Salpêtrière district - activities

Take part in the world's largest ratatouille at the Grand Banquet in the 13th arrondissement

Do you love ratatouille, that Mediterranean specialty? Then join us on June 15, 2023 at the Grand Banquet in the 13th arrondissement, to take part in the world's biggest ratatouille!

The 13th arrondissement's Grand Banquet returns under the Paris metro viaduct

A second edition of the Grand Banquet du 13e! Join us on Thursday, June 15, 2023 under the viaduct of line 6 of the aerial metro to enjoy a great popular and gourmet feast while (re)discovering the famous open-air street art museum located on Boulevard Vincent Auriol in Paris.

Nuit Blanche 2023: take part in a giant ping-pong tournament at the Port de la Gare in Paris

This is the event not to be missed during Nuit Blanche 2023: on Saturday June 3, head to the Quai de Seine port de la Gare for an ultra-fun, offbeat ping-pong tournament.

A knitting workshop in the unusual setting of Le Chouchou, Paris' ultra-cool hotel-guinguette

Le Chouchou is teaming up with We Are Knitters for an unusual knitting workshop on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Head for the hotel-guinguette in Paris's 9th arrondissement, to make your own big, cocooning scarf, a de rigueur accessory this season!

NYE 2023: Black & White party on Café Oz’s rooftop

Black and white party, good music, chic and festive atmosphere: what else could we wait for to celebrate the end of the year? On December 31, 2022, let us meet on Café Oz’s rooftop for a crazy party.

New Year's Eve 2023: come aboard Le Diamant Bleu for an evening on the Seine

For a tasty, romantic New Year's Eve, head for Le Diamant bleu: this luxurious restaurant on the water will celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 with an exceptional menu and a stroll along the water, with the Eiffel Tower illuminated in the background...

Halloween 2022 in Paris: a Tim Burton-special costumed party on the Seine

How about celebrating Halloween Tim Burton style? This is what to enjoy on Monday October 31, 2022, at the Off Paris Seine, the floating hotel by the Quai d’Austerlitz in Paris. On the menu, DJ set, makeup workshops, live performances around a scarlet red swimming pool, and over vodka tasting! Free admission on the condition you buy a drink.

The World Festival in Paris 2022, the good cultural plan

The Festival du Monde is the event that allows us to discover, from September 16 to 18, 2022, the backstage of the famous newspaper through a rich program open to all, which offers a wealth of cultural activities and free activities.

Paris: nearly 150 shells from the Second World War found in the Seine

One always finds surprising things in the Seine... This time, the divers of the river brigade and the bomb disposal squad found 154 shells dating from the Second World War, at the level of the quai d'Austerlitz.

Babor by Mohamed Cheikh, the festive dinner cruise of Le Diamant Bleu on the Seine is unveiled

Alert friends, this summer, the Diamant Bleu boat welcomes Babor, the ephemeral restaurant by Mohamed Cheikh for festive dinner cruises on the Seine every Saturday from June to October 2022. For one evening, you can enjoy the dishes of the Top Chef 2021 winner, while admiring the most beautiful monuments of the capital.

The Oz Rooftop Café on the roof of La Cité de La Mode et du Design

The Cité de la Mode et du Design offers us a nice terrace of the Australian brand Café Oz. Let's discover the Café Oz Rooftop!

Les Amarres, the third-place community center in the tradition of Les Grands Voisins

Following in the footsteps of Les Grands Voisins, Les Amarres is the 13th arrondissement's third-location center. During the day, social workers and volunteers help people in precarious situations. In the evening, a program of music and solidarity around the refreshment bar is organized for residents and Parisians alike!

Da Vinci, the mysterious escape game at Phobia Escape Game

If you love The Da Vinci Code and want to follow in Robert Langdon's footsteps in search of the Holy Grail, Phobia Escape Game has the solution with its Da Vinci room. Discover the mysteries of Leonardo da Vinci at this 13th arrondissement venue.

Ephemeris of August 12 in Paris: Creation of the Gaumont film company

On August 12, 1895, Gaumont was founded by Léon Gaumont, who had no idea that he had just created the oldest film production company in history.

La Mer à Boire, the delicious terrace by the Seine

How about spending great summer nights on a plant-filled terrace by the Seine? Come along and discover the temporary La Mer à Boire terrace, welcoming you from May to October 2021. On the menu, fresh oysters, crab roll and sun, here is the summer-inspired location in Paris!

Solarium, the new festive barge at the foot of the Cité de la Mode et du Design

Solarium, here is the name of the new festive terrace that moored by the Cité de la Mode et du Design. Wide terrace by the water, DJ vibe, pizzas and boards to share expect you for a very friendly moment.

Les Disparus, the terrifying escape game at Phobia Escape Game

Phobia Escape Game, leader in new-generation escape games, has opened a brand-new room, Les Disparus. An ideal room for fans of horror films and ghosts...

Wanderlust Paris reopens its terrace this Wednesday before a new project out in June

Good news for Wanderlust's beautiful and big terrace fans! Set in Paris 13th arrondissement, it expects you starting from this Wednesday May 19, 2021 at 5 p.m.

Flonflon: a scrumptious and festive village square by the Seine

Flonflon is the new merry terrace pacing September in Paris opening this Fall. In this festive Indian summer spot, let’s extend the holidays by eating some grilled food and oysters while dancing to DJ sets and enjoying crazy entertainments.

Fu Castella and her deliciously moist and airy cakes

Do you know castella? This pastry of Portuguese origin has finally arrived in Paris, at Fu Castella, a charming boutique-tea room. We bet you'll love this fine, moist cake!