Paris 13 - activities

Fu, the coffee shop and brunch pastry shop in the 13th arrondissement, takes you on a journey to Asia

Are you tempted by a new pastry and coffee shop with Asian flavors? Matcha, sesame and pandan, as well as durian and kimchi, enliven the cakes and dishes in this new spot opening in Paris's 13th arrondissement. From breakfast to lunch and afternoon tea, of course, it's all about unusual treats and brunch every day. We take you on a discovery tour.

Bêp Viêt, the delicious vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant in Paris 13th arrondissement

Bêp Viêt is the name of a new Vietnamese restaurant that has opened near Avenue d'Italie in Paris's 13th arrondissement. The menu features a short selection of Vietnamese cuisine's flagship flavors and specialties, but without the meat. We've tested it and we'll take you on a tour...

Grands Décors restaurés de Notre-Dame: the Mobilier national exhibition at the Galerie des Gobelins

Just a few months before the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Mobilier National presents the work carried out to restore the monument's decor, in a grandiose exhibition from April 24 to July 21, 2024.

A stroll through the Butte-aux-Cailles district of Paris

Today, we're taking you to the 13th arrondissement to discover the charming little neighborhood of Butte-aux-Cailles.

Paris 13 Tattoo Expo 2024: Second edition of this tattoo event

Tattooing through the ages is back on show in Paris this autumn. From Tuesday November 12 to Saturday November 16, 2024, the salle des fêtes of the Mairie du 13e arrondissement will host the new and second edition of the "Paris 13 Tattoo Expo" event. On the program? A nomadic exhibition by collector William Robinson, as well as meetings and conferences on the history of tattooing and its evolution.

Hush: the British street artist exhibits this spring at Galerie Itinerrance

Galerie Itinerrance, nestled in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, invites Hush to its new free exhibition. From Friday April 26 to Saturday June 1, 2024, meet the British street artist for a solo show honoring femininity.

The Batofar is back! Make way for the cultural, festive and gourmet Bateau Phare

The Batofar, the famous red boat moored in Paris's 13th arrondissement and recognizable by its imposing turret, a beacon of the nightlife world in its day, closed its doors 6 years ago. It's a rebirth for this spot, which is now open to us once again. With shows, concerts, clubbing and restaurants, we'll be back for more.

Oops!, the trendy design hostel in Paris's Latin Quarter

Avenue des Gobelins, in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, may just be the place to stay when you're out and about in Paris. Discover Oops!, a youth hostel where you can spend a few days in the famous Latin Quarter.

La Révolution française, the rock opera at Théâtre le 13e Art

La Révolution Française is the new rock opera to be discovered at 13e Art, a stone's throw from the Place d'Italie. Fifty years after Claude-Michel Schönberg and Raymond Jeannot's "Révolution Francaise", considered the first rock opera, the musical is back, directed by Ned Grujic.

The great Easter egg hunt 2024, at La Felicità

For Easter Monday, April 1, 2024, La Felicità is organizing a big chocolate egg hunt. Bring the whole family to this free event, and enjoy a festive, kid-friendly lunch on site afterwards!

French Volleyball Cup finals at Halle Georges Carpentier

For a 100% volleyball weekend, join us on March 30 and 31, 2024 at the Halle Georges Carpentier, for the French Volleyball Cup Finals, with great matches and entertainment on the program!

A free guinguette ball, to dance like it was 1840, at the top of the Butte-aux-Cailles.

For a real leap back in time, join us on May 5, 2024 at the top of the Butte-aux-Cailles, for a free guinguette ball open to all! A Sunday to dance like it's 1840, and have the time of your life!

European wheelchair fencing championships in Paris: final swords to qualify for the Paralympic Games!

From March 5 to 10, 2024, Paris will host the European Wheelchair Fencing Championships at the legendary Halle Carpentier! Just five months away from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, this benchmark competition will bring together 15 nations and over 100 fencers from across the continent, who will attempt to win the various European titles, as well as qualify for the Paralympic Games.

In the FanXoa and mastO archives of Bérurier Noir: the exhibition at the BnF, our photos

The FanXoa and mastO archives of Bérurier Noir will be on display at the BnF François-Mitterrand in Paris from February 27 to April 28, 2024, in a free, never-before-seen installation. This is an opportunity for nostalgic fans to delve into the band's past through a hundred or so items, including notebooks, photographs, videos, stage props, posters and fanzines.

All aboard: free sculpture exhibition at the Josephine Baker pool

The Joséphine Baker swimming pool hosts a new exhibition of sculptures by François Pernette. During the month of March, come aboard the barge to admire some thirty of his creations, free of charge.

Le New Hao Khoan, the Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese restaurant, a sure bet in the 13th arrondissement

New Hao Khoan is the Asian canteen hidden in a courtyard in Paris's 13ᵉ arrondissement that's been sure to delight us for decades. From Chinese ravioli soup to Vietnamese Loc Lac stir-fried rice, Thai salad and Peking duck, we're in for a treat.

Aquaciné at the Joséphine Baker pool: Vaiana in the water!

Want to (re)discover the Vaiana cartoon in an unusual way? Then head to the Joséphine Baker pool on Saturday, March 9, 2024 for a session with your feet in the water!

Naruto Symphonic Experience: a musical journey to the heart of the anime at 13ème art in Paris

Naruto Symphonic Experience: 4 exclusive dates at the Théâtre du 13ème art in Paris in May and June 2024.

February vacations 2024: an ephemeral ice rink set up in the 13th arrondissement, until March 3

This year, if you can't get away to the mountains to hit the ski slopes or do your best sledding, you can still enjoy the ephemeral ice rink set up on the quays of the Seine, in the 13th arrondissement until March 3, 2024!

Chinese Lunar New Year Paris 13e 2024: the program with parade and entertainment

The 13th arrondissement of Paris celebrates Chinese New Year with 2 weeks of entertainment, from February 8 to 25, 2024. Immerse yourself in this culture from the other side of the world through exhibitions, shows, concerts and other activities, not forgetting the famous festive parade.