Quinze vingts district - activities

"Ukraine: a year of resilience, a culture of resistance" at the Grand Palais Immersif

On the occasion of the commemoration of the first anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the Grand Palais Immersif is opening its doors to a brand new exhibition, entitled "Ukraine: a year of resilience, a culture of resistance". It's free to discover (with registration) for one day only, on Monday, February 20, 2023.

Affordable New Year's Eve 2023 in Paris: seafood and foie gras at Le Coqui

Looking for a great way to celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 this December 31, 2022 in Paris? In the 12th arrondissement, Le Coqui is preparing a festive evening of seafood and foie gras at an affordable price. Don't forget to book!

Le Coqui, the right address for a seafood aperitif with an excellent quality-price ratio

Le Coqui is the tapas bar that democratizes and dusts off the traditional seafood platter. Here, fresh shellfish and crustaceans will delight you for an excellent quality-price ratio. Perfect for oyster lovers!

Snaffle's Paris: the tea room with tasty French-Japanese pastries

Notice to food lovers who love Japanese flavors! The 12th arrondissement of the capital welcomes Snaffle's Paris, the first store of its kind in Europe. What's on the menu of this tea room? Franco-Japanese pastries that offer us a delicious trip to the land of the rising sun.

Halloween 2022 in Paris: the Vampire Ball returns to Pachamama

To celebrate Halloween as it should be, the Bal des Princesses hosts for the sixth time, the Bal des Vampires – or Vampire Ball. On Monday October 31, 2022, vampires and other night creatures expect you at Pachamama Paris for an extraordinary bloody night.

Venice Revealed, the exhibition at the Grand Palais Immersif à Bastille - photos and video

The Grand Palais Immersif and Opéra Bastille invite lovers of the Serenissima to discover the digital exhibition, Venice Revealed, from September 21, 2022 to February 19, 2023. An unprecedented dive into the Venice of all mysteries, for a unique escapade in the city of lovers!

Moulin Rouge x Confiture Parisienne: the indulging collection paying tribute to Paris

The Moulin Rouge and Confiture Parisienne teams up for a collaboration bringing “Fraise Cancan” to life, aka an exceptional jam spread with elegant and creative flavors. Available from September 24, 2022, this 100% Parisian treat is likely to be collector!

Pizzou Aligre, our photos of the beautiful pizzas with toppings 100% made in France

After a first address a stone's throw from Pigalle, Pizzou, the king of made-in-France pizzas, has opened a new cantine in the heart of the Aligre district, in the 12th arrondissement. A beautiful menu featuring French terroir for all fusion cuisine lovers to discover. We've tried it, we'll tell you about it!

Gamelle, the bar, mini-bowling and table soccer just a few steps from the Gare de Lyon

Feel like nibbling on some nice little boards to share while playing some fun activities? Head for Gamelle, a bar in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, a stone's throw from the Gare de Lyon, offering a nice tapas menu, but also bowling lanes and table soccer. The ideal place for all sports and aperitif lovers!

Rayon Noir, the modern and welcoming tattoo and design studio in the 12th arrondissement

Behind an intriguing storefront in Paris's 12th arrondissement lies Rayon Noir, a new-generation tattoo and design studio that welcomes a variety of French and foreign artists in a modern, welcoming atmosphere.

Restaurant Passerini: we tested the best Italian restaurant in Paris according to the 50 Top Italy guide.

Restaurant Passerini is THE must-visit Italian restaurant in Paris's 12th arrondissement. An establishment with a reputation that earned it 9th place in the 50 Top Italy guide's 2022 ranking of the world's best Italian restaurants. We've tried it, and we'll tell you all about it!

Comptoir Veggie, the vegan canteen of the 12th district

On avenue Ledru Rollin, in the 12th arrondissement, lovers of good vegetarian food will find a cosy little spot that is half coffee shop, half canteen at Comptoir Veggie.

New Year’s Eve 2022 aboard the Grand Bleu

To celebrate the New Year 2022, the Grand Bleu offers you to board and enjoy an exceptional night. Dinner and show expect you with panoramic views on the greatest landmarks in the French capital city!

Emkipop's frozen Yule logs for 2021

For Christmas 2021 at Emkipop, we're inviting popsicles to the festive table, as well as revisiting the traditional Yule log as a frozen pastry!

Advent Calendar 2021 by de Neuville

For this Christmas 2021, chocolate maker de Neuville offers us a scrumptious Advent Calendar filled with chocolate candies, pralines, caramels, chocolate truffles... You will have to resist and try not to open everything in one day!

Timeless workshops to harvest saffron from the rooftops of Paris

Four sisters have taken up the unusual challenge of growing saffron on the rooftops of Paris. Until November 6, 2021, they're offering exceptional workshops to collect this red gold and take two hours to enjoy a moment out of time.

Jinchan Shokudo, an authentic and popular izakaya in the heart of Paris

Jinchan Shokudo is the address to note for the lovers of Japanese culture. In this authentic and popular izakaya, you will find a menu full of tapas and gourmet dishes made with fine products while remaining affordable. Who says better?

Le Grand Bleu in Paris: rooftop and terrace by the water for the summer 2021

This is one of the trendiest and hottest spots in Paris. Nestled by the Bassin de l’Arsenal in Bastille, Le Grand Bleu is back for a new season with its terrace by the water.

Nomikaï, inspired sharing plates and unusual natural wines

Since its opening, Nomikaï has been offering the curious, the gourmands and the gourmets a host of plates to share and a multitude of natural wines, all carefully selected in the style of the Japanese izakaya.

Patty: a friendly, modern brasserie in Paris's 12th arrondissement

Patty: that's the name of this gourmet address nestled just a stone's throw from the Gare de Lyon and the quays of the Seine in Paris. With its friendly atmosphere, tasteful decor and generous cuisine based on deliciously revisited classics, Patty has every intention of making a name for itself in the capital's 12th arrondissement.