Madeleine district - activities

The Tour de France 2025 arrives on the Champs-Elysées in Paris

The final and 21st stage of the Tour de France awaits us on Sunday, July 27, 2025 on the Champs-Elysées. On the riders' agenda? 120 km between Mantes-la-Ville and the Avenue des Champs-Elysées in Paris.

The Grande Exposition du Fabriqué en France 2024 returns to the Élysée Palace this weekend!

The Élysée opens its doors to you for the Grande Exposition du Fabriqué en France, this weekend of October 26 to 27, 2024! Now in its fourth year, this emblematic event will showcase 122 products that make our national know-how shine. Come and celebrate French craftsmanship and discover the talents of our artisans, producers and manufacturers from mainland France to the French overseas territories!

Maison Élysée: the free Élysée museum/café, opposite the presidential palace in Paris

The Élysée Palace has finally opened the doors to its very own museum! Come and enjoy an exclusive presidential experience at the Maison de l'Élysée, located just opposite the palace. On the program? A free, royal immersion in the 600 m2 museum, café and boutique.

Takashi Murakami: exhibition of the Japanese artist at Galerie Perrotin in Paris, our photos

Takashi Murakami returns to Galerie Perrotin from October 15 to November 23, 2024. Five years after taking over this famous Parisian gallery, the famous Japanese contemporary artist presents a new solo show featuring some fifteen of his recent works, to be discovered free of charge at Galerie Perrotin Matignon.

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2024: a mysterious family investigation at the Chapelle Expiatoire

It's time to discover or rediscover the Chapelle Expiatoire. On October 19 and 20, 2024, this monument will reveal all its secrets through a life-size investigation game, as part of the Monument Jeu d'Enfant event.

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2024: a sensory voyage for the whole family at the Hôtel de la Marine

Once again this year, the magnificent Hôtel de la Marine is taking part in the Monument Jeu d'Enfant event, this weekend of October 19 and 20, 2024. The program for these special days includes themed tours and fun workshops...

Philippe Lellouche: his first one-man show Stand Alone in Paris

Philippe Lellouche may be no stranger to the theater world, but this will be the first time he has taken to the stage alone with his one-man show Stand Alone at the Théâtre de la Madeleine. The actor and comedian takes audiences back in time in a nostalgic, heartwarming comedy show.

Art Basel Paris 2024: a monumental sculpture installed in the courtyard of the Hôtel de la Marine

The Hôtel de la Marine is hosting a brand-new contemporary installation to coincide with the new edition of Art Basel Paris. From October 8 to November 9, 2024, come and admire this work by artist Takis, free of charge.

Discover the secrets of porcelain or the art of table decoration at Institut Bernardaud

Want to learn all about the French art of living? The Institut Bernardaud offers workshops and lectures with unusual and historical anecdotes, ideal for showing off in society!

Café Lapérouse, the explorers' brasserie at the Hôtel de la Marine

If the Hôtel de la Marine is a must-see cultural jewel in Paris, the Café Lapérouse it houses is also a not-to-be-missed stopover. The restaurant's menu proudly pays homage to navigators, including explorer Jean-François de La Pérouse. A magnificent setting and fresh, gourmet cuisine worthy of the monument!

Cabaret Canaille: a return to burlesque from the 1920s to the 1940s at the Théâtre Michel

Discover the golden age of American burlesque with Cabaret Canaille, every Sunday at the Théâtre Michel: glamour, humor and disobedience.

Octobre Rose 2024: An all-pink Franco-Japanese menu at Fauchon l'Hôtel Paris

To mark Pink October 2024, Fauchon l'Hôtel Paris is unveiling an all-pink Franco-Japanese menu from October 1 to 31.

Paris: a rare exhibition dedicated to Inuit art opens at the Canadian Cultural Centre, our photos

Inuit art on show in Paris this autumn! Come and discover the works of artists from Canada's Far North, from the Claude Baud and Michel Jacot collections, in a rare, free exhibition at the Canadian Cultural Centre. This fascinating artistic journey to the heart of Nunavut is not to be missed from October 2, 2024 to January 17, 2025.

Octobre Rose 2024 at the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg: The 3 chefs get involved over tea-time

Throughout the month of Pink October 2024, the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg and its three female chefs will be serving tea-time, cocktails and desserts.

Halloween 2024 in Paris: a ghost hunt in the ceremonial rooms of the Hôtel de la Marine

For Halloween, the Hôtel de la Marine is transformed into a mysterious lair, welcoming young and old alike for a unique ghost hunt! On October 31, 2024, get ready to flush out the trickster spirits lurking in the museum's ceremonial rooms, and enjoy a spellbinding experience in the heart of the City of Light! Reservations opening soon.

Foyer de la Madeleine: the historic community restaurant beneath the Madeleine church

The Madeleine church has been home to a community restaurant for almost 50 years, where friendly volunteers serve up simple but tasty dishes, providing hot meals to those in need.

Patrick Roger's Buche and 2024 Christmas chocolates from MOF

Patrick Roger's chocolates are always a safe bet. Discover his 2024 Christmas collection and fall for the MOF's creations!

Did you know? The Palais de l'Elysée houses an hourglass that will take a thousand years to run down.

It's an original and fascinating work of art, created by French artist Benoît Pype: the millennial hourglass should take 1,000 years to run down. It is installed in the office of the French President.

Heritage Days 2024: visit the magnificent Hôtel de la Marine in Paris

For this 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Hôtel de la Marine in Paris opens its doors to you on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024. An opportunity to discover this emblematic monument on the Place de la Concorde.

Heritage Days 2024 at the Ministry of the Interior - Hôtel de Beauvau, Paris

On September 21 and 22, 2024, the Ministry of the Interior is opening its doors to Parisians and Ile-de-France residents for the Journées du Patrimoine. An opportunity to visit the Hôtel de Beauvau, located in the 8th arrondissement.