Folie méricourt district - activities

Anne Roumanoff unveils "L'expérience de la vie" on Parisian stages this autumn

Join Anne Roumanoff in "L'expérience de la vie", a jubilant observation of the mutations of our society, on various Parisian stages between October 18 and December 26, 2023.

Reopening of the famous feminist and LGBTQI+ bookshop Violette and Co, in the 11th arrondissement.

After closing in early 2022, the 11th arrondissement literary institution is back, thanks to the determination of feminist activists. More modern, the bookshop now houses a small café, which you can try out from October 13, 2023!

Halloween Party 2023 at l'International with concerts and DJ sets

L'International, the famous venue in Paris's 11th arrondissement, is going horror and celebrating Halloween on Tuesday October 31, 2023 with a series of concerts and dj sets. Here's the program!

Ober Mamma, Big Mamma's cosy trattoria in Oberkampf

Nearly 10 years after opening, Big Mamma continues to turn out Neapolitan pizzas and Italian specialties at Ober Mamma, its Oberkampf trattoria.

Tomorrow, an anti-gasp bakery at mini prices, in the 11th arrondissement

It's a concept that's as committed as it is innovative in Paris: on rue Saint-Maur, in the 11th arrondissement, the Demain bakery stands out from the crowd: and for good reason: it sells only yesterday's products, at bargain prices.

The Drag Lab: the drag show that combines glamour and science at the Nouveau Casino in Paris

When glamour and science meet... The result is The Drag Lab, an exceptional evening orchestrated by String Theory at the Nouveau Casino in Paris, to be discovered on October 5, 2023. Featuring a never-before-seen show in which talented Drag Queens and Drag Kings perform science, this evening promises to blur the lines between the art of Drag and the popularization of science!

Heritage Days 2023: enjoy a musical performance from Canauxrama's boats

For this year's Journées Européennes du Patrimoine (European Heritage Days), visit the capital's most important places of power, its most beautiful churches and secret, little-known monuments. But don't forget to discover a different, more river-based heritage, as seen here from the Canauxrama piers on the Canal Saint-Martin.

Cirque d'hiver Bouglione preview at 20 euros to benefit Rire Médecin!

Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione is organizing an evening to benefit the association Le Rire Médecin. Preview the new show "Délire" on Friday October 13, 2023 at 8:30pm.

Cavalier, all-night dining bar, natural wines and kick-ass cocktails

The Cavalier dining bar will be sending out small plates of compet', natural wine and clever beverages until the end of the night.

Unusual sport: cane fighting demonstrations in the 11th arrondissement

Are you familiar with the canne de combat? Discover this French combat sport, used by Sherlock Holmes and Arsène Lupin, at the 11th arrondissement's forum des associations, thanks to the Association Sportive de Canne d'Arme.

Canal Saint-Martin: swimming prohibited this Sunday due to pollution

Normally open for bathing every Sunday this summer, the Canal Saint-Martin has to close its doors to bathers due to pollution. Heavy weather over the past few days has degraded water quality.

Deux and P'tit Deux organize a real South-West feria in the streets of Paris

A boisterous South-Western atmosphere for this street fair on September 17, 2023, organized by restaurants Deux and P'tit Deux!

The Canal Saint-Martin will be open for free swimming every Sunday in summer 2023!

Free bathing in Paris's Canal Saint-Martin? Every Sunday from July 9 to August 20, 2023.

P'tit Deux, the little bodega that honors Basque croquetas and taloas

Across the street from their first restaurant, Tiphaine Mollard and Romain Casas have opened P'tit Deux, a little bodega serving tapas and naughty croquetas, accompanied by cocktails and French wines. And for lunch, the duo unveil a Basque street-food specialty: taloas!

Fête de la Musique 2023 for kids at BAM Karaoke Box

For the Fête de la Musique 2023, BAM Karaoke Box is pulling out all the stops with a number of events, including one especially for children on June 21! With karaoke and open-air sessions, it's the perfect place to celebrate music with family and friends. Discover all that BAM Karaoke Box has prepared for a memorable day!

Fête de la Musique 2023 in Paris: open-air karaoke!

The Fête de la Musique returns to Paris. How about singing along for once? On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, open-air karaoke sessions will be held at a number of venues across Paris. So warm up your vocal chords - this year, you're the star!

Lost in Paris: rediscover the capital through the works of Seula Yi, exhibited at Slow Galerie

South Korean artist Seula Yi recounts her journey to Paris, in a poetic and touching exhibition, to be discovered at Slow Galerie from June 15 to September 5, 2023.

Nuit Blanche 2023: Mark Michaelson's flowers grow along the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris

For this year's Nuit blanche, on Saturday June 3, 2023, we're heading for the Canal Saint-Martin to discover a very strange flower garden.

Géosmine, chef Maxime Bouttier's first raw, living table

The announcement of the opening of chef Maxime Bouttier's first Parisian restaurant was full of promise. The verdict?

Chulita, Mexican street food and churros for brunch

Head to Chulita for a taste of Mexican street food, and in particular torta, a devilishly generous traditional sandwich.