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Nocturnes at the Zoological Park of Paris, a unique experience to live this summer 2023

The Nocturnes of the Paris Zoological Park are back this summer to make you live a lot of new experiences. Visit the park at dusk and discover the animals with a new eye. Guided tours, animations, quizzes... Here is what awaits you every Thursday from June 22 to August 10, 2023.

Tip: the Musée de l'Histoire de l'Immigration is open free of charge this weekend

The permanent collections of the Musée de l'Histoire de l'Immigration are finally reopening. To celebrate, the cultural center is opening its doors to the public free of charge this weekend, June 17 and 18, 2023.

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!

Poisson Lune, the ephemeral terrace of the Palais de la Porte Dorée is back for the summer

Poisson Lune, the canonical terrace of the Palais de la Porte Dorée is back for the fifth year from May 12, 2023. Something to brighten up the summer season and delight young and old alike!

Manon Fleury's plant-based and inspired table at the Chalet des Îles Daumesnil

Manon Fleury unveils a plant-based menu at the Chalet des Îles Daumesnil. A breath of fresh air, inspired and inspiring.

Easter vacations 2023 at the Aquarium and the Palais de la Porte Dorée

During the Easter vacations of 2023, there is plenty to keep the kids busy all day long, during these two weeks without school: workshops, animations, guided tours... Like here, at the Aquarium de la Porte Dorée, ideal for families since children under 25 don't pay the entrance fee!

Sundays at the zoo with friends: an immersive sound walk to (re)discover the Zoological Park

On the occasion of the brand new season of the Parc Zoologique de Paris, on predators, all the activities and animations are redesigned on the zoo to offer you a brand new experience and especially, discover the big and small predators of the park. One Sunday a month, the Sundays at the zoo are dedicated to adults: it's time to come with friends to rediscover the Zoological Park around a really unusual walk.

Les Dimanches au Zoo: the rendez-vous for babies, children and families at the Parc Zoologique de Paris

Every Sunday, the Parc Zoologique de Paris offers events and activities for families and children aged 0 to 6 and over. So it's your turn to enjoy Sundays at the Zoo: the first Sunday of the month is Baby Sunday at the Zoo, the second is Children's Sunday and the third is Family Sunday at the Zoo! Book your tickets for the date you like best: it's off to the Parc Zoologique de Paris for a Sunday!

Easter vacations 2023 at the Parc Zoologique de Paris

From April 22 to May 9, 2023, the Paris Zoological Park offers a new program for the Easter vacations: animations, activities and treasure hunt await you and your family!

Le Perchoir at the Chalet des Îles Daumesnil: a gourmet place to live in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes

Want to go green? Head for the Chalet des Îles Daumesnil, a warm address nestled in the Bois de Vincennes. This is where the Perchoir unveils a new living space with a Victorian-style bar and a restaurant with a menu designed by Manon Fleury. Welcome to Anaë Island!

Good plan for families: the Paris Zoological Park is free for children under 13 years old, the weekend of March 25-26

This is the good plan for this weekend of March 25 and 26, 2023: this Saturday and Sunday, children under 13 years old get free admission to the Parc Zoologique de Paris (or Zoo de Vincennes), for the inauguration of the brand new season of the place, Predators.

February-March 2023 vacations at the Aquarium de la Porte Dorée

During the February vacations 2023, go to the Aquarium of the Palais de la Porte Dorée to discover new fish, admire the rays swimming or participate in a guided tour or a creative workshop!

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.

An immersive dive with the whales at the Tropical Aquarium of the Palais de la porte dorée

Want an immersive visit with your family? Go to the aquarium of the Palais de la Porte Dorée to virtually swim with the whales and discover the hundreds of animal species present in the tanks.

White Night – Nuit Blanche 2022: art stroll between the Palais de la Porte Dorée and Alfortville

On the occasion of the White Night this Saturday October 1, 2022, Enlarge your Paris provides an art walk between the Palais de la Porte Dorée and Alfortville, via the Bois de Vincennes.

Seaweed, the fascinating exhibition at the Tropical Aquarium of the Porte Dorée

For billions of years, they have played an essential role for life on planet Earth: discover all the secrets of marine algae in a fun exhibition, organized by the Tropical Aquarium of the Porte Dorée, from October 5, 2021 to January 8, 2023

Château de Vincennes: a royal fortress in Paris

Along with the Louvre, the Château de Vincennes is one of the most important castles in French history. It is also one of the largest and best-preserved fortified castles in Europe...

Wild encounters this Fall 2021 at Paris Zoo

Paris Parc Zoologique invites you all to discover the fascinating nature around thanks to the “Rendez-vous Sauvages de l'automne” events. From October 23 to November 7, 2021, enjoy a varied program for children and adults, and meets with famous artists fascinated by nature.

Palais de la Porte Dorée's Christian Louboutin online exhibition

If you still have not had the chance to discover the Louboutin exhibition at Paris Palais de la Porte Dorée, we have some good news for you. This Paris cultural agenda favorite is available online. A good thing to wait until the exhibition reopens in 2021.

Baleinopolis, the incredible exhibition at the Porte Dorée Tropical Aquarium

At the Aquarium tropical de la Porte Dorée, meet the giants of the seas thanks to the exhibition Baleinopolis, the secret societies of cetaceans. Originally scheduled to run from September 28, 2019 to June 21, 2020, the exhibition closed on March 16, 2020!