Quartier saint merri - activities

Tour Saint-Jacques, the ancient bell tower with its sublime view over Paris, open from May to November

The Tour Saint-Jacques and its panoramic view over the whole of Paris is open to visitors from May 17 to November 10, 2024. Located just a stone's throw from the Hôtel de Ville, this historic monument is a sight to behold, with its 62 meters and 300 steps. Tours are available in small groups.

Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD Paris): the program

In Paris, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD Paris) is taking part in the 20th Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 18, 2024. The perfect opportunity to (re)discover its magnificent collection, as well as the ultra-cool temporary exhibition of the moment! Click here for details of the program!

Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Centre Pompidou in Paris: a free evening at the Museum of Modern Art

On the occasion of the Nuit des Musées 2024, the Centre Pompidou welcomes you for a free visit and activities, this Saturday, May 18. Discover the program for this nocturne in Paris.

Nuit Blanche 2024: the Centre Pompidou mixes music and drawing for a wild evening!

As part of Nuit Blanche 2024, the Centre Pompidou is hosting immersive and collaborative performances, to be discovered on the night of June 1 to 2, 2024.

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!

All-you-can-eat gourmet brunches on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in Paris

Rendezvous at some of Paris's most original and gourmet venues, offering 100% all-inclusive brunches every weekend and on public holidays, with a complimentary welcome cocktail... Take your pick, you'll love it!

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.

Jeu de Paume closed this summer for the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games

Bad news for photography fans: the Jeu de Paume art center is closed from May 12 to September 27, 2024, due to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Retrospective exhibition of designer Iris Van Herpen at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs - final days

Iris Van Herpen is the latest fashion designer to be honored by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, in a retrospective exhibition from November 29, 2023 to April 28, 2024. Between fashion, technology and "meta-morphism", the installation promises to be exceptional!

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.

Nuit Blanche 2024: Carnival and skateboarding liven up the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville (75)

Once again, the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville is the place to be for Nuit Blanche. On Saturday June 1, 2024, take a trip to the heart of the capital to discover the various performances organized for the occasion.

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!