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Art Basel Paris 2024: giant mushrooms decorate Place Vendôme - our photos

Art is everywhere in Paris, even on Place Vendôme! For the Art Basel Paris fair, from October 11 to November 24, 2024, artist Carsten Höller is transforming the landscape with an original installation, to be discovered free of charge in the open air.

Digital Abysses, the immersive digital art exhibition for the whole family at the Musée en Herbe

From March 20, 2025, the Musée en Herbe will be inviting the general public to discover Digital Abysses, an immersive exhibition of virtual and digital art.

Figures du fou at the Musée du Louvre: a zany exhibition to discover - our photos

Are you crazy? Yes, we are! Everyone's crazy in the Louvre Museum's new exhibition, Figures du Fou: du Moyen-Âge aux Romantiques, on view from October 16, 2024 to February 3, 2025. A plunge into the history of the madman and his representation through the ages.

Exhibition event Revoir Watteau at the Musée du Louvre, around the figure of Pierrot - our photos

Following restoration of the work, art lovers are invited to rediscover Antoine Watteau's masterpiece "Le Pierrot, dit Le Gilles" in a new exhibition at the Musée du Louvre, from October 16, 2024 to February 3, 2025. A character who has been the subject of much ink... And a lot of paint!

Ito Meikyū, Boris Labbé's virtual reality exhibition at Drawing Lab in Paris - our photos

Attention exhibition and virtual reality fans! The Drawing Lab invites you to discover its VR exhibition, imagined by Boris Labbé, "Ito Meikyū", from October 11, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Inspired by Japanese art and literature, this interactive work invites you to wander freely through a digital labyrinth where drawings, fractal architectures and animated scenes intersect.

Outsider' Paris 2024: the outsider art fair at Espace Le Molière for a new edition

Outsider' Paris, the art brut fair, returns for a second edition at Espace Le Molière, from October 14 to 20, 2024. A free event for art lovers.

Escape Game Awards: Mission Galactique at Majestic, best new product 2024 - our test

Calling all escape game and space adventure fans... Head for Majestic Escape Game, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, to discover its "Mission Galactique" room. Blending scenarios from all the best science-fiction films and series (Star Wars, Star Trek, Dune, Guardians of the Galaxy to name but a few...), this adventure should appeal to all lovers of stellar travel and space opera... A room voted best new feature 2024 at the Escape Game Awards! Ready to save the galaxy?

Café Lapérouse, the explorers' brasserie at the Hôtel de la Marine

If the Hôtel de la Marine is a must-see cultural jewel in Paris, the Café Lapérouse it houses is also a not-to-be-missed stopover. The restaurant's menu proudly pays homage to navigators, including explorer Jean-François de La Pérouse. A magnificent setting and fresh, gourmet cuisine worthy of the monument!

Arte Povera: the exhibition dedicated to the Italian art movement at the Bourse de Commerce, our photos

Arte Povera is on show at the Bourse de Commerce in Paris from October 9, 2024 to January 20, 2025. An opportunity to learn more about this Italian artistic movement, thanks to an impressive collection of works by thirteen leading Arte Povera figures.

Death of Michel Blanc: the actor's funeral takes place this Thursday in Paris

Several days after the tragic death of Michel Blanc, who passed away on the night of October 3 to 4 at the age of 72, emotions are still running high. The actor and director's funeral will be held this Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Saint-Eustache church in Paris. This was announced by journalist Anne-Claire Coudray on TF1's "20h" program on Sunday.

The Art of Lifewear Science: UNIQLO's free exhibition at Place Vendôme

UNIQLO celebrates its 40th anniversary with a unique immersive experience! From October 1 to 5, 2024, visit the Pavillon Vendôme to discover the free exhibition The Art and Science of Lifewear, where XXL interactive installations reveal the advances in textile technology made by the famous Japanese fashion brand.

Yves Saint Laurent Beauty opens an immersive pop-up dedicated to its new fragrances - last day

To coincide with Paris Fashion Week, Yves Saint Laurent Beauty is taking up residence under the Canopée du Forum des Halles from September 27 to October 6, 2024. The House opens an immersive pop-up showcasing its two new fragrances: Libre Flowers & Flames and MYSLF, in an Instagrammable setting punctuated by interactive animations.

La Marche en Fête: a challenge to get moving together in Paris's 1st arrondissement this Sunday

In France, 95% of adults are too sedentary and lack physical activity. On October 6, 2024, the French Athletics Federation is planning to get you moving with its Marche en Fête, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris!

The exhibition Révélation ! Contemporary art from Benin, unveiled at the Conciergerie

La Conciergerie welcomes contemporary artists from Benin, from October 4 2024 to January 5 2025, for an original exhibition entitled "Révélation ! Contemporary art from Benin". Discover the images of this exhibition-event!

Mystery Game: a thrilling, immersive investigation at the Conciergerie

Strange phenomena have been observed at the Conciergerie... Ghost hunters, it's up to you! Come and investigate in the most gothic of atmospheres, with the Conciergerie Mystery Game in Paris. An adventure that plunges you into the monument's dark dungeons...

Les visages des jeux, Jo Di Bona's free street-art exhibition, unveils at Place du Louvre

As of October 1, 2024, Jo Di Bona, a leading figure in Parisian street art, is exhibiting "Les Visages des Jeux" on the railings of the Quartier Jeune, Place du Louvre. This free exhibition, on view for one month, showcases 24 unique works created in collaboration with Paris 2024 volunteers. A great opportunity to discover his Pop Graffiti and explore the diversity of the faces of the Olympic Games.

Octobre Rose 2024: the free show on Place Vendôme in Paris on video

To mark the launch of Pink October, breast cancer awareness month, the Ruban Rose association unveiled a free show on Place Vendôme, where the column was illuminated in pink for the occasion, on Monday September 30, 2024.

Octobre Rose 2024: The Eiffel Tower and three other Parisian landmarks lit up in pink, the images

The Eiffel Tower and three other iconic monuments in the capital were decked out in pink this Monday, September 30, 2024, to mark the launch of Pink October. This was an opportunity to raise awareness of breast cancer, before a month of fund-raising events. A free show was also staged at Place Vendôme.

Halloween 2024 in Paris: a ghost hunt in the ceremonial rooms of the Hôtel de la Marine

For Halloween, the Hôtel de la Marine is transformed into a mysterious lair, welcoming young and old alike for a unique ghost hunt! On October 31, 2024, get ready to flush out the trickster spirits lurking in the museum's ceremonial rooms, and enjoy a spellbinding experience in the heart of the City of Light! Reservations opening soon.

Nolinski Paris restaurant switches to French bourgeois cuisine

Le Nolinski, the restaurant a stone's throw from the Opéra, reinvents itself with a new menu by Michelin-starred chef Philip Chronopoulos, highlighting French bourgeois cuisine. We're off to rediscover the charm of this chic, cosy venue, which now celebrates culinary traditions while offering an experience worthy of the finest Parisian institutions.