Paris 4 - activities

Fête de la Musique 2024: classical music at the Memorial to the Martyrs of the Deportation

On Friday June 21, 2024, the Fête de la Musique returns for its 42nd edition. It's an opportunity to enjoy a wide range of musical delights across the capital and the Île-de-France region! This year, a quartet from the Musique des gardiens de la paix will honor classical music with a free concert at the Mémorial des martyrs de la Déportation.

Kahio Paris: the café-florist and deco concept store a stone's throw from Place des Vosges

In the trendy Marais district, a new spot is making a name for itself: Kahio. Opened in 2023 by Kahina and Alessio, this café-florist-deco concept store has become a must! From weekday snacks and lunches to weekend brunches, the coffee shop offers colorful, aesthetic and well-balanced dishes, to be enjoyed amongst a myriad of decorative objects from Italy. The neighboring florist offers a fine selection of seasonal flowers.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: The Olympic Flame's journey through Paris, the programme

The Paris 2024 Olympics promises us a great crossing with the Olympic Flame's journey through the French capital. This route promises a unique experience for Parisians and tourists alike. We take a closer look at this emblematic route and the free events planned for the occasion.

La terrasse des Jeux at Hôtel de Ville, the sporting and festive spot in the heart of Paris

It's in the heart of the capital, on the Hôtel de Ville forecourt, that the Terrasse des Jeux is setting up to bring you the festivities of summer 2024, from July 14 to September 8, 2024. This site, branded "Club 2024" by the Paris Olympic Games organizing committee, promises competitions and celebrations, offering a free platform accessible to all.

Paris: the Bal de l'Amour returns to the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville, the program

After celebrating the 10th anniversary of marriage for all in 2023, the 'Bal de l'Amour' returns to the forecourt of Paris City Hall with a new, second edition on Friday, May 17, 2024. On the program? Giant karaoke, choir, cabaret show, flower throwing, pole dancing and DJ sets!

La (très) grande forme, a participatory dance show attended by 800 people in Paris

La (très) grande forme is an exceptional event that will bring together 800 participants in front of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris for a participatory dance show. Created as part of the Cultural Olympiad of the Olympic Games 2024, the show is set to play to thousands of spectators on Saturday June 15.

Terraza Mikuna: the new South American tapas bar on the rooftop terrace of BHV Marais

La Terraza Mikuna, the new festive summer terrace orchestrated by the specialist in South American cuisine in Paris, is set to set the BHV Marais alight! From the end of May 2024, head to the 6th floor of the Parisian store to discover this hot spot combining tapas, original cocktails and breathtaking panoramas!

Paris 2024 Olympics: City Hall open on the night of July 14 to admire the Olympic flame

With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games just around the corner, Hôtel de Ville is gearing up for an exceptional evening! On July 14, the building will open its doors to the public to unveil the famous Olympic flame. For a whole night, Parisians and visitors alike will be invited to admire the symbol of the global event, 12 days before it kicks off!

Paride: a musical parade on bicycles hits the capital

The Académie du Climat organizes a big musical bike parade through the streets of the capital! On May 18, 2024, enjoy a festive and sporting day, with plenty of entertainment on the program.

La Fête du Pain 2024 in Paris: artisan bakers set up shop on the Notre-Dame forecourt

The Fête du Pain returns to Paris from Tuesday May 7 to Thursday May 16, 2024 on the forecourt of Notre-Dame Cathedral. On the program? Reconstituted bakeries, numerous artisan bakers and, of course, the star of this gourmet event, the famous traditional French baguette, which will be on offer every day throughout the Fête du Pain, 2024 edition.

Surrealism: the exceptional exhibition celebrating 100 years of the movement at the Centre Pompidou

A very special anniversary is being celebrated at the Centre Pompidou, from September 4, 2024 to January 13, 2025: a major exhibition paying tribute to Surrealism.

Second-hand: Emmaüs Alternatives launches a new sale by the kilo in Paris!

Solidarity shopping returns to Paris with a new edition of the Emmaüs Alternatives kilo sale on Friday May 3, Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5, 2024. Head for the Halle des Blancs Manteaux to find clothes & accessories for the whole family!

Paris Sème: free distribution of local plant seeds at the Hotel de Ville

If you've got a green thumb, the Mairie de Paris will be distributing thousands of seed packets to color your balconies with flowers of every color, this Saturday, April 27, 2024, in front of the Hôtel de Ville!

Fête de la musique 2024 on the forecourt of Paris City Hall, the program

Classical music invites itself to the forecourt of Paris City Hall on Friday June 21, 2024, for the 42nd Fête de la Musique. Enjoy a free concert by the Orchestre de chambre de Paris at a gala event billed as "participative and inclusive". Click here for the program!

Europe Day 2024 in Paris: concerts, entertainment and debates on the Hôtel de Ville forecourt

The Fête de l'Europe returns to the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris for an exclusive day on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Come and enjoy free concerts by Pépite, freekind. and Love'n'Joy, then take part in a wide range of activities, including games, sports and debates. Click here for the program!

L'enfance du design: an exhibition of nostalgia and design at the Centre Pompidou

The Centre Pompidou looks at furniture and objects created for children in the 20th century, in a design exhibition to be discovered from April 25 to August 12, 2024.

Les belles images: Thomas Mailaender's experimental retrospective at the MEP

Artist Thomas Mailaender has been given carte blanche to exhibit his original creations at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie, from June 12 to September 29, 2024.

Les 3 Chocolats: the perfect blend of Japanese pastries and chocolates

Food lovers beware! In a little street just a stone's throw from the Saint-Paul metro station in Paris, lies a well-known spot for sweet tooths. The name? Les 3 Chocolats. Behind this place, which combines pastry and chocolate, is Japanese Emiko Sano, who is keen to honor her family history.

Les trois petits cochons, a family show at the Essaïon theater

From March 30 to July 24, 2024, the Three Little Pigs await you at the Théâtre l'Essaïon, in the 14th arrondissement, to help them face the Big Bad Wolf. With the whole family and toddlers aged 1 and over, come and join us for a great, fun-filled adventure!

WT5 show: Renault celebrates the return of R5 at the Centre Pompidou, a legendary pop culture venue, for an exceptional show open to all. Directed by Sadeck Berrabah

A show by Sadeck Berrabah, a performance by the Orchestre d'harmonie de la Garde républicaine and a carte blanche given to Cyril Lancelin... Renault invites you to a 100% original event open to all, to celebrate the launch of the Renault 5 E-Tech 100% electric. See you on Tuesday April 23 at 5.55pm in front of the Centre Pompidou*!