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Advent Calendar 2021 by Manufacture Plaq

For the first time, chocolate factory Plaq unveils an original advent calendar promoting the house’s bestsellers along with a few novelties!

Low glycemic index Advent Calendar 2021 by Les Belles Envies

An indulging and guilt-free advent calendar is possible with the Les Belles Envies 2021 Advent Calendar with a low glycemic index!

Sustainable and organic advent calendar 2021 by chocolate factory Mon Jardin Chocolaté

Organic and sustainable, so is the advent calendar 2021 created by chocolate factory Mon Jardin Chocolaté.

Bernachon's Christmas logs and chocolates for 2021

For Christmas 2021, Philippe Bernachon has reworked his legendary Président cake into a simple, tasty Yule log. The Lyon-based chocolatier has also created a mendiant log, on sale only in Lyon, and is offering a beautiful Christmas bauble filled with chocolate mendiants to give or share. These creations will be available in Lyon, as well as in the new Paris boutique on rue de Sèvres.

The French Bastards bakery and pastry shop opens in the 17th arrondissement

The French Bastards is coming to the 17th arrondissement and for the occasion, it's going all out with a lot of new things to make us drool!

Advent Calendar 2021 by Pierre Marcolini

While waiting for Christmas, Belgian chocolate-maker Pierre Marcolini invites us to wait with indulging food thanks to his Advent Calendar 2021. Perfect to get your fill of chocolate before the big feast!

Bulliz cabbages for autumn and Halloween 2021

To celebrate autumn and Halloween 2021, Bulliz is unveiling a whole host of comfort-flavoured choux pastries!

Yule logs from Kaffeehaus 2021

How about a German version of the Yule log? Kaffeehaus, the Parisian patisserie that honors German gastronomy, offers us 4 Yule logs to sublimate our festivities and finish the meal in style. Are we tempted?

Pierre Chirac's Épi d'hiver log at La Scène

For Christmas 2021, the Michelin-starred restaurant La Scène, where Stéphanie Le Quellec and Pierre Chirac orchestrate with a master's hand, offers us a log that honors ancient bread and wheat: l'Épi d'hiver.

66-million-year-old Big John triceratops sold at 6.6 million euros in Paris

Big John – the skeleton of a giant 66-million-year-old triceratops discovered in 2014 – has been auctioned on October 21, 2021 at the Hôtel Drouot. The massive skeleton was auctioned 6.6 million euros, a record.

B.Better, the perfect tapas bar for a veggie aperitif

Attention vegetarians, flexitarians and other vegans! Head for B.Better, a restaurant in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, where you'll discover a menu as gourmet as it is healthy, designed for lovers of plant-based cuisine. We've tried it, and we'll tell you all about it!

White Night – Nuit Blanche 2021 at Paris Museum of Modern Art

For the White Night 2021, Paris Museum of Modern Art shines a light on 5 pieces of work that won the support action to art creation by the City of Paris. Come and discover the achievements of these artists for an exclusive late-night opening on Saturday October 2, 2021.

Elan café, London's famous pink tea room in Paris, at Galeries Lafayette

The girly El&n café is waiting for you at Galeries Lafayette! Pronounced Ilan, Elan café aims to be the world's most Instagrammable café since it opened in London in 2019. After 10 locations in England and Qatar, Elan has landed in Paris with delicious drinks, brunch dishes and desserts to die for, to be enjoyed from 10am to 7pm. We approve!

Nuit Blanche 2021: Kontakt, Nicolas Paolozzi's installation at the Grande Halle de la Villette

To mark the 20th Nuit Blanche, the Grande Halle de La Villette invites night owls to explore a sound, music and interactive installation by artist Nicolas Paolozzi, on the night of October 2 to 3, 2021.

European Heritage Days 2021 in Notre-Dame de Paris Crypt

European Heritage Days 2021 are coming to Notre Dame archaeological crypt on Saturday September 18 and Sunday 19, 2021.

Pizzeria Popine launches a €5 Margherita pizza for lunch

Who says better than €5 for a pizza? Head to Popine Saint-Sauveur to make the most of this new offer available every lunch of the week.

Paris: the Place de l’Etoile goes car-free for 3 weekends in September for Christo’s installation

The Place Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile will go car-free for 3 weekends in September, from Saturday September 18 to Sunday October 3, 2021, so Parisians and tourists can fully enjoy the wrapped Arc de Triomphe, as designed by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Over 300 mediators will come and meet visitors and give a sample of fabric to those who would like one.

Nina Métayer installs her Délicatisserie at Printemps du Goût, pastry shop and tea room

Are you a fan of Nina Metayer's pastries? In addition to her online Delicatessen, you will be able to find your happiness at Printemps du Goût. Go to the 8th floor to find your happiness to take away or to taste on the spot while admiring the beautiful view.

Liberation of Paris: a tribute reading on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville, Everything begins again in Paris

To mark the 77th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris, the Mairie de Paris has chosen to pay tribute to the men and women who sacrificed themselves for Freedom, with a poetry reading by actors Philippe Torrenton, Marion Isvi and Nicolas Evrard, accompanied by musicians. Together, they have planned an evocation of seven "episodes" of the Liberation, with texts, archive images and current photos.

Olympic Party #2: Pop-rock concerts and skate and breakdance initiations at the Bercy Skatepark

As part of the Hyper Festival 2021, the La Grande Party springboard is organizing its 2nd edition of L'Olympic Party, dubbed "Le Grand Bowl d'Air", on Sunday August 29, 2021 at the Centre Philippe Auguste. On the program for this free, festive event, at the crossroads of sport and music: skateboarding and breakdancing initiations, two disciplines invited to the Paris 2024 Olympics program, as well as pop and rock concerts provided by promising artists. Don't you just love it?