Invalides district - activities

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: the Hôtel de Monaco, residence of the Polish ambassador

For the 40th edition of the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, the Hôtel de Monaco, which houses the Polish ambassador's residence, is opening its doors to us for the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024.

Ephemeris of September 7 in Paris: The requisitioning of Parisian cabs, the "cabs de la Marne".

On September 6 and 7, 1914, 1,300 Parisian cabs were requisitioned by the French army to send reinforcements to the front line of the Battle of the Marne. The "Taxis de la Marne" carried 6,000 infantrymen, helping to halt the advance of German troops towards Paris.

Hors Saison Musicale at Chapelle Jésus-Enfant

The 2024 25 edition of Hors Saison Musicale opens in the warm setting of the Chapelle Jésus-Enfant. A program rooted in the rural world, which takes place during the winter to recreate links, animate territories and promote local heritage.

Christian Krohg, People of the North: an exhibition dedicated to the Scandinavian painter at the Musée d'Orsay

The Musée d'Orsay in Paris honors the works of Christian Krohg! From March 25 to July 27, 2025, the famous Parisian museum is devoting a major retrospective to this Norwegian painter, virtually unknown in France, with the exhibition "Christian Krohg. The People of the North".

Concorde Atlantique: the festive open-air guinguette boat moored at the Port de Solférino, Paris

The Concorde Atlantique is the ultimate spot for your Parisian nights on the water! This XXL vessel, moored at the foot of the Assemblée Nationale and Musée d'Orsay, welcomes partygoers for afterwork and clubbing evenings, featuring DJ sets, a stage for shows and concerts, a cocktail bar, and even a food stand!

Heritage Days 2024: visit the Hôtel de Noirmoutier, residence of the Prefect of Île-de-France

Exceptionally, to mark Heritage Days 2024, the Prefect of Île-de-France is opening the doors of his official residence, the Hôtel de Noirmoutier, on Saturday September 21.

LA SEINE OUVERTE, the Monday night stand-up party on a barge!

Every Monday evening at 8pm, LA SEINE OUVERTE offers an evening of pure STAND UP with the best artists of the moment, in a warm and magical setting overlooking the Seine! The icing on the cake: in fine weather, the show takes place on the boat's rooftop, with a breathtaking view of the Seine and the sunset.

Les Invalides make their cinema: three open-air screenings in the Cour d'Honneur

From September 12 to 14, 2024, Les Invalides will also be staging an open-air cinema, with three screenings under the stars in the magnificent Cour d'Honneur. On the program: historical films, some more recent than others!

Paris 2024: programme of events, history, archery at the Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Paris 2024 Games are an opportunity for the French to discover or take a closer interest in more or less traditional sports. And among them, archery! One takes a look at its history, where to practice it, our best athletes, and the program of events, in both Olympic and Paralympic versions!

Paris 2024 Olympics: bronze medal for Lisa Barbelin, France's first archery medalist

Lisa Barbelin won the bronze medal this Saturday, August 3, 2024, after a tense duel against Korea's Hunyoung Jeon.

Paris 2024 Olympics: come and party at Korea House, Maison de la Chimie

For the Paris 2024 Olympics, immerse yourself in Korean culture at Korea House, at the Maison de la Chimie in Paris, from July 26 to August 11, 2024. The free space features exhibitions, events, K-Pop shows, K-beauty workshops and street food tastings. A unique immersion in the heart of the Land of Morning Calm during the Olympic Games!

Paris 2024 Olympics: Black Desert immersive experience at Korea House

Attention gamers looking to get away from the console for the Paris 2024 Olympics! Korea House, located at the Maison de la Chimie, is offering an immersive experience based around the video game Black Desert: Land of the Morning Light from July 25 to August 11, 2024. An experience organized by the Korean Ministry of Culture and the Korean Olympic and Sports Committee.

Heritage Days 2024 at the French Academy of Agriculture in Paris

To mark the Journées du Patrimoine, the Académie d'Agriculture de France is opening its doors to reveal its program! See you on September 21 and 22, 2024!

Korean immersion at Korea House in Paris during the 2024 Olympic Games

From July 26 to August 11, the Korean National Tourist Office in Paris is celebrating the Olympic Games at Korea House at the Maison de la Chimie. Come and discover Korea through exhibitions and events highlighting tourism in the Land of Morning Calm and Hallyu. Get your free tickets now!

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Maison Suisse, the festive and original spot in the gardens of the Swiss Embassy

To coincide with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Switzerland is proudly showing off its colors with a brand-new ephemeral spotlight in the heart of the Swiss embassy, in the capital's 7th arrondissement. Maison Suisse is the place to be in the gardens of this embassy, where you can enjoy a program that promises to be hyperactive.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Pride House moves to Rosa Bonheur sur Seine

Pride House - Paris 2024 is set up at Rosa Bonheur sur Seine for the duration of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Program to come!

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris: family visits and events at the Musée des Plans-Reliefs

To mark the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), the Musée des Plans-Reliefs in Paris invites young and old alike to come and discover the 28 plan-reliefs on display in the heart of the Invalides, and to learn about the art of scale models on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024.

Heritage Days 2024 at the Quai d'Orsay, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Paris

How about taking advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris to experience some exceptional visits? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is opening its doors to you to unveil an unprecedented program on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024.

Journées du Patrimoine 2024: visit General de Gaulle's office at the Faubourg Saint-Germain

During the Journées du Patrimoine, on September 21 and 22, 2024, visit General de Gaulle's office and immerse yourself in history, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.

Heritage Days 2024: free tour of the Ministry of the Armed Forces - Hôtel de Brienne

How about visiting the Ministry of the Armed Forces for the Journées du Patrimoine? As part of the 41st edition of the event, the Hôtel de Brienne opens its doors to you for exceptional visits on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024. On the program: self-guided tours and a visit to the office of the current Minister of the Armed Forces, subject to registration.