Gift ideas - activities

Salon Wenhua 2024: a Christmas market to discover Asian cultures

Come and enjoy a designer Christmas market, several exhibitions and a rich program of activities that will introduce you to Asian cultures, in a former 17th-century mansion! Salon Wenhua takes place on November 30 and December 1, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Three Christmas Markets 2024 at Hasard Ludique in Paris, along the inner ring road

Once again this year, Le Hasard Ludique is organizing not one, not two, but three Christmas markets, each with a different theme. Join us first on Saturday November 30 and Sunday December 1, 2024, then on the weekend of December 7 and 8, 2024, and finally on December 14 and 15, 2024, to stock up on gift ideas.

Idées Japon 2024: a pre-Christmas market and 100% Japanese workshops in Paris

At Espace Cinko, just a stone's throw from Pyramides, a trade show transports us to the land of the Rising Sun. From November 20 to 23, 2024, the Salon Idées Japon brings together over 40 Franco-Japanese designers and artists, showcasing the very best of their creations for original Christmas gifts!

Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market 2024: handcrafted objects & delights at the foot of the church

The Marché de Noël 2024 on the Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris returns from November 28, 2024 to Monday, January 1, 2025, with its beautifully decorated chalets and gourmet artisan products.

The Palais des Thés 2024 Advent calendar for tea and infusion lovers

A whole host of teas and infusions in the pretty Palais des Thés 2024 Advent calendar!

Anti-pollution cures and wellness treatments at the Enghien-les-Bains thermal baths

Enghien-les-Bains, in the Val d'Oise, is home to the only spa in the Paris region. We take you on a journey of discovery to discover the well-being that awaits you at the Thermes d'Enghien-les-Bains.

MINISO, the brand for plush toys and adorable lifestyle objects, opens a store on the Champs-Élysées

An avalanche of adorable plush toys and "kawaii" gadgets arrives on the Champs-Élysées with the opening of the MINISO flagship! The ultra-mimi lifestyle brand's biggest store invites fans of cuteness and inveterate collectors to (re)discover its irresistible products, through multiple universes and collaborations. Opening this Saturday, June 22, 2024!

The special Mother's Day Queen of Hearts cake by Lenôtre & Shy'm for Princess Margot

To celebrate Mother's Day 2024, which takes place on May 22 in France, Maison Lenôtre has teamed up with Shy'm to create a unique delicacy. Available from May 22 to 26, 2024, this entremets, named "Reine de Cœur", is an ode to maternal love. Proceeds from this creation will be donated to the Princesse Margot Association, which supports children with cancer.

Olfactivity: a concept for creating your own bespoke perfume a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées

Want to slip into the shoes of a perfumer? A stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, Olfactivity invites you to create your own fragrance in a playful way, with a concept inspired by cartomancy and numerology that will enable you to design your own tailor-made perfume.

Kazamanga, the place to find manga in Asnières-sur-Seine (92)

If you're a manga fan or a fan of these graphic novels, there's a bookshop dedicated to them in Asnières-sur-Seine. Welcome to the shelves of Kazamanga, the address dedicated to manga in Asnières!

Grandma's Day 2024 in Paris: 10 affordable gift ideas under €50

Grandmother's Day is fast approaching and you're looking for the perfect gift? Artistic, gourmet, precious or flirtatious, every grandmother has her own personalized gift. To help you in your search, we've put together a list of our top finds, to be found at the most stylish shopping addresses in Paris! And because times are tough, our selection is made up exclusively of affordable gift ideas under €50!

Spa Gemology: treatments and massages based on the benefits of minerals for the skin

Discover the benefits of minerals and trace elements from precious stones, with face and body treatments that give you a new youthfulness, just a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe.

Le Printemps Haussmann in Paris: an iconic department store

Women's and men's fashion, beauty, luxury, jewelry, leather goods, shoes, home decor, restaurants and personalized services - everything is available at Printemps Haussmann for a typically Parisian shopping experience!

Empreintes, the arts and crafts concept store, unveils its jewelry collection

Empreintes, the fine crafts concept store, unveils its jewelry collection. Visit us in the heart of the Marais district, to discover unique creations 100% made in France, signed by artisans. It's the perfect gift idea for Christmas, or just for yourself - it's so beautiful!

Vintage and upcycled jewelry from Gigi Paris

Gigi Paris is the marketplace for vintage and upcycled jewelry, where you can indulge yourself with good conscience. It's your chance to unearth unique pieces that will take your look to the next level!

A workshop at the Ecole de cuisine Alain Ducasse to learn how to make foie gras, game and logs

One of your loved ones is a real gourmet? Here's an original gift idea: a cooking workshop at the Ecole Alain Ducasse Paris!

Black Friday 2023: PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo... discover the video game specials

This Friday, November 24, 2023, is Black Friday! For gamers, what are the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch specials? We take a look at the many video game offers!

Pokémon: share your wishes at the Poké Poste, the ephemeral post office at La Défense - CANCELLED

ATTENTION, EVENT CANCELLED! - Attention Pokémon fans! Experience the Poké Poste at La Défense on November 25, 2023. Send exclusive Pokémon gifts, meet Pikachu and Evoli, and much more. Here's an update on all the details... And it's all free!

La boutique du futur, the place to find unusual gadgets in Montrouge (92)

A stone's throw from Porte d'Orléans, in Montrouge, is a store, workshop and design gallery you'll remember for a long time: with its design objects, Boutique du Futur is Ali Baba's cave of original gift ideas and small gadgets of all kinds.

Christmas 2023 in solidarity: give a Christmas box as a gift to a homeless person

Christmas Gift Box season is underway! To bring a little joy to a homeless person, give him or her a box filled with useful gifts, such as warm accessories, hygiene products, games and delicacies, all accompanied by a word of affection. It's a wonderful initiative that's sure to cheer up the less fortunate.