Gros caillou district - activities

The Musée du Quai Branly in Paris: a journey to the heart of the world's cultures

The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, just a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, offers a fascinating journey through the world's cultures. This unique museum, nestled in a green setting, is a must for lovers of ethnography and cultural discovery.

The Pride Comedy show, a unique evening at the Théâtre de la Tour-Eiffel

The Pride Comedy Show returns for its 2nd edition on May 14, 2024 at the Théâtre de la Tour-Eiffel. An evening celebrating love and humor.

Mexica, gifts and gods at Templo Major: the Musée du Quai Branly exhibition unveiled

Discover the mighty Mexica empire and its mysterious culture, revealed in a new exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly, from April 3 to October 6, 2024.

The Eiffel Tower will be switched off this Saturday evening to mark Earth Hour

This Saturday, March 23, 2024, the Eiffel Tower will switch off its lights at 8:30pm: a symbolic gesture during Earth Hour. This event, organized by WWF, draws attention to the need to protect nature.

Iodé, Paris's genuine affordable sushi bar

Forget your preconceptions about sushi counters ('too expensive', 'too stuffy'), the Japanese restaurant Iodé has landed in Paris to demonstrate that it's possible to combine responsible French fishing, affordable prices and a genuine culinary voyage.

Chocolates and Easter eggs from Alleno & Rivoire 2024, balanced chocolates

Alleno & Rivoire, the new generation chocolaterie, unveils its Easter chocolates. On the program for this first year is a whole collection of ultra-indulgent flattened eggs and a well-stocked Oeuf à la Coque to keep up with tradition.

Reopening of the Eiffel Tower this Sunday and end of the strike

It's the end of the strike for the Eiffel Tower, closed since February 19, 2024. The emblematic monument will reopen this Sunday, February 25, following agreements between the unions and the Sete.

Paris: the Eiffel Tower is in an advanced state of rust - is the monument under threat?

In the midst of a strike, the Eiffel Tower is also threatened by an advanced state of rust! While the Iron Lady may not collapse in the next few days, her life expectancy could be shortened by this deterioration, images of which are worrying Internet users.

Tania Mouraud: a free exhibition of the pioneering urban artist at Fluctuart

New installation at Fluctuart! This time, the barge dedicated to street art welcomes Tania Mouraud, considered one of the pioneers of urban art, for a solo exhibition entitled "Dans les vents de l'oubli" ("In the winds of oblivion"). It's free to discover from February 16 to April 28, 2024.

Be Bearz: pouring painting workshop and bubble tea salon, near the Eiffel Tower

Be Bearz, the new hybrid concept store, pouring painting workshop and bubble tea salon, has arrived with its cute teddy bears a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower. With this painting technique, already all the rage in Los Angeles and Milan, you can create your own work of art, with the added bonus of hot drinks and gourmet treats. A trendy creative hobby within everyone's reach!

Paris-Versailles 2024: the classic foot race from the Eiffel Tower to the Château de Versailles

The Paris-Versailles race returns this Sunday, September 29, 2024. From the Eiffel Tower to the Château de Versailles, it offers a glimpse of beautiful landscapes and monuments, over nearly 16 kilometers!

A great playground, a photo exhibition on 135 years of sporting exploits at the Eiffel Tower

Crossing on a wire, climbing the steps on a mountain bike or on a trapeze, the Eiffel Tower has seen some exceptional sporting feats that have marked its history. A photo exhibition on the 1st floor, from February 13, 2024.

"Céline part en Live": Sébastien Costic at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel in Paris

The Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel is set to host an exceptional tribute show to Céline Dion, entitled "Céline part en Live", brought to life by the incredible talent of Sébastien Costic, to be discovered from March 21 to 31, 2024.

Art Paris 2024: a new edition at the ephemeral Grand Palais in Paris

The not-to-be-missed Art Paris fair returns to the Grand Palais Ephémère from April 4 to 7, 2024. Over 900 artists will gather to celebrate this 26th edition.

Rite de Passage, Solo II by Bintou Dembélé at the Musée du Quai Branly - Théâtre Claude Lévi Strauss

Bintou Dembélé, a leading figure on the contemporary hip-hop scene, presents a solo performance entitled 'Rite de passage, Solo II', exploring the links between the body, the past and the future, at the Musée du Quai Branly, on February 11 and 18, 2024.

The Eiffel Tower: Paris's most iconic monument

The Eiffel Tower has established itself as the most emblematic monument in Paris. Since 1889, it has watched over Paris and its inhabitants, astonishing visitors and those who see it from afar. Want to find out more? Click here!

Did you know? The Fontaine de Mars, also known as the Fontaine du Gros-Caillou, bears witness to the 1910 flood.

Discover the Fontaine de Mars, a neoclassical jewel in Paris's 7th arrondissement. Erected between 1806 and 1809, this fountain, which bears witness to the 1910 flood, is a landmark in Parisian history.

Paris 2024: shopkeepers on the Champ-de-Mars must leave to make way for the Olympics

The Champ-de-Mars' iconic attractions are being forced to leave to make way for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In fact, they may never return ...

Eiffel Tower: the top of the Iron Lady closed for a month, here's why

Bad news if you were planning to take in the sights and sounds of Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower. From January 8 to February 9, 2024, the top floor of the Iron Lady is closed. We explain why.

Paris: what is this symbolic work installed near the Eiffel Tower?

Since December 20, 2023, a symbolic work of art has been on display on the Avenue Charles Floquet in Paris's 7th arrondissement. So, what is it and why has it been installed a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower? We tell you all about it.