Odéon district - activities

Garbage cans in Paris: a demonstration to defend the rats this Saturday in the capital

In the middle of the garbage collectors' strike, while tons of garbage litter the capital, an association organizes this Saturday, March 18, 2023 a demonstration to defend the rats.

Léon Monet exhibition at the Musée du Luxembourg - our photos

The Musée du Luxembourg invites art lovers to discover an exhibition about Claude Monet's brother, "Léon Monet, Brother of the artist and collector", from March 15 to July 16, 2023.

Marcello: the Italian cuisine restaurant gets a makeover in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Located in front of the Saint-Germain market, Marcello is THE restaurant of the Saint-Germain-de-Prés district which mixes the sweetness of Italy with the refinement of the cuisine in a resolutely modern setting, with a vast terrace sheltered from the tumult of the city. A beautiful place that the editorial staff had to test... We tell you about it!

Le Méchoui du Prince, the Moroccan restaurant that bewitches the taste buds

Le Méchoui du Prince is a Moroccan restaurant in Paris where you really feel... like a prince. Here you can taste an authentic, tasty and generous Moroccan cuisine that gives you a taste of travel!

Chez Mona, the café committed to the cause of women next to the Luxembourg Gardens

In the heart of the Cité Audacieuse, a place committed to women on rue de Vaugirard, a stone's throw from the Jardins du Luxembourg, you will find Chez Mona, a bright and very pleasant café where you can come for a coffee, a snack, a drink, lunch, work...

Jun: Japanese fusion restaurant in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Ready to take off on a gourmet journey to Japan? Head for Jun, located in the legendary Saint-Germain-des-Prés district of Paris, to savor the fusion cuisine orchestrated by two talented Japanese chefs, Shu Hasegawa and Yoshifumi Morita.

Chez Bartolo, Paris' oldest pizzeria open 7/7

Here's one of the oldest pizzerias in Paris: Chez Bartolo, an Italian restaurant opened in 1950 in the lively Saint-Germain-des-Près district. This restaurant, which has been given a new lease of life in 2019, opens its doors to you every day of the year, offering delicious pizzas, fresh pasta and grilled octopus. It's the perfect place to relax and enjoy the dolce vita.

Bistronomic NYE 2022-2023 menu at Mordu

An 8-course bistronomic menu is to be enjoyed on NYE 2022-2023 at Mordu, the biting table at Marché Saint-Germain.

Jugetsudo, chic and sober Japanese tea salon and boutique in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

The Jugetsudo tea boutique, which doubles as a tea room, invites you to discover a wide range of Japanese teas and sweet creations with delicate Japanese flavors.

White Night 2022 at the Musée du Luxembourg: discover the compelling exhibition of the moment

For the White Night 2022, the Musée du Luxembourg invites you to discover the latest exhibition, "Mirror of the World". All evening on Saturday October 1, 2022, come and visit the exhibition taking you to the collections and cabinets of curiosities of the Prince-electors of Saxony.

Mirror of the World exhibition: the Musée du Luxembourg unveils Prince-electors of Saxony’s treasures - Pictures

Art collections used to be a sign or power and Prince-electors of Saxony were willing to show their power to their enemies. From September 14, 2022, to January 15, 2023, the Musée du Luxembourg unveils the masterpieces from the Dresden cabinet of curiosities with the “Mirror of the World” exhibition.

Monsieur Le Zinc: the self-service beer and wine bar

If you dream of filling your glass via old gas pumps, then quickly discover the concept of Monsieur Le Zinc, nestled in the 6th arrondissement of the capital.

Yabaï Sando: Walter Ishizuka's gourmet concept in Paris

If you're a fan of Japanese street food, especially sando, then head to Paris's Odeon district and push open the doors of Yabaï Sando. The brainchild of chef Walter Ishizuka, this ultra-gourmet address is sure to tantalize the taste buds of even the most discerning palates.

Delacroix and color, the dazzling exhibition at the Musée national Eugène Delacroix

The painter Eugène Delacroix said that the vivid colors of his paintings represented his enthusiasm and creativity. Come and admire the artist's most colorful works, from July 13 to December 31, 2022, thanks to the exhibition Delacroix et la couleur.

Mordu, mordant bistronomy and natural wines at Marché Saint-Germain - Definitely closed

Under the arcades of the Marché Saint-Germain, the Mordu restaurant offers a fine, straightforward market bistronomy accompanied by a glass of natural wine.

Pionnières exhibition: the Musée du Luxembourg takes us to the Roaring Twenties Paris, pictures

The Musée du Luxembourg continues its cultural program focusing on female artists, and we are very happy about it. With their new exhibition, called “Pionnières. Artistes d’un nouveau genre dans le Paris des années folles” – Pioneers. Artists of a new kind in the Paris of the Roaring Twenties – the museum takes us to a still unknown but infinitely rich world. To discover from March 2 to July 10, 2022.

Le Pont Traversé, the excellent gluten-free coffee shop

Le Pont Traversé is the name of this delicious coffee shop with its historic facade in Paris's 6th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Jardins du Luxembourg. Take a moment to savor a gluten-free pastry, a plant-based drink or a fresh, homemade, seasonal dish.

Advent calendar 2021 by A La Mère de Famille designed by Pénélope Bagieu

This year, Paris’ oldest chocolate factory A La Mère de Famille called in artist Pénélope Bagieu to design their advent calendar 2021. And behind each window hide several sweets by A La Mère de Famille. Meet in store to get it!

Advent calendar 2021 by Pierre Hermé

Pierre Hermé fans, for this Christmas 2021, the father of macarons gathers his most beautiful chocolates in an advent calendar, a gift before time (for yule logs) likely to delight little and big gourmet eaters!

European Heritage Days 2021 in Paris Luxembourg garden greenhouses

For European Heritage Days 2021 in Paris, on September 18 and 19, 2021, the Luxembourg garden greenhouses exceptionally open.