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The Place de la Concorde Christmas Market, the magical market on the Champs-Elysées in Paris

For the 2024 festive season, the City of Paris is moving its famous Christmas market from the Hôtel de Ville to the famous Place de la Concorde. From December 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025, a host of exciting events await you as Christmas approaches. Ideally situated between the Jardin des Tuileries and the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, it's without doubt one of this year's most beautiful Christmas Markets, if not the most beautiful.

Caillebotte en Lumière, the free video mapping show at the Musée d'Orsay, takes shape

Alert, friends! From December 5 to 7, 2024, the Musée d'Orsay is staging an eye-popping video mapping show on its historic façade, called Caillebotte en lumière. Don't miss this event, free and open to all, which plunges you into the world of Gustave Caillebotte.

Free Muffin Day 2024, free muffin distribution throughout France

Attention muffin lovers: this Wednesday, November 27, 2024, free muffins are being distributed all over France! Visit one of the 70 Columbus Cafés in Ile-de-France and elsewhere to treat yourself.

Fête de la Science 2024: visit the laboratories and workshops at the Collège de France

The Fête de la Science runs from October 4 to 14! Everywhere in France, numerous free events for all ages will be promoting scientific culture, including the Collège de France, whose doors will be open to all.

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris: the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation

For the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé is opening its doors free of charge on September 21 and 22, 2024. This is an opportunity to discover the entire building designed by Renzo Piano, attend silent film screenings and take part in guided tours.

Special offers: a weekend around Mexico for families and children at the Musée du Quai Branly

On Saturday July 6 and Sunday July 7, 2024, the Musée du Quai Branly welcomes you and your family to a weekend of activities designed for young and old alike. We're off!

Féria de Séville 2024: entertainment, dances and a parade to immerse you in Andalusia in the 20th arrondissement

Travel to Spain without even leaving Paris? It's possible, thanks to the strong presence of Andalusian culture in our capital: shows, balls... and the annual, not-to-be-missed feria in the 20th arrondissement!

Paris 2024 Olympics: meet Enzo Lefort, Olympic fencing champion, at Le Bon Marché rive gauche

To celebrate the release of the City Guide Paris 2024, signed Louis Vuitton, and its special issue dedicated to sport in the capital, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche invites you to a free talk with Enzo Lefort and Aude Walker, this Friday, June 14, 2024. With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games just a few weeks away, find out more about this Olympic fencing champion's career and the behind-the-scenes story behind the creation of this new opus, and leave with your autographed copy!

La Fête des Pîtres: concert, treasure hunt and free exhibitions at La Monnaie de Paris

La Monnaie de Paris invites you to take part in the new edition of its Fête des Pîtres, on June 15 and 16, 2024. Over an entire weekend, enjoy free events, exhibitions and concerts for the whole family.

Danse des cinq contients, a dance show for the Olympic Games

Danse des cinq continents is a dance show to be seen at the Théâtre du Châtelet on June 21 and 22. The show highlights the culture of each continent through dance.

La Fête du rire, a free comedy and solidarity event on May 5

La Fête du rire is a festive evening of solidarity that will take place on May 5, 2024 from 6:30 pm at Le Poiçon Paris, a lively venue in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. The evening is all about laughter: stand-up comedy, laughter yoga, a hypnosis show and other surprises!

Ile-de-France celebrates theater 2024: free events at leisure centres

The Ile-de-France region is once again celebrating theater on its leisure islands from July 9 to August 29, 2024. This year, the leisure islands of Créteil, Cergy-Pontoise, Val-de-Seine and Port aux Cerises will be hosting free shows and workshops (booking required).

Les Poussières: lantern parade, artistic performances, DJ set at Point Fort d'Aubervilliers

On Saturday December 16, Point Fort, Aubervilliers' cultural center, welcomes the Poussières association for its Rebond event: come and spend a convivial day of singing, dancing, lanterns and reunions.

Bollywood Sundays at the Musée du Quai Branly: free Indian dance and music

Discover "Dimanches Bollywood" at the Musée du Quai Branly on the occasion of the Bollywood Superstars exhibition. These free events invite you on a musical and choreographic journey to the heart of India, every Sunday (with exceptions) until January 14, 2024.

Paris Podcast Festival 2023 at La Gaîté Lyrique: dates and program

The Paris Podcast Festival returns to La Gaîté Lyrique. Join us on October 13 and 14, 2023 for workshops, debates and podcast masterclasses. There will also be previews and public recordings. All free of charge.

Heritage Days 2023: Visit the Théâtre du Châtelet

The Théâtre du Châtelet is once again taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris. Join us on Saturday, September 16, 2023 for exceptional guided tours.

Festival des Arènes de Montmartre: free events, shows and concerts on July 15

Did you know? On the Montmartre side, just a few hundred meters from the Sacré-Coeur, you'll find the Arènes de Montmartre, a veritable cultural landmark on the Butte. On Saturday, July 15, 2023, the Festival des Arènes takes place here, a festive and artistic event, free for all!

Cinescale 2023: 3rd edition of the Montmartre open-air film festival

The Cinescale open-air film festival returns to Montmartre for its 3rd edition on August 22 and 23, 2023, featuring short films on intergeneration and travel.

Le Gué, the unusual installation that lets you walk on water at the Domaine de Sceaux

What if we walked on water? Le Gué is the name of this ephemeral installation on the Grand Canal of the Domaine de Sceaux, inviting us to a new and unusual immersive experience, to be discovered from June 3 to September 17, 2023.

Marché aux Plantes de Clichy 2023: flowers, animations and delicacies

Don't miss the Marché aux Plantes de Clichy 2023 this Sunday, April 16, 2023 at the Place des Martyrs, a festive event combining nature, environment and gourmandise.