Paris 5 - activities

Electro night at the Institut du Monde Arabe: dance the night away with Musique de Fëte

The Institut du Monde Arabe and the Musique de Fête collective are keeping us dancing all night long with artists from the Arab world, thanks to the Electro Night organized on December 7, 2024.

Browse Notre-Dame, the cathedral's medieval manuscript exhibition at the Musée de Cluny

To coincide with the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Musée de Cluny is presenting two exhibitions, including one on masterpieces from its medieval library, organized in conjunction with BnF, from November 19, 2024 to March 16, 2025.

Making stones speak, the exhibition on Notre-Dame's medieval sculptures at the Musée de Cluny

To mark the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Musée du Moyen-Âge is presenting an exhibition based on its sculpted decor and the stones recovered, providing an opportunity to imagine the monument in medieval times, from November 19, 2024 to March 16, 2025.

Jurassic illumination: the 2024-2025 Festival of Lights at the Jardin des Plantes - photos

This year, the Jardin des Plantes is hosting a new edition of its famous lantern trail, entitled "Jurassique en voie d'Illumination". On view from November 20 to January 19, 2024, this exhibition takes us back in time this year. Monumental creatures come to life through majestic light sculptures, transforming the park into a veritable open-air museum. Explore the mysteries of the Jurassic period, while enjoying a magical stroll under the stars. A not-to-be-missed event at the end of the year.

Contes et Histoires 2024: a dramatized visit to meet the Pantheon's personalities

The Panthéon is inviting families to discover its history and famous tenants through a strolling show, on the occasion of the national event Contes et Histoires 2024, from January 2 to 4, 2025.

IMA Comedy Club at the Institut du Monde Arabe: dates and program for the 2025 edition

The IMA Comedy Club is back for its 6th edition, from January 29 to February 2, 2025. French- and Arabic-speaking comedians take turns at this festival, and a queer and humor evening showcases different talents. Discover the full program.

A New Year's Eve Boat Party: Rendezvous aboard the Alizé

Enchantment, magic and enchantment: on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, come and ring in the New Year 2025 aboard the Péniche Alizé, with a panoramic view of one of the most famous Parisian monuments in the world.

The Made in France Christmas Market from Saint-Michel to Paris 2024

Take a stroll through the Saint-Michel district of Paris, and discover its little Christmas market from December 19, 2024 to January 15, 2025. Located on Place Saint-Michel, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, this year's market features high-quality, responsible products made in France, next to the Saint-Michel fountain.

L'Ours et la Vieille Grille: poetry-filled café-library and wine cellar in a former theater

In the Latin Quarter, the history of the capital meets literature in the bookshop de l'Ours et la Vieille Grille. Formerly a theater in the 1960s, the place is now a haunt for poets and book lovers, as well as for fine dining, as it boasts a soulful café!

Baghdad with Assassin's Creed Mirage: the successful exhibition extended at the Institut du Monde Arabe

When video games allow us to explore the past... The Institut du Monde Arabe and Ubisoft join forces for an exceptional exhibition: February 28 to January 12, 2025, discover Baghdad: rediscover Madinat al-Salam, with Assassin's Creed Mirage.

Les Audacieuses, the family show about extraordinary women at La Nouvelle Seine

From December 7 to 28, 2024, La Nouvelle Seine presents Les Audacieuses, a series of portraits of extraordinary women, in the form of a show, accessible from age 6.

Jacques and Chirac: the show goes on at the Théâtre de la Contrescarpe in Paris

The Jacques et Chirac show is extended at the Théâtre de la Contrescarpe in Paris, from November 8, 2024.

Mission Pôle Nord, a show for young audiences and families, at La Nouvelle Seine

From November 3 to December 22, 2024, embark on a musical family show at Paris's Nouvelle Seine.

Le 3615 croisière, the old school barge with dancefloor in Paris: upcoming dates

Le 3615, the old-school bar that takes us back to the 80s to 2009, is back this summer with an unusual cruise that's sure to bring back fond memories. The program includes arcade terminals, a dancefloor, karaoke, cocktails and goodies, all to the rhythm of the hits that have marked us.

Byblos, cité éternelle: Institut du Monde Arabe exhibition postponed

The Institut du Monde Arabe takes us on a tour of the world's first international seaport, almost 9000 years ago. The Byblos, cité éternelle exhibition has been postponed for the time being.

Lunar All-Nighter: projection of Méliès' Moon Trip accompanied by an orchestra

Discover the moon in all its facets on November 9, 2024 at the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris with lectures and a screening of Georges Méliès' legendary "Voyage dans la lune", accompanied by an orchestra.

What to do during the All Saints' Day vacation 2024 with children at the Jardin des Plantes and the Muséum

During the All Saints' Day vacations of 2024, the Jardin des Plantes and the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle will be transformed into exploration grounds for the whole family. From October 17 to November 3, young and old alike are invited to discover fascinating exhibitions, creative workshops and animal encounters.

Italian brunch at A Braccetto, a quality, affordable fromule 2 steps from Luxembourg

If you can't afford to take a trip to the land of La Dolce Vita, there's still the option of an Italian brunch: that's what A Braccetto offers, a fine Italian address to be discovered in the 5th arrondissement.

10km du Panthéon: the first edition of the iconic race in the heart of the Latin Quarter

Fancy a short 10-kilometer run? On May 11, 2025, the Panthéon race will take place for the first time, for a complete tour of Paris's 5th arrondissement and its legendary historic monuments!

Deserts: the striking exhibition at the Paris Natural History Museum

The Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle in Paris takes us to the most extreme corners of the planet, with the "Déserts" exhibition, on view from April 2 to November 30, 2025.