Jardin des plantes district - activities

Jurassic illumination: the 2024-2025 Festival of Lights at the Jardin des Plantes - photos

This year, the Jardin des Plantes is hosting a new edition of its famous lantern trail, entitled "Jurassique en voie d'Illumination". On view from November 20 to January 19, 2024, this exhibition takes us back in time this year. Monumental creatures come to life through majestic light sculptures, transforming the park into a veritable open-air museum. Explore the mysteries of the Jurassic period, while enjoying a magical stroll under the stars. A not-to-be-missed event at the end of the year.

L'Ours et la Vieille Grille: poetry-filled café-library and wine cellar in a former theater

In the Latin Quarter, the history of the capital meets literature in the bookshop de l'Ours et la Vieille Grille. Formerly a theater in the 1960s, the place is now a haunt for poets and book lovers, as well as for fine dining, as it boasts a soulful café!

Jacques and Chirac: the show goes on at the Théâtre de la Contrescarpe in Paris

The Jacques et Chirac show is extended at the Théâtre de la Contrescarpe in Paris, from November 8, 2024.

What to do during the All Saints' Day vacation 2024 with children at the Jardin des Plantes and the Muséum

During the All Saints' Day vacations of 2024, the Jardin des Plantes and the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle will be transformed into exploration grounds for the whole family. From October 17 to November 3, young and old alike are invited to discover fascinating exhibitions, creative workshops and animal encounters.

Deserts: the striking exhibition at the Paris Natural History Museum

The Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle in Paris takes us to the most extreme corners of the planet, with the "Déserts" exhibition, on view from April 2 to November 30, 2025.

Benjamin Lacombe: his original works from "Monsieur le Lapin Blanc" exhibited at Deyrolle in Paris

To mark the publication of his album "Monsieur le Lapin Blanc", Benjamin Lacombe is exhibiting several of his new original works in Paris. The exhibition runs free of charge from October 15 to December 2, 2024, at Maison Deyrolle, in the capital's 7th arrondissement.

Halloween 2024: chilling visits to the Jardin des Plantes Menagerie

The Menagerie at the Jardin des Plantes is decked out in Halloween colors during the All Saints' Day vacations, from October 19 to November 3, 2024, presenting its most terrifying animals. Rats, vultures, snakes and spiders await you during a weekend of special, spooky events!

Emmaüs Alternatives returns to Paris with a new kilo sale this weekend!

Solidarity shopping returns to Paris with a new edition of the Emmaüs Alternatives kilo sale on Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5, 2024. Head to the Halle des Blancs Manteaux to find clothes & accessories for the whole family!

Red pandas: a unique weekend to discover this cute mammal at the Menagerie

On Saturday September 14 and Sunday September 15, 2024, the Jardin des Plantes Menagerie is organizing a major themed weekend focusing on one of the zoo's flagship species: the red panda.

Fête de la Science 2024 at the Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle, the program

The Muséum national d'Histoire Naturelle celebrates the Fête de la Science from October 6 to 13, 2024. On the program: workshops, mini-conferences and demonstrations to delight the young and the curious.

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at the Grande Mosquée de Paris: an exotic visit on the programme

The Grande Mosquée de Paris awaits you for the Journées du Patrimoine on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024. An opportunity to immerse yourself in this bucolic and exotic setting!

Fête de la Science 2024 at the Jardin des Plantes: an unusual and educational family visit

For the Fête de la Science, the Jardin des Plantes welcomes you to its heart for a walk around chemistry, from October 11 to 13, 2024.

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in the gardens of the École du Breuil in Paris

The Journées du Patrimoine 2024 will take you to the heart of the gardens of the École du Breuil in Paris on September 21 and 22, 2024. Don't miss this exploration of the art of botany in the capital's 12th arrondissement!

Heritage Days 2024 at the Jardin des Plantes and the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, on September 21 and 22, the libraries of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle and the Jardin des Plantes will be hosting special tours of the Museum's treasures.

La Marche des Croquettes 2024 in Paris: the walk of solidarity to help animals in shelters

The Marche des Croquettes is coming to Paris this Saturday, June 29, 2024, to mark World Day Against Abandonment. The Solidarité-Peuple-Animal association invites you to join them in the 5th arrondissement of Paris for this militant march, during which 1 km equals 1 meal offered to abandoned animals taken in by shelters.

Tropical Autumn: the plant and design exhibition at the Grandes Serres du Jardin des Plantes

A lively exhibition and a journey into the heart of nature: this is the exotic experience offered by the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, in the Grandes Serres of the Jardin des Plantes. From October 17 to November 25, 2024, discover "Tropical Autumn: Drawing Botany", a stroll that plunges us into the discovery of species with astonishing aesthetics.

Fête de la musique 2024: choirs, concerts and DJ sets in the Césure space

For the second year running, the Fête de la musique is being celebrated at the former Censier-Daubenton faculty in Paris. On Friday, June 21, 2024, we're heading for the Césure space, where we'll be rocking to the rhythm of choirs, concerts and DJ sets!

Missing Worlds: get up close to dinosaurs in virtual reality at Bercy Village - our test

Ready to cross paths with dinosaurs at Bercy Village? From July 6, 2024, we're taking a leap into the past, thanks to an extraordinary immersive virtual reality experience that will take us through the history of the Earth.

Fête de la musique 2024 at the Grande Mosquée de Paris, the program

For the first time, the Grande Mosquée de Paris celebrates music! Join us in the capital's 5th arrondissement on Friday, June 21, 2024 for a free performance of traditional religious songs in the sublime gardens of the Parisian monument. An original idea to celebrate the Fête de la Musique.

Ici Vietnam 2024, the Vietnamese food market and book festival, awaits you Paris 5e

"Ici Vietnam", the Food and Book Market celebrating Vietnamese culture and gastronomy, returns for its 4th edition this Saturday, June 15, at Place Monge in the 5th arrondissement. Don't miss out on this free-access festival to feast your mind and body.