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Paul Delvaux's Surrealism at M.A.K. Galerie

You're not born a Surrealist, you become one. The gallery M.A.K. (Marc-Arthur Kohn) is currently presenting an exceptional tour of Paul Devaux's work. Through 30 original works, produced between 1920 and 1989, we rediscover watercolors from the first period, drawings and lithographs. Landscapes of his native Belgium are followed by wide-eyed nude women...

Contes et histoires 2024: shows and storytelling tours at the Arc de Triomphe

Contes et histoires, the event that lets families discover national monuments during the Christmas vacations, is back for a 2024 edition, from December 21 to January 5. An opportunity for the whole family to explore the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

Contes et Histoires 2024 in Paris: a creative and colorful Christmas at the Hôtel de la Marine

Once again this year, the Hôtel de la Marine is taking part in the Contes et Histoires event. From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the monument will be offering a wide range of family activities during the Christmas vacations.

Thanksgiving dinner at the Paris Marriott Champs Elysees Hotel

Celebrate Thanksgiving with elegance and gourmandise at the Paris Marriott Champs Elysees Hotel, where Parisian art de vivre meets the authenticity of festive cuisine. An exceptional evening on November 28 from 7pm for epicureans and lovers of memorable moments.

The Tour de France 2025 arrives on the Champs-Elysées in Paris

The final and 21st stage of the Tour de France awaits us on Sunday, July 27, 2025 on the Champs-Elysées. On the riders' agenda? 120 km between Mantes-la-Ville and the Avenue des Champs-Elysées in Paris.

Ordinary World: the exhibition that turns news into art at the Korean Cultural Center

Contemporary artists turn the disasters and bad news of the day into works of art, with the exhibition Ordinary World, on view free of charge at the Korean Cultural Center from November 7, 2024 to February 8, 2025.

Pedestrian Champs-Elysées: a car-free day to launch the Christmas illuminations

The Champs-Elysées are reserved for pedestrians one Sunday a month. A chance to discover the world's most beautiful avenue in a different way, and to take a selfie in front of the Arc de Triomphe without a car to spoil the picture. Next date to note: Sunday November 24, 2024 for the launch of the Christmas illuminations.

Avenue Montaigne 2024 Christmas illuminations - date and sponsors

As the festive season draws nearer, the Avenue Montaigne is set for an enchanting season! The capital's most elegant district will be decked out in its traditional Christmas lights from November 20, 2024: glittering Christmas trees, magical decor and lively stores every Sunday, December promises to be a festive one on the avenue! Once again this year, the illuminations are kicked off by renowned personalities, and the Comité Montaigne unveils Christmas Montaigne, a new experience that will enchant Parisians. Here's the program!

Jeu de Paume: the art center dedicated to photography and images in Paris

On the border between the Tuileries Gardens and the Place de la Concorde, the Jeu de Paume art center celebrates images from the 19th century to the present day, with a rich and diverse program.

Jeu de Paume inaugurates its new art house cinema this autumn

The Jeu de Paume, an artistic center dedicated to photography, launches into the 7th art! The institution unveils its new cinema on November 12, 2024.

Faubourg Saint-Honoré 2024 Christmas illuminations - dates

Faubourg Saint-Honoré lights up for Christmas! Join us on November 26, 2024 for the launch of the district's illuminations, in the company of the sponsors (soon to be announced) and the partner association, Princesse Margot. The program will include a brass band, a parade by the Garde Républicaine and a DJ set!

Hyrox: a new event at the Grand Palais in Paris

On the weekend of April 26 and 27, 2025, the Grand Palais will host the Hyrox fitness race for the first time.

Révélations: the biennial arts and crafts event returns to the Grand Palais in 2025

It's back at last at the Grand Palais: the biennial Révélations, the international showcase of art and creative crafts, awaits us from May 21 to 25, 2025. Come and discover the skills of artists and craftsmen from all over the world through exceptional new works.

The Grande Exposition du Fabriqué en France 2024 returns to the Élysée Palace this weekend!

The Élysée opens its doors to you for the Grande Exposition du Fabriqué en France, this weekend of October 26 to 27, 2024! Now in its fourth year, this emblematic event will showcase 122 products that make our national know-how shine. Come and celebrate French craftsmanship and discover the talents of our artisans, producers and manufacturers from mainland France to the French overseas territories!

Maison Élysée: the free Élysée museum/café, opposite the presidential palace in Paris

The Élysée Palace has finally opened the doors to its very own museum! Come and enjoy an exclusive presidential experience at the Maison de l'Élysée, located just opposite the palace. On the program? A free, royal immersion in the 600 m2 museum, café and boutique.

10km des Champs-Elysées: the race on the world's most beautiful avenue

On February 2, 2025, we'll be on the Champs-Elysées for a ten-kilometer race that starts on the most beautiful avenue in the world, with a beautiful passage through the Parc Monceau.

Vélo d'Or 2024: the ceremony rewarding the best cyclists returns to Paris

Like the Ballon d'Or for soccer, there is an awards ceremony for the world's best cyclists, also created by the group that owns L'Équipe. Recognized since 1992, the award returns for the second time to the Pavillon Gabriel on December 6, 2024.

Art Basel Paris: contemporary art on Winston Churchill Avenue

Avenue Winston Churchill, which separates the Petit and Grand Palais, will be transformed into an open-air museum from October 15 to 20, 2024, for the Art Basel Paris program.

Marriott's elegant Brunch buffet returns to the Champs-Élysées with Champagne

Every Sunday, the sumptuous Brunch Buffet at the Paris Marriott Champs Elysees delights lovers of refined, gourmet brunches in a 5-star setting!

Takashi Murakami: exhibition of the Japanese artist at Galerie Perrotin in Paris, our photos

Takashi Murakami returns to Galerie Perrotin from October 15 to November 23, 2024. Five years after taking over this famous Parisian gallery, the famous Japanese contemporary artist presents a new solo show featuring some fifteen of his recent works, to be discovered free of charge at Galerie Perrotin Matignon.