Paris 5 - activities

A huge street-art-inspired portrait of Josephine Baker arrives to the Place du Panthéon

On June 3, 2022, as part of the Quartier du Livre Festival, the Place du Panthéon in Paris is to house a huge portrait of the iconic Josephine Baker. The 1,000sqm piece will be made by street-artist Gwendoline Finaz de Villaine.

Les Belles Plantes, the Jardin des Plantes terrace restaurant, is back!

Les Belles Plantes is the name of the café-brasserie in the Jardin des Plantes, which returns after welcoming Manzili by Mohamed Cheick last summer. Two beautiful green terraces, a chic, country-style decor, planks to share and fresh, tasty cuisine, this is a spot that's sure to seduce.

L'Épée de Bois: an art-house cinema in central Paris

L'Epée de Bois, an independent local cinema, mainly shows films that have been on the screens for several weeks and have been successful. So if you've missed an exclusive release, you'll be able to catch up.

Grand Action: indie movie theater in the Latin Quarter

Running for 50 years, the Grand Action is set rue des écoles in Paris 5th arrondissement, a lively movie theater between its 15 cine-clubs, screenings, meetings and events held all year around.

Yi One, the Chinese restaurant with delicious pancakes, noodles and baozis

Yi One, that's the name of the new Chinese restaurant that opened on the Left Bank, just a step away from the Jardin du Luxembourg. A hot spot that offers you good Jianbing pancakes, noodle and ravioli soups and steaming hot baozis.

La Fabrique Givrée, the beautiful gourmet ice cream shop on rue Soufflot

La Fabrique Givrée, a brand of artisanal ice creams founded in 2012 by three childhood friends from the Ardèche, has made a place for itself in our beautiful capital with its store in Paris, rue Soufflot, near the Pantheon. A nice address to enjoy good artisanal ice creams... and original!

Toscanino, the schiacciate restaurant in street food mode in the rue Mouffetard

Do you know schiacciate? This typically Italian oven-baked bread comes to Paris in the form of tasty sandwiches at Toscanino, a restaurant in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, rue Mouffetard. A beautiful product to taste on the spot or to take away that smells good the sun of Florence. We tested it, we tell you!

Oh Purée ! a neighborhood nugget a stone's throw from rue Mouffetard - CLOSED

Oh Purée! is the place to be in Paris's 5th arrondissement. In this friendly, charming restaurant, you'll enjoy seasonal cuisine that sublimates the flavors of the finest produce, with purée as the common thread! A real neighborhood nugget you'll love!

The Arab World Institute opens for free for the 60th anniversary of the Evian Accords

This March 18, 2022, the Arab World Institute celebrates the independence of Algeria: for the 60th anniversary of the Evian Accords, the museum opens two exhibitions themed on Algeria for free. A good deal you do not want to miss!

Algérie, mon amour: the exceptional exhibition by the Arab World Institute

From March 18 to July 31, 2022, the Arab World Institute shines a light on solidarity and the common history between Algerian and French artists through an exclusive exhibition: “Algérie, mon amour. Artistes de la fraternité algérienne 1953-2021”.

Selva, the Peruvian bar restaurant nikkei

Selva is the name of this South American restaurant in Paris, with South American flavors. Let's go in the 5th district, in front of the Cluny Museum, to enjoy original Latin dishes that smell good the embers and the spices.

ARTE Concert's Piano Day 2022: program

For the Piano Day celebrated on March 29, ARTE Concert takes over the Faculté des Sciences de Sorbonne Université in Paris to provide a series of exclusive concerts. Recorded on Tuesday March 1, 2022, performances by Hania Rani, Bachar Mar-Khalifé & Meryem Aboulouafa, Dombrance and Baptiste Tritognon & Arthur Téboul will be then broadcasted this March 29 on ARTE Concert.

A new Bo&Mie bakery in Saint-Michel

Bo&Mie, the bakery and patisserie that delights us with its affordable, artisanal creations, is opening a new address in the 5th arrondissement, Boulevard Saint-Michel.

Seoul Mama, Manoj Sharma and Sangmi Lee's Korean canteen at the Jardin du Luxembourg

Chef Manoj Sharma and his wife Sangmi Lee have just opened a second Seoul Mama in Paris, a stone's throw from the Luxembourg Gardens. On the menu: naughty street-food, Korean-style cocktails and delightful dishes, the perfect link between France and Korea.

Valentine’s Day 2022 in Paris: exclusive and romantic cocktails at the Solera

Calling all lovebirds willing to find an uncommon place to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2022 in Paris: this February 14, in the evening, the Solera exceptionally serves three original cocktails!

Super Bowl 2022 in Paris: final broadcasted at the Long Hop Pub

To enjoy a unique sporting experience, head to The Long Hop Pub on Sunday February 13, 2022, to watch live the final of the Super Bowl LVI.

What is that secret passage behind the street library in the Latin Quarter?

While crossing the rue des anglais in the Latin Quarter in Paris, you have probably already noticed a strange library. Your curiosity may have already led you to try to grab one of the books to discover a secret passage.

Galette des Rois 2022 with frangipane from Boulanger de la Tour d'Argent

Are you dreaming of a delicious traditional galette des rois with frangipane for Epiphany 2022? Head to Boulanger de la Tour d'Argent, you won't be disappointed!

Belles Envies' 2022 galette des Rois with controlled glycemic index

Fancy a galette des Rois for Epiphany 2022, but you're watching your waistline or are deprived of sugar? Belles Envies' Galette des Rois 2022 is THE solution for diabetics and those looking for low glycemic index dishes.

La Fabrique Givrée's 2022 galette des Rois ice cream cake

La Fabrique Givrée has come up with a highly original idea for Epiphany 2022: a frozen galette des Rois. Calling all fans!