Odéon district - activities

Wellness and Sharing Day: garage sale, workshops and tombola!

L'Atelier Cognacq-Jay is organizing its Journée Mieux Être et Partage on Saturday October 26 at Place Saint Sulpice in the 6th arrondissement. Discover activities that will do you good, and hunt for nuggets at a charity garage sale!

Romance in the Stone: a contemporary art exhibition at the heart of the Museum of Mineralogy

Magnificent crystals and stones from around the world meet contemporary works of art in a new exhibition at the heart of the Musée de Minéralogie Mines Paris collection, from October 23 to December 14, 2024.

Paris Cœur de Lumières, the world's largest live sound and light show, arrives at Saint-Sulpice church

A sound and light show at the heart of the Saint-Sulpice church tells the story of the monument, which is intertwined with the history of France. Imagine 150 actors taking over the historic building for an immersive show that plunges you into the past, all accompanied by magical visual effects. Paris, Coeur de Lumières runs from October 16 to November 23, 2024.

Tarsila do Amaral exhibition at the Musée du Luxembourg - our photos

The Musée du Luxembourg is devoting an exhibition to the works of Tarsila do Amaral, an emblematic figure of Brazilian modernism, from October 9, 2024 to February 2, 2025. Entitled "Tarsila do Amaral. Painting Modern Brazil", this retrospective explores Tarsila do Amaral's rich heritage of indigenous influences, modernism and the anthropophagic movement.

Pierre Hermé 2024 Christmas and holiday logs and creations, our favorites

We're off to discover Pierre Hermé's Christmas and 2024 holiday creations. This year, we discover a signature log called Fragment, which we adored, and a Pièce d'Exception called Révélation. When the art of Dimitri Rybaltchenko joins forces with haute pâtisserie for our greatest pleasure.

Journées du Patrimoine 2024, guided tours of the Odéon-théâtre de l'Europe in Paris

To mark the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Odéon-théâtre de l'Europe is opening its doors for guided backstage tours on Sunday September 22, 2024 only. An opportunity to conquer this cult venue.

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris, the program at Auguste Comte's house

The Maison d'Auguste Comte unveils its program for this weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024 in Paris on the occasion of the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine.

September 10th Paris Ephemeris: Tornado wreaks havoc in the heart of Paris

On September 10, 1896, a tornado formed in the heart of Paris, just a stone's throw from Place Saint-Sulpice. In just a few minutes, the phenomenon swept across the capital, ravaging everything in its path.

Salon des Beaux-Arts 2024: dates and programme for this free event in Paris

It's an annual event you don't want to miss: the Salon des Beaux-Arts is back for another edition from December 4 to 15, 2024, at the Réfectoire des Cordeliers in Paris.

Paris is worth a party: our photos of the popular festival with banquet, balls and historic village

If you're a history buff or a lover of the city of Paris, this is the festival for you! With a historical parade, a Liberation dinner-show, an Olympic ball and an atmospheric village where you can travel back in time to the Middle Ages, the Liberation and the Belle Époque!

Ephemeris for September 1st in Paris: The founding of the Sorbonne

On September 1, 1257, the Sorbonne was founded by Robert de Sorbon, chaplain and confessor to King Louis IX. Initially dedicated to destitute students, the school quickly became Europe's leading cultural and scientific center, thanks to the quality and wealth of its teaching.

Taschen book sale: art, film, photography, fashion & lifestyle books at low prices

The famous Taschen annual private sales are back until September 1, 2024! A unique opportunity to take advantage of discounts ranging from -25% to -75% on books on art, cinema, photography, fashion and lifestyle. Visit the famous publishing house's boutique on the Left Bank to add to your collection for less!

Journées du Patrimoine 2024: games and tours at the Paris School of Pharmacy

Are you passionate about science and medicine? Be sure to visit the Faculty of Pharmacy on September 21 and 22, 2024, during the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days).

L'Art coûte que coûte: an exhibition on disability at the Orangerie du Sénat

During the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the free "L'Art coûte que coûte" exhibition lands at the Orangerie du Sénat, showcasing works by artists with disabilities.

2024 Paris Olympics, a fan zone at the foot of Saint-Sulpice church in the 6th arrondissement

For the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, iconic locations in the capital are being transformed into fan zones. In Paris's 6th arrondissement, a giant screen will be set up on Place Saint-Sulpice, at the foot of the eponymous church, from July 26 to August 11, 2024. It's an opportunity to experience the Olympic Games to the full, while admiring the view of this sublime monument.

Heritage Days 2024 at the École des Mines de Paris and its museum in the Hôtel de Vendôme

To mark the 41st Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), École Mines Paris - PSL is inviting the curious to discover its building, located in the Hôtel de Vendôme, and its Museum of Mineralogy on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024.

Paris 2024 Olympics: the Summer Crous Festival and its student fan zones

This summer, the Summer Crous Festival will be running until September 8, 2024, to give you the chance to live the Paris summer to the full, while getting into the spirit of the Olympic Games. Whether you're in the heart of the 6th arrondissement at Mab'Café or on the banks of the Seine at La Barge, here's what's in store for you during this great student event.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Cité Audacieuse's "women and sport" program

La Cité Audacieuse unveils a "women and sport" program, from May 14 to July 3, to coincide with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Heritage Days 2024 at Saint-Sulpice church

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris, the Saint-Sulpice church will be revealing all its secrets through original tours on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024.

Grain[s], the Becs Parisiens wine & sake cellar in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Wines, sakes and carefully prepared dishes, Grain[s], the new dining cellar of Becs Parisiens, has everything you need for a great evening out in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.