Picpus district - activities

Paris's Bois de Vincennes naturist area back for the summer season

The Bois de Vincennes naturist area is back until mid-October 2023. A great way to enjoy the sun in Paris in the simplest of clothes!

Beach Parisienne, a giant beach terrace for sunbathing in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes

An aperitif with your feet in the sand without leaving Paris? That's what the Beach Parisienne du Chalet du Lac is up to again this summer. We're off to the Bois de Vincennes to discover an unusual beach!

Qi Gong and Chinese culture at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes, for the Pentecost weekend

Discover the benefits of Chinese medicine and Qi Gong, during a festival at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes, from May 27 to 29, 2023. On the program, discovery initiations, shows and conferences!

The Paris Pollinarium, an educational garden to alert pollen allergy sufferers

This is a tough time for all pollen allergy sufferers! The whole of the Ile-de-France region has been placed on red alert since the arrival of spring. Recently, the Parc Floral de Paris has been hosting a Sentinel Pollinarium to raise awareness about the 19 allergenic plants in the region.

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2023 at the Parc Floral de Paris: children's events and conferences

On Saturday June 3 and Sunday June 4, 2023, Sunday gardeners are invited to the Parc Floral for the Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2023 event. An opportunity to rediscover this botanical garden of the City of Paris and learn more about the plants and insects of this natural site.

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of marriage for all during an anniversary party at the 12th arrondissement town hall

Residents of the 12th arrondissement, you are invited on May 25, 2023 to an anniversary party to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Marriage for All at the arrondissement's city hall.

We Love Green 2023: playground scene, 100% vegetarian menu... the novelties of this year

This year, the We Love Green festival comes back to the Bois de Vincennes from June 2 to 4, 2023 with a bunch of talented artists, but also some changes. Arrival of a new stage, 100% vegetarian menu... discover the novelties of We Love Green this year!

We Love Green 2023: Camille Etienne, Nans & Mouts... the Think Tank conference programme

On June 2, 3 and 4, We Love Green returns to the Bois de Vincennes with a series of explosive concerts, including the famous Think Tank. What's on the program? Two days of debates, testimonies, conferences and exchanges with committed personalities such as activist Camille Étienne, the directors and presenters of the TV show "Nus et culottés", Nans & Mouts, mining geologist Aurore Stephant, Sailcoop co-founder Maxime de Rostolan and essayist Raphaël Glucksmann.

La Boutique Sans Argent, the free store in Paris

La Boutique Sans Argent is the place to go for responsible shopping! Located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, this bargain den offers a wide variety of free items awaiting a second life. An eco-responsible approach, which also encourages customers to drop off donations of all kinds to fill the shelves and thus participate in this virtuous circle of solidarity, fighting against waste!

Learn how to recognize wild plants and mushrooms when picking

Do you want to learn more about the wild plants and mushrooms that live in the Ile-de-France region? Then come on board during the Chemin de la Nature gatherings, for useful walks!

Japan Party: the festival of Asian and geek cultures returns to the Parc Floral de Paris

Are you a fan of geek and Asian cultures? Then take part in the Japan Party, the exhibition open to all, this weekend of April 8 and 9, 2023, at the Parc Floral de Paris.

Foire du Trône 2023, the opening night for Cékedubonheur with Louane and Raphäl Yem

The Foire du Trône is once again organizing its charity opening night. This year, on Friday, March 31, 2023, the singer Louane and the journalist Raphäl Yem will support the association CéKeDuBonheur which helps hospitalized children. For the purchase of a ticket, you will be able to enjoy the rides at will during the evening while doing a good deed.

ITANOO SHOW, the big comedy and singing event in March 2023

Swag event invites you to a great event humor and song, the ITANOO SHOW, this Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the space Reuilly in the 12th district. With Jean-Claude Muaka, Elowdi C, Sacko Camara, DJ Crown, DJ Mata, DJ Will and many others.

Festival "Patutiki Kakiu": the art of ancestral tattooing is exposed at the Espace Reuilly

The art of ancestral tattooing is coming to Paris for the very first time for the "Patutiki Kakiu" tattoo festival. To be discovered during three days, from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th February 2023 at the Espace Reuilly, this event is the opportunity to dive into the culture of the Marquesas Islands through tattooing, but also dance, music or crafts.

Affordable Lunar New Year 2023 menu at Le Lys d’Or

For the Lunar New Year 2023, Asian canteen Le Lys d’Or has concocted a unique and affordable menu served on January 21 and 22 only!

Chalet du Lac's family brunch, an all-you-can-eat treat for the kids

Chalet du Lac, ideally located on the edge of the Bois de Vincennes, welcomes families every Sunday morning from 11am, for a delicious all-you-can-eat brunch and a bucolic break.

Paris Loves Vinyl 2023: the huge disc convention returns to the Espace Reuilly

The Espace Reuilly reopens on Sunday January 9, 2023, for the new and 10th edition of Paris Loves Vinyl. On the menu? A clearing sale of 100,000 vinyls, with 70 exhibitors and 8 DJ sets for all disc fans!

New Year's Eve Brunch 2023 at Chalet du Lac

How about a New Year's brunch? Go to the Chalet du Lac which awaits young and old this Sunday, January 1, 2023. A whole host of delicacies await you, with entertainment to boot, so that you can have a good time without any constraints the day after New Year's Eve.

Christmas day brunch 2022 at Chalet du Lac

No need to look any further, if you want to treat yourself to a tasty Christmas brunch 2022, run to Chalet du Lac in the Bois de Vincennes. There is nothing quite like brunching by the water after partying all night.

Affordable New Year’s Eve 2022-2023 menu at Lys d’Or

To start 2023 off right, let us trust Lys d’Or and the festive menu, served on December 31, 2022, for a small cost!