Bonne nouvelle district - activities

The warm Mediterranean brunch par excellence from Maison Constantine

For a brunch with authentic flavors, head to Maison Constantine, a cozy restaurant in the 2nd arrondissement, which welcomes you with Mediterranean sunshine, from Italy to Spain, via North Africa.

Italian chocolatier Venchi sets up shop in Paris

Chocolatier Venchi exports from Italy, setting up store in Paris with two boutiques, one in the 9th arrondissement, the other in Montorgueil.

R Factory: our test of Gianni Coppa's new hair beauty temple in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris

Nestled in the 2nd arrondissement, near the Réaumur Sébastopol metro station, discover R Factory Paris, the new hairdressing sanctuary created by Gianni Coppa. Combining hair expertise and made-to-measure treatments, this place offers a unique beauty experience. From personalized consultations to exciting masterclasses, immerse yourself in the refined world of this new Parisian address! We've tried it, we'll tell you about it!

MCountdown 2023: A pop-up café for K-Pop fans in Paris

A pop-up café opens its doors from October 8 to 15, 2023 in the heart of Paris to welcome k-pop fans before the big MCountdown 2023 show at La Défense Arena Paris.

Discover the magnificent cathedral building on rue Réaumur and its astrological clock

For a little architectural stroll, choose Paris's 2nd arrondissement, and rue Réaumur in particular. It's packed with exceptional facades, including a cathedral building with a clock and astrological wheel.

Mugung, Sentier's favorite Korean restaurant

Dive headlong into Korean dishes at Mugung restaurant in the Sentier, a far cry from the ever-popular bibimbap and bulgogi.

Episode, the huge thrift shop for vintage nuggets in Paris' Les Halles district

From Paris to Amsterdam, Episode thrift stores are havens of vintage and second-hand, where each piece tells a story of style and originality. Head for the huge Parisian boutique in the Halles district, to explore decades of fashion and be seduced by timeless elegance at affordable prices!

Retro, the coolest thrift shop in Paris' Les Halles district: fashion tips and events

Welcome to Retro: the temple of second-hand clothing in Paris's 2nd arrondissement! This 125m2 thrift store offers men, women and children trendy, quality pieces at totally affordable prices. And the best part? Its monthly events combining shopping, flash tattoos and DJ sets.

Brasserie Rosie Lou: when the Basque coast arrives on the Grands Boulevards

Brasserie Rosie Lou is the place to be if you want to feel like you're on vacation, while catching up with friends in a trendy, chill atmosphere. The little sister of Brasserie Rosie, this second restaurant awaits you just a stone's throw from the Grand Rex in Paris, offering gourmet dishes with a Basque accent!

Shosh x Shana, Israeli deli for lunch, Jerusalemite cellar for dinner

Shosh is the name of the deli signed by Shabour's chefs, where you can take away Israeli wines, olive oils and spice blends, and enjoy specialties from Jerusalemite cuisine. In the evening, Shosh transforms into Shana, a Levantine wine cellar.

Did you know? The Passage du Caire is the oldest passageway in Paris. Discover its history.

The little-known Passage du Caire, located in the popular rue Saint-Denis district, offers a journey back in time. Built in 1798, this historic Paris landmark has retained a certain austerity, but is well worth a visit for its incredible history. We tell you all about it!

Did you know? The smallest street in Paris is 5 metres long.

They say small is beautiful. The smallest street in Paris is no exception, discreetly wedged between the shopping streets of Beauregard and Cléry, in the center of the capital.

Gourmet discovery: the secret table of the Friends of Messina in Paris

Near Les Halles, in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, discover the hidden Italian table of Les Amis de Messina, offering a unique Sicilian gastronomic experience in an intimate setting. For a small group lunch or dinner, a birthday party or an unusual restaurant with friends, with its speakeasy, it's the ideal spot to spend a festive and gourmet moment.

Shana: good wines and tapas inspired by grandma's Jewish cuisine in Paris

Looking for a good address to toast and treat yourself? In the heart of Paris, Shana is a warm neighborhood nugget that could well become your favorite place for your most gourmet aperitifs! On the program, good wines and generous tapas featuring typical Jewish cuisine.

Aux Belles Poules, lecture-show and tour of a Roaring Twenties brothel

While most of the capital's brothels have disappeared since prostitution was outlawed, one remains open to the curious during burlesque tours and lectures at Aux Belles Poules.

Moemachi, small takoyaki shop in the Pathway

What if we took the time to discover takoyaki? Let's go to Moemachi, at the edge of the Sentier, to taste these small octopus dumplings prepared in a minute.

Mam From Hanoi, the Vietnamese restaurant where to eat a good pho

How about a good, home-style Viet restaurant? Head for mắm from HanoÏ, this family-run restaurant in Paris 2e, which serves good nems and pho, accompanied by Vietnamese coffee.

Did you know? What is the history of the Au Planteur façade in Paris that is being debated?

Discover the Au Planteur facade in Paris, Montorgueil district, classified as a historical monument since 1984. Located at 10-12 rue des Petits-Carreaux in the 2nd district, this facade and colonial fresco is still being debated, we tell you its history.

Bonchon, the fried chicken restaurant opens its doors

Bonchon, the world-famous Korean fried chicken street-food chain, is coming to Paris on March 9, 2023. Head to the 2nd arrondisseemnt to (re)discover the best chicken wings by Business Insider.

"Quinze.bis": the Gibert bookstore concept store in Paris

The historic Gibert bookstore chain, despite difficulties in recent years, is hoping to capitalize on the second-hand boom and is inventing new bookstore concepts with the opening of its "Quinze.bis" store from September 30, 2021 in Paris.