Paris 12 - activities

The Paris Arboretum, a remarkable garden of a thousand tree species in the Bois de Vincennes

Route de la Pyramide, just east of the Bois de Vincennes, the Arboretum de Paris is a bucolic garden, a green bubble where you can discover over 650 different tree species.

Star Academy: their concert at the Accor Arena in Paris broadcast live on TF1

Currently touring the four corners of France, the Star Academy troupe is planning a huge concert at the Accor Arena in Paris on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The show will be broadcast live on TF1, according to Le Parisien.

Fun Radio Ibiza Experience: the electro party returns to Paris in 2025

Good news for all electro music lovers, as the "Fun Radio Ibiza Experience" party announces its return to Paris. Mark your calendars: come to the Accor Arena on Friday, April 4, 2025, and dance to the sounds of some of the world's greatest DJs!

The Art of James Cameron: the exceptional retrospective exhibition at the Cinémathèque française

From April 4, 2024 to January 12, 2025, immerse yourself in the exceptional worlds of Titanic, Terminator and Avatar with a retrospective exhibition on the work of James Cameron, cinema's leading director and screenwriter, at the Cinémathèque française.

Handball: Paris-Saint-Germain's final league match at the Accor Arena

For the final match of the season, PSG Handball travels to face Pays d'Aix at the Accor Arena, for an exceptional championship finale on May 31, 2024. A chance to see Nikola Karabatic play for the last time!

Splash, Chambre Noire's immersive evening at Mazette, we were there, we tell you all about it

Splash, the new event from the Chambre Noire collective, took place on April 24, 2024. The collective's third event featured an immersive evening where artists and audiences mingled. In collaboration with Le Mazette, a Paris barge not to be missed, Chambre Noire showcases young artists of all kinds. On the program: live music, performance, theater, dance...

Slimane at the Accor Arena in Paris, a second concert in 2025

Slimane announces his return to the stage with a new tour, the "Cupidon Tour", and a huge concert scheduled at the Accor Arena in Paris on Wednesday January 8, 2025. In response to demand, the artist added a new date, Thursday January 9, again at this venue in the capital's 12th arrondissement.

Parc zoologique de Paris: Unaï, a female West Indian manatee, joins the zoo's tanks

In March 2024, the Parc Zoologique de Paris - commonly known as Zoo de Vincennes due to its location - welcomes a new manatee to its large pool.

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at École du Breuil, in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, Paris

The Rendez-Vous Jardins are back! From May 31 to June 2, 2024, green spaces in Paris and the Île-de-France region will be alive with free events and exceptional tours. In the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, the École du Breuil, dedicated to horticulture, unveils its program!

Twenty One Pilots in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in May 2025

They're back! Twenty One Pilots are determined to turn the stage of the Accor Arena in Paris upside down on Friday, May 2, 2025, for their new world tour, "The Clancy World Tour".

BBBK Festival: international Indian dance battles, workshops and after-party in Paris

From May 22 to 25, 2024, the 12th arrondissement of Paris will host France's very first international Indian dance battle! On the program: workshops to learn how to dance, an evening to celebrate India, and of course a competition between the best artists!

Saez in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in March 2025

A new series of concerts for Damien Saez! The artist, who already took over Paris's Accor Arena in December 2023, has announced a new show at this venue in the capital's 12th arrondissement. This time, you can catch Saez live in Paris on Saturday, March 29, 2025, for his "Apocalypse Tour"!

Sabay Festival 2024: Cambodian New Year at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes with street food and entertainment

Celebrate the Cambodian New Year at the Sabay Festival at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes on Saturday April 27 and Sunday April 28, 2024. On the program: live entertainment, street food and more. With free admission, this festival is sure to take you on a voyage of discovery!

Paris Zen Festival: yoga and well-being classes and workshops at the Parc Floral

The yoga and well-being festival is back to recharge your batteries in the heart of the Parc Floral de Paris, on June 29 and 30, 2024. Stay zen with classes, workshops and treatments, indoors or out!

Melanie Martinez in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in October 2024

Melanie Martinez announces her return to Paris this autumn! Join the American artist on stage at the Accor Arena for a huge show scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Stars 80 - Encore! at the Accor Arena in Paris: artists in attendance

On Tuesday March 26, 2024, the Accor Arena in Paris once again opens its doors to artists from the "Stars 80 - Encore!" tour. So, who will be there for the occasion? Discover the list of singers expected on stage at the Accor Arena on March 26.

Foire du Trône 2024, the funfair returns, dates

The Foire du Trône is back earlier than expected on the Pelouse de Reuilly in Paris, from Friday March 22 to April 21, 2024. It's a shortened edition this year due to the occupation of the lawn for the Olympic Games. So make sure you don't miss out on this not-to-be-missed event for young and old alike.

Lac des Minimes, for a bucolic stroll or boat trip in the Bois de Vincennes.

Did you know? The Bois de Vincennes boasts not one, but several lakes: the largest and best-known, the Lac de Daumesnil, and more secretive ones like the Lac des Minimes, near Fontenay-sous-Bois and Nogent-sur-Marne.

Les Pestacles 2024, the music festival for kids in the Parc Floral

Les Pestacles at the Parc Floral de Paris is the must-see summer event for families from June 26 to September 4, 2024. Imagine concerts of all kinds, shows, dance, workshops and discovery trails, all set in the pleasant, flower-filled surroundings of the Bois de Vincennes.

Disquaire Day 2024: free concerts and DJ sets at Ground Control

To mark Disquaire Day 2024, the Société civile des producteurs phonographiques (SCPP) is organizing a festive, free day at Ground Control in Paris on Saturday April 20. On the program? Conferences, DJ sets and concerts, a photo exhibition and 70 labels on hand for the occasion!