Champs elysées district - activities

Paris: Concorde metro station reopens ahead of schedule on line 12

No more hassles for line 12 users! While Concorde metro station had already reopened at the beginning of September on lines 1 and 8, it had remained closed on the green line since May. Finally, it reopened much earlier than the September 21 date announced.

Paris 2024 Megastore on the Champs-Élysées: big sell-off for the store's final days

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are celebrated on the Champs-Élysées with the Paris 2024 megastore, open from June 27 to September 15! Just a stone's throw from the Grand Palais and the Parc urbain de La Concorde, this new 1,000 m2 temple to shopping has become the flagship store for the Games' official boutiques, offering 1,000 references of iconic and exclusive products, as well as a photo spot to immortalize yourself with the Olympic Torch or the Giant Mascot! Don't miss the big sale on the last days of the store!

Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Pontus Hultén: a new exhibition at Galeries Champs-Élysées

During its period of closure, the Centre Pompidou will be taking over several venues in Paris and elsewhere, including the Galeries nationales du Grand Palais. It is here, in this fully restored space in the heart of the capital, that the Centre Pompidou will be showcasing the artists Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely, as well as the Swedish art historian Pontus Hultén, the first director of Beaubourg, in a never-before-seen exhibition.

Giant Olympic parade on the Champs Élysées: booking platform now open

The Champs-Élysées will be transformed into a giant podium on Saturday, September 14, 2024, to celebrate our Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games champions. This free XXL parade will be accessible upon reservation.

Transparence, the first Palais des Enfants exhibition, at the Palais de la Découverte in June 2025

It's a date we've all been waiting for: the Palais de la Découverte, which has been closed for renovation work for several years, will finally reopen its doors on June 6, 2025, with a brand new area dedicated to families: the Palais des enfants.

Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games: medal-winning athletes in fencing and wheelchair fencing

At the end of the send-off, they touch! After the Olympic athletes, it's time for the Paralympics to shine in the Grand Palais. From September 3 to 7, 2024, watch the wheelchair fencing events. The key to these tournaments is for the athletes to win medals... So, who will walk away with the precious prize of these 2024 Paralympic Games?

Théâtre de la Concorde: new cultural venue opens soon

It's time to say goodbye to the Espace Cardin, and hello to the Théâtre de la Concorde! The new theater in the 8th arrondissement opens its doors to the public on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

The Soul Trembles: Chiharu Shiota's reopening exhibition at the Grand Palais

The Grand Palais is celebrating its reopening with an exhibition by Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota, known for her installations of interwoven woollen threads, to be admired under the glass roof from December 11, 2024 to March 19, 2025.

FAB Paris, the art fair celebrating creativity, returns to Paris at the Grand Palais

Fine Arts Paris & La Biennale (FAB Paris) returns to the capital for a promising third edition at the Grand Palais from November 22 to 27, 2024. An opportunity to discover over a hundred exhibitors in the art world in a prestigious venue.

Grand Palais and Palais de la Découverte: when will the Paris monument be fully reopened?

After more than three years of work, the Grand Palais has once again opened its doors to the public for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Following these events, the monument is being reopened gradually.

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: the American Cathedral unveils its program

In Paris, the American Cathedral awaits you on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024 for the Journées du Patrimoine. Here's the program that awaits you!

Paralympic Games: what time and what channel will you be watching Bopha Kong in para taekwondo?

France is hoping to win several medals at these Paralympic Games: athlete Bopha Kong is one of our French hopes. Don't miss the para-taekwondoist's fights, which kick off on August 29, 2024.

Chaos, improvised comedy returns to the Studio des Champs-Élysées

Chaos is the latest creation from Compagnie d'Improvisation Eux, returning to the Studio des Champs-Elysées from September 23 to December 31, 2024. Following the success of the show Bio, the Compagnie is offering new dates for its latest improvised show.

L'Obélisque de la Concorde: discover a historic treasure donated by Egypt just a stone's throw from the Louvre

The Obélisque de la Concorde is probably one of the most popular monuments in Paris, along with the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées and the Louvre. In any case, it has been enthroned on Place de la Concorde since 1836, donated by the Egyptian government as a sign of goodwill towards France, and is a source of wonder to visitors passing through, whether they're heading for the Champs-Élysées or the Louvre. Want to know everything there is to know about the monument? We've got you covered!

A Messika free diamond hunt on the Champs-Élysées

Who hasn't dreamed of taking part in a diamond hunt? What's more, it's completely free! Until August 30, 2024, Messika is transforming the Champs-Élysées into a glittering playground every day. The objective? Decipher the riddles on the Maison de joaillerie's social networks, uncover the clue and try to win one of the five exclusive jewels up for grabs!

Paris Photo 2024: the art fair finally returns to the Grand Palais, discover the program

Paris Photo awaits us for another exceptional edition, from November 7 to 10, 2024 in the capital. The Grand Palais welcomes photo professionals and enthusiasts alike, happy to meet and exchange ideas in Paris's cultural mecca!

Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony: 15,000 free tickets, how to get there?

As with the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, thousands of free seats will be available on August 28, 2024 for the Paralympic version, on the Place de la Concorde. But you'll have to get up early to get there!

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris at the Bazar de la Charité Memorial and its chapel

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) return to Paris and the Île-de-France region on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024. Why not take the opportunity to discover the Notre-Dame-de-Consolation chapel, a memorial to the Bazar de la Charité? Discover the program!

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: what will the opening ceremony at the Concorde look like?

After an extraordinary Olympic opening ceremony, the Paralympic Games are planning to do the same, with an event on the Place de la Concorde, in the heart of the capital.

Paris 2024: half of the Place de la Concorde will no longer be accessible to cars after the Games

After the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, half of the Place de la Concorde will no longer be accessible to motorists. The space will be redeveloped as a promenade, just like the Trocadero and the Champ-de-Mars.