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Paris: City Hall opens its doors on October 12, 2024, the program

Have you always dreamed of strolling through the Salons of Paris City Hall, pushing open the doors of the Salle du Conseil or the Salon des Arcades? Your wish will come true this weekend! This Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Hôtel de Ville de Paris will be opening its doors to you, exceptionally and free of charge, for a day punctuated by a host of events. There will also be a "braderie des Jeux de Paris 2024". Click here for the program!

Marcel Duchamp Prize 2024: the winners' exhibition at the Centre Pompidou

The Centre Pompidou is hosting an exhibition of the winners of the Prix Marcel Duchamp 2024, from October 2, 2024 to January 6, 2025. We popped in for a look during a visit to the museum.

The Salon du Vintage 2024 100% fashion edition at the former Pierre Cardin Museum in Paris

Retro, chic and ecological, the Salon du Vintage returns to Paris from November 23 to 24, 2024! Right in the heart of the Marais, in the former Pierre Cardin Museum, the shopping event will be setting up its luxury and second-hand racks, for a new 100% fashion edition. Reservations are now open!

JR: a monumental participatory work created on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris

The Declaration of the Rights of the Child celebrates its 100th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the City of Paris is inviting Parisians under the age of 21 to take part in the 'Inside Out' project created by the famous artist JR. The aim? To give birth to a monumental, ephemeral photographic work, to be discovered on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville this Saturday, October 5, 2024. We tell you all about it.

Center Pompidou: Apichatpong Weerasethakul at the heart of a focus at the Pavillon Brancusi

As part of the Festival d'Automne, the Centre Pompidou is devoting a special focus to Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul, from October 2, 2024 to January 6, 2025. The program includes a performance, an exhibition and a retrospective. We take stock!

Exhibition of paintings followed by an auction at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris

The Salle des Arcades at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris will be exceptionally open to the public (free admission) on Monday October 14th from 2pm, for the exhibition and auction by artist LASK. The event begins on the elegant Great Staircase, an architectural masterpiece that leads to the magnificent Salle des Arcades.

Center Pompidou: prices, opening hours, access... All you need to know about the Musée d'Art Moderne

The Centre Pompidou, a museum of modern and contemporary art in the heart of Paris, awaits you every day (except Tuesdays) for a plunge into art in all its forms. Explore its history and exhibitions, and immerse yourself in the artistic universe of one of the world's most visited museums!

Ae-la: exhibition and free performances by Cathy Cocat

Ae-la is more than just an exhibition. The works of art are interspersed with artists' performances and visual and sound installations. From September 26 to October 1, Cathy Cocat awaits you in the heart of Paris, at Vitrines Les Arches Citoyennes.

Pascal Amoyel, Le Pianiste Aux 50 Doigts: exceptional performance in the Salons de l'Hôtel de Ville for cancer research

This Monday, October 14, 2024, piano virtuoso Pascal Amoyel is mobilizing to benefit the Paris Committee of the Ligue contre le cancer, with a unique performance of "Le Pianiste Aux 50 Doigts" in the Salon de l'Hôtel de Ville

Heritage Days 2024 at the Lafayette Anticipations Foundation: the program

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 (Heritage Days 2024), the Lafayette Anticipations Foundation is opening its doors and offering visitors the chance to discover its contemporary art collections, on September 21 and 22, and enjoy a unique architectural tour.

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at the Tour Saint-Jacques in Paris: the program

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, the Tour Saint-Jacques awaits you. This is your chance to climb to the top of this 54-meter tower, in the heart of the capital, and discover the magnificent panorama offered by this listed monument. Watch your step!

Prix Utopi.e: when queer art reveals itself at the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles - our photos

Attention contemporary art lovers! The Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles in Paris is hosting the 3rd edition of the Prix Utopi.e with a group exhibition from September 13 to October 5, 2024. Come and discover the works of 12 LGBTQIA+ artists committed to the fight for inclusion and respect for gender identities and sexual orientations.

Paris Design Week 2024: our photos of the Hall Haus collective exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations

Paris Design Week takes over Lafayette Anticipations! The art foundation invites you to discover the installations of the Hall Haus collective from September 11 to 13, 2024. Discover unique works combining design, art and technology, including the SEEINGSOUNDS experience and Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's "One 4 Hall" chair!

"Paris!" the free immersive exhibition at Hôtel de Ville, new slots available

Discover the many facets of Paris at an exceptional exhibition at the Hôtel de Ville? Until October 19, 2024, we're off to discover the Paris City Hall event exhibition named: "Paris!" the capital presents itself to the world! New slots are available, so it's time to (re)discover Paris, its wealth, its culture, its events, its tragedies and everything that makes it who it is.

Ephemeris of September 4 in Paris: Gambetta proclaims the Third Republic

On September 4, 1870, Léon Gambetta proclaimed the Third Republic in the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, following the fall of the Second Empire after Napoleon III's defeat at Sedan, and in the face of the obstinacy of the Parisian people.

Surrealism: the exceptional 100th anniversary exhibition at the Centre Pompidou takes shape

A very special anniversary is being celebrated at the Centre Pompidou, from September 4, 2024 to January 13, 2025: a major exhibition paying tribute to Surrealism.

Echelle Humaine: the performance festival returns to Lafayette Anticipations

The Lafayette Anticipation Foundation is organizing a new edition of the Échelle Humaine performance festival from September 20 to 22, 2024. A weekend of polymorphous artistic interactions awaits you, with performances by Léa Vinette, Catol Teixeira, a non-academic lecture by Rabih Mroué, and much more. Ready to be amazed?

Heritage Days 2024: guided tour of the Stravinsky Fountain

On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine, plunge into the artistic and colorful world of the Fontaine Stravinsky, an emblematic work of the 20th century located near the Centre Pompidou. Come and discover this Parisian treasure where modern art and history meet to create a unique experience.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Zeus, the metal horse for the opening ceremony, on display at Hôtel de Ville

The world's most famous horse, ZEUS, is making a comeback! After lighting up the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this majestic steel steed will be on free display at Paris City Hall from August 29 to September 8, 2024.

Les 48H de l'Obstacle 2024: sensational season finale at the Hippodrome d'Auteuil

The 48H de l'Obstacle takes place at the Hippodrome d'Auteuil on November 16 and 17, 2024. It's a spectacular and festive event, with plenty of entertainment planned alongside the various races, to round off the season in style!