Picpus district - activities

Paris est Ludique 2024: Paris games festival cancelled this year

Paris est Ludique, Paris' major board game festival, was due to return on June 28 and 29, 2024. However, the Olympic Games got the better of the festival, which was reluctantly canceled by the organizers, who were unable to find a venue to welcome visitors (the Pelouse de Reuilly was occupied for the Olympic Games). Whether you're with family or friends, you'll have to wait until 2025 to take advantage of this major open-air games fair, where you can discover the best board games and the latest releases in the field!

Evasion verte, the tree-climbing course at the Parc Floral de Paris, season 2024

Evasion Verte, the only accrobranche course in Paris, located in the Parc Floral, awaits you from February 10 to November 30, 2024. Come and discover a course set up with respect for nature and a new type of archery, the Archery Tag. Young and old alike will be able to transform themselves into little monkeys and enjoy the beautiful view of the Parc Floral while taking part in a recreational and very natural activity.

Nightline Run: a sports and solidarity event focusing on young people's mental health

On March 9, 2024, the Nightline listening service is organizing its first event focusing on young people's mental health, in the heart of Pershing stadium. On the program: a village of stands and a host of sporting and festive events.

Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain 2024, photos

The Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain returns from January 25 to 28, 2024, to the Pelouse de Reuilly in Paris, in the Cirque Phénix big top. The competition for the world's young circus talents returns for a 43ᵉ talent-packed edition. Check out the images from the first part.

Salon Vélo in Paris 2024 at the Parc Floral, numerous events on the programme

Let's all hop on a bike and head to the Vélo in Paris trade show, at the Parc Floral, from April 27 to 29, 2024. Come and discover the latest trends in the world of cycling, and take part in a host of events!

Wings For Life, the charity time trial in the Bois de Vincennes

The Wings For Life World Run Paris is a charity race to fund research into spinal cord injuries. Start this May 5, 2024 in the Bois de Vincennes!

The People Bercy, the hostel with rooftop in the 12th arrondissement, for a budget Parisian break

In the 12th arrondissement, not far from Parc de Bercy, you'll find one of the cheapest places to stay in Paris, in a dormitory or private room.

Beautiful and tasty galettes des Rois from Chez Bopain Boulangerie in the 12th arrondissement

This year's Epiphany discoveries include galettes des Rois from Bopain. You know, this new Paris bakery in the 12th arrondissement whose tourrier excels in the art of puff pastry! You'll find original Pandan and durian galettes, with frangipane of course, and a regressive hazelnut-chocolate galette des rois.

L'Academ'X: the naughty escape game from Wanderlust Escape game

How about a naughty escape game for lovers or friends in Paris? Head for Wanderlust escape game, a brand offering one of the most curious rooms in the world, set against a backdrop of deception and dungeons: L'Academ'X. An original and unusual dive into the heart of a swingers' club, where you'll have to erase all traces of an unfaithful husband!

La Chapelle de l'amour: celebrate a fake wedding like in Vegas at Wanderlust Escape Game

What if you were planning a wedding...? Yes, but a fake one, we assure you, at Wanderlust Escape Game, which offers you La Chapelle de l'Amour. An unusual space for evg, evjf, marriage proposal and other events, with a crazy fake wedding to celebrate! Ready to put the ring on your finger?

Paris's Bois de Vincennes, a green haven of peace to the east of the capital

The Bois de Vincennes in Paris is the perfect place to go green! Accessible by metro, this verdant haven of peace is the perfect place to stroll, picnic, do sport and enjoy nature at the same time.

The Parc Floral de Paris Vincennes, its sublime gardens and events

The Parc Floral is the largest park in Paris, located in the Bois de Vincennes, a stone's throw from the Château. In addition to its superb vegetation, it's a giant park with outdoor games for children, mini-golf, Rosalie rides, exhibitions and sales, shows, a butterfly hothouse and many other treasures.

L'Enfant de Verre, a poetic play about the family at L'Epée de Bois-Cartoucherie

A moving, dreamlike immersion into the heart of a family: Léonore Confino and Géraldine Martineau's play "L'Enfant de Verre" plays at the Théâtre de l'Epée de Bois - Cartoucherie in Paris from December 14 to 23, 2023.

A Dia de Muertos in Paris at the Parc Floral, the festive event for Halloween

Celebrate Halloween in Paris with 'Un Día de Muertos à Paris' at the Parc Floral: workshops, exhibitions, concerts and Mexican gastronomy await you on November 4 and 5, 2023. Free admission.

Eternel, the new Arlette Gruss circus show in Paris 2023-2024

The Arlette Gruss circus is back in Paris for the festive season. From December 1 to 16, 2023, the circus will be setting up its big top on the Pelouse de Reuilly to present the show "Eternel".

Ruy Blas by the Compagnie du Berger at the Théâtre de l'Epée de Bois

Discover Victor Hugo's Ruy Blas, a profound exploration of human injustice at the Théâtre de l'Epée de Bois, directed by Olivier Mellor.

Parc Floral to host bonsai exhibition in October 2023

On the weekend of October 28 and 29, 2023, the Parc Floral in the 12th arrondissement of Paris will host the Bonsaï Culture Expo, an event dedicated to bonsai enthusiasts. On the program? Demonstrations and conferences to learn all about this little tree from the other side of the world!

Bopain, the 12th arrondissement bakery with incredible pastries

Bopain, freshly opened, is the neighborhood bakery-pastry shop in Paris's 12th arrondissement that combines good produce and expertise. At Bopain, there are no concessions: all bread is organic, and all viennoiseries and pastries are homemade with passion.

Fête des Jardins 2023 in the Bois de Vincennes: Workshops, awareness-raising, games and hikes

What a wonderful program for the Fête des Jardins 2023 in the Bois de Vincennes, scheduled for September 23 and 24!

Niam Street Food Festival, the first Cambodian street-food festival in Paris

On September 16 and 17, 2023, the Niam Street Food Festival arrives at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes. On the menu: Cambodian street-food and entertainment!