Located on the right bank of the Seine, Paris's 12th arrondissement is a peaceful, residential area that's nonetheless bursting with life! Here, you'll find many little-known tourist treasures, including the Coulée Verte, a stroll along the old Petite Ceinture railroad line that links Bastille to Vincennes, passing over the Viaduc des Arts, Paris's stronghold of craftsmanship and design. In Bercy, you'll find the bustling Accor Arena (with its year-round ice rink) and its many concerts, as well as BercyVillage, the charming shopping alley.
Cinephiles flock to Cinémathèque Française, families set off to conquer the Musée des Arts Forains, while the Porte Dorée is the place to go green. There, a palace at its heart reveals a museum dedicated to immigration, as well as a tropical aquarium. This is the transition between urban Paris and the tranquility of bois de Vincennes, part of the 12th arrondissement.
The latter abounds in treasures to discover. On sunny days, the Lac de Daumesnil is a popular spot for family picnics, while on the water's edge, numerous boats await you for a romantic stroll with friends or loved ones under the romantic kiosk. The mysterious Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale (Tropical Agronomy Garden ) takes us back to the vestiges of the Colonial Exhibition, as does the Grande Pagode (Great Pagoda). Lovers of beautiful plants will also enjoy a visit to the Parc Floral de Paris, one of the capital's botanical gardens!
Museum Night 2024 at the Musée de l'histoire de l'Immigration - Palais de la Porte Dorée
For the 20th edition of the Nuit des Musées, the Palais de la Porte Dorée is hosting a special nocturne on Saturday, May 18, 2024. It's an opportunity to (re)discover this beautiful art deco building, home to the Immigration Museum and the Paris Tropical Aquarium. We reveal the program. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024: a special night at the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris
Nuit des Musées is back this Saturday, May 18, 2024. And for the occasion, the Grand Palais Immersif is inviting us to dive into its latest exhibition, free of charge! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Cinémathèque française: an evening around James Cameron
For Museums' Night in Paris, the Cinémathèque is offering free activities based around the museum's collections and exhibitions, sure to delight film buffs and families alike! See you on May 18, 2024. [Read more]
The Paris Arboretum, a remarkable garden of a thousand tree species in the Bois de Vincennes
Route de la Pyramide, just east of the Bois de Vincennes, the Arboretum de Paris is a bucolic garden, a green bubble where you can discover over 650 different tree species. [Read more]
Parc zoologique de Paris, the capital's zoo, in the 12th arrondissement
The Parc Zoologique de Paris, also known as the Zoo de Vincennes, is the most emblematic zoo in Paris, with its immense 65-metre-high rock, which can be seen from certain Parisian viewpoints. The zoo is home to many different species of animal, and is the perfect place to take the kids on an outing! [Read more]
Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée, Paris's historic aquarium
Created in 1931 for the Colonial Exhibition, the Aquarium is located in the 12th arrondissement, in the Palais de la Porte Dorée. It is home to over 750 species of small fish and, best of all, admission is free for under-26s! [Read more]
Paris's Bois de Vincennes, a green haven of peace to the east of the capital
The Bois de Vincennes in Paris is the perfect place to go green! Accessible by metro, this verdant haven of peace is the perfect place to stroll, picnic, do sport and enjoy nature at the same time. [Read more]
The Parc Floral de Paris Vincennes, its sublime gardens and events
The Parc Floral is the largest park in Paris, located in the Bois de Vincennes, a stone's throw from the Château. In addition to its superb vegetation, it's a giant park with outdoor games for children, mini-golf, Rosalie rides, exhibitions and sales, shows, a butterfly hothouse and many other treasures. [Read more]
The Musée Méliès, the Cinémathèque Française's film museum for fans of the 7th art
Get ready to discover the Musée Méliès, the Cinémathèque Française's new film museum, as soon as it opens. Bigger and better, the Musée Méliès unveils its new itinerary and many previously unpublished archives, by Georges Méliès of course, but also by more contemporary filmmakers. It's a dream come true for young and old, curious and passionate about the 7th art. [Read more]
Musée de l'histoire de l'Immigration: opening hours, collections, prices... All you need to know
Housed in the Palais de la Porte Dorée, the Musée National de l'Histoire de l'Immigration tells the story of France in a different way... Discover this unusual cultural site. [Read more]
The Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy: an unusual and enchanting museum in Paris
Enjoy a magical immersive experience in Paris at the Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy, a museum that plunges you into a funfair atmosphere. A place that appeals to young and old alike! [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]
The Japanese gardens of the Parc Floral de Paris in the Bois de Vincennes
The Parc Floral de Paris and its 35 hectares in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes is a mine of discoveries. Japanese-inspired, it features beautiful Zen gardens with bonsai trees, rhododendrons and water features. [Read more]
Olympism, a world history: the Olympiad exhibition at the Palais de la Porte Dorée
Since 1896, 33 Olympiads have been held around the world. To mark the Paris 2024 Games, the Palais de la Porte Dorée is retracing their history and behind-the-scenes in a retrospective exhibition, from April 26 to September 8, 2024. [Read more]
