Saint merri district - activities

The Bibliothèque Publique d'Information, the huge library in the Centre Georges Pompidou

The Bibliothèque publique d'information, or BPI, is located in the Centre Georges Pompidou, in the Marais district of Paris. With the longest opening hours in France, it's a popular place for students, teleworkers and other curious visitors to find sources of information, training and information on a wide range of subjects. We'll take you on a tour of one of the biggest libraries in Paris!

Fashion and sport, the surprising and unexpected exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs - our photos

In the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs will be exploring the links between sport and fashion throughout history, from antiquity to the present day, from September 20, 2023.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 at the Jeu de Paume in Paris: family visits

The Journées du Patrimoine return this weekend, Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17, 2023. Why not check out the program at the Jeu de Paume?

Journées du Patrimoine 2023: visit and exhibition at the Hôtel de Ville Library

To mark the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) on September 16 and 17, 2023, the Bibliothèque de l'Hôtel de Ville is opening its doors to you! On the program: a sports exhibition!

Discover the first vineyard perched on the roof of a historic building in the Marais district of Paris.

While the vineyards of Montmartre are well known, there are others that are far more unusual. Recently, vines have been planted on the roof of a historic building in the Marais district, and you can visit them!

Frank Horvat: Paris, the world, fashion, the photo exhibition unveiled at the Jeu de Paume - final days

Renowned photographer Frank Horvat is at the heart of the Jeu de Paume exhibition, from June 16 to September 17, 2023. Come and admire "Frank Horvat: Paris, the world, fashion".

Johan van der Keuken, le rythme des images: the retrospective at the Jeu de Paume - final days

The Jeu de Paume honors Johan van der Keuken, in an original photo exhibition entitled "Le rythme des images". On view from June 16 to September 17, 2023.

Sirha Omnivore 2023: Eataly celebrates the culinary festival's anniversary with tastings and a DJ set

The Sirha Omnivore Festival, the must-attend autumn event for food lovers, celebrates its 20th edition this year with a special focus on Italy! For the occasion, Eataly is hosting the Omnivorious Party on Monday, September 11, 2023, a gourmet and authentic evening, brimming with unlimited Italian specialties, to be enjoyed to the sound of a DJ set.

Chagall à l'œuvre, the retrospective exhibition at the Centre Pompidou

Drawings, sculptures, ceramics: the Centre Pompidou exhibits its Chagall collection from October 4, 2023 to February 26, 2024.

Serge Gainsbourg, le mot exact: the exhibition at the Bpi of the Centre Pompidou - last days

Attention all Serge Gainsbourg fans. Since January 25, the Bibliothèque publique d'information (Bpi) at the Centre Pompidou has been presenting the free exhibition "Serge Gainsbourg, le mot exact". This is the first opportunity to discover several of the famous French artist's manuscripts from his home in Paris, as well as numerous works from his library. Please note that the exhibition closes at 10pm on September 3, so don't miss the last few days of this free installation dedicated to Serge Gainsbourg!

Genshin Impact exhibition on the best-selling video game at Galerie Joseph Saint Merri

Galerie Jospeh Saint Merri, located in the 4th arrondissement, is hosting a brand-new video game exhibition, "Genshin Impact: Aventure sans fin en Teyvat: Fontaine Edition", from August 19 to 27, 2023. An opportunity for fans to discover a wealth of illustrations based on their favorite characters!

An American baseball team arrives at the Auteuil racecourse for a free game

On August 5, 2023, attend a free friendly baseball match between the Texas Playboys, an American team, and players from the Paris region, at the Auteuil racecourse.

BIGBANG Marais, the unusual Korean restaurant offering open-air barbecues!

The BIGBANG Marais Korean restaurant will take you on a journey to Korea with authentic cuisine in a warm, modern setting. Thanks to its large open terrace, you can enjoy a Korean barbecue in the open air, as well as Korean culinary favourites on a wheel, and indulge in Bingsus, the famous multi-flavoured crushed ice!

Discover the Universe of the French Navy on the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris

Dive into the heart of the French Navy, live from the forecourt of Paris City Hall! This exceptional event takes place on Friday, July 14, from 12pm to 6pm. A unique opportunity to discover the marine world.

Screening of 'Vivantes' by Elie Chouraqui : Against Violence Against Women in Paris

This Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Paris, on the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville, the open-air screening of 'Vivantes', a creation by Elie Chouraqui, highlights the fight against violence against women. The event is free and open to all.

Fnac Live Paris 2023: cancellation of the third and final evening this Friday

After two festive evenings and 20 free concerts on the Hôtel de Ville forecourt and in its salons, Fnac Live is sadly coming to an end. As reported by BFMTV, the final evening of the festival, originally scheduled for Friday June 30 and featuring Aime Simone, Hervé and Selah Sue, has been cancelled due to the violence and riots currently affecting the Île-de-France region.

Corps à corps, histoire(s) de la photographie: the humanist photo exhibition at the Centre Pompidou

Two centuries of photography, and hundreds of different approaches to the human body. The Centre Pompidou invites you to discover the exhibition Corps à corps, histoire(s) de la photographie, from September 6, 2023 to March 25, 2024.

Pol Taburet's Opera III exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations: our photos

Immerse yourself in the dreamlike world of Pol Taburet at Lafayette Anticipations with the exhibition Opera III: Zoo "The Day of Heaven and Hell", to be discovered from June 21 to September 3, 2023. An opportunity to immerse yourself in an artistic journey mixing painting, sculpture and installation, where the strange meets the familiar!

Women Camp Festival: a 100% women's event at the Hippodrome d'Auteuil

The Women Camp Festival is the 100% women's solidarity event to be held on June 24 and 25, 2023. Held at the Hippodrome d'Auteuil, the festival showcases female talent and entrepreneurs through a wide range of workshops and events.

Over the Rainbow, the exhibition paying tribute to LGBTQIA+ artists at the Centre Pompidou

The fight for recognition of LGBTQIA+ rights has also been fought through art... The Centre Pompidou honors these artists of the 20th and 21st centuries with the exhibition Over the Rainbow, on view from June 28 to November 13, 2023.