Saint merri district - activities

"Evidence": the immersive and spellbinding exhibition by Patti Smith & Soundwalk Collective at the Centre Pompidou

A not-to-be-missed artistic and musical event in Paris this autumn! American punk priestess and poetess Patti Smith and the Soundwalk Collective will be at the Centre Pompidou to present "Evidence", a multidisciplinary exhibition specially conceived for the Paris museum. Join us from October 20, 2022 to March 6, 2023 to immerse yourself in this truly spellbinding, poetic and immersive quest.

Exhibition "Années 80" at the MAD - Musée des Arts Décoratifs: a look back at fashion, design and graphics

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs invites us to dive back into the 80s through a new and sublime exhibition, visible around and in the nave from October 13 to April 16, 2023. No less than 700 works ranging from fashion to furniture, objects, records and photos await us. This is the time to review the creations of the time of Jean-Paul Gaultier or Thierry Mugler but also Philippe Starck and Jean-Paul Goude.

Benoit Paris, Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred bistro at Les Halles

A landmark for bon vivants since 1912 in the 1st arrondissement, Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred Benoit Paris restaurant plunges us into the Paris of yesteryear with delight.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Olympic marathon route unveiled, from Paris to Versailles

On August 10 and 11, 2024, the greatest Olympic athletes will set off from the Hôtel de Ville on a course of almost 42 kilometers, for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Discover the Olympic marathon route!

Lisbon sur Seine: an artistic evening stroll in the heart of Paris

As part of the France-Portugal season, the City of Paris is organizing the "Lisbon on the Seine" event this Friday, September 23, 2022: a free artistic evening stroll through the heart of the capital. On the program? Dance at the Carreau du Temple, an installation by visual artist Bordalo II at the Académie du Climat, and projections, concerts and food-trucks on the Parvis de l'Hôte de Ville.

Prisunic, design for all exhibition at the Musée de la ville de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

The Musée de la Ville de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is hosting a major exhibition on the Prisunic brand. Discover "Prisunic, design for all" from September 16, 2022 to January 7, 2023.

Soundwalk Collective: live performance with Patti Smith at the Centre Pompidou

As the Centre Pompidou is set to host an exhibition this autumn focusing on the Soundwalk Collective and Patti Smith, the museum is organizing a unique live performance featuring the legendary American artist, Stephan Crasneanscki and Simone Merli, as well as a number of special guests. This musical rendez-vous is not to be missed on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in the Grand Hall of the Centre Pompidou.

Moïse Sfez unveils his New-York-inspired delicatessen at Janet by Homer

Moïse Sfez unveils his New-York-inspired delicatessen within Janet by Homer where one can enjoy American products, available this Fall!

78th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris: discover the program of the ceremonies

This year, the Liberation of Paris turns 78 years old. On the occasion, the city hosts a series of traditional ceremonies on Wednesday August 24 and Thursday 25, 2022. Ceremonial drills, troop inspection, tributes to the dead and even exhibition…

Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan, aka Sqürl, live movie-concert in February 2023 at Centre Pompidou

On Monday February 13, 2023, Centre Pompidou offers you to experience an exclusive movie-concert. The large auditorium of the Paris monument will welcome Sqürl, a music band including moviemaker Jim Jarmusch and composer Carter Logan. Together, they will perform and play live along four silent movies by Man Ray.

Street food, the Parisian street-food festival at the Hôtel de Ville

Street-food lovers, meet from September 2 to 4 on the square of the Hôtel de Ville de Paris to discover the best of Parisian gastronomy on the go, on the occasion of the "Cuisine de rue" festival.

Borealis: enjoy exceptional aurora borealis on the parvis of the Hotel de Ville

Northern lights in the heart of Paris? This is the uncommon and marvelous show to enjoy this summer, on July 30 and 31, 2022, by night, on the parvis of the City Hall. A piece designed by Dan Acher to discover for free.

Shocking! The surreal worlds of Elsa Schiaparelli, our photos from the fashion exhibition at MAD

Bold, inspiring, avant-garde, shocking! Fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli has been called many things... Why not make up your own mind about her work, thanks to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs exhibition "Shocking! The Surreal Worlds of Elsa Schiaparelli", on view from July 6, 2022 to January 22, 2023.

Pastrami & Bun, the month’s street food collab by Moïse Sfez x Hirmane at Janet

When Moïse Sfez – running Janet – meets Hirmane, the street-food prince, it ends up with a cheeky collab: the Pastrami & Bun sandwich.

Make Music Day 2022 in Paris: Rock en Seine x Studio 1316 by Centre Pompidou

This Tuesday June 21, 2022, for the 40th anniversary of Make Music Day in Paris, Rock en Seine teams up with Studio 13/16 by Centre Pompidou and invites you to attend the finale of Première Seine for free.

Make Music Day 2022 in Paris: immersive experience around Xenakis’ Polytope de Cluny

If you want to experience an original and uncommon Make Music Day 2022, then head to downtown Paris. On Tuesday June 21, 2022, Ircam opens the Espace de Projection and offers on the occasion an immersive and free experience around the Polytope de Cluny by Iannis Xenakis!

Baobar, the delicious bao counter in the Marais

Baobar is the name of the MAMAHUHU team's bar serving gua bao and other Taiwanese specialties. Take a seat at the counter to savor the richly flavored tapas-style plates.

Le Perchoir du BHV Marais, the rooftop terrace in urban jungle mode

Le Perchoir Marais, the popular rooftop terrace of the BHV is getting a makeover in 2023, so the terrace will not open this year.

The Mutes, Lina Lapelytè's exhibition-performance at Lafayette Anticipations

Lafayette Anticipations invites art lovers to discover artist Lina Lapelytè's latest performance exhibition, The Mutes, from June 23 to July 24, 2022.

Histoires Naturelles exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs - Pictures

From April 14 to May 29, 2022, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs displays an exhibition within the nave, called “Histoires Naturelles, Dation François-Xavier et Claude Lalanne” shining a light the admission of 16 pieces of work and 38 drawings by the famous couple into the museum’s collections. Do not miss the exceptional musical event provided without extra cost, this Saturday May 7 in the nave and the famous Museums Night on Saturday May 14.