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The Institut de France, the cultural center with its 5 academies at the end of the Pont des Arts

Discover the Institut de France, located at 23 Quai de Conti in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. Founded in 1795, this cultural center is home to five prestigious academies and the Bibliothèque Mazarine, immersing you in French history and culture.

Did you know? 3 anecdotes about the Pont des Arts aka Pont d'Aya

The Pont des Arts, illuminated for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, with the performance of Aya Nakamura and the Garde Républicaine, is the source of much ink and buzz on the networks. We take a look back at this emblematic building and its memorable anecdotes, now joined by Aya's song.

Paris 2024 Olympics, Aya Nakamura on the Pont des Arts goes viral on social networks

At the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Aya Nakamura gave an unforgettable performance on the Pont des Arts. Accompanied by the Republican Guard, she performed her hits "Djadja" and "Pookie", as well as two French classics. Her performance, shared millions of times on social networks, transformed the Pont des Arts into a viral dance scene. We take stock!

Fête de la Musique 2024 on the Pont des Arts in Paris: the program

The Ponts des Arts comes alive this year for the new Fête de la Musique in Paris! Join us on Thursday, June 20 and Friday, June 21, 2024, to enjoy a great musical program on this iconic Parisian spot!

Napoleon in Paris: in the Emperor's footsteps

Napoleon I's reign was short, but intense: in just a few years, the Emperor managed to leave a lasting imprint on France. In Paris, this legacy is clearly visible. Hôtel des Invalides, Arc de Triomphe, Eglise de la Madeleine, rue de Rivoli... Let's take an imperial stroll through the streets of the capital.

Heartstopper season 2: rediscover the series' filming locations in Paris

Heartstopper, Netflix's LGBTQIA+ series that has captured the hearts of many, has returned to the SVOD platform with a season 2, available since August 3, 2023. The new season takes Charlie, Nick and their friends on a three-episode school trip to Paris. The series has just been renewed for season 3, so here's a quick look at where this season was filmed in the capital!

Tulips against cancer: come and put a flower on Paris Pont des Arts

To celebrate 30 years of fight against cancer, on Sunday April 8, 2018, Paris Pont des Arts is adorned with tulips! Come along and put a flower on the structure built by the Ecole des Fleuristes de Paris and buy a pretty tulip for the Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus.