Paris 8 - activities

Seth: the street artist installs a sculpture at Galeries Lafayette Champs-Elysées, our photos

To mark the new 8th edition of Urban Art Fair, street artist Seth has taken over Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées with an imposing, colorful and poetic sculpture. It can be admired in the atrium of the Parisian department store from Tuesday April 16 to Monday April 29, 2024.

Olfactivity: a concept for creating your own bespoke perfume a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées

Want to slip into the shoes of a perfumer? A stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, Olfactivity invites you to create your own fragrance in a playful way, with a concept inspired by cartomancy and numerology that will enable you to design your own tailor-made perfume.

Il Giardino, the Italian terrace at Les Jardins du Faubourg in Paris

Il Giardino is the name of the restaurant at the Hôtel des Jardins du Faubourg in Paris. On the Saint-Honoré side of the 8th arrondissement, discover Chef Davide Pecorella's lovely Italian cuisine in the lush, green setting of his hidden terrace.

The Hôtel de la Marine in Paris, the sublime monument on Place de la Concorde

Do you know the Hôtel de la Marine? Let's discover this restored treasure of Parisian heritage, enthroned on the Place de la Concorde!

-M- and Thibault Cauvin in concert in Paris, two new dates in 2024

-M- and Thibault Cauvin present their album "L'Heure miroir" on an eventful tour of France! In Paris, they head for the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées on Tuesday October 29 and Wednesday October 30, 2024. In response to demand, the duo have announced two new performances, this time at the Théâtre du Châtelet on Thursday October 31 and Friday November 1, 2024.

Wardruna in concert at Salle Pleyel in Paris in November 2024

Wardruna announces a European tour with a stopover in Paris this autumn. Join the Norwegian neofolk band in concert at Salle Pleyel on Saturday, November 9, 2024.

Paris Marathon 2025: registration opens for the famous race in the capital

The 48th edition of the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris will be held on Sunday April 13, 2025. Once again, runners will cross the capital, passing through some of its most beautiful spots.

Zaho de Sagazan in Private Concert Europe 2 at Sub Pigalle: We were there, we tell you all about it

Last night, Monday April 8, the musical revelation of the year, Zaho de Sagazan, set the Sub Pigalle alight for an exclusive Europe 2 concert reserved for the luckiest fans. We were there, and we tell you all about it!

A free Haute Couture exhibition at a prestigious Paris auction house - last day

Haute Couture is unveiled at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris for a free fashion exhibition on April 5, 6 and 8, 2024. Head to the auction house, a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées, to discover 530 exceptional couture pieces, from Chanel to Saint Laurent to Dior, offering a unique cross-section of French fashion history from 1910 to 2010.

Café Mirette, the excellent bistronomic restaurant with hidden terrace in Saint-Lazare

Café Mirette is Le bon plan hidden behind the Saint-Lazare train station in a sheltered, little-known passageway. There you can lounge, sheltered, in the middle of 8ᵉ, enjoy fresh, seasonal cuisine and, as a bonus, very affordable. Housed within the Pernod Ricard Foundation, which continually offers free exhibitions, this is the literary café you'll love to go to.

La société des spectacles, the free exhibition at the Pernod Ricard Foundation

The Pernod Ricard Foundation brings together Farah Atassi and Ulla von Brandenburg in the same exhibition, to create a surprising and colorful journey. Discover the exhibition La société des spectacles, from February 13 to April 20, 2024.

JEMA 2024 at the Hôtel de la Marine: discover the secrets of decorative art and moldings

The Hôtel de la Marine opens its doors to us free of charge on April 6 and 7, 2024 for some very special visits... On the occasion of the Journées des Métiers d'Art, meet the craftsmen who work to preserve the monument.

Trésor de France, the outdoor escape game a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, in the Golden Triangle

Trésor de France is an outdoor escape game that takes you into the hidden alleys of Paris's Golden Triangle, on the trail of the historic theft of the Crown Jewels! This unique adventure in the heart of the Champs-Élysées invites you to solve one of the most fascinating riddles of the French Revolution. It's the perfect opportunity for families and history buffs to enjoy an immersive experience of a lifetime!

Ma Version de l'Histoire (My Version of History) at the Théâtre Michel: the heart of a 20-year relationship

"Ma version de l'histoire" (My side of the story), a captivating immersion in the reality of building a couple at the Théâtre Michel in Paris.

Zaho de Sagazan in private Europe 2 concert at the Sub Pigalle in Paris

Winner of the latest Victoires de la musique awards, Zaho de Sagazan will be giving an intimate, private concert (by invitation only) for Europe 2 on Monday April 8, 2024. This will be an opportunity for the lucky few to (re)discover some of the French artist's hits live.

Sphère, the beautiful gourmet restaurant on rue de la Boétie, Paris 8th arrondissement

Sphère is the name of a chic, spacious restaurant on rue de la Boétie in Paris's 8th arrondissement. With its beautiful designer decor and refined cuisine by Tetsuya Yoshida, it's sure to please.

L'Oeuf de Pâques 2024 at the Bulgari Hotel in Paris, a chocolate jewel with Italian flavours

The Bulgari Hotel in Paris unveils its elegant Easter Egg 2024, designed in collaboration with Master Chocolatier Gianluca Fusto. A sweet and elegant jewel, sublimating Italian flavors in an irresistible blend of textures! The address also reveals its Colomba, the traditional Italian Easter brioche, signed by chef Niko Romito.

Free 2024 Easter egg hunt at Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées

Easter magic at Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées! On Wednesday March 27, 2024, families are invited to take part in an exceptional egg hunt in the department store, in partnership with Alain Ducasse, Pierre Marcolini and Chocolat des Français.

Who is taking over the former Citroën showroom on the Champs-Élysées? Reopening imminent

It's already been 6 years since the Citroën showroom closed its doors on the Champs-Élysées. Indeed, it was at the end of 2017 that the emblematic boutique, recognizable among a thousand, packed up. Under construction for some time now, we now know which brand will take its place at 42 avenue des Champs Élysées.

Liminal Objects: the new free fashion exhibition at Bicolore, Maison du Danemark in Paris

Le Bicolore, the contemporary art platform of the Maison du Danemark, is set to host a free fashion exhibition that shakes up codes while celebrating recycling, upcycling and artisanal manufacturing. From March 22 to May 19, 2024, head to the institution, located in the heart of the Champs-Élysées, to discover the works of eight designers from Nordic countries who are redefining the fashion landscape.