Saint merri district - activities

Amnesty Film Festival: a fine program of committed films, February 2-4

The Amnesty Film Festival returns for its 14th edition from February 2 to 4, with a selection of committed short and feature-length films, screened at Le Luminor cinema.

"Paris Burlesque Show: burlesque dinner and show at Hotel Particulier Montmartre

As part of the Paris Burlesque Show, L'Hotel Particulier Montmartre will host an extravagant burlesque dinner show on Sunday January 21, February 18 and March 17, 2024.

La traversée des apparences: the exhibition that brings fashion and art together at the Centre Pompidou

Fashion invites itself to the Centre Pompidou: admire the exhibition La traversée des apparences, from January 24 to April 22, 2024, and discover how modern and contemporary art plays with fashion.

Closer Music Festival 2024 at Lafayette Anticipations, the program

Closer Music Festival returns to Lafayette Anticipations in Paris with a new and sixth edition not to be missed from Friday January 19 to Sunday January 21, 2024. On the program? Berlin-based experimental producer Ziúr, Catalan singer and pianist Marina Herlop, duo Accident du Travail, British artist Sarahsson and Scandinavian Elin Engström, performing under her solo alias Loopsel.

Tributes to Lou Reed and David Bowie at the Théâtre de la Ville - Sarah Bernhardt

At the start of 2024, the Théâtre de la Ville - Sarah Bernhardt pays tribute to two rock icons: Lou Reed and David Bowie. Join us on January 22 and 29 to (re)discover the universe of these two legends, revisited by Rodolphe Burger, Emily Loizeau and Ramuntcho Matta for the former, and Léonie Pernet for the latter.

The magical, naughty galette des rois from the Legay Choc 2024 bakery

It's THE galette des rois that provokes curiosity, astonishment and amusement among the many locals and tourists passing through the Marais. Its name? The "Galette Magique", to be discovered at the famous Parisian bakery Legay Choc in Paris's 4th arrondissement.

Théâtre du Châtelet: a historic setting in the heart of Paris

The Théâtre du Chatelet is a historic venue in the heart of Paris, where the art of entertainment transcends the ages. We reveal its history and programming!

Effractions, the free festival of contemporary literature at the Centre Pompidou

From March 6 to 10, 2024, the Bibliothèque publique d'information is hosting the 5th edition of its festival of contemporary literature, to question the links between reality and fiction, during meetings and workshops.

Hors Pistes 2024: dates and full program for this contemporary art festival at the Centre Pompidou

The Centre Pompidou organizes the 19th edition of its "Hors Pistes" festival, which aims to highlight important current issues through contemporary art. A free festival to experience from January 18 to February 18, 2024.

Everything free at Boulangerie French Bastards Temple for its grand opening!

French Bastards are pulling out all the stops for the opening of their boulangerie-pâtisserie at 5 rue du Temple this Friday, December 15! They've decided to make everything free while supplies last.

Lafayette Anticipations: opening hours, prices... everything you need to know about the contemporary art foundation

For art lovers, the Lafayette Anticipations Foundation awaits you every day of the week to show you its exhibitions and space. Opening times, prices, practical information... we've got it all!

Drag Me Up: the drag queen contest every Sunday at Who's bar - Pictures and report

Now a staple of Sunday evenings, Drag Me Up, the Who's bar drag queen and kings competition, is back for its fourth season, with shows to be discovered every week.

Center Pompidou closure: staff strike extended until January 2024

With the Centre Pompidou set to close for five years, employees are worried about their jobs and have decided to continue their strike until January 15, 2024, to get answers about their future.

Mousse, influencer Natoo's coffee shop x hair salon in the Marais district of Paris

Influencer Natoo has opened a unique coffee shop and hair salon in the Marais district of Paris!

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the must-see Parisian museum dedicated to design and fashion

Just a stone's throw from the Jardin des Tuileries and the Louvre Pyramid, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs occupies the Rohan and Marsan wings of the Palais du Louvre, with permanent collections and temporary exhibitions that are a must-see for all Paris design enthusiasts.

The Paris 2023 City Hall Christmas Market and Village - photos

For Christmas 2023, the City of Paris is once again setting up a Christmas village on the parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville, with a Christmas market featuring Parisian products, treats and free rides from November 28 to December 31, 2023. This year, the spotlight is on the Olympic Games!

L'Occitane's colorful peacock Advent Calendar 2023

To tide you over until Christmas 2023, L'Occitane is unveiling not one but two Advent calendars filled with face, body and hair care products, fragrances and cosmetics from the French House.

The Body Shop's magnificent 2023 Advent calendars filled with beauty and skincare products

For the whole month of December, we'll be taking care of ourselves with three magnificent 2023 Advent calendars from The Body Shop!

Céramiques TERRE Christmas Market at Lafayette Anticipations

Discover the Céramiques TERRE Christmas Market at Lafayette Anticipations, November 25 and 26, 2023. Meet ceramists and explore an exclusive selection of unique creations. An ideal rendez-vous for art and design lovers!

Paris: the mythical Stravinsky fountain freshly restored, our photos

After eighteen months of restoration work, the Fontaine Stravinsky in Paris has been freshly restored! An opportunity to (re)discover this emblematic and poetic work of art in the Beaubourg district, and the sixteen sculptures that make it up, created by Niki de Saint Phalle and Jean Tinguely.