Paris 13 - activities

Kate Barry: a retrospective exhibition at Quai de la Photo in Paris, our photos

Quai de la Photo, the floating art center dedicated to contemporary photography, is devoting a retrospective to Kate Barry to mark the 10th anniversary of her death in 2013 at the age of 46. Entitled "My Own Space", this exhibition, to be discovered free of charge from December 15, 2023 to March 20, 2024, reveals the diversity of her work.

New Year's Eve 2023-2024 at Dame Augustine's, the top restaurant

Fancy a top New Year's Eve (chef)? For its second New Year's Eve, the Dame Augustine restaurant in Paris's 13th arrondissement is pulling out all the stops to treat us - check out the menu!

Quai de la Photo, a free floating art center on the Seine for photography enthusiasts

Quai de la Photo is the name of this new floating art center dedicated to contemporary photography, which opened its doors on July 20, 2023. In a 1,000 m² space, exhibitions, conferences and cultural events await you, in this free venue open to all, on the Seine near the Pont de Bercy in Paris.

BnF François Mitterrand, the huge Parisian library ideal for revision, but not only

In the 13th arrondissement, it's impossible to miss these 4 immense buildings overlooking the banks of the Seine: designed to resemble an open book, the four towers of the François Mitterrand library offer a place to read, work in silence, do research and consult hundreds of thousands of documents.

The 2023 African Christmas Market: fashion, home decor, crafts, culinary tours and free workshops!

The Marché de Noël Africain returns to Paris for its tenth edition on December 9, 2023! The end-of-year Afro-cool event highlights African and Afro-descendant cultures through a variety of authentic products, from ready-to-wear to jewelry, literature and gastronomy.

Les Amarres celebrates its anniversary this Saturday with free events

This Saturday, December 9, 2023, join us on the Quai d'Austerlitz to celebrate two years of life at "Les Amarres", an open house that promises to be both festive and lively!

Christmas Eve 2023 and New Year's Eve 2024 in the restaurant and on the rooftop of the Too Hotel

Would you like to celebrate Christmas Eve 2023 or New Year's Eve 2024 in the skies over Paris? Then head for the TOO Hôtel, its rooftop TacTac Skybar and its bistronomic TOO Restaurant for two festive evenings with Paris at your feet!

Christmas & New Year 2024 on the moon, under the ocean & in the jungle: immersive restaurants in Paris

To celebrate the festive season, three immersive restaurants in Paris unveil a special menu from December 24, 2023 to January 1, 2024 set at €49. Whether it's for Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve 2024 or in between, three restaurants invite you in turn to enjoy an unusual experience in space, in the depths of the ocean or in the heart of a lush jungle.

Christmas Eve 2023 and New Year's Eve 2024 at OFF Paris Seine, feet in the water

OFF Paris Seine awaits you with a festive program for Christmas Eve 2023 and New Year's Eve 2024.

Vrai de vrai: a free documentary festival at the MK2 Bibliothèque

Join us on the weekend of December 2 and 3 for a series of documentary screenings at the MK2 Bibliothèque. The event is completely free, and 33 films will be unveiled.

Manga Café V2: a literary café for reading and playing video games in the 13th arrondissement

It's a must for all manga fans. Manga Café V2, just off Avenue de France in the 13th arrondissement, combines bookshop, relaxation and video arcade terminals.

Taktic: the Victorian escape game in Paris

For the adventurous, we've unearthed an escape game that plunges you into the heart of the Victorian era from Paris. Introducing Taktic, a spot that promises a whole host of adventures, including 6 escape games and a murder party.

Les Heures Joyeuses: the early-morning dance and gym concept at La Felicità

Forget endless evenings - try festive mornings, to wake up to music and dance, and get the day off to a good, energetic start! Head to La Felicità at 10 a.m. for two Happy Hours!

Red Poppy, the Chinese-inspired cocktail bar and speakeasy Shanghai Surprise, in the 13th arrondissement.

In the heart of Chinatown, step into a cocktail bar with the allure of an Asian temple, and discover its dimly-lit speakeasy, which intends to awaken the evenings of the 13th arrondissement.

Halloween 2023 in Paris FrogPubs: Pumpkin beer and black burger

Pumpkin beer, black and smoked burgers - that's what's in store for the brave in Paris's FrogPubs brasseries for Halloween 2023.

French Indoor Rowing Championships 2024 at Stade Charléty, open to amateurs

The French Indoor Rowing Championships are coming to the Stade Charléty! Join us from February 1 to 3, 2024 to discover this competition accessible to all, even amateurs, before the Olympic Games.

Les Aliénés du Mobilier national: a new edition of this free exhibition - photos

The Mobilier national invites us to discover the new edition of its exhibition Les Aliénés. Artists reinvent the treasures of the Mobilier national in a free exhibition running from October 11, 2023 to January 7, 2024.

Jeunes énergies, the free exhibition showcasing new talent at Quai de la Photo

Quai de la Photo unveils Jeunes énergies - Paris-BXL, a free exhibition showcasing young French and Belgian designers. On view from October 18 to December 10, 2023.

BULAC, a free library dedicated to languages and civilizations from other parts of the world, where you can study and review

Not far from the famous François Mitterrand library, the Bibliothèque universitaire des langues et civilisations (BULAC) is the perfect place to borrow and consult a wide range of documents, especially if you're a language student! For all others, it's the perfect place to study for free, all day long and until 10pm in the evening.

An immersive and very girly brunch at Secret Garden, in the 13th arrondissement

In the 13th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the quays of the Seine, Secret Garden offers an immersive brunch experience in a candy-pink decor inspired directly by fashion.