Roquette district - activities

History of the Place de la Bastille

A symbol of the French Revolution, the Place de la Bastille has had an eventful history. It was here that the famous Bastille Prison stood, destroyed stone by stone during the Revolution. At its center, the beautiful Colonne de Juillet and its golden Génie de la Liberté can be seen from a great distance.

Le Bon Pâtisserie, the good address in the 11th

For those who love good seasonal pastries with little sugar, we have a golden address in the 11th district for you. Discover Le Bon Pâtisserie, the gourmet gem by Clément Yang.

Tapestry, the new pastry shop of the starred restaurant Septime is unveiled

Tapisserie is the new pastry shop opened by the team of the starred restaurant Septime. Let's go and discover this new gourmet spot that combines good products and gourmet creations!

Valentine's Day 2021 in Paris: a cocooning spa getaway in a beautiful Parisian hotel

Would you like to enjoy a wellness getaway for two? For Valentine's Day 2021, Maison Bréguet is unveiling a special wellness offer with a night in the hotel and relaxation at the spa to discover from February 13 to 15, 2021.

Aux Bons Crus, the generous trucker in the 11th arrondissement

Aux Bons Crus is one of the last roadhouses in Paris. Located in the capital's 11th arrondissement, the restaurant offers authentic, comforting and generous French cuisine.

Detroit Police District, the escape game investigation at Kairos Escape Game - CLOSED ROOM

Want to solve an investigation and escape from a room by solving puzzles? Let's go to Kairos Escape Game, a stone's throw from Bastille, to try to thwart the plans of a serial killer in the Detroit Police District room! The opportunity to take the time of an hour for policemen. ROOM CLOSED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2019

Paris Opera house displays portraits of 500 health caregivers

What a beautiful tribute! Paris Opera house makes a beautiful surprise to caregivers by displaying the portraits of 500 of them on the façade of the Opéra Bastille. A lovely way to thank them and express their admiration for their managing of the health crisis on the frontlines.

Back In Black, Bastille's homemade coffee shop

We're off to discover Back In Black, the hot new coffee shop in the Bastille district for lovers of good coffee and good home-cooked food. It's run by the same team behind KB Coffee Roasters, guaranteeing quality coffee in a spacious setting.

Oh la la! cocktail bar x speakeasy hotel on the Place de la Bastille

The first hotel to hide behind a cocktail bar is Oh La La! Direction Place de la Bastille.

Rosie's Brewery Apple Doughnut Recipe

Today, we try the recipe of the ultra-gourmand doughnut of the Rosie Brewery, with apple compote, hazelnut cream and caramelized hazelnuts. A real treat!

Coronavirus: Paris National Opera cancels performances and suspends visits

Following the coronavirus pandemic and public gatherings over 100 people being forbidden, Paris National Opera has just announced to cancel several shows and suspend visits.

The Last Wedding, Rebecka Tollens' free exhibition at Arts Factory gallery

The Arts Factory gallery welcomes a new exhibition by Rebecka Tollens: The Last Wedding. From January 22 to February 29, come and discover the astonishingly realistic drawings about the union of bodies and feelings. The exhibition is free!

Henrik Schwarz live at Badaboum

Beautiful evening in perspective this Friday, November 1, 2019 with the exclusive coming of Henrik Schwarz (live) at Badaboum.

Misericordia: committed fashion from Lima to Paris

This September we want to go on a committed shopping spree. Meet at Misericordia in Paris 11th arrondissement to discover a whole comfortable and affordable ready-to-wear clothing line coming straight from Lima.

Campari Red Galleria: Paris Design Week 2019 Trendy Spot

As part of Paris Design Week, temporary bar Campari Red Galleria opens from September 12 to 14, 2019.

Isobel Campbell live at Paris Café de la Danse in 2020

Listen to Scottish Isobel Campbell’s sweet voice on Tuesday February 11, 2020 at Paris Café de la Danse.

Anna Ternheim live at Paris Café de la Danse in November 2019

Discover talented Swedish artist Anna Ternheim live at Paris on November 18, 2019 for one night at Café de la Danse.

Bastille Sounds Festival 2019: free concerts in the Bastille district of Paris

Fancy enjoying some free concerts, friends? On Thursday, September 19, Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21, 2019, the Bastille district of Paris hosts the second edition of the Bastille Sounds Festival, with tomorrow's artists on the program!

Tree of Codes at Paris Opéra Bastille

Starting this June 26, 2019, Paris Opéra Bastille presents the last ballet of the season, Tree of Codes, a Wayne McGregor ballet with a score by British musician Jamie XX and a choreography by Icelandic and world-famous artist Olafur Eliasson.

The Tales of Hoffmann at the Opéra Bastille

The Opéra Bastille invites Offenbach lovers to discover Les Contes d'Hoffmann from January 21 to February 14, 2020. The opportunity to rediscover one of the most popular masterpieces of the Franco-German composer.