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!
Fête de la musique 2024: wild dj sets on the Seine in Paris at Mazette
Le Mazette celebrates music on Friday, June 21, 2024 with 12 hours of non-stop sound and party on five different stages, including two cruises on the Seine! Join Bassam, Cogan and Puffin behind the decks. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2024: a line-up of young talent at Bercy Village
This year, the new edition of the Fête de la Musique is once again celebrated on the ephemeral stage of Bercy Village in Paris. On the menu for this Friday, June 21, 2024? Meims, Renard Tortue and Chien méchant. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2024: Bercy Electronique by CARE/MESS in Paris
Attention electro music fans! To mark the new Fête de la Musique, CARE/MESS is taking over the Bercy district in the 12th arrondissement of Paris on Friday June 21, 2024, for a free open air event followed by a clubbing party (for a fee). [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2024: Fulu Miziki and Pamela Badjogo on the terrace of the Palais de la Porte Dorée
Come and celebrate the new Fête de la Musique on the terrace of the Palais de la Porte Dorée in Paris! On Friday, June 21, 2024, the famous ephemeral summer spot invites the public to a unique musical journey led by Fulu Miziki, Pamela Badjogo and DJ Ka(ra)mi. [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]
Artificial Dreams, the nocturnal exhibition where Art meets AI at the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris
AI and art intermingle at the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris with Artificial Dreams, an exhibition-performance featuring works assisted by artificial intelligence that awaits us from May 16 to June 8, 2024. [Read more]
Artificial Dreams: the new performance exhibition at the Grand Palais Immersif
Sponsored - From May 16 to June 8, 2024, attend Artificial Dreams evenings: an immersive exhibition that plunges viewers into an alternative world designed by artists, assisted by Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, from 7:30pm to 11pm at the Grand Palais Immersif. [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]
Le Lien Rose: a cycling event against breast cancer in the Bois de Vincennes
This Sunday, June 2, 2024, the Casiopeea association invites you to join a major cycling rally against breast cancer, pedaling all the way to the Bois de Vincennes for a good cause! [Read more]
Nuits des Forêts 2024 at the Jardin d'agronomie tropicale in Paris, free events
Nuit des Forêts returns this year from June 7 to 16, 2024 with a lovely program, including at the Jardin d'agronomie tropical, which for 10 days will be transformed into the Cité du développement durable, with around 15 free events and activities open to all. Don't forget to register for certain events. [Read more]
Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at École du Breuil, in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, Paris
The Rendez-Vous Jardins are back! From May 31 to June 2, 2024, green spaces in Paris and the Île-de-France region will be alive with free events and exceptional tours. In the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, the École du Breuil, dedicated to horticulture, unveils its program! [Read more]
Paris Zen Festival: yoga and well-being classes and workshops at the Parc Floral
The yoga and well-being festival is back to recharge your batteries in the heart of the Parc Floral de Paris, on June 29 and 30, 2024. Stay zen with classes, workshops and treatments, indoors or out! [Read more]
Festi'Run: three solidarity foot races and handisport workshops in Vincennes
On June 9, 2024, head to the Château de Vincennes for a day of disability awareness, featuring three running races and a village of fun activities! [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]
Silent Zoo evenings return to the Parc Zoologique de Paris this summer 2024
Silent Zoo evenings return to the Parc Zoologique de Paris, this summer 2024! These unusual evenings offer the chance to dance among the animals until 1 a.m., with headphones screwed on your ears! [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]
La Cour Des Miracles, Habibi Love, Lolita, 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]
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]
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]
We Love Green 2024: program, access, opening times... what you need to know about the Paris festival
We Love Green returns to the Bois de Vincennes to combine music and respect for the environment. Not to be missed on Friday, May 31, Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, 2024, the festival intends to enchant us with exclusive concerts, good food cooked with love, humor, but also debates and conferences. Program, access, opening hours... Here's everything you need to know about the legendary Parisian festival! [Read more]
We Love Green: how to get to the festival? What you need to know before coming
We Love Green returns to the Bois de Vincennes on May 31, June 1 and 2, 2024, with a program of music, good humor and commitment. If you've got your ticket to enjoy this new edition, then here's everything you need to know before you come, so you can reach the festival site with peace of mind! [Read more]
We Love Green 2024: 5 artists not to be missed on Sunday, June 2
