Gros caillou district - activities

Black Indians from New Orleans, the compelling exhibition of the Musée du Quai Branly

The craziness of the carnival, costumes, songs, colors… From October 4, 2022, to January 15, 2023, the Musée du Quai Branly takes us to the very symbolic celebrations of Black Indians from the New Orleans through a compelling exhibition.

Carnets Kanak, the exotic exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly

Are you familiar with Kanak art? Come and discover it at the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, from October 4, 2022 to March 12, 2023, thanks to the exhibition Carnets Kanak, voyage en inventaire by Roger Boulay.

The Art of Skate, the free street art exhibition at Fluctuart

Come and discover the art of skate from September 1 to October 14, 2022, with the free “The Art of Skate” exhibition.

Bonus: free evening events all summer long at the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac

From July 7 to August 25 2022, the Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac Museum will be open to visitors free of charge every Thursday evening from 6pm. These nocturnes, open to all, are an opportunity to discover the museum's exhibitions and permanent collections.

Microbial worlds – the exhibition to scrutinize at the Musée du Quai Branly, our pictures

From June 8 to September 11, 2022, the Musée du Quai Branly offers a journey into the infinitely small. Come and visit the playful “Microbial Worlds, Living with Small Beings” exhibition.

Power and prestige, art of clubs in Oceania: the exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly - Our pictures

Weapons, tools, symbols of power: clubs are given pride of place in the latest exhibition of the Musée du Quai Branly, running from June 8 to September 25, 2022. “Power and prestige, art of clubs in Oceania” takes you on an uncommon journey through the history of this oh-so special object.

Vesper, Lucas Felzine's stunning nikkei restaurant

Vesper is the name of the restaurant that's waking up the 7th arrondissement with its nikkei cuisine by Lucas Felzine and its sublime setting with two atmospheres for festive evenings.

Uncommon: a man marries a tree at the foot of the Eiffel Tower to raise awareness about deforestation

What an extraordinary marriage! Earlier this week, Peruvian artist Richard Torres married one of the trees at the foot of the Eiffel Tower to raise awareness about ecology and deforestation.

Taste of Paris 2022, pastries and desserts you need to try

Alert! Taste of Paris is back from May 12 to 15, 2022. Are you into desserts and pastries? Then, you must discover the best, from palace desserts to major houses’ pastries, here are all the treats and indulging delights available this year.

Paris: one-hundred-year-old trees soon to be cut down by the authorities around the Eiffel Tower?

As part of the project renovating the surroundings of the Eiffel Tower, Paris authorities wish to cut several trees down, some of them being centenarian. A situation that caused furor on social networks.

Alléno & Rivoire, the sugar-free chocolate factory like no other

Alléno & Rivoire is the new boutique for unique chocolates, which has opened on rue du Champs de Mars in Paris. Imagine a beautiful collaboration between chef Yannick Alléno and pastry chef Aurélien Rivoire, who, after working with him for 8 years, launches his own chocolate shop, the fruit of extensive research during his years as a restaurant pastry chef.

Chez Mila, the terrace barge at the foot of the Eiffel Tower is back

Chez Mila, the trendy terrace at the foot of the Eiffel Tower is back for the 2022 summer season, starting May 4th. With the arrival of summer, come and dance, chill out and enjoy singer food recipes to share along the water.

Fluctuart exhibition, Diving into troubled waters - our photos

Fluctuart invites contemporary art lovers to discover its latest exhibition, Plongée en eaux troubles, from April 7 to June 17, 2022. The exhibition focuses on fish and other marine creatures, both real and mythological.

Vedettes de Paris - Treat yourself to the best view of Paris monuments

Located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, Vedettes de Paris offers unforgettable cruises for young and old alike! One-hour cruises to share with your loved ones, to contemplate the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and many other emblematic monuments of the city of Paris!

Sur la Route des Chefferies du Cameroun exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly - our photos

The Musée du Quai Branly is devoting an exhibition to the art of the communities settled in the highlands of the Grassfields, in western Cameroon, entitled Sur la Route des Chefferies du Cameroun. From the visible to the invisible, from April 5 to July 17, 2022.

Paris: the Eiffel Tower to increase by several meters this Tuesday

Starting from Tuesday March 15, the Eiffel Tower will increase by several meters thanks to the installation – visible to passersby – of a new radio antenna. It will peak then at 330 meters (or 1,082.68 feet) high.

Valentine's Day 2022 at the Eiffel Tower: the program of entertainments

The Eiffel Tower pays tribute to lovebirds on Valentine's Day, inviting us to discover the different entertainments held to make this day of love even more unforgettable. Champagne bar, contest, photocall...here is what to expect.

The Eiffel Tower in blue: for how long is it covered in the European Union colors?

To celebrate France’s European Union presidency, several Parisian landmarks displayed the European colors for the first week of January. As for the Eiffel tower, it is to stay lit in blue until the end of the month.

L'Auberge Bressane, bourgeois French cuisine in a traditional atmosphere

Head to the Auberge Bressane for a feast in the purest French tradition. On the menu, well-executed bourgeois cuisine, to be savored in the authentic atmosphere of a small regional inn.

Wampum exhibition at the musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac

From February 8 to May 15, 2022, the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac is devoting an exhibition to the Wampum, a shell pearl from the Atlantic coast of North America. A pearl that tells us a great deal about the Amerindian societies of the north-east of the continent.