Paris 12 - activities

Beautiful and tasty galettes des Rois from Chez Bopain Boulangerie in the 12th arrondissement

This year's Epiphany discoveries include galettes des Rois from Bopain. You know, this new Paris bakery in the 12th arrondissement whose tourrier excels in the art of puff pastry! You'll find original Pandan and durian galettes, with frangipane of course, and a regressive hazelnut-chocolate galette des rois.

L'Academ'X: the naughty escape game from Wanderlust Escape game

How about a naughty escape game for lovers or friends in Paris? Head for Wanderlust escape game, a brand offering one of the most curious rooms in the world, set against a backdrop of deception and dungeons: L'Academ'X. An original and unusual dive into the heart of a swingers' club, where you'll have to erase all traces of an unfaithful husband!

La Chapelle de l'amour: celebrate a fake wedding like in Vegas at Wanderlust Escape Game

What if you were planning a wedding...? Yes, but a fake one, we assure you, at Wanderlust Escape Game, which offers you La Chapelle de l'Amour. An unusual space for evg, evjf, marriage proposal and other events, with a crazy fake wedding to celebrate! Ready to put the ring on your finger?

Ceci n'est pas un rêve (This is not a dream): free exhibition and events on the imaginary at Ground Control

From January 17 to March 24, 2024, Ground Control invites you to examine the power of the imagination through their new theme "Ceci n'est pas un rêve", an exhibition and numerous free events.

Children's birthday party in Paris: a birthday party with animals, at the Parc Zoologique de Paris

Would you like to celebrate your child's birthday outdoors this year? Then head for the zoological park, in the 12th arrondissement, to celebrate the occasion in style, surrounded by animals.

Parc zoologique de Paris, the capital's zoo, in the 12th arrondissement

The Parc Zoologique de Paris, also known as the Zoo de Vincennes, is the most emblematic zoo in Paris, with its immense 65-metre-high rock, which can be seen from certain Parisian viewpoints. The zoo is home to many different species of animal, and is the perfect place to take the kids on an outing!

Bercy Village: The shopping center in Paris' 12th arrondissement

Bercy Village is the shopping and leisure center in the 12ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, opposite the François Mitterrand Library. Fashion, beauty, health, leisure, home decor, here's what Bercy Village has to offer.

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.

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.

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.

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!