Paris 20 - activities

Café Bokbar, the Nordic coffeeshop and bookshop in the 20th arrondissement

On Rue Julien Lacroix, just a few minutes' walk from Belleville Park, Bokbar boasts a proud storefront. A bookshop and, above all, a living space dedicated to Nordic culture, we take you on a voyage of discovery.

Street art: L'équipée returns to Paris with a third edition, our photos

Street art takes over an iconic bar steeped in history, located in the Belleville district of Paris! This Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, 2024 only, 25 urban artists will be taking over an establishment that has been closed for the past ten years, to unveil their on-site frescoes to the general public. Find out more about "L'équipée 3", a street art event to be discovered free of charge this weekend!

100% circular and responsible Christmas market at Floréal Belleville

Head to Floréal Belleville to discover a 100% circular and responsible Christmas market, from November 26 to December 1, 2024.

Borrow a work of art for free at the Pavillon Carré de Baudouin for a few days

Is your home lacking a little decor? We're off to the Pavillon Carré de Baudouin until November 21, 2024 to decorate your living room for a few days with a pretty painting, but be careful!

Classics Only, the big rap, hip-hop and R&B party in Paris: upcoming dates

The Classics Only evenings are held throughout the year in Paris, to help us brush up on our classics. The program features a compendium of essential sounds from the world of rap and R&B in a clubbing atmosphere. Find out about upcoming dates.

Les Nuits de l'Alligator 2025 in Paris: Jon Muq, Las Robertas... the program

Les Nuits de l'Alligator resurfaces all over France for its 19th edition, from January 21 to February 6, 2025. To mark the occasion, the festival is taking up residence in the capital, and more precisely on the Maroquinerie stage, for three exceptional days. The aim? To bring you the very latest in blues, folk and rock.

Open house at the Père Lachaise 2024 studios: come and meet Parisian artists!

Art lovers are invited to discover the new edition of the Portes ouvertes des ateliers du Père-Lachaise, which await us for artistic visits on November 30 and December 1, 2024. This is your chance to discover local painters, sculptors and photographers, who will be revealing their work and expertise!

Heloise & Abelard, Père Lachaise's oldest residents: the story of Paris's Romeo & Juliet

Do you know the legend of Heloise and Abelard? This mythical couple from medieval Paris has left its mark on people throughout the centuries. Nicknamed the "star-crossed lovers", their story continues to fascinate Parisian enthusiasts, who pay their respects at Père Lachaise, where they are the oldest residents.

Utile, the offbeat ceramics market, returns to La Bellevilloise in December

On Sunday December 1, 2024, join us at La Bellevilloise to discover the stalls of ceramics created by visual artists and other craftsmen, at Utile, La Bellevilloise's market dedicated to ceramics.

Saint-Jean-Bosco church, an Art Deco masterpiece in Paris's 20th arrondissement

In the heart of Paris's 20th arrondissement stands the Saint-Jean-Bosco church, an art deco masterpiece dating from the 1930s. Discover this secret and unusual treasure of Parisian heritage.

Halloween 2024 at Mama Shelter: Brunch, kids' party and costume contest

The Mama Shelter Paris La Défense, Paris West and Paris East hotels are organizing a host of activities for adults and children to celebrate Halloween 2024!

Belleville food market celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau 2024

Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 arrives in glasses on Thursday November 21, and for the occasion, Belleville's Food Market awaits you with a feast of small dishes and wine balloons!

Return to the Dungeon of Doom: the free immersive experience where you have to scare strangers!

Ever heard of L'Aventure Fantastique? It's the crazy experience that's set up in the basements of Paris, where role-playing, immersive theater and escape games come together. For thrill-seekers, the team invites you to go through the looking glass and become one of the characters in the story for 3 hours of free scares!

Dhani Harrison, George's son, in concert at La Maroquinerie in Paris

Dhani Harrison lands in Paris this autumn as part of his European tour. To discover the British artist and his latest solo album, head for La Maroquinerie in Paris on Tuesday October 15, 2024.

Benoit Castel's galettes and brioche des Rois for Epiphany 2025

For Epiphany 2025, pastry chef and baker Benoit Castel is still offering his beautiful frangipane galette that we never tire of, a new apple galette and his generous brioche that we love.

Heritage Days 2024: an unusual stroll through the Père-Lachaise cemetery in Paris

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, the Père-Lachaise cemetery invites you to stroll through its spaces, discovering the personalities who populate it. Join us on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, for a walk like no other through the heart of the famous Parisian cemetery.

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: behind the scenes at Printemps Nation in eastern Paris

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, Printemps Nation will be revealing its behind-the-scenes secrets and anecdotes on Saturday September 21. Book one of the 100% free tours to (re)discover the department store in eastern Paris!

Heritage Days 2024: visit the secret Station Cinéma, used for film shoots

Discover one of the most famous film sets in Paris, by visiting Station Cinéma, the metro station dedicated to film and commercial shoots in Paris. Join us on September 21 and 22, 2024, during the Journées du Patrimoine, to visit this secret RATP location.

Heritage Days 2024 at the Manufacture de Chocolat Alain Ducasse in Paris

In Paris, the Manufacture de Chocolat Alain Ducasse (Grands Champs, 20th arrondissement) is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 on September 21 and 22. To mark the occasion, the Manufacture is opening its doors to the curious and chocovores alike!

Heritage Days 2024 at Espace Monte-Cristo in Paris

The Espace Monte-Cristo awaits you on September 21 and 22, 2024, for its special Heritage Days events.