Paris 5 - activities

Nuit des Musées 2024 in Paris: free artistic evening at the Institut du Monde Arabe

This Saturday, May 18, 2024, the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris is taking part in the 20th Nuit des Musées, offering us the chance to experience an exceptional nocturne. Discover the program for this new edition!

Arabofuturs Electro Night: an evening of futuristic rhythms at the Institut du Monde Arabe

The Institut du Monde Arabe (Arab World Institute) is offering a unique evening of celebration: this Saturday, May 25, 2024, enjoy the Arabofuturs electro-night!

L'Incroyable Epopée de François 1er, a comedy at the Théâtre de la Contrescarpe: prolongations

Immerse yourself in the burlesque history of a French king with L'Incroyable Epopée de François 1er, a historical show at the Théâtre de la Contrescarpe, until June 24, 2024.

Fête de la Nature 2024 at the Museum of Natural History, a wealth of free activities

The Fête de la Nature 2024 is being celebrated in style at the Museum d'Histoire Naturelle, with a whole host of activities planned in the Jardin des Plantes for the whole family, on May 25 and 26! The village of nature awaits you.

Mavrommatis, the Michelin-starred Greek restaurant for a Mediterranean getaway in Paris

Since 1993, the Michelin-starred Mavrommatis restaurant has established itself as a temple of Hellenic gastronomy in Paris. From April 6, 2024, the restaurant expands its culinary horizons by opening its doors on Saturday lunchtimes, allowing fine gourmets to enjoy the Mediterranean delights of chef Andreas Mavrommatis.

Quartier du Livre 2024, the literary festival in Paris' 5th arrondissement

The Quartier du Livre festival returns from May 29 to June 5, 2024 in the Latin Quarter, emblematic of Parisian literature. For almost a week, discover books in all their forms through hundreds of events for all ages.

The Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie Comparée, the Museum's nugget in the Jardin des Plantes

You've heard of the Muséum and the Galerie de l'évolution, but what about the Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée, nestling at the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes on the Gare d'Austerlitz side? From living creatures to extinct dinosaurs, discover the world of bones in this sublime museum, well worth a visit.

Discover the treasures of the Paris Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle - program

The Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle de Paris with its Jardin des Plantes is an emblematic institution of the capital, founded in 1793. Accessible all year round, this museum offers an insight into the world's rich natural heritage. From plants and magnets to fossils and experiments, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of nature.

Discover the treasures of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris

Paris's Jardin des Plantes is home to a number of historical and unusual sights that are well worth a visit. We reveal 8 treasures to discover in this 24-hectare haven of peace, one of the most beautiful parks in Paris.

Arabofolies 2024: the music festival returns to the IMA for a crazy edition

It's party time at the Institut du Monde Arabe: the Arabofolies festival, which showcases contemporary music by Arab artists, is back from June 13 to 20, 2024 for another edition as wild as ever.

La Menagerie du Jardin des Plantes, the oldest zoo in Paris

The Menagerie, or rather the zoo of the Jardin des Plantes, belongs to the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle. Located next to the famous Jardin des Plantes, it's not only the oldest zoo in Paris, opened in 1794, it's also an area well worth a visit. Every day, hundreds of animals live in 5.5 hectares of greenery. Come and discover them!

A pair of red pandas will arrive at the Jardin des Plantes Menagerie in spring 2024

While it's been some time since visitors have been able to catch a glimpse of the red pandas at the Jardin des Plantes Menagerie, the team at the site has just announced the grand return of the star animal of Paris's oldest zoological park, in April 2024.

"Other worlds in the cosmos?", the free lecture by Michel Mayor, Nobel Prize in Physics 2019

"Other worlds in the cosmos? The search for planets similar to our Earth and... perhaps harboring life!" a public lecture open to all, by Michel Mayor, winner of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics.

Disco Disco, a festive cruise on the Seine in Paris to dance until dawn

As the sunny days return to the capital, so do the festive cruises in Paris! This Saturday, April 27, 2024, the Disco Disco party takes over the River's King barge in the 5th arrondissement, taking us on a cruise to the rhythm of sounds from the 70s to the present day, during which we get in the mood to the max before meeting back at the quayside to continue the party into the wee hours.

Au bon coin, a gourmet bistro restaurant in Paris's 5th arrondissement

Just a stone's throw from the 13th arrondissement, Au bon coin is an address well worth a visit. Located at 21 rue de la Collégiale, the restaurant offers quality products served in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Shopping tip: a huge sale of luxury clothes from €5 in Paris!

The Piou Piou Fripe braderie returns on Saturday, May 18, 2024 with a selection of 400 luxury and premium pieces at unbeatable prices! Head to the Compil store, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, to get your hands on stylish bargains (clothing and jewelry) starting at 5€!

The Sainte-Barbe library: a free place to study with a view of the Panthéon

Just 100 meters from the Pantheon, in the heart of the Latin Quarter, is the Bibliothèque Sainte-Barbe. The BSB - as it's nicknamed - is a must for students studying for their mid-term exams, and a real Paris hotspot!

Brunch at Café Clotilde by Nina Métayer: the gourmet rendezvous on Paris's Left Bank

Looking for a tasty brunch on the Left Bank? Head for Café Clotilde, tucked away in the beautiful Maison Colbert hotel, to enjoy this ultra gourmet moment every Sunday, where Nina Métayer's pastries are the talk of Paris.

Histoires paralympiques: a tribute exhibition at the Panthéon this summer

The Pantheon tells us the Paralympic Stories, from sporting integration to social inclusion, in an exhibition organized from June 11 to September 29, 2024.

Center culturel irlandais: the institution that promotes Irish culture in Paris

Exhibitions, concerts, screenings, debates... Throughout the year, the Centre culturel irlandais opens its doors to all for a cultural immersion on the Emerald Isle. Let's take a closer look at this cultural institution, housed since 2002 in the Collège des Irlandais building in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter.