Paris 5 - activities

Did you know? You can watch the Earth rotate thanks to Foucault's pendulum in Paris.

Want to see the Earth spinning at the end of a wire? You're in luck, because two of Foucault's pendulums can be seen in Paris, in the heart of the Panthéon and the Musée des Arts et Métiers.

Little Red Riding Hood, the show to see with children at the Théâtre de la Huchette (5th arrondissement)

From November 6 to December 4, 2023, the Théâtre de la Huchette in Paris's 5th arrondissement presents Little Red Riding Hood, a family show revisiting the famous tale.

Fête de la Science 2023 in Paris, at the Ministry of Higher Education and Research

The Fête de la Science awaits us from October 6 to 16, 2023 in Paris and the Île-de-France region. For the occasion, the Ministry of Higher Education and Research is exceptionally opening the doors of the Pavillon Boncourt and unveiling a special program.

Fête de la Science 2023 in Paris: scientific workshops and martial arts at the Arènes de Lutèce

The Fête de la Science returns to Paris from October 6 to 16, 2023. It's an opportunity for young and old to enjoy a host of exciting events. In the Arènes de Lutèce, near the Latin Quarter, an exciting program of events awaits you on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

Fête de la Science at the Ecole Normale Supérieure

Come and discover science at ENS-PSL on Sunday, October 8, from 10am to 6pm! This year, the ENS is opening its doors to all and sundry, offering a fun and interactive format for young and old alike.

Fête de la Science 2023 in Paris: neuroscience takes center stage at the Institut du Monde Arabe!

Come and spend the Fête de la Science at the Institut du Monde Arabe on October 15, 2023! For the occasion, the venue has come up with a special program that puts neuroscience in the spotlight.

Fête de la Science 2023: the program at Chimie ParisTech

Chimie ParisTech invites you to take part in this new edition of the Fête de la Science on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 October 2023! Discover the program!

Parfums d'Orient, the exhibition that delights the senses at the Institut du Monde Arabe - photos

Discover the perfumes of the Orient in an exhibition that thrills all our senses, to be admired at the Institut du Monde Arabe from September 26, 2023 to February 11, 2024.

Voyage dans le cristal, the sparkling exhibition at the Musée de Cluny - our photos

A symbol of purity, a material of luxury: crystal has long fascinated civilizations. From September 26, 2023 to January 14, 2024, the Musée de Cluny invites us on a journey through crystal, in an astonishing exhibition.

Majo, the feminist bookshop with a small vegan café near the Pantheon

Between Jussieu and the Panthéon, you'll find a pretty, cosy bookshop in violet tones, where you'll find feminist, children's and contemporary books, and a vegan café to relax in.

Fête des Jardins 2023 aux Arènes de Lutèce: Workshops, games and events

Let's take advantage of the Fête des Jardins 2023 to (re)discover the Arènes de Lutèce and their program for children and adults!

Le Métro, our test of The Game's 100% Parisian escape game

The Game invites escape game fans to discover one of the most unusual rooms, Le Métro, at its two locations in Cardinal Lemoine and Saint-Michel, in Paris's 5th arrondissement. What makes it special? A real RATP metro carriage. The room won first prize in the Ile-de-France region at the Escape Game Awards 2023. Ready for an underground adventure?

Le Clos des Arènes, hidden vineyards in the heart of the Arènes de Lutèce in Paris

In the 6th arrondissement, the Arènes de Lutèce is one of those suspended places that still retains all its charm from ancient times. This is where you'll find some of the rarest vines in Paris, to be discovered adorned with beautiful bunches of grapes as the harvest season approaches.

Discover the unusual Lion Fountain in the Jardin des Plantes : History and curiosities

Do you know the Lion Fountain in the Jardin des Plantes? Located near the entrance on rue Geoffroy Saint Hilaire, this work of art dating from 1863 awaits you at the foot of Buffon's labyrinth. We tell you all about it.

Did you know? Discover France's oldest cedar of Lebanon in Paris and its unusual history.

In the heart of Paris, the Jardin des Plantes is home to a historical curiosity: the oldest cedar of Lebanon in France. Planted in 1734, its history is a mixture of botany, legend and an incredible journey. Let's take a green walk through Buffon's labyrinth to discover this remarkable 300-year-old tree.

Album Comics: the historic bookshop for comic book fans in the Latin Quarter - Photos and reportage

For over 20 years, Album Comics has been the reference address for all fans of American comics. Since 2021, the address has also had an annex dedicated to manga. To the delight of residents of the Latin Quarter.

Did you know? The Gloriette de Buffon is the oldest metal structure in Paris.

In the heart of Paris's 5th arrondissement, the Jardin des Plantes is home to the mysterious and historic Gloriette de Buffon, dating from 1786. Discover a hidden treasure.

Jardin des Plantes: an association calls for the "liberation" of orangutans from the zoo

After the end of the pony rides, the PAZ association is calling for an end to the "imprisonment" of the five orangutans in the Jardin des Plantes Menagerie, where the eldest has been kept since 1972.

L'Amour du Noir, the second-hand bookshop that celebrates bad genres - Photos and reportage

Thrillers, pulps and noir novels take pride of place at "L'Amour du Noir", a wonderful second-hand bookshop with shelves overflowing with treasures. It can be found on rue du Cardinal Lemoine, a stone's throw from the Institut du Monde Arabe.

Librairie Compagnie: an intellectual boutique opposite the Sorbonne - Photos and reportage

Whether you're a student, a researcher or just curious about everything, the Compagnie bookshop is the place for you! Located between the Sorbonne and the Collège de France, you'll find general literature, but above all intellectual and scientific literature.