Paris 12 - activities

Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée, Paris's historic aquarium

Created in 1931 for the Colonial Exhibition, the Aquarium is located in the 12th arrondissement, in the Palais de la Porte Dorée. It is home to over 750 species of small fish and, best of all, admission is free for under-26s!

Paris's Bois de Vincennes, a green haven of peace to the east of the capital

The Bois de Vincennes in Paris is the perfect place to go green! Accessible by metro, this verdant haven of peace is the perfect place to stroll, picnic, do sport and enjoy nature at the same time.

La Coulée Verte de Paris, the unusual and hidden walk from Bastille to Vincennes

Paris's Coulée Verte René-Dumont, formerly known as the Promenade Plantée, is a beautiful, little-known walk for Parisians, taking us on a verdant journey from the Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes over the Viaduc des Arts. It's an unusual and shady way to discover Paris, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The Parc Floral de Paris Vincennes, its sublime gardens and events

The Parc Floral is the largest park in Paris, located in the Bois de Vincennes, a stone's throw from the Château. In addition to its superb vegetation, it's a giant park with outdoor games for children, mini-golf, Rosalie rides, exhibitions and sales, shows, a butterfly hothouse and many other treasures.

The Musée Méliès, the Cinémathèque Française's film museum for fans of the 7th art

Get ready to discover the Musée Méliès, the Cinémathèque Française's new film museum, as soon as it opens. Bigger and better, the Musée Méliès unveils its new itinerary and many previously unpublished archives, by Georges Méliès of course, but also by more contemporary filmmakers. It's a dream come true for young and old, curious and passionate about the 7th art.

Musée de l'histoire de l'Immigration: opening hours, collections, prices... All you need to know

Housed in the Palais de la Porte Dorée, the Musée National de l'Histoire de l'Immigration tells the story of France in a different way... Discover this unusual cultural site.

The Musée d'Histoire de l'Immigration unveils an exhibition on Asian migration

China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand... Populations from East and Southeast Asia have long settled in France. The Musée National de l'Histoire de l'Immigration tells the story of these population movements, in an exhibition running from October 10, 2023 to February 18, 2024.

New Year 2024 in Paris: Mario Kart, blind test, and other gaming activities at 3BIS

For New Year's Eve 2024 in Paris, 3bis, Paris' favorite gaming bar, invites you to celebrate December 31, 2023 in gaming mode! On the gaming program: a Mario Kart tournament, a Blind Tests tournament, a Venetian casino atmosphere and a 15€ "secret party" with 2 consos!

New Year's Eve 2023-2024 at the Social Bar, Olympic Games atmosphere

To celebrate 2024 with dignity and bring 2023 to a close, what better way than to celebrate New Year's Eve than at the Social Bar, the bar that makes it easy for you to meet other people, with entertainment and ice-breaking activities.

The Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy: an unusual and enchanting museum in Paris

Enjoy a magical immersive experience in Paris at the Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy, a museum that plunges you into a funfair atmosphere. A place that appeals to young and old alike!

Till Lindemann at the Accor Arena in Paris this Wednesday: everything you need to know

This Wednesday, December 20, 2023, Till Lindemann invades the Accor Arena in Paris for the very last date of his European tour! So, what time do the doors open? What's the opening act? And what time is the German artist expected on stage? Here's everything you need to know before coming to the Till Lindemann concert in Paris!

Nicki Minaj in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in June 2024, new date

Nicki Minaj announces her return to the stage for her new tour, entitled "The Pink Friday 2 World Tour". In France, the American rapper awaits her Ile-de-France fans at the Accor Arena in Paris for a live concert on Saturday June 1, 2024. In response to demand, the artist is adding a second Paris date, on Sunday June 9, again at the Accor Arena.

A walk to discover Bercy's small vineyard

In the 12th arrondissement, in the heart of the Jardin Yithzak Rabin, right in the middle of Parc de Bercy, lies a small vineyard, planted here in memory of the neighborhood's winegrowing past. Take a stroll through the Parc de Bercy and discover it for yourself!

A stroll along the 12th arrondissement's Petite Ceinture: an air of countryside from Vincennes to Porte Dorée

From Vincennes to Porte Dorée, you can enjoy a moment out of time, listening to birdsong as if you were in the countryside, on the longest stretch of the Petite Ceinture!

SCH in concert at the Accor Arena in Paris in December 2024, new date

New Paris date for SCH! The rapper has announced an exceptional new concert at the Accor Arena in Paris on Monday December 9, 2024, in addition to the one already scheduled for Tuesday December 10. It's an opportunity for SCH to perform his many hits on stage once again.

Karol G in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in June 2024

First concert in France for Karol G! To mark the occasion, the Colombian singer invites her fans to two muy caliente shows at the Accor Arena in Paris on Saturday June 22 and Sunday June 23, 2024.

Viva Varda! Agnès Varda tribute exhibition at the Cinémathèque française - our photos

One of the figures of the Nouvelle Vague, and a key artist in French cinema, the Cinémathèque honors Agnès Varda with a magnificent exhibition entitled Viva Varda, on view from October 11, 2023 to January 28, 2024.

L'Enfant de Verre, a poetic play about the family at L'Epée de Bois-Cartoucherie

A moving, dreamlike immersion into the heart of a family: Léonore Confino and Géraldine Martineau's play "L'Enfant de Verre" plays at the Théâtre de l'Epée de Bois - Cartoucherie in Paris from December 14 to 23, 2023.

DJ Snake: the after-party for his "Final Show" at Paris' Accor Arena in May 2025

After his huge, sold-out concert at the Stade de France on Saturday, May 10, 2025, DJ Snake will head to the Accor Arena for an exclusive after-party to celebrate his "Final Show".

Slipknot in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in December 2024

25 years is something to celebrate! And that's just what the famous American metal band Slipknot is planning to do. Corey Taylor and his masked cohorts are giving their fans in Paris and the surrounding region a one-off, not-to-be-missed concert on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Accor Arena in Paris.