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Ephemeris for August 22 in Paris: The theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum

On August 22, 1911, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa disappeared from the Musée du Louvre, under the noses of the guards. It was a shock. It would be another two years before Mona Lisa's smile could be seen again in sunny Florence.

Heritage Days 2024: exceptional tours and events at the Domaine du Palais-Royal

The Palais-Royal is opening its doors to us for the Journées du Patrimoine, on September 21 and 22, 2024, with a range of tours and events for all lovers of history and heritage. The program includes an exceptional opening by the Ministry of Culture and a parade by the Garde Républicaine horse band to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Palais-Royal.

Paralympic Games: GroundParis, free sport and disabled sport under the Canopée des Halles

From July 27 to September 1, 2024, for the duration of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, Adidas is taking up residence under the Canopy of the Westfield Forum des Halles to offer sports and cultural activities for Parisians!

Did you know? This small cannon in the garden of the Palais-Royal was used as a clock in the 18th century.

The capital really is full of little curiosities, not least in the gardens of the Palais-Royal, where a small cannon takes pride of place. Between 1786 and 1911, it was used not as a weapon, but as a clock! Find out how.

"Weekend Brunch" is the all-inclusive buffet menu with over 70 recipes, drinks and cocktails.

For your brunch, make way for a choice of over 70 specialities: sweet, savoury, delicacies, cocktails (with and without alcohol), drinks... it's a gourmet's paradise. Every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday. Reduced rate! Come and brunch on the bank holiday of Friday November 1: Book now!

35 years of ANDAM: the avant-garde and audacious fashion exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs

The avant-garde of fashion is on show at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs from October 1, 2024 to March 30, 2025. To mark the anniversary of ANDAM (Association nationale pour le développement des arts de la mode), the exhibition "Mode - Nouvelles Générations: 35 ans de l'ANDAM" (Fashion - New Generations: 35 years of ANDAM) takes you on a journey of discovery of 30 silhouettes and accessories that have redrawn the boundaries of fashion, featuring Martin Margiela, Marine Serre, Y/Project and many others.

A real beach hut in Paris: Afterwork / Resto & Party!

Immediate take-off for the beach and the sun: the only beach hut in Paris open all year round: for those who like to party, it's open every night. Afterwork on weekdays and clubbing on weekends!

Where can you see the Victoire de Samothrace in Paris, the sculpture on display at the closing ceremony?

During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the goddess Niké made numerous appearances. First on the Olympians' medals, on the Pont Alexandre III, but also during the closing ceremony, with the sculpture of La Victoire de Samothrace, visible in Paris!

Gourmet street food at Le Meurice for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

During the Paris Olympic Games, the palatial Le Meurice is offering ephemeral street food until August 11. Right next to the Olympic cauldron, enjoy a practical and refined gourmet basket. A delicious break!

Olympic Games 2024: why are flags not allowed near the Olympic cauldron?

If you were lucky enough to get a ticket to see the Olympic cauldron in the heart of the Jardin des Tuileries, you'll surely have spotted the flags, left out before security.

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at the Médiatheque musicale de Paris

The Journées du Patrimoine return on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024 for their 41st edition. Calling all music lovers, the Médiathèque Musicale de Paris unveils its program!

Les Thermalies 2025: the water and well-being show at the Carrousel du Louvre

From January 23 to 26, 2025, the Carrousel du Louvre hosts the 43rd edition of the Salon des Thermalies, dedicated to water-related well-being, to find your next thalassotherapy or spa to try out!

L'Écho des Nymphéas: poetry concerts at the Musée de l'Orangerie

If you're a lover of literature and music, here's an event that's sure to please you. Right next to Monet's Water Lilies, at the Musée de l'Orangerie, you're invited to a concert-lecture, one Monday a month.

Did you know? The Olympic mascot is a French invention? The story of Schuss à Phryge

While we're seeing Phrygians on every street corner for the Paris 2024 Olympics, we're taking you back through the history of Olympic mascots. Often mocked, but always acclaimed, did you know that we were the first to integrate a mascot into the Olympic Games?

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: HIWY GAME at the UAE Olympic House

To mark the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the UAE Olympic House is offering a unique immersive experience with the HIWY Game, developed by multimedia studio Moment Factory, from July 27 to August 11. Immerse yourself in an interactive adventure celebrating the culture and traditions of the United Arab Emirates through innovative games.

Olympic Games 2024: Where to see the Olympic Cycling races in Paris and the Île-de-France region on August 3 and 4

This weekend of August 3 and 4, 2024, the Paris 2024 Olympic road cycling events take place. Events that you'll be able to watch live if you wish, we reveal the women's and men's courses that will cross the capital but also the Hauts-de-Seine, Yvelines and Essonne. Don't miss them!

A unique venue: the Miami Boulevard ( Terrace / Bar-club & Karaoke )

A completely new venue: bar/club/resto and even Karoke! Miami Boulevard is big, it's beautiful, there's plenty of room and we love to party, so you can come for a drink, celebrate an occasion, eat, sing and even privatize a room for you and your friends!

Paris 2024 Olympics: where has the REAL Olympic flame gone?

If that's not real fire in the Olympic cauldron at the Paris 2024 Olympics, then where's the real Olympia flame? Rest assured, this emblematic symbol of the Olympic Games is not missing, and you can even go and admire it!

Bal kréyol at Hôtel de la Marine: the free festive event celebrating Creole culture

The enchanting tunes of the Caribbean take us on a journey to the Hôtel de la Marine: this September 28, 2024, enjoy the bal kréyol, a free show for all.

80th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris: popular ball, swing initiations and concert

2024 celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris on August 25, 1944. To mark the occasion, Paris is organizing a large-scale free public ball, with a wide range of entertainment on the program.