Leisure - activities

The 2021 Candlelight Evenings at Château de Vaux le Vicomte

The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte and its "Candlelit Evenings" welcome you back for magical evenings from Saturday, July 3 to October 2, 2021. Imagine an entire château and a magnificent garden lit up by two thousand candles for a nocturnal visit. Whether you're a family or a romantic getaway, this is your chance to discover or rediscover Vaux le Vicomte in a whole new way.

Roland Garros 2021: up to 5,000 spectators allowed during the second week of the tournament?

Following President Macron’s announcements as for the lockdown exit calendar, the sports world is preparing to receive the public from May 19 again. As for Roland Garros – or French Open – postponed for one week, from May 30 to June 13, this is excellent news: the Porte d’Auteuil sports facility will open to less than 1,000 spectators before June 9, and then, up to 5,000 people during the second week of the tournament. According to information revealed by L’Equipe, tests are to be performed to increase the gauge.

On the trail of Paris's most notorious criminals and serial killers

Follow in the footsteps of Paris's most notorious criminals and serial killers, in our company. From Landru to Guy Georges, the "killer of Eastern Paris", not forgetting Doctor Petiot and the Cabard and Miquelon duo, discover the dark side of the capital over the centuries and along the streets.

Padel Horizon, the new racquet sports complex in the Paris region

As decontamination approaches, people are getting ready to return to the sports fields, both indoors and outdoors. And just in time: in Sucy-en-Brie, the Padel Horizon multi-racket sports center is ready to reopen its doors to the people of Ile-de-France, after a long period of closure due to the health crisis. With 6 padel courts, 4 squash courts and 4 badminton courts, it's the ideal place for all racquet sports enthusiasts.

Contemporary public artworks to discover in the streets of Paris

Paris is an open-air museum! If you are into contemporary art, we suggest you to discover the mythical works that are waiting for you in the capital.

Covid: French Open 2021 postponed by one week to enable to receive the public

The French Open 2021 organizers have decided to postpone the tennis tournament by one week to get more chance to receive the public and see if the health restrictions instated because of the Covid-19 epidemic will be eased off. The French Internationals 2021 are planned from May 30 to June 13, 2021, then.

Yannick Alléno's picnic baskets for delivery and takeaway

It's picnic season! And just in time, Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno is unveiling a range of picnic baskets available for delivery and takeaway from April 10.

Japan Expo 2021 cancelled over the health crisis

Japan Expo is cancelled over the health crisis this year as well. Faced with uncertainties as for the coming months, the promoters of the event prefered postponing the event to 2022.

Electroland 2021 at Disneyland Paris - Cancelled

Said to welcome electro music fans for the 4th edition of Electroland on July 3, 4 and 5, 2020, Disneyland Paris had to change its plans because of coronavirus, and had to postpone this new edition to July 2 and 4, 2021. Unfortunately, because of the health crisis, the event 2021 has been cancelled once more.

Unusual: an escape game with cats in Paris

The planet of cats is the name of this escape game room in Paris where you find yourself locked up for an hour with cats! Ready for a purring adventure?

DirecTravel, the digital travel freelances' show at the Halle des Blancs-Manteaux

Travel fans are expected from November 5 to 8, 2020 online. Only tailor-made travel market, Direcravel is the event for short-circuit tourism gathering guides, experts and agents from over 100 countries. The opportunity for private people and skilled professionals for authentic travels for a fair price, going live this year.

Team Break, the captivating escape game at Aéroville

Team Break, France's leading escape game company, offers five immersive, fun-filled rooms at its Aéroville complex. It's a chance to experience crazy adventures, escaping from a prison, a diabolical island, a haunted room or even defusing a nuclear bomb.

Artimus Escape Game, the 100% immersive escape game

Nestled in the heart of the capital's 20th arrondissement, Artimus Escape Game lets you discover all the mysteries linked to Professor Artimus in the establishment's various 100% immersive rooms. An original approach to escape games, which are very much in vogue in the capital.

Coronavirus: the Meeting de Paris 2020 cancelled

Initially planned on June 13 at the Stade Charléty, the Fédération Française d'Athlétisme has announced the edition 2020 of the Meeting de Paris was cancelled over the coronavirus pandemic. Postponed first to September 6, the health and economic crisis convinced organizers to cancel the event.

Studio Fit Ballet Paris reopens

It’s in Paris 10th arrondissement that Octavie Escure has decided to open Studio Fit Ballet Paris. This small and friendly area revisits the principles of ballet to make is more fun, but still as effective! Reopening on June 18, 2020.

The Paris Catacombs to reopen by mid-June

Former undergound quarries laying under the capital, the Paris Catacombs are said to reopen by June 16th, 2020 with safety measures adapted to the health recommendations.

Assemblages, the Marais wine bar and cabinetmaker's workshop

A wine bar combined with a cabinetmaker's workshop - what an original place! At Assemblages, you can enjoy fine wines and, if you fancy a piece of furniture, you can place an order!

Paris 2024 Olympics: the Minister of Sport alerts to possible budget overrun

With the health crisis caused by the Covid-19 epidemic, the organization of Paris 2024 Summer Olympics is disturbed. Facility works delayed, uncertainty as for sponsors, the Minister of Sports thinks the budget for the future Olympic Games in Paris will be “undoubtedly” overran.

Coronavirus: Paris 2024 Summer Olympics to be postponed?

As the Covid-19 pandemic keeps on paralyzing the world’s economy and leading to the one-year adjournment of the Tokyo Olympics, Paris 2024 Summer Olympics organizers are worried about the consequences of the health crisis on the calendar of the future Olympic Games. Many questions remain without an answer, as voices are raising to maintain or anticipate a postponement to 2025.

Coronavirus: consequences on Paris Olympics 2024?

As Tokyo Olympics 2020 are officially postponed to 2021, many questions are still without an answer as for the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic on Paris 2024. Work sites shut down, sponsoring contracts, new budget: somes voices are getting louder among the IOC to "rethink" the Olympics.