Javel district - activities

L'Arche Javel, Rosa Bonheur's "guinguette" pool arrives

Get ready to swim, dance and chill on the Seine, on the Port de Javel side. The "L'Arche" aquatic complex project, an extension of the Parc André Citroën, is due to open this spring. With a floating pool, balneotherapy, guinguette and dance hall spread over 4,500 square meters by the Rosa Bonheur team, this is one spot you're going to love this summer in the 15th arrondissement.

La Bûche Cabosse de Noël de la pâtisserie CinqSens by Nicolas Paciello and La Chocologue

Nicolas Paciello and Chocologue Victoire Finaz, unveil a beautiful trompe l'oeil Yule log this year, to be discovered at the CinqSens patisserie. La Cabosse is the name of this original yule log, sure to make an impact on your table this holiday season 2021.

Harry Potter: a Hogwarts-inspired apartment for rent in Paris

Harry Potter fans beware: a Parisian apartment is offering you a night on the theme of the famous wizard, just like at Hogwarts! Available for rent on Airbnb, the apartment is so popular that it is only available from mid-November.

Cyril Lignac to open his Italian restaurant in Paris: Ischia

Ischia is Cyril Lignac’s latest restaurant that has been recently inaugurated in lieu of his starred restaurant Le Quinzième. On the menu, high quality Italian gastronomy and unusual Mediterranean flavors!

Opéra sur Seine, for an exclusive dinner-show on the Seine

An opera on the Seine? Yes, this is the crazy idea of River Palace team launching this summer Opéra sur Seine nights. For exceptional evenings, planned twice a month, lyric artists will perform opera arias during your dinner while sailing across Paris by night.

Nicolas Paciello’s lactose-free choux buns for CinqSens

Nicolas Paciello is starting to make lactose-free choux buns! Intolerant foodies will be delighted with this plant-based alternative. Lighter but still mouthwatering, these strawberry choux buns are simply delicious! How about treating yourself?

La Javelle: the effervescent guinguette in western Paris soon back for a 2021 season

Nestled at the Port Javelle Bas, La Javelle is the summer spot in western Paris. With its relaxation areas, aperitifs and food menu, this guinguette has everything to make your head spin. We look forward to seeing you soon on this unmissable terrace, where you'll have the time of your life!

Michel Sarran opens Croq'Michel, his croque-monsieur bar in Paris: Permanently closed

Gourmet alert! Toulouse chef Michel Sarran is about to treat Parisians. As of this Wednesday, May 12, 2021, his concept of gourmet croque-monsieurs, called Croq'Michel, is coming to the capital. It's a family project he set up with his two daughters, Camille and Emma.

History of the Mirabeau Bridge

Immortalized by Guillaume Apollinaire, the Pont Mirabeau is one of the most famous bridges in Paris. Made entirely of metal, it offers magnificent views of the capital.

Christmas 2020 at Galeries Lafayette Beaugrenelle: entertainments

All December 2020 long, Galeries Lafayette Beaugrenelle celebrate Christmas with free entertainments for children and adults.

CinqSens, Nicolas Paciello's pastry shop Paris 15th - Permanently closed

Pastry chef Nicolas Paciello has just opened his own patisserie, CinqSens, in the 15th arrondissement. Much more than a boutique, the place offers a complete sensory experience based around the chef's pastry creations. While we're waiting to enjoy this experience and the tea room, let's make the most of our takeaway pastries!

Maison Plisson inaugurates another Petit Plisson, left bank

Good news for Maison Plisson regulars. The family gets bigger and Delphine Plisson gives birth to the 2nd Petit Plisson on the left bank.

The recipe of the banana cake of the pastry chef Nicolas Paciello

If the idea of eating Nicolas Paciello's banana cake puts glitter in your eyes, then don't dream anymore and make it yourself thanks to the recipe he reveals!

A hot-air balloon in the heart of Paris

How about a breathtaking and unusual view of the capital? Why not climb aboard a hot-air balloon in the heart of Paris? Head for the Parc André-Citroën, where a giant balloon invites you to take to the skies.

Rugby World Cup 2023: We Love 2023 Tour train inaugurated with Anne Hidalgo in Paris

Hosted in France, the Rugby World Cup 2023 train has been inaugurated this Tuesday September 8, 2020 by Paris mayor, its deputy for Sport and French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte. Named We Love 2023, the train will leave from Paris Gare de Lyon on September 9 to travel the roads of France until October 12, 2020.

Rustic apple pie recipe from Jennifer Hart-Smith, pastry chef for Grand Beau Paris

A good apple pie will help you get through the confinement period! Chef Jennifer Hart-Smith reveals her recipe!

4DX at Gaumont Aquaboulevard cinema

The Gaumont Aquaboulevard is one of two Pathé-Gaumont cinemas in Paris's 15th arrondissement to offer 4DX at the cinema.

Le Café Cordon Bleu, patisserie and café open to all

Le Cordon Bleu, the culinary arts and hotel management institute based in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, a stone's throw from the Javel train station, opens its café on the quays of the Seine. A café open to all, combining bakery, patisserie and hot and cold dishes for a treat at any time of day.

Valentine’s Day 2020 on a helicopter in Paris

For an exceptional Valentine’s Day, what about a helicopter ride above Paris? What an uncommon surprise!

Le Cordon Bleu Paris Christmas log 2019

L'Institut Le Cordon Bleu Paris also has a Yule log for 2019, and it's rather appetizing: Marron, Poire, Vanille. Discover it at the Institut from December 16 to 21, 2019.