Sport from the sky: the free photo exhibition on the walls of Bercy Village unveiled
The Bercy Village open-air shopping center is hosting a new exhibition from April 18 to September 15, 2024. Artist Edouard Salmon presents "Sport from the sky". [Read more]
The Art of James Cameron, the exceptional retrospective exhibition at the Cinémathèque française
From April 4, 2024, immerse yourself in the exceptional worlds of Titanic, Terminator and Avatar with a retrospective exhibition on the work of James Cameron, cinema's leading director and screenwriter, at the Cinémathèque Française. [Read more]
LOADING. Urban art in the digital age: the street art exhibition at the Grand Palais Immersif, our photos
Attention all urban art lovers! From December 6, 2023 to July 21, 2024, the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris is offering us a plunge into the world of this artistic discipline through the exhibition "Loading. Urban art in the digital age". [Read more]
Investigation in Madagascar: our photos of the Tropical Aquarium's ultra-fun immersive exhibition
Save the Joba Mena, an endangered fish from Madagascar, with the Tropical Aquarium's fun, immersive exhibition. To be followed from November 14, 2023 to September 1, 2024. [Read more]
Picpus Cemetery, a secret historic site in Paris
The Picpus cemetery in Paris is a little-known site that nevertheless represents an important part of the capital's history. Listed as a historical monument, it contains the bodies of those guillotined during the Great Terror. [Read more]
Paris 12th arrondissement restaurants: Where to eat in the district? Our best addresses
Looking for a good restaurant in Paris' 12th arrondissement? Discover our best addresses, our finds and our favorites! [Read more]
Bopain, the 12th arrondissement bakery with incredible pastries
Bopain, freshly opened, is the neighborhood bakery-pastry shop in Paris's 12th arrondissement that combines good produce and expertise. At Bopain, there are no concessions: all bread is organic, and all viennoiseries and pastries are homemade with passion. [Read more]
La Tropicale's frosty brunch surprises you every Saturday and Sunday
La Tropicale, this talented ice cream parlour in the 12th arrondissement, is delighted to be serving brunch! Every Saturday and Sunday, a surprise menu awaits you, offering new flavors and unfamiliar dishes in a formula priced at 23€! [Read more]
A Harry Potter boutique and its immersive coffee-shop
Grab your brooms! A new spot dedicated to the world of Harry Potter is coming to Paris! Head to Bercy to discover the Boutique-Café aux Deux Balais, an immersive address where you'll find derivative products as well as a coffee-shop with enchanted treats including homemade bierraubeurre. [Read more]
Boulangerie l'Essentiel, everything is there to enjoy and find good bread
L'Essentiel is now 5 bakeries-pastry shops in Paris and in the Paris region that combine tradition and modernity. No concessions on quality and taste, regularly rewarded for their breads, these 4 addresses have what it takes to seduce the most demanding in terms of sourdough breads, pastries and gourmet pastries. [Read more]
Chalet du Lac's family brunch, an all-you-can-eat treat for the kids
Chalet du Lac, ideally located on the edge of the Bois de Vincennes, welcomes families every Sunday morning from 11am, for a delicious all-you-can-eat brunch and a bucolic break. [Read more]
Snaffle's Paris: the tea room with tasty French-Japanese pastries
Notice to food lovers who love Japanese flavors! The 12th arrondissement of the capital welcomes Snaffle's Paris, the first store of its kind in Europe. What's on the menu of this tea room? Franco-Japanese pastries that offer us a delicious trip to the land of the rising sun. [Read more]
La Tropicale Glacier, a tea room with unusual ice creams
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]
L'Osmanthe, the French-Asian pastry that revisits the classics
Do you know the Osmanthe? This hot pastry shop located near Daumesnil offers us to taste ultra greedy Franco-Asian creations. Matcha opera, mille-crêpes, sesame eclair and original pastries, here is a spot that shakes up the codes to the delight of gourmets. [Read more]
L'Incroyable Brocante Sports: collectors' items for sale at Ground Control
Come and browse the stands of some 60 collectors specializing in sports, and unearth exceptional soccer and basketball shirts, caps, scarves from your favorite clubs and even bicycles, on May 19, 2024! [Read more]
Bellator MMA at the Accor Arena in Paris in May 2024: Cédric Doumbè returns
Bellator MMA returns to France on May 17, 2024, at the Accor Arena! After losing to Baki, showman Cédric Doumbè returns to the ring to face Derek Anderson in the evening's main event! [Read more]
Rhum Fest 2024, the festival dedicated to rum, celebrates its 10th anniversary at the Parc Floral
Rum lovers take note: the Rhum Fest returns to Paris from May 4 to 6, 2024. With this trade show dedicated to rum, rediscover the art of distillation alongside producers from the four corners of the globe. Cocktails, a food court and masterclasses await you in the Parc Floral. [Read more]
BBBK Festival: international Indian dance battles, workshops and after-party in Paris
From May 22 to 25, 2024, the 12th arrondissement of Paris will host France's very first international Indian dance battle! On the program: workshops to learn how to dance, an evening to celebrate India, and of course a competition between the best artists! [Read more]
French Handball Cup 2024 finals at the Accor Arena in Paris
The French Handball Cup Finals await you on April 20, 2024 at the Accor Arena in Paris for an exceptional day that brings amateurs and professionals together, with entertainment on the pitch and in the stands. [Read more]
The Vélo in Paris Festival returns in April 2024!
