Invalides district - activities

Journées du Patrimoine 2024: events at the Finnish Embassy in Paris

The Journées du Patrimoine return to Paris and the Île-de-France region on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024. It's an opportunity to push open the doors of museums, monuments and unusual, little-known places like the Finnish Embassy, nestled in the capital's 7th arrondissement.

Heritage Days 2024: visit the Austrian Embassy in Paris

Take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine to discover the Austrian Embassy, a magnificent private mansion that is opening the doors of its historic salons free of charge on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

A giant food court and festive sports bar opens at Les Invalides in Paris this summer

The Coca-Cola Food Fest opens its doors in Paris, bringing us the cuisine of 10 world-renowned chefs. From June 21 to September 8, 2024, we're off to the Invalides terminal to treat ourselves and our taste buds, have fun with festive and musical entertainment and enjoy sports broadcasts, whether of Euro matches or the Paris 2024 Olympics afterwards.

Olympic Games Paris 2024: The Olympic Flame's journey through Paris, the programme of events

The Paris 2024 Olympics promise us a great journey with the Olympic Flame route through the French capital. This route offers an exceptional program that you wouldn't want to miss. Where does the Olympic Flame pass through on July 14 and 15, then on July 26 for the opening ceremony, and what are the not-to-be-missed events along the way? we tell you all about it!

July 14, 2024: the French meet their armies in Paris, the program of events

In Paris, the military parade is an opportunity to meet the soldiers! Like every July 14, hundreds of military personnel traditionally set up shop in the 7th arrondissement of Paris to present their trade. For this Fête nationale 2024, the day of encounters with the armed forces is not to be missed at the Hôtel national des Invalides. An Alphajet from the Patrouille de France and numerous land vehicles await the curious young and old throughout this festive and convivial day!

The Eiffel Tower Stadium: an iconic ephemeral Olympic venue on the Champ-de-Mars in Paris

From July 26 to September 7, 2024, Paris beats to the rhythm of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, for which it is the host city. For the occasion, certain Parisian landmarks are being transformed to host the events, as here, with the Champ-de-Mars.

Les Invalides: the Esplanade hosts events for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

The large lawns of the Esplanade des Invalides are well known to tourists and Parisians alike on sunny days! This year, however, there'll be no picnics, as the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be taking over the site with archery and para-archery, athletics and para-athletics, and road cycling events.

Haute Couture Fashion Week: the set design for the Dior show at the Rodin Museum in Paris - last day

While Fashion Week Haute Couture is making the capital shine, until Sunday June 30, 2024 you too can step into the Dior show set, in the heart of the Rodin Museum sculpture garden. Project yourself into the atmosphere of the show and discover the monumental embroidered works in this Dior showcase!

Fête de la Musique 2024: free concert at Georges Brassens Park in Paris

The Fête de la Musique is back in France this Friday, June 21, 2024. For this major musical and popular event, street corner concerts and other musical performances are flourishing all over the capital.

Fête de la musique 2024: open air by Planète House on the Quai Anatole France in Paris

Electro takes over the Quai Anatole France in Paris for a new party orchestrated by Planète House for the Fête de la musique. Join us on Friday, June 21, 2024 from 6pm for a free open-air event (reservation required) on the quays, followed by an after-party (for a fee) on the Concorde Atlantique boat. Ready for a Fête de la Musique on the waves?

Fête de la Musique 2024: salsa, funk and groove at the Assemblée Nationale - Cancelled

The National Assembly opens its doors to music lovers on Friday June 21, 2024 for the new Fête de la musique. Join us at 6pm for a free evening of music (registration required) in the sumptuous courtyard of the Hôtel de Lassay, where three groups from diverse and festive backgrounds will be performing. Please note that this event has been cancelled.

Discover the free Legion of Honor Museum: a journey through the history of honors

Immerse yourself in the history of honors at the Musée de la Légion d'honneur et des ordres de chevalerie, housed in the magnificent Hôtel de Salm in Paris.

An Olympic ball in memory of the 1924 Paris Games at the Musée d'Orsay

The Musée d'Orsay celebrates the Olympic Games in the ambiance of the 1920s, to recall the Paris 1924 Games, one hundred years later, on June 22, 2024! Come and dance the charleston, foxtrot and lindy hop, in period costume!

Auguste, chef Gaël Orieux's 15-year Michelin-starred restaurant

Comfortably installed in the opulent 7th arrondissement, chef Gaël Orieux's Auguste restaurant continues to make headway with its Michelin star, awarded 15 years ago.

Nuit des Musées 2024 in Paris: a historic evening at the Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération

For this 20th edition of the Nuit des Musées, the Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération is offering a theatrical tour, to be discovered free of charge this Saturday, May 18, 2024, during a special nocturne.

Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée de la Légion d'Honneur in Paris: a special nocturne

The Musée de la Légion d'Honneur is taking part in the Nuit des Musées this Saturday, May 18, 2024. All evening long, stroll through the museum and discover incredible paintings, clothes and medals through guided tours, during this exceptional nocturne!

Museum Night 2024 in Paris: breakdancing duel at the Musée de l'Armée, in the Hôtel des Invalides

On the occasion of Nuit des Musées, May 18, 2024, the Hôtel des Invalides and the Musée de l'Armée invite visitors to stroll free of charge through a place steeped in history. It's the perfect time to discover or rediscover Napoleon's tomb and the museum's permanent collections. Here's the program for this nocturne!

Nuit des Musées 2024 in Paris, at the Musée des Plans-reliefs: a nocturnal program

Nuit des Musées 2024 returns to Paris and the Île-de-France region. For the occasion, the Musée des Plans-Reliefs, located in the Hôtel des Invalides in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, is opening its doors to us by night, and unveiling a program specially designed for the occasion!

Nuit des Musées 2024 in Paris: a free & artistic nocturne at the Musée d'Orsay

The Musée d'Orsay is taking part in the 20th Nuit des Musées on Saturday, May 18, 2024, with a free, fun-filled nocturnal tour of the museum's collections and news. It's the perfect way to enjoy an artistic evening at this not-to-be-missed cultural event.

Curieuse nocturne impressionniste: a festive, artistic evening at the Musée d'Orsay

Get out the candles, the Musée d'Orsay is celebrating a very special anniversary! To mark the 150th anniversary of Impressionism, and in parallel with the dedicated exhibition, the museum is organizing a Curieuse nocturne on May 16, 2024.