Saint merri district - activities

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!

Chantal Akerman - Travelling: a tribute to the filmmaker at the Jeu de Paume

The Jeu de Paume honors filmmaker and artist Chantal Akerman with an original photo exhibition from September 28, 2024 to January 19, 2025.

Ephemeris of August 25 in Paris: General de Gaulle's speech at the Hôtel de Ville

On August 25, 1944, back in Paris, Charles de Gaulle gave his famous speech "Paris outragé! Paris brisé! Paris martyrisé! mais Paris libéré!" at the Hôtel de Ville. An impromptu speech celebrating the city's liberation and calling for national unity.

Menart Fair 2024, the international fair dedicated to art from the Middle East and North Africa

The countries of the Middle East and North Africa are teeming with talented contemporary artists: come and discover them from September 20 to 22, 2024 at the Menart Fair, the international art fair organized at Galerie Joseph, in the 4th arrondissement.

"Weekend Brunch" is the all-inclusive buffet menu with over 70 recipes, drinks and cocktails.

For your brunch, make way for a choice of over 70 specialities: sweet, savoury, delicacies, cocktails (with and without alcohol), drinks... it's a gourmet's paradise. Every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday. Reduced rate! Brunch on New Year's Day, January 1: Book now!

Gold Rush: our photos from the free amusement park at Lafayette Anticipations - last days

To coincide with the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Lafayette Anticipations invites you to discover its summer exhibition, La Ruée vers l'or, from June 22 to September 1, 2024. An artistic leisure park with free, open access, imagined by students in the vocational stream at the Lycée Alfred Nobel in Clichy-sous-Bois, also on offer at the Atelier Médicis in Clichy-sous-Bois from June 1 to July 27, 2024. We visited this artistic park, and tell you all about it (and take advantage of the last few days to have a look around)!

Family ties: Tina Barney explores family ties in exhibition at Jeu de Paume

Family can be complicated... But with Tina Barney, it's always aesthetic, and full of hidden messages... Discover Family Ties, a photo exhibition at the Jeu de Paume from September 28, 2024 to January 19, 2025.

La Terrasse des Jeux hosts the Marathon pour Tous: the program of free events

This weekend of August 10 and 11, 2024, the famous Terrasse des Jeux at Hôtel de Ville is transformed into a lively and festive venue for the long-awaited Marathon pour tous. Discover the program for these two lively days of free and open access, which conclude with the broadcast of the closing ceremony.

La Terrasse des Jeux at Hôtel de Ville: the sports and party spot for the Olympics in the heart of Paris

It's in the heart of the capital, on the Hôtel de Ville forecourt, that the Terrasse des Jeux is setting up to bring you the festivities of summer 2024, from July 14 to September 8, 2024. This site, branded "Club 2024" by the Paris Olympic Games organizing committee, promises competitions and celebrations, offering a free platform accessible to all.

Paris: a special AC/DC weekend at Hellfest Corner

AC/DC will be in the spotlight at Hellfest Corner in Paris on Friday August 9 and Saturday August 10, 2024 for the Australian-British band's only concert in Paris. On the program? A 100% AC/DC playlist, a blind test and a masquerade costume competition featuring the legendary Angus Young!

Extra! the free festival of living literature returns to the Centre Pompidou for its 8th edition

The Centre Pompidou celebrates living literature with its Extra festival! From September 12 to 22, 2024, discover books in a whole new way - and for free!

Paris 2024 Olympics: free concert on the Hôtel de Ville square with The Avener, Eva, Poupie...

To mark the inauguration of the Terrasse des Jeux, the City of Paris is organizing a free concert this Saturday, July 20, 2024. On the program? Poupie, Jungeli, Eva and The Avener to round off the evening in style!

Nike at the Centre Pompidou: sports experiences, exhibition and skatepark

The Centre Pompidou celebrates sport alongside the Nike brand, with an exhibition accessible from July 24 and sporting activities, until August 11, 2024, on the occasion of the Olympic Games.

Free cabaret dance lessons with Crazy Horse on the Terrasse des Jeux

For a few days, the Crazy Horse will be teaching you how to become a cabaret dancer, during free introductory sessions on the Terrasse des Jeux, at the Hôtel de Ville!

Heritage Days 2024: Visit to the Hôtel de Ville - Mairie de Paris

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, the Hôtel de Ville de Paris is exceptionally opening its doors for free tours. Join us on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024 to discover the office of the Mayor of Paris, the Hôtel de Ville library, the Council Chamber and the salons d'apparat.