Madeleine district - activities

Attend the changeover of the Garde Républicaine every first Tuesday of the month in front of the Élysée Palace.

A tradition abandoned 27 years ago is back this Tuesday, November 7, 2023. At 9 a.m., watch the free changing of the Republican Guard in front of the Élysée Palace, every first Tuesday of the month.

Jérôme Banctel's beautifully comforting hunting and game menu at Gabriel, La Réserve

At Gabriel, the two-star restaurant of La Réserve Hôtel & Spa, chef Jérôme Banctel invites aesthetes into the forest with a hunting and game menu, until mid-December.

Paris: what's that pile of chairs hanging from a building?

If you take a stroll down the rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré in Paris and look up at the sky, you'll undoubtedly see a stack of chairs hanging from the facade of a building directly opposite the Hôtel Bristol. But what exactly is it, and how long can you see it? We tell you all about it.

En ce Temps-là, l'Amour: at the Théâtre de la Madeleine

"En ce Temps-là, l'Amour" is a vibrant tribute to paternal love and the duty of remembrance. A poignant show to discover at the Théâtre de la Madeleine from October 12 to December 1, 2023.

Christmas chocolates 2023 from MOF Yves Thuriès

For Christmas 2023, chocolatier Yves Thuriès, who is also Meilleur Ouvrier de France, has come up with some terribly cute chocolate creations!

"Héritage Johnny": Greg Zlap, Johnny Hallyday's harmonica player, in concert at Salle Gaveau

Greg Zlap, Johnny Hallyday's iconic harmonica player, pays tribute to the legend on the Gaveau stage on December 2, 2023.

Medieval treasures from the Victoria & Albert Museum: exhibition extended at Hôtel de la Marine

The Hôtel de la Marine welcomes masterpieces of English art from the Al Thani collection from June 30, 2023 to January 7, 2024. Come and discover the exhibition Medieval Treasures from the Victoria & Albert Museum, When the English Spoke French!

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris: Christofle, Maison d'Orfèvrerie et de l'Art de la Table

Christofle, the famous House of Goldsmiths, reveals its secrets during the Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris. From September 16 to 17, 2023, head for the legendary boutique on Rue Royale, to discover Christofle's history and exceptional expertise.

"Absolutely Hilarious" returns to the Théâtre des Mathurins in Paris this autumn

"Absolutely Hilarious" returns to the Théâtre des Mathurins in Paris, from September 18 to December 18, 2023. This new edition features Gil Alma & Benoit Joubert, Marc Jolivet and Michel Boujenah,

Au Pays du Père Noël, the Christmas show for the whole family, at the Théâtre des Mathurins

Au pays du Père Noël, the children's show by Olivier Solivérès, returns to the Théâtre des Mathurins from November 1 to December 30, 2023. This year, Santa welcomes you to his home at the North Pole, and invites you to discover all his secrets!

The Hôtel de la Marine invites us to its free medieval ball, to celebrate Franco-English art

Come and dance with Milord and Milady at the medieval French-English ball organized by the Hôtel de la Marine on Saturday, September 23, 2023. It's free, so don't miss out!

Ensemble Vox Luminis presents 'Purcell: The Fairy Queen' at Salle Gaveau in Paris in June 2024

Ensemble Vox Luminis will perform Purcell's "The Fairy Queen" on June 6, 2024 at the Salle Gaveau in Paris.

Mini-conferences "One hour to understand Europe" at Europa Experience Paris, for free!

One hour to understand Europe: that's the challenge of the mini-conferences that will be offered twice a month at the Europa Experience, where you'll learn that Europe isn't so complicated!

Europa Expérience, an immersive exhibition on the European Union

Europa Experience is a unique interactive space on the European Union situated in the heart of Paris, in front of the famous Madeleine church. This 1500m2 permanent exhibition about the European Union, spread over three floors has a main goal: providing visitors with an immersive, interactive and enriching experience. Through a multimedia journey with enhanced reality activities and a 360° cinema, you travel to the four corners of the EU... from Paris.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 in Paris: "Le Déploiement" exhibition at the Canadian Cultural Centre

The Journées du Patrimoine return on Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and 17, 2023. A new and 40th edition in which the Canadian Cultural Centre takes part. Located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, the venue is offering free and guided tours of its "Le Déploiement" exhibition, by artist Emmanuelle Léonard.

Bébé Concerts, Orchestre Lamoureux's musical events for toddlers

A concert for babies? The Orchestre Lamoureux has been doing it for years, to the delight of little music lovers. The Baby Concerts are 30 minutes of melody, between nursery rhymes and classical music, in a format for the youngest, from 0 to 5 years old! Here, children can sing, scream, stand up and dance as they please. A favorite for the whole family!

Rosy & Maria, the confidential café-restaurant of the Maison de Beauté Carita by Amandine Chaignot

Did you know that a superb café-restaurant, orchestrated by Amandine Chaignot, hides within the Carita beauty salon on Faubourg Saint-Honoré? In a refined setting, you can enjoy fresh, inventive cuisine at any time of day.

Free exhibition of Louis Vuitton bags at a prestigious Paris auction house

On the occasion of the Louis Vuitton Artycapucines auction, Sotheby's Paris is organizing a free exhibition of the 22 Artycapucines bags revisited by renowned artists until July 5, 2023. An unmissable outing to plan at the height of Haute Couture Fashion Week!

Supernature, the photo exhibition that takes us on a journey at Leica Gallery in Paris

Galerie Leica welcomes the works of François Fontaine: the photographer takes us on a photo safari, with his exhibition Supernature, from June 29 to August 26, 2023.

Fête de la Musique 2023 at the Melville: Cuban music and Middle Eastern cuisine

Cuban music and Middle Eastern cuisine await you at the Melville on June 21, for the Fête de la Musique 2023.