Back to school - activities

Students without accommodation: what are the alternatives as the new school year approaches?

In Paris, finding accommodation when you're a student is almost mission impossible. Every time an ad is posted, hundreds of applications are sent out, and it's often difficult to get the best deal. We've come up with a few alternatives to get you by.

Ballooon sur mer, a giant, fun installation for climbing and relaxing... at the Maif Social Club

From September 2 to 3, the Maif Social Club is inviting artist Florence Doléac to take over the premises with a giant installation, a playful and participative work of art in which to spend the afternoon. Free admission for all!

Disney+: new films and series for September 2023

After an intense and colorful back-to-school season, why not chill out with the family in front of the films and series on offer at Disney+? For those lacking ideas on what to watch, we're off to discover the new films and series for September 2023!

Netflix: new films and series for September 2023

It's back-to-school time, and to decompress after the first few days of school/work, why not settle down in front of Netflix, if you're a subscriber? And if you're not sure what to watch, we've got just the thing: we've unveiled the calendar of new films and series for September 2022!

The 8 must-try running races to challenge yourself in 2023

Come on, summer's over, let's get back to work and back to running to get back into shape! There's no shortage of sporting activities in the region, and many events have already been announced to challenge you!

Students: how to find accommodation in Paris for the start of the academic year? Our 10 tips

Whether you're in the Paris region, in the rest of France, or even abroad, Paris is the capital of France, but it's also one of the most difficult places in the world to find student accommodation. So, to give yourself the best possible chance of signing your lease before the start of the new academic year, here are our 10 tips!

Give a second life to your children's clothes at a major collection event at the end of September

From infant to toddler, then from toddler to child: they grow up so fast, so quickly, that we don't know what to do with the clothes they no longer fit into... And what if you sold them?

Good plans: a free roller party at Césure (5e), for the start of the 2023 school year

For the start of the new school year in September 2023, we're keeping up the vacation spirit with a host of events, including a festive roller party on September 14, 2023 at Césure, in the 5th arrondissement.

Shang Palace, France's only Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant

Shang Palace, France's only Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant, has finally reopened. So now's the time to (re)discover Chef Samuel Lee's fine cuisine, with more affordable menus.

Herbarium opens a temporary store at the Carrousel du Louvre

Good news for September 2020: Herbarium opens a temporary store at the Carrousel du Louvre. This is the occasion to discover lovely herbariums and enjoy workshops to learn how to create one, in a very idyllic setting giving pride of place to plants. Meet under the Louvre Pyramid from September 16, 2020.

Global Climate Week – Climate actions in Paris on September 21 and 22, 2019

A Global Climate Week is coming from September 20 to 27, 2019 including several highlights. Two events are planned in Paris and in France on Friday September 20 and Saturday 21, 2019 to remind us of the climate emergency once again.

Printemps Solidaire: free meeting-concert in September 2017 on Paris Place de la Concorde

After the demonstration-concert on the Champs-Elysées and the festivals tour, the Printemps Solidaire swings into action to defend international solidarity by providing a giant and free meeting-concert on the Place de la Concorde in Paris on Sunday September 17, 2017.

The top races of the 2016 back-to-school season!

The vacations are over and it's time to get back to work! Luckily for you, back to school is also a great time for sportsmen and women looking for thrills. We have selected for you the best races to do in the most beautiful city in the world and its surroundings.