Sponsored - Discover the fascinating world of cycling at the Festival Vélo in Paris, an unmissable event for cycling enthusiasts and lovers scheduled for April 27, 28 and 29, 2024 at the Parc Floral de Paris! [Read more]
Evasion verte, the tree-climbing course at the Parc Floral de Paris, season 2024
Evasion Verte, the only accrobranche course in Paris, located in the Parc Floral, awaits you from February 10 to November 30, 2024. Come and discover a course set up with respect for nature and a new type of archery, the Archery Tag. Young and old alike will be able to transform themselves into little monkeys and enjoy the beautiful view of the Parc Floral while taking part in a recreational and very natural activity. [Read more]
Salon Vélo in Paris 2024 at the Parc Floral, numerous events on the programme
Let's all hop on a bike and head to the Vélo in Paris trade show, at the Parc Floral, from April 27 to 29, 2024. Come and discover the latest trends in the world of cycling, and take part in a host of events! [Read more]
Wings For Life, the charity time trial in the Bois de Vincennes
The Wings For Life World Run Paris is a charity race to fund research into spinal cord injuries. Start this May 5, 2024 in the Bois de Vincennes! [Read more]
L'Academ'X: the naughty escape game from Wanderlust Escape game
How about a naughty escape game for lovers or friends in Paris? Head for Wanderlust escape game, a brand offering one of the most curious rooms in the world, set against a backdrop of deception and dungeons: L'Academ'X. An original and unusual dive into the heart of a swingers' club, where you'll have to erase all traces of an unfaithful husband! [Read more]
La Chapelle de l'amour: celebrate a fake wedding like in Vegas at Wanderlust Escape Game
What if you were planning a wedding...? Yes, but a fake one, we assure you, at Wanderlust Escape Game, which offers you La Chapelle de l'Amour. An unusual space for evg, evjf, marriage proposal and other events, with a crazy fake wedding to celebrate! Ready to put the ring on your finger? [Read more]
Children's birthday party in Paris: a birthday party with animals, at the Parc Zoologique de Paris
Would you like to celebrate your child's birthday outdoors this year? Then head for the zoological park, in the 12th arrondissement, to celebrate the occasion in style, surrounded by animals. [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]
A walk to discover Bercy's small vineyard
In the 12th arrondissement, in the heart of the Jardin Yithzak Rabin, right in the middle of Parc de Bercy, lies a small vineyard, planted here in memory of the neighborhood's winegrowing past. Take a stroll through the Parc de Bercy and discover it for yourself! [Read more]
A stroll along the 12th arrondissement's Petite Ceinture: an air of countryside from Vincennes to Porte Dorée
From Vincennes to Porte Dorée, you can enjoy a moment out of time, listening to birdsong as if you were in the countryside, on the longest stretch of the Petite Ceinture! [Read more]
Become an apprentice groomer at the Parc Zoologique de Paris for a day!
If you're a fan of animals from all over the world, zoos and menageries, here's an activity you'll remember for a long time: the Parc Zoologique de Paris gives you the chance to spend half a day in the shoes of an animal keeper, for an unforgettable experience close to the animals. [Read more]
La ferme de paris, the must-see free educational farm in Paris
Formerly known as Ferme Georges-Ville, Ferme de Paris is a 5-hectare farm located in the Bois de Vincennes. With a vocation to educate young and old alike in various agricultural activities, it is above all the only farm of this scale in the capital. [Read more]
Piscine Roger Le Gall, a naturist swimming pool in Paris
The Piscine Roger Le Gall is a swimming spot located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris that offers swimmers an open-air pool on sunny days, a 100% indoor pool, a solarium and dedicated slots for naturist sessions! [Read more]
Le Triangle, bouldering gym in Bercy Village
Feel like climbing? The new climbing gym Le Triangle invites climbers to climb bouldering walls in Bercy Village, in the 12th arrondissement. Inside, there is a dedicated space for children, and you can even finish your session with a little trip to the sauna. So, are we going to climb? [Read more]
Laho: the Parisian rooftop with a sublime view is back!
