Grand événement paris ile de france guide - activities

Taste of Paris returns to the Grand Palais in May 2025

Every year, the Taste of Paris festival is a unique opportunity for food lovers to discover the very best of Parisian restaurants. Cooking shows, cooking classes, masterclasses and real restaurants await you on site. After several editions in the ephemeral Grand Palais, Taste of Paris will make its grand return to the historic Grand Palais from May 8 to 11, 2025.

Christmas 2024 at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: a magical experience with an ice rink - our photos

Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte returns to enchant the holiday season, from Saturday, November 16, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025. Within the Château, the magic of Christmas bewitches us through a scenography based on fairy tales, but also through various immersive experiences, with, as a bonus, a brand-new ice rink!

Galeries Lafayette 2024 window displays and Christmas tree

In Paris, the magic of Christmas returns to Galeries Lafayette for Christmas 2024. From November 14 to December 31, 2024, we're off to discover the animated window displays and giant Christmas tree enthroned in the heart of the department store. A special edition awaits us this year as the house celebrates its 130ᵉ Christmas. At the helm is Kevin Germanier, creator of the Golden Voyageur des JO, who promises us enchantment and light. Check out the images from the inauguration, which takes place this Thursday, November 14, with guest Vianney.

The free street-art festival at the Poste du Louvre unveils its program!

Alert friends, the Poste du Louvre in Paris is once again hosting a giant free urban art festival from November 16 to 24, 2024. Over 1,500 m2 of indoor and outdoor space, 18 street artists let loose with paintings, sculptures and live performances. Jo Di Bona, Ardif, Astro, Kaldea and Jérôme Mesnager will be on hand...

La Samaritaine's 2024 Christmas window displays: Thoiry Lumières Sauvages invades the store - photos

From November 8, 2024 (from 6 p.m.) to January 5, 2025, La Samaritaine will be reinventing itself as an enchanted winter garden. For its new Christmas story, the department store has teamed up with Thoiry Lumières Sauvages to invite visitors on a magical stroll, where giant plants and luminous creatures unfold in a magical, overflowing décor.

The 2025 winter Paris crossing in vintage vehicles

Vintage and automobile enthusiasts take note: the winter crossing of Paris in vintage vehicles returns on Sunday, January 12, 2025 for its 25th edition. It's the perfect opportunity to take part in this unusual and festive event organized by Vincennes en Anciennes!

Musée des Arts Décoratifs: the first major fashion ball will be orchestrated by Sofia Coppola in 2025

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs is organizing its first grand bal de la mode on July 6, 2025, under the artistic direction of renowned director Sofia Coppola! To mark the centenary of its art deco exhibition, the Paris 1st arrondissement institution is inviting fashion and history enthusiasts to join in this exceptional charity evening, combining French art de vivre and couture in a prestigious setting.

What you need to know about the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris: dates, bookings and new features

With its thirteen million visitors a year, Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral is one of the capital's must-sees. A place of worship as well as a monument, it has witnessed the history of Paris since its construction. Announced for December 8, 2024, its reopening is eagerly awaited. From reservations to the transformation of the forecourt and the proposed visitor itineraries, discover all the information you need to prepare your visit to this emblem of Paris, ready to welcome 15 million visitors a year.

Grand Palais des Glaces 2024: a giant ice rink in the nave of the Grand Palais, tickets now on sale

The Grand Palais des Glaces, the gigantic iconic ice rink that stretches beneath the glass roof of the Grand Palais, is finally back after a 5-year absence! Join us from December 14, 2024 to January 8, 2025 for a return to skating on the world's largest indoor ice rink!

Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris: international artists in concert on December 7, 2024?

The countdown is on for the opening of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral. On December 7, a ceremony awaits to unveil the splendor of the monument, which will finally reopen its doors to the public the following day. The ceremony promises to be full of surprises, with possible international artists on the program.

Inauguration of the Printemps Haussmann Christmas Showcase 2024 with Juliette Binoche - our photos

For the festive season, Printemps Haussmann invites you on a magical adventure aboard the Printemps Express, bound for Christmas! From November 7 to December 31, 2024, let yourself be transported on a magical journey through the window carriages, brought to life by passengers in recycled fabrics. The inauguration is scheduled for Thursday, November 7 at 5pm, in the presence of Juliette Binoche.

BHV 2024 Christmas window displays with Léna, Marc Lavoine and Adriana Karembeu - photos

For Christmas 2024 in Paris, the BHV Marais puts us in the Christmas spirit. Discover the Christmas window displays and images of the inauguration, accompanied by a sound and light show featuring Marc Lavoine, Adriana Karembeu and Léna Mafhouf as master of ceremonies. Now's the time to take a stroll with the family, your loved ones or simply your friends and family for this year's ultra-colorful window displays.

Industry Week 2024: the program of unusual visits in Paris and the Paris Region

From November 18 to 24, 2024, Industry Week offers over 3,000 events, visits, workshop discoveries and other activities, all over France. Discover the program in Paris and Île-de-France!

11 châteaux around Paris to visit for free this Sunday, November 3, 2024, the 1st Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of the month, certain monuments, and in particular châteaux, open their doors to us for a free visit. How about taking advantage of this Sunday, November 3, 2024, to treat yourself to one of the sublime châteaux of our Ile-de-France heritage? Don't forget, some of them require free advance reservations, so be sure to check and prepare your visits in advance.

Lueurs de Mantes 2024-2025: the free artistic light trail returns to Yvelines

Mantes-la-Jolie is shining brightly this winter! For the second time, this Yvelines town is organizing a large-scale, original nocturnal event in the footsteps of its cultural heritage. Join us from December 13, 2024 to February 1, 2025 to discover "Lueurs de Mantes", a luminous and artistic itinerary where illuminated scenographies mingle with digital artworks.

Le Bon Marché's 2024 Christmas window displays: playful & colorful creatures light up Paris at night

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche unveils its Christmas windows on Friday November 8, 2024, from 5pm. This year, colorful creatures populate the rue de Sèvres façade of the department store, with magical Parisian scenes set against a starry backdrop. Welcome to the regressive, playful Paris of Le Bon Marché!

Vincennes, Château de Lumières: a digital art festival in a historic setting, final days

Attention, last days: a digital art festival is coming to the gates of Paris, for the first edition of Vincennes, Château de Lumières. Running until November 2, 2024, this nocturnal event invites us to wander among immersive and interactive works of art before attending a monumental projection in the courtyard of the Château de Vincennes. Find out more about what awaits us at this unusual event.

Halloween invades Parc Astérix, Fear on Parc 2024 with a crazy new Haunted House

Halloween is back at Parc Astérix. For this new edition of Peur sur le Parc, meet us from October 5 to November 11, 2024 to experience moments rich in emotion. It's time to look your best and go scare the crap out of yourselves!

Faubourg Saint-Honoré 2024 Christmas illuminations - dates

Faubourg Saint-Honoré lights up for Christmas! Join us on November 26, 2024 for the launch of the district's illuminations, in the company of the sponsors (soon to be announced) and the partner association, Princesse Margot. The program will include a brass band, a parade by the Garde Républicaine and a DJ set!

Révélations: the biennial arts and crafts event returns to the Grand Palais in 2025

It's back at last at the Grand Palais: the biennial Révélations, the international showcase of art and creative crafts, awaits us from May 21 to 25, 2025. Come and discover the skills of artists and craftsmen from all over the world through exceptional new works.