Historical monument - activities

Get curious with ExploreParis: unusual tours in December

In December, we'll be (re)discovering the must-sees of Greater Paris through unusual visits to monuments and urban strolls to see the city from a new angle. We'll also get into the holiday spirit with special Christmas workshops and activities.

Grand Palais: opening hours, prices... everything you need to know about this architectural gem on the Champs-Elysées

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Grand Palais, an architectural gem in the heart of Paris. Discover its captivating history since the 1900 Universal Exhibition and explore its architecture, which blends classicism and Art Nouveau. With over 2 million visitors a year, this iconic building is a landmark of French art and culture. Opening hours, prices, practical information... we've got it all!

Christmas of the Centuries at the Château de Champs-sur-Marne: the new immersive show

The Château de Champs-sur-Marne invites you to experience a new immersive show within its walls: The Christmas of Centuries, over four exceptional weekends from Friday November 22 to Sunday December 15, 2024.

The Institut de France, the cultural center with its 5 academies at the end of the Pont des Arts

Discover the Institut de France, located at 23 Quai de Conti in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. Founded in 1795, this cultural center is home to five prestigious academies and the Bibliothèque Mazarine, immersing you in French history and culture.

The Hôtel de Soubise, a remarkable setting for the French National Archives

In the heart of the Marais district, discover a private mansion and its hidden garden, home to the Archives nationales and a free museum open to all. A chance to admire the sublime architecture of the Hôtel de Soubise!

The Paris Winter Circus, one of Europe's oldest circuses

Located near Filles du Calvaires, in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, the Cirque d'Hiver is a historic venue with neo-classical architecture. One of the oldest permanent circuses in Europe, it continues to showcase the circus arts to the delight of families.

The Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève, in the heart of the Latin Quarter

The Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève is a landmark in the Latin Quarter. Discover its history!

Inform Café, an unusual brunch coffee shop in front of a historic monument at Citéco, Paris 17th arrondissement

A brunch set against the backdrop of a historic monument, that's what Inform Café offers us at the Cité de l'Économie, Paris 17th. Initially attracted by the unusual location, we were seduced by the gourmet delights of this coffee shop, which combines delicious cakes and pastries with homemade drinks and lattes of all kinds.

The Domaine de Chamarande, Essonne's largest public garden, for a day in the fresh air

The Domaine de Chamarande is one of the most beautiful gardens in Essonne, and only an hour's ride by public transport, or just as much by car. Located in the town whose name it bears, we'll take you on a stroll to discover it.

Château de la Roche Guyon, a troglodyte castle in the Val-d'Oise with a breathtaking view over the Seine valley

Have you heard of Ile-de-France's only troglodyte castle, nestled in the only village in the region to be named one of France's most beautiful villages? We'll take you on a tour of the Château de la Roche Guyon, an unusual castle in the Val-d'Oise, with an eventful past that also inspired the adventures of Blake and Mortimer.

La Trêve, the exceptional exhibition at the Basilique Saint-Denis dedicated to Jeux Antiques

La Trêve is the name of the exhibition-installation awaiting us at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis from April 5 to September 15, 2024, offering a unique journey through inhabited portraits, photographic frescoes and costumes loosely inspired by the ancient Olympic Games. We take you on a journey of discovery...

Théâtre de la Gaîté Montparnasse, a former café-concert venue

The Théâtre de la Gaité-Montparnasse is located in the Montparnasse district, in the 14th arrondissement. Inaugurated in 1868, the theater was originally a café-concert.

The panorama of the Paris Pantheon, the view of Paris we love, free for under-26s.

Visiting the Pantheon is one thing, but did you know you could also visit its colonnades and discover a sublime panorama of Paris? From April to October, the Pantheon exceptionally opens its rooftop to visitors to admire the rooftops of Paname and the Eiffel Tower.

Did you know? This fountain near the Jardin du Luxembourg represents only 4 continents.

Just off the Jardin du Luxembourg, in the Jardin des Grands Explorateurs, is a grandiose fountain by Napoleon III's sculptor. It represents four women carrying the world, allegories of the continents, but one is missing... find out why!

Théâtre Mogador, a majestic venue in Paris

The Théâtre Mogador is a veritable treasure trove of Parisian heritage. This majestic venue in Paris's 9th arrondissement has been welcoming audiences since 1919, and has seen cult performers such as Edith Piaf grace its stage.

The Théâtre du Gymnase, one of the oldest theaters in Paris

The Théâtre du Gymnase is one of the capital's historic cultural landmarks. Located in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, it is one of the oldest theaters in Paris, and offers a great program all year round!

Théâtre du Châtelet: a historic setting in the heart of Paris

The Théâtre du Chatelet is a historic venue in the heart of Paris, where the art of entertainment transcends the ages. We reveal its history and programming!

Le Bataclan, one of the standard-bearers of Paris rock history

Le Bataclan is a legendary concert hall in Paris, closely linked to the capital's rock history. Located in the lively 11th arrondissement, it remains an iconic venue on the Paris music scene.

Hôtel national des Invalides: a landmark in France's military history

Located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, the Hôtel des Invalides is an impressive site that plunges us into France's military history. Three museums are housed here: the Museum of the Army, the Museum of the Order of the Liberation and the Museum of the Plans-Reliefs, as well as the tomb of Napoleon 1st, which lies beneath the Invalides dome.

The Galerie Véro-Dodat, a little-known covered passage with the charm of Paris 1826

Discover the Galerie Véro-Dodat in Paris, a jewel of the XIXᵉ century, one of the most beautiful yet little-known covered passageways, nestled between rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau and rue du Bouloi. We tell you all about its history and what you can find there...