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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.

BAM Karaoke Box Etoile, the festive karaoke of the Champs-Élysées

BAM Karaoke Box Etoile has finally opened its doors just a few steps from the Champs-Elysées! First planned for 2020, it's finally since September 9th 2021 that the festive spot is waiting for you to break your voice. Warm up your vocal cords, your evening may be melodious (or not).

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.

Petite Forêt, the Beaujon district's super-stroller café

It's a café that every mom in Paris should know the address of. Petite Forêt set up shop in July 2021 in the Beaujon district of the 8th arrondissement, very close to the Parc Monceau, with a 200m2 hot concept between café-poussette, playroom and workshops for kids and moms. It's a place to take a breather, keep the kids busy and chat!

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?

Good deal: free tea cocktails tasting in Paris

Have you heard about Tea by Thé? This super mouthwatering spot in Paris makes tea fans very happy with alcohol-free cocktails based on very indulging recipes to enjoy on site or on the go. And good news for curious people craving to discover the concept, this gourmet new generation tea room offers a free tea mocktail tasting session on Friday July 23 and Saturday 24, 2021.

Musée Rodin and the sculpture garden: discover the summer 2021 program

The Musée Rodin is a genuine Parisian rococo architecture gem where are mostly exhibited works by Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel. This summer, the museum teopens the garden and provides a lovely program to be enjoyed from June 17 to September 26, 2021.

Visit the royal estate of Marly, the family home of Louis XIV

Marly was a pleasure residence of the Sun King, 7 km from Versailles, where only a select few had the privilege of being received. Although the château has now been demolished, the magnificent estate remains open to visitors, and a museum offers a chance to relive the atmosphere of Marly over the years and the kings who frequented it!