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Au Piment de Sichuan, Opéra's spicy Chinese restaurant

Au Piment du Sichuan is the name of this new Chinese canteen that has opened on Avenue de l'Opéra, serving up delicately spiced dishes from the Sichuan region of China. How about waking up our sleeping taste buds?

Escape game: our test of L'Examen, the 2.0 adventure by Lock Academy

La Lock Academy, a Parisian escape game in the center of Paris, is offering a brand new 2.0 adventure. Entitled L'Examen, it challenges you to outwit an Artificial Intelligence... The room is also available in English. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it!

Samaritaine Paris-Venice: cooking workshops, calligraphy, Venetian masks and Italian lessons

Venice comes to Paris, to the heart of La Samaritaine, with Italian art, gastronomy and lifestyle in its wake. As part of the department store's new theme, "Samaritaine Paris-Venice", take part in a variety of events celebrating transalpine culture in the City of Light. Between calligraphy workshops, Venetian mask customization, culinary workshops and Italian language courses, the hardest part will be choosing!

Saint-Valentin Gourmande at the Ritz Paris Le Comptoir by François Perret

Discover François Perret's sweet creations for Valentine's Day at the Ritz Paris Le Comptoir, on view until February 18, 2024. Madeleines and meringues of love await you.

Delicious and affordable Valentine's Day pastries from Bo & Mie 2024

This Valentine's Day 2024 in Paris is the perfect time for lovers looking for delicious pastries to share. Bo & Mie has decided to delight the hearts of Valentines with no less than 4 delicious creations. Enough to make your other half fall in love.

Valentine's cream puff by Sébastien Gaudard

For Valentine's Day 2024, Sébastien Gaudard offers a selection of gourmet treats that will melt the heart of every lover, including his famous heart-shaped Chou à la crème, which we adore.

A journey through stone and light: the Conciergerie's magnificent photo exhibition unveiled

Photographer Ahmet Ertuğ lets us admire exceptional monuments through his photographs, presented in the exhibition "Voyage dans les pierres et la lumière", to be discovered at the Conciergerie from February 9 to May 20, 2024.

The Conciergerie in Paris: a monument symbolic of the French Revolution

The Conciergerie is a historic building on the Ile de la Cité in Paris. Since its construction in the 10th century, this monument has been the seat of the Palais de Justice and a prison in turn. It was here that Marie-Antoinette was imprisoned.

An Irish Story at La Scala Paris

From February 11 to June 19, 2024, La Scala Paris presents "An Irish Story", a play by Kelly Rivière that takes us into the mysteries of her family.

Saint Valentin 2024: the ultra-adorable and desirable collection from Chocolaterie Louis Vuitton

Chocolaterie Louis Vuitton unveils its special Valentine's Day 2024 collection. Lovers and other gourmands addicted to the luxury label can choose between two chocolate-couture boxes and a work weighing over 1kg featuring Vivienne, the House's adorable mascot. This year, the chocolates have style! Reservations are already open.

Läderach celebrates its first Valentine's Day in Paris with an exclusive chocolate collection

For a gourmet Valentine's Day in Paris, Läderach unveils its collection of chocolates, featuring FrischSchoggi hearts, artistic teddy bears and exquisite pralines, to be discovered on Rue de Rivoli and online until February 14, 2024.

Festival Tout-Petits Cinéma 2024, family concerts during the winter vacations

The Festival Tout-Petits Cinéma returns for a 2024 edition during the two weeks of the February vacations. Enjoy eight ciné-concerts with your family, directly at the Forum des Images, from February 10 to 25, 2024.

History of Paris: the Cemetery of the Innocents and what remains of it today

Did you know? In the Halles district of Paris, there was once a well-known cemetery in the capital: the Cimetière des Innocents (or Saint Innocents' Cemetery). Discover its fascinating history and the few remaining vestiges.

A free fashion exhibition at a unique art gallery in Paris

Fashion designer Jérôme Blin unveils his creations at 59 Rivoli in Paris, from March 4 to 18, 2024. Five pieces worn during a fashion show on the Île Saint-Louis will be presented at the heart of a free fashion exhibition, including a hologram of Marguerite de Provence, Queen of France.

Fair Play: from sport to cinema, between screenings, conferences and meetings at the Forum des images

The Cultural Olympiad arrives at the Forum des images, combining sport and cinema. The films are an opportunity to explore the notion of fair play, essential in the world of sport, at events open to the public.

Chinese New Year - Lunar: free dragon dance and calligraphy workshop at la Samaritaine

The Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, takes over La Samaritaine on Saturday February 10, 2024. Let yourself be carried away by the traditional dragon dance that will parade in front of and through the floors of the department store, and discover the art of calligraphy during free workshops with calligrapher Jianfei. Come and enjoy this unique day with family and friends under the sign of the Dragon!

A news item, a work of art: Tiepolo's Carnival Scene, or Minuet, at the Musée du Louvre

For centuries, Carnival has enlivened the streets of towns and villages in many countries. This colorful festival has inspired artists such as Giandomenico Tiepolo, whose painting Scène de Carnaval, or Le Menuet, can be seen at the Louvre Museum.

What's so unusual about this nest sculpture on the Carrousel bridge in Paris?

Strolling along the Carrousel bridge in Paris, you may have spotted this unusual piece of granite on a nest? In fact, it's the Oiseau de la Paix, a moving creation by Mirza Moric. On view until February 7, 2024, this work is a hymn to peace.

A giant pop-up of thrift shops and vintage clothes, where everything is €5, sets up in Paris!

A giant pop-up of thrift and vintage clothing, where everything is €5, is setting up in Paris until February 4, 2024. In the heart of the Châtelet les Halles district, head to this 300m2 ephemeral spot to unearth eco-friendly pieces, fashionable brands and vintage items until 10pm! A shopping bargain not to be missed!

Chopard's Hotel 1, Place Vendôme, a showcase of luxury in the heart of Paris

Hotel 1, Place Vendôme, from the luxury jewelry house Chopard, offers a luxurious experience with its 5 rooms and 10 suites, where every detail celebrates French craftsmanship and heritage. Located on the edge of Paris's most prestigious square, this intimate and exclusive setting conceals wonderful treasures such as an exotic winter garden, a library and a cigar lounge, immersing guests in a privileged and exceptional atmosphere, the height of Parisian refinement.