Laho, Paris's rooftop restaurant at Gare de Lyon, with its breathtaking 360-degree views, is back for sunny days this April 26, 2024. We're off to find this splendid spot just a stone's throw from Gare de Lyon, with its verdant setting, unique sunset and gourmet menu... all perched 60 meters high! [Read more]
Medina Festival, Bonobo, Charlotte de Witte, the next Phantom club nights at the Accor Arena
Are you attending a concert at the Accor Arena and want to continue the experience afterwards? That's what Phantom offers you, the new concept of the concert hall that awaits you from March 17, 2023 in an unoccupied space that can accommodate almost 3,400 people. Discover the program! [Read more]
Paillettes Pompettes, Pont Neuf, Toilettes Mixtes, upcoming events at Mazette
Le Mazette is certainly one of the coolest boats in Paris! On the program: a festive atmosphere, clubbing and open-air evenings, an original menu of tapas and cocktails, all circulating from the rooftop to the gigantic indoor room, via the covered terrace. The Le Mazette barge is the perfect spot to get away from it all at any time of day! [Read more]
Saturday Trilogy, Dancing Queen, Teen Spirit, the next Supersonic Club evenings
Le Supersonic, Paris's must-visit rock club, welcomes fans of the genre to a night of anthology in the lively Bastille district. Concerts, aftershows, tributes and a record shop are on the program to lure rock addicts. [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]
3Bis, the huge immersive activity bar in Bercy Village
Boardgames, karaoke, arcade cabinets, foosball table… 3Bis has it all for you to have an unforgettable night. Come and enjoy this exclusive activity bar opening on October 11, 2022, in Bercy Village. [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]
Puerto Cacao : store and chocolate bar
Notice to the fan of good chocolate, go to the 12th district in Paris to discover Puerto Cacao, the ethical and solidarity chocolate store - bar, which will make you melt with pleasure. [Read more]
Accor Arena in Paris: the temple of entertainment in the east of the capital
Paris' Accor Arena, formerly the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy, was inaugurated in 1984. For almost 40 years now, this famous entertainment venue in the capital's 12th arrondissement has been delighting the eyes and ears of Parisians with legendary concerts, comedy shows and landmark sporting events. [Read more]
Star Academy: 2024 tour at the Dôme de Paris, Zénith de La Villette and Accor Arena
To coincide with the return of Star Academy on TF1, the show announced a tour in 2024, with two concerts scheduled at the Dôme de Paris - Palais des Sports on Friday March 22 and Saturday March 23. In response to demand, two new dates have been added at the Zénith de la Villette on Sunday May 5 and at the Accor Arena on June 8, 2024. [Read more]
J Balvin in concert at the Accor Arena in Paris in May 2024
J Balvin announces his return to France for his "Que Bueno Volver a Verte Tour". To mark the occasion, fans of the Colombian artist will be able to sway to his hits at a huge concert scheduled at the Accor Arena in Paris on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. [Read more]
Eric Clapton in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in May 2024
British guitar legend Eric Clapton announces a series of dates in France in 2024! See the former Yardbirds member in concert in Lyon, Nîmes and Paris. In the capital, Eric Clapton is preparing for a wonderful reunion with his fans at two exceptional concerts scheduled at the Accor Arena in Paris on Sunday May 26 and Monday May 27, 2024. [Read more]
Thirty Seconds to Mars in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in May 2024
Thirty Seconds To Mars, the band featuring Jared Leto and his brother Shannon, announces its return to Paris with a not-to-be-missed concert on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 on the huge stage of the Accor Arena! [Read more]
Tenacious D in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in May 2024
Tenacious D's satirical hard rock returns to France with a one-off Paris concert scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the Accor Arena. It's an opportunity for Jack Black and Kyle Gass, the two founding members of the American band, to meet up with their fans in Paris as part of their new tour entitled "The Spicy Meatball Tour". [Read more]
Kassav' in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in May 2024
Kassav', the famous zouk band with over 5 million albums sold, announces its return to the capital with a unique, not-to-be-missed concert on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Accor Arena in Paris! [Read more]
Soolking in concert at the Accor Arena in Paris in May 2024
Soolking in concert for the very first time at the Accor Arena in Paris! This unique musical event is not to be missed on Saturday, May 25, 2024. [Read more]
What to do around Nation, from Charonne to Bercy: Our tips and best addresses
Want to discover the Nation district and its surroundings, from Charonne to Bercy via the Bois de Vincennes? Follow the guide! [Read more]
Follow the guide to discover all there is to see in the Bastille and Roquette districts! [Read more]
What to do around Nation, from Charonne to Bercy: Our tips and best addresses
What to do in the Bastille and Roquette districts: Our tips and best addresses
