Necker district - activities

Cancellation: the skating rink perched on the roof of the Tour Montparnasse will not be returning after all

The Paris Montparnasse Observatory has announced in a press release that Paris's highest skating rink will not be returning to the top of the Tour Montparnasse after all. The statement cited "reasons beyond the control" of the Observatoire.

Le Chat Mallows Café, the cosy, gourmet place to cuddle cats

To meet the cutest cats in Paris's 15th arrondissement, head to Chat Mallows Café, a super-cozy cat café! Enjoy cuddles, donuts and hot feline drinks.

New Year’s Eve 2023 in Paris: Project x New Year The Big Party at the Red Light

The Red Light expects you on Saturday December 31, 2022, for their New Year’s Eve party themed as “Project x New Year The Big Party”. A great occasion to party and celebrate the new year!

The Montparnasse Tower unveils a craft-beer bar this summer 2022 on their rooftop

This summer 2022, the Montparnasse Tower opens a craft-beer bar by La Brasserie Fondamentale on their 210-meter (688.97-feet) high rooftop!

Make Music Day 2022: Henry Purcell’s King Arthur by Les Goûts Réunis at the Musée Bourdelle

This Tuesday June 21, 2022, Paris Musée Bourdelle takes part in the 40th anniversary of Make Music Day. On the occasion, the “Les Goûts Réunis” company is to perform abstracts from the baroque folly of King Arthur by British musician Henry Purcell. Three performances are to be played for free in the museum’s Hall des Plâtres.

Tour de France: Contre la Montre, the traveling escape game at Logis Hôtel 15 Montparnasse

To coincide with the Tour de France, Logis Hôtel is inviting puzzle fans and other cycling enthusiasts to discover its very first travelling escape game, Contre la Montre, from July 4 to 25, 2022. This escape game will be held in partner Logis Hotels, around the stages of the Tour, in partner hotels. And for Parisians, join us from July 23 to 25, 2022, at Logis Hôtel 15 Montparnasse, to try your luck and find the yellow jersey stolen by the opposing team!

Villa M's gourmet brunch

Are you still looking for the best brunches in Paris? Why not check out the new brunch at Villa M in the 15th arrondissement? This new Paris Society spot offers an enchanting setting designed by Starck, live music and gourmet treats galore.

Villa M in Paris: a unique concept space dedicated to the medicine of tomorrow

Opening at the end of 2021 in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, Villa M brings together 8,000 square meters of space for innovation, work, care and catering, all dedicated to the medicine of tomorrow and all its players. We tell you more about this unique concept space designed by and for healthcare professionals.

L'Entrepôt, Paris's atypical independent cinema

Cinema, exhibitions, bar or restaurant... everything is possible at l'Entrepôt! If you'd like to discover an unusual place, head to the 14th arrondissement of Paris to try out this real place for living and sharing.

Escape Gènes, the escape game that raises awareness of genetic research at the Institut Imagine

The Imagine Institute invites families to discover its free escape game, Escape Gènes, from April 9, 2022, then every month on selected Saturdays. The aim of the game is to raise young people's awareness of genetic research.

New Year’s Eve 2022 in Paris: Magic Rooftop New Year on Paris rooftops

Go high in the air and celebrate the new year 2022 in an exceptional fashion on December 31, 2021 at the Ace in Paris.

New Year’s Eve Dinner 2022 at the Ciel de Paris restaurant

Located on the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower, the Ciel de Paris, offers you to come and spend the New Year’s Eve 2022 in a magical setting featuring a breathtaking view on the French capital city.

History fact, October 22 in Paris: dramatic rail accident at the Montparnasse railway station

On October 22, 1895, a dramatic rail accident occurred at the Montparnasse railway station. The Paris-Granville train could not brake in time and ends us down the railway station which façade is mostly destroyed because of the violence of the impact.

Rollerblading tours in Paris: quirky and free tours are back

In Paris, there are free rollerblading tours to ride along the streets of the French capital. A good deal to rediscover Paris in a quirky way! On Fridays, a new tour takes rollerblading, bicycle or scotter fans across the French capital.

New Beginnings post-confinement exhibition at Tour Montparnasse Top of The City

Tour Montparnasse Top of The City invites photo enthusiasts to discover its brand new exhibition, New Beginnings, from July 3, 2020. A retrospective that looks back on the period of confinement and the "new beginning" offered after the crisis.

Charcuterie Joly: the new address of Meilleur Ouvrier de France Pascal Joly

Pascal Joly opens a second charcuterie boutique in the 15th arrondissement. It's a convivial place for sharing, and a mouth-waterer when you see the charcuterie creations of this Meilleur Ouvrier de France: his mythical pâté-croute, his homemade terrines, his famous fromage de tête... We're sure to love them all!

New “Bourdelle devant Beethoven” hanging at Paris Musée Bourdelle

Meet from September 19, 2020 to January 17, 2021 at Paris Musée Bourdelle in the 15th arrondissement to enjoy the new “Bourdelle devant Beethoven” hanging. The composer inspired some of the sculptor’s major works and this is what we can see for the first time for European Heritage Days 2020.

Pierre Hermé reopens his pastry stores in Paris

Did you miss Pierre Hermé’s pastries? Well, you will be delighted to learn that the pastry champion reopens 8 of his stores in Paris starting this Thursday May 14.

Halle Quatre, the Southwestern restaurant in the Montparnasse area

Halle Quatre is the new spot in the Montparnasse area. With a cuisine highlighting the South-West, Xavier Tichi seduces everyone: Ossau-Iraty cheese-based burger, Basque pork rib and Limousin beef, dishes are hearty and delicious. With this menu, the restaurant is often crowded!

Kyle Eastwood live at Paris Bal Blomet

Attend incredible jazz musician Kyle Eastwood’s show at Paris Bal Blomet on Wednesday November 20 and Thursday 21, 2019 with his new album, “Cinematic”.