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La Machine à Coudes, a Caribbean-inspired gourmet restaurant in Boulogne (92)

After 13 years in business, La Machine à Coude, a well-known gourmet restaurant in Boulogne - Billancourt, is reinventing itself under the leadership of chef Rémi Braflan. From now on, you can enjoy a daring Caribbean-inspired gastronomy. Ready for an exotic culinary experience?

Salon du Chocolat in Paris 2024: what to do with the kids?

The Salon du Chocolat is back in Paris from October 30 to November 3, 2024. Fancy a gourmet outing for parents and children? If so, bring the whole family to the most gourmet of Parisian trade fairs to enjoy children's workshops and culinary activities!

The Fantaisie restaurant and its redesigned menu

In the dynamic Rue Cadet, Paris 9th, lies a large, leafy restaurant with a hidden terrace within the Hôtel Fantaisie. We're off to discover the new menu, which mixes French and international cuisine.

Arte Povera: the exhibition dedicated to the Italian art movement at the Bourse de Commerce, our photos

Arte Povera is on show at the Bourse de Commerce in Paris from October 9, 2024 to January 20, 2025. An opportunity to learn more about this Italian artistic movement, thanks to an impressive collection of works by thirteen leading Arte Povera figures.

Le Jardin Sucré opens its chocolate shop and tearoom in Dampierre, Yvelines

Food lovers beware: Jardin Sucré has opened its chocolate shop and tea room in Dampierre, just a stone's throw from the château. It's a new chapter for the couple, who already delight us in Cernay-la-Ville and Paris. We're off to the former Auberge Saint-Pierre, which has come back to life with this opening.

We tested the Best Pastry Shop in Yvelines 2024

The Yvelines 2024 Best Patisserie competition, organized by the Fédération de boulangerie-pâtisserie des Yvelines et de l'Essonne, took place in Sonchamp in September. Top of the list was Daniel Agil, a promising young chef from the Gare Ô Pains patisserie in Méré, who shone by winning gold in the "employee" category. The competition showcases local talent, who compete with daring and creativity to present the best paris-brest and apple tarts.

The Gustave Caillebotte Exhibition unveiled in Paris at the Musée d'Orsay - photos

The Musée d'Orsay unveils "Gustave Caillebotte. Peindre les hommes" (Gustave Caillebotte: Painting Men), an original exhibition celebrating the 130th anniversary of the Parisian artist's death. The exhibition focuses on male figures, a favorite subject for Caillebotte, and runs from October 8, 2024 to January 19, 2025. This is a sublime exhibition by an Impressionist artist who wanted to bring the real to our eyes.

Zombies: death is not the end? The Frontiers of Life exhibition at the Musée du Quai Branly

The Musée du Quai Branly plunges us into the mysteries of life and death, with the exhibition Zombis: la mort n'est pas une fin? on view from October 8, 2024 to February 16, 2025.

The Musée des Plans Reliefs, a unique collection in Paris

The Musée des Plans Relief, located in the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, houses some 100 relief plans of fortified towns. Once used for military purposes, they are now preserved in their original state at the Invalides, where you can discover these immense models of French towns.

Le M., Musée du Vin in Paris: tastings, restaurant, exhibitions, concerts & parties!

Did you know that Paris has its own wine museum? Located in the capital's 16th arrondissement, this historic institution invites you to stroll through its 15th-century vaulted cellars and discover all the secrets of wine culture. Renovated and renamed M. Musée du Vin, the venue promises a rich program of restaurants, tasting courses, taste experiences, temporary exhibitions, concerts and Parisian soirées.

Paris Games Week Junior 2024, the PGW for kids

Paris Games Week is for kids too. From October 23 to 27, 2024, children are the big guests at the show, with more than 1,900 m² dedicated to 3-12 year-olds, giving them the opportunity to discover the big news for Christmas 2024.

The Odyssée Lumineuse at Parc Floral 2024 takes us on a journey through tales and dinosaurs this year!

For the festive season, the Parc Floral is once again inviting families to discover its illuminations in a new and enriched itinerary. L'Odyssée Lumineuse, from November 30, 2024 to January 19, 2025, transports us this year to the world of fairy tales and dinosaurs, with laser effects to boot. It's the perfect way to celebrate the festive season, whether you're with friends, loved ones or family.

Parades, dancers and entertainment for Dia de los Muertos 2024 at the Jardin d'Acclimatation

For Halloween 2024, the Jardin d'Acclimatation puts on its finest decorations for el Dia de los Muertos from October 5 to November 11, 2024. The famous traditional festival of the dead, straight from South America. Family immersion in Mexico guaranteed, with parades, dancers and themed attractions!

Paris 2024 Tropical Carnival, photos and video

The Carnaval Tropical de Paris returned to the capital on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Due to the Olympic Games, the parade, which had been postponed until autumn, took place as an exception. This 22nd edition, marked by rain, highlighted Olympism, with the participation of several medal-winning ultra-marine athletes, including fencers Enzo Lefort and Yannick Borel.

The Art of Lifewear Science: UNIQLO's free exhibition at Place Vendôme

UNIQLO celebrates its 40th anniversary with a unique immersive experience! From October 1 to 5, 2024, visit the Pavillon Vendôme to discover the free exhibition The Art and Science of Lifewear, where XXL interactive installations reveal the advances in textile technology made by the famous Japanese fashion brand.

Foire de Chatou 2024: the meeting place for antique dealers, second-hand dealers & vintage lovers - last day

The Foire de Chatou returns from September 27 to October 6, 2024 on the Île des Impressionnistes (78). A not-to-be-missed event for antique dealers and art galleries, the 300 exhibitors from all over France invite you to browse through a selection of antique furniture, haute couture fashion accessories, jewelry, vintage toys and other treasures of a bygone era.

RTL2 Pop Rock Live with Clara Luciani, Jean-Louis Aubert, Eddy de Pretto: we were there, we tell you all about it

To celebrate 10 years of Pop Rock Live, RTL2 pulled out the big guns, bringing together Clara Luciani, Jean-Louis Aubert, Pierre Garnier and Eddy de Pretto on the Trianon stage this Friday, October 4, 2024. Let's take a look back at this anthology concert, where each artist thrilled the audience in a warm and electric atmosphere.

Erso, an affordable bistronomic address in Saint-Ambroise

In Lou's place is Erso, a neighborhood bistronomic restaurant run by Marine Bert in the dining room and Yann Placet in the kitchen.

L'usine fait le mur: street art at the former Saint-Maur-des-Fossés waterworks, our photos

A street art festival on the site of a disused water treatment plant in Val-de-Marne. This is the artistic and unusual event not to be missed this weekend in the Paris region. To be discovered over two days only, this Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6, 2024, the "L'usine fait le mur" festival invites some twenty street artists for a series of performances on the walls of the former Saint-Maur-des-Fossés waterworks.

Red Katz, a traditional Chinese restaurant in a fabulous retro setting

Between tradition and modernity, the Red Katz restaurant unveils a menu that pays homage to the greatest classics of Chinese cuisine, perfectly executed, in a truly fabulous setting.