Fans of rap, indie rock and electro music are invited to the Bois de Vincennes on May 31, June 1 and 2, 2024, for the new edition of We Love Green. On the program? A whole host of talent to be discovered late into the night! So, who are the must-see performers on Sunday? Here are 5 artists not to be missed on June 2, the last day of We Love Green. [Read more]
The Smashing Pumpkins in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in June 2024
The Smashing Pumpkins return to Paris for a new European tour, dubbed "The World is a Vampire Tour". Join Billy Corgan and his bandmates at the huge Accor Arena for a one-off concert on Sunday, June 16, 2024. [Read more]
We Love Green 2024 in Paris: complete program and concert times
We Love Green will return to the Bois de Vincennes in Paris in 2024. For this new edition, the music festival looks forward to three days of festivities on Friday May 31, Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2. In addition to the already-announced presence of Ninho and SZA, We Love Green also confirms the presence of Justice, Hamza, Josman, Peggy Gou, L'Impératrice, Kaytranada, Shay, Luidji, Kim Gordon, Yamê, Meryl, Eddy de Pretto, Lewis OfMan and Burna Boy for a unique concert in Paris! Click here for the full program and concert times! [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: their concert at the Accor Arena in Paris broadcast live on TF1
Currently touring the four corners of France, the Star Academy troupe is planning a huge concert at the Accor Arena in Paris on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The show will be broadcast live on TF1, according to Le Parisien. [Read more]
Classique au Vert 2024: the program for the free concert festival at the Parc Floral de Paris
The Classique au Vert Festival returns to the heart of the Parc Floral de Paris from June 26 to September 8, 2024. Classique au Vert invites music lovers and neophytes alike to enjoy a good tempo and good weather with established and up-and-coming artists. [Read more]
Paris Jazz Festival 2024 at the Parc Floral: the program of free concerts
The Paris Jazz Festival returns to the Parc Floral from June 26 to September 8, 2024, with just as many musical talents to discover in a bucolic setting. Here's the program of free concerts! [Read more]
The Smashing Pumpkins at the Accor Arena in Paris: what's the opening act?
The alternative rock of The Smashing Pumpkins will resonate at the Accor Arena in Paris on June 16, 2024, when the American band performs a one-off concert in the capital. But before Billy Corgan and his bandmates perform their many hits, the public will be treated to an exceptional opening act. So, who is it? We tell you all about it! [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]
Nicki Minaj in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in June 2024, new date
Nicki Minaj announces her return to the stage for her new tour, entitled "The Pink Friday 2 World Tour". In France, the American rapper awaits her Ile-de-France fans at the Accor Arena in Paris for a live concert on Saturday June 1, 2024. In response to demand, the artist is adding a second Paris date, on Sunday June 9, again at the Accor Arena. [Read more]
Karol G in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in June 2024
First concert in France for Karol G! To mark the occasion, the Colombian singer invites her fans to two muy caliente shows at the Accor Arena in Paris on Saturday June 22 and Sunday June 23, 2024. [Read more]
Doja Cat in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in June 2024
Doja Cat announces that her "The Scarlet Tour" will visit France in 2024! Join us on Friday June 21 to discover the American singer on the big stage of the Accor Arena in Paris for the very first time. [Read more]
Tool in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in June 2024
Tool announce their return to Paris! Mark your calendars, fans are invited to the Accor Arena on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, for a one-off concert in the capital not to be missed. [Read more]
K-pop group IVE to perform at Paris' Accor Arena in June 2024
IVE, the all-female K-pop group, announces its first-ever world tour. And the good news is that the South Koreans are coming to Paris for the occasion, with a huge show at the Accor Arena on Tuesday, June 4, 2024! [Read more]
Green Day in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in June 2024
Green Day take to the stage at the Accor Arena in Paris on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, for a world tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of the "Dookie" album and the 20th anniversary of the "American Idiot" opus. The American punk rock band will also be presenting fans with tracks from their new album, "Saviors". [Read more]
Redouane Bougheraba with "On m'appelle Bercy" at the Accor Arena in Paris in June 2024
Redouane Bougheraba takes to the stage at the Accor Arena in Paris on June 12 and 13, 2024 with his show "On m'appelle Bercy". [Read more]
Olivia Rodrigo in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in June 2024
Olivia Rodrigo, the American artist who made her name on the small screen, is back with a second opus entitled "Guts". The singer, songwriter and musician will unveil the album live during a world tour at Paris' Accor Arena on Friday June 14 and Saturday June 15, 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
