Combat district - activities

Free Chapon chocolate mousse in Belleville, Levallois-Perret and Boulogne!

Chocolatomania in sight! To mark the opening of three new Chapon boutiques in Belleville (75), Levallois and Boulogne (92), the iconic chocolatier has a melt-in-your-mouth surprise in store for you: a free mousse to celebrate. Gourmands, get your spoons ready!

Ora's vegetarian brunch at La Caserne: a culinary, arty and surprising journey! - CLOSED

Ora, the new-style vegetarian restaurant tucked away in La Caserne, offers a 100% green Sunday brunch in a friendly, relaxed "hip" atmosphere. An ethico-artistic canteen where food, in all its forms, composes colorful and gourmet culinary works, right on the tables.

Halloween 2024: an evening full of monsters on ice at the Patinoire Pailleron

If you're looking for an unusual way to celebrate Halloween, the Pailleron skating rink has put together a terrifying evening for the whole family, where you can glide across the ice among the spookiest ghosts and monsters!

Ora Farmhouse at the Pavillon du Lac, a vegetarian culinary show and edible paintings right on the table

Set up in the Pavillon du Lac in the heart of the Buttes-Chaumont, Ora Farmhouse offers a true gourmet experience, with a culinary show by chef Saayaan, who magnifies vegetables in edible paintings drawn right on the table.

Vote Pipault, the satirical political comedy of the moment in Paris!

"Votez Pipault" is the new comedy that's already causing a stir on the Parisian stage! A biting satire of the political world with a wicked sense of humor, to be enjoyed until November 29, 2024!

"Monsieur Joseph", the not-to-be-missed family musical at the Théâtre Clavel

From October 23 to December 4, 2024, the Théâtre Clavel plays host to the musical comedy "Monsieur Joseph" by Les Dentellières Pourpres, transporting you to a small French village during the Liberation. All ages 6 and up!

Halloween 2024 at ORA (Haunted) Farmhouse: festive dinner and DJ sets in a haunted mansion setting

The crazy-fun version of Halloween is at ORA (Haunted) Farmhouse! On October 31, 2024, Paris's most stylish country house becomes a haunted mansion for an evening of festive inferno: decor, disguises, diabolical dinner, DJ sets and spooky cocktails.

Heritage Days 2024: lectures and tours at Espace Niemeyer, headquarters of the Communist Party

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, explore the iconic Espace Niemeyer, headquarters of the French Communist Party. Designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, this futuristic edifice with its daring shapes opens its doors for a unique immersion in an architectural masterpiece, blending history and modernity. A not-to-be-missed event for art and architecture enthusiasts!

Decathlon Playground: DJ sets, concerts and sport, the free spot for the 2024 Olympics at La Villette

For the duration of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, La Villette is likely to be the place to be! Between Club France and the Decathlon Playground, the 19th arrondissement will be buzzing with sport!

Weekend de la seconde main Paris 11th: clothes, vintage decor, DJ set and Italian aperitivo!

Mercato Bolivar launches its second-hand and re-use festival on June 22 and 23, 2024. Head for the concept store in Paris's 19th arrondissement for a total immersion in la dolce vita with vintage fashions, DJ sets, aperitivi on the terrace, live concerts and karaoke!

Fête de la Musique 2024 in Paris: Cookie Records returns to Pavillon Puebla, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont

For this year's Fête de la Musique 2024, Cookie Records is once again taking over the decks at Pavillon Puebla, in Paris's Buttes-Chaumont. The atmosphere is guaranteed on Friday June 21, in the heart of this sublime Parisian park.

Ora Farmhouse's delicious brunch under the Buttes-Chaumont trees

Now housed in the Pavillon du Lac, Ora Farmhouse unveils a superb brunch, as beautiful as it is delicious, to be enjoyed on its large terrace in the shade of the Buttes-Chaumont trees.

Freestyle 2024 is also for children: free activities for young people at La Villette

On Saturday June 22 and Sunday June 23, 2024, the Villette goes into freestyle mode, with its unmissable (and free) street culture festival. It's a festival that also has the youngsters in mind, with fun and sporting activities.

Freestyle 2024, the free street culture festival returns to La Villette for an extra special edition

Freestyle, the unmissable street culture festival, is back at La Villette! Dance, street-art, fashion, music, sport... The free street culture festival returns for an even more incredible edition, on June 22 and 23, 2024. Not to be missed!

DIY: we tested a kintsugi workshop, the Japanese art of repairing broken objects with gold

Kintsugi is a Japanese method that gives a broken plate, bowl or vase a second life, embellished with shimmering golden joints. From Belleville, Delphine suggests you arm yourself with patience to try the adventure!

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024: visit the secret garden of the Saint-Serge church in Radonège

On June 1 and 2, 2024, we're celebrating gardens in Paris and the Île-de-France region at Rendez-vous aux Jardins, all over the capital and the surrounding area. Guided tours, strolls and events await you during this exceptional weekend!

Satire à balles réelles, a darkly humorous stand-up show at Paris de l'humour

1h stand-up, 300 trials. Between emotion and black humor, Satire à balles réelles takes you on a funny and touching journey, every Saturday night at Paris de l'humour!

Noël dans tous les sens, the show with Santa's elves, at the Théâtre Clavel

From December 2, 2023 to January 27, 2024, Santa's elves invite themselves to the Théâtre Clavel, in the 19th arrondissement. This is your chance to meet them with your children, aged 3 and over, at a weekend performance!

The 100% Seconde Main Christmas Market in Eastern Paris: vintage clothing & decor, mulled wine & DJ set

The coolest Christmas Market in Eastern Paris takes place at the Mercato Bolivar boutique, from December 1 to 3, 2023! 100% second-hand, find vintage nuggets, eco-friendly jewelry, decorative objects, games and more. Entertainment, DJ set, treats - join the party and kick off the end-of-year festivities in style!

Paris Metro: who was Colonel Fabien, after whom the metro station is named?

Known as one of the stations on metro line 2, Colonel Fabien station is located on the boundary between the 10th and 19th arrondissements of Paris, just below the Place du Colonel-Fabien. Many commuters use the station on a daily basis, yet few know the identity of the man who gave his name to the square, and later to the station.