes in the 4th arrondissement
On Rue Agrippa d'Aubigné, in the 4th arrondissement, Ô Zenhit is a large gym that brings together yoga studios, a cycling center, a cross-training room and a swimming pool in a single space, to offer an all-inclusive range of group classes. [Read more]
A Tom-Tom and Nana escape game in Paris, to immerse yourself in the comics of your childhood.
Red alert! Nana has lost a notebook in which she and TomTom record all their misdeeds and information that their parents must never find out... It's up to you to help them! [Read more]
Bar Paris 4: Where to have a drink in the 4th arrondissement? Our favorite spots and recommendations
The 4th arrondissement of Paris, between the Marais and Île Saint-Louis, is ideal for a drink in a historic setting. Creative cocktails, intimate wine bars, and a festive atmosphere await you. [Read more]
Bar Paris 11: Where to have a drink in the 11th arrondissement? Our favorite spots and top picks
The 11th arrondissement of Paris pulsates with bold cocktail bars, craft beers, and cozy wine cellars. Go out for a drink in this lively, open, and characterful neighborhood. [Read more]
Bar Paris 12: Where to have a drink in the 12th arrondissement? Our favorite places and recommendations
From Bastille to Bercy, Paris's 12th arrondissement is the place to be for a drink. Creative cocktails, well-served craft beers, and fine wines can be enjoyed in a lively neighborhood atmosphere. [Read more]
La Taverne de Fwinax: the friendly games bar in the 12th arrondissement
Want to have some fun with family and friends over a board game? Head for La Taverne de Fwinax, a game bar in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, offering a wide selection of board games, role-playing games and card games, accompanied by craft beers and cocktails. The perfect opportunity to enjoy a good time in a friendly atmosphere. [Read more]
Atomic Cat bar: the place to enjoy a cocktail in the middle of the Apocalypse
The Atomic Cat bar, located in the 11th arrondissement, is the immersive bar that promises to make you feel like the end of the world. As a survivor, the bar offers a cocktail and beer menu that should make you forget the Apocalypse. [Read more]
Speakeasy: 404 Not Found, a hidden cocktail bar a stone's throw from Place de la Bastille in Paris
Hidden just a stone's throw from the Place de la Bastille, 404 Not Found is the speakeasy of the Franco-German restaurant Prost, which takes us into a world inspired by French history. In an intimate setting where modern design meets classicism, you'll find yourself in the heart of a secret salon, savoring creative cocktails and feeling right at home. [Read more]
Les Vignerons Parisiens, a veritable wine cellar and introduction to oenology in the heart of Paris
Les Vignerons Parisiens open their winery to the public and invite the curious to wine workshops and tastings. [Read more]
A workshop to create your own gin at the Baccae distillery
Would you like to create your own gin recipe? Head for the Baccae distillery, in the 4th arrondissement, for a workshop to create your very own bespoke gin! [Read more]
Gamelle, the bar, mini-bowling and table soccer just a few steps from the Gare de Lyon
Feel like nibbling on some nice little boards to share while playing some fun activities? Head for Gamelle, a bar in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, a stone's throw from the Gare de Lyon, offering a nice tapas menu, but also bowling lanes and table soccer. The ideal place for all sports and aperitif lovers! [Read more]
La Rêverie, the incredible bar-restaurant with refined cocktails that takes us on a journey to Singapore
In the heart of Bastille lies a veritable nugget, a bar-restaurant with an original and impressive decor. La Rêverie lives up to its name, with voluptuous clouds and a luminous tree that transports us to Singapore. [Read more]
Le Mal est Fait, the new trendy bar in the 11th district with craft beers and reasoned wines
Looking for a cool new spot to meet up with friends? Head for Le Mal est Fait, the new Parisian bar featuring craft beers, sustainable wines and original cocktails! [Read more]
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What to do in Paris' 4th arrondissement? Here are the latest addresses and ideas for outings!
The 4th arrondissement, often referred to as the Marais, is one of the capital's hippest spots! Here, you'll find yourself in the historic Jewish quarter, the stronghold of the LGBTQIA+ community and the temple of fashion lovers. We take you on a tour of the latest outing ideas and the best addresses in this festive, multicultural district! [Read more]
Paris's 11th arrondissement, on the right bank, is a great place to live, with a host of good addresses to choose from. Festive, gourmet and cultural, there's always something to do in this lively district! From Bastille to Oberkampf, via Folie-Méricourt, the 11th district has a lot to offer. Here's a list of not-to-be-missed events in the area! [Read more]
Paris's 12th arrondissement is a peaceful neighborhood where life is good: between the great ideas for strolls, the good addresses and the surprising activities that await us, this Parisian district is full of good things to do that are worth the detour. From Picpus to Nation, via Bel-Air, the Quinze-Vingts, Bercy and not forgetting the Bois de Vincennes, here are the spots not to be missed at the moment! [Read more]
Enjoy your stroll through the legendary Bastille district!
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What to do in the 12th arrondissement of Paris: current addresses and ideas for outings
