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Restaurant Eunoe: a friendly, affordable neighborhood nugget near Atelier des Lumières

Restaurant Eunoe is a neighborhood nugget offering seasonal, inventive cuisine at affordable prices! Located in the heart of Paris's 11th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Atelier des Lumières, it's the perfect place for a gourmet break.

Romantic outing: A private cruise for two along the Seine in Paris

Looking for a great idea for a romantic surprise with your soul mate? Here's a concept that should inspire lovers: private cruises on the Seine, from Paris, Boulogne or Nogent-sur-Marne.

Plantes pour Tous: plants from €0.90 in Paris and Île-de-France, upcoming sales

Plant lovers, you can count on Plantes pour Tous to stock up on greenery of all sizes and styles, from 90 cents, all year round.

Christmas window illuminations at BHV: traffic disruptions planned for inauguration

This Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the BHV launches its Christmas window displays with a sound and light show followed by a stroll. The rue de Rivoli will be closed to motorized traffic. We'll take you on a tour.

La Dame de Coeur: the cosy, family-friendly board game bar in Paris's 14th arrondissement

Near the Gare Montparnasse station, a friendly games bar awaits you for lively games with friends or family, while you enjoy pastries or an aperitif, depending on the time of day, just like at home!

Aux Quais, the organic and local tearoom at l'Étang-la-Ville station in the Yvelines department

The "Aux Quais" tearoom, freshly opened in October in the heart of the former train station at l'Étang-la-Ville in the Yvelines, awaits all visiting gourmets and Sunday strollers to treat you to organic and local products, all homemade.

The Hôtel Prince de Galles 2024 Yule log by Hélène Kerloeguen: an "architectural" dessert

The Prince of Wales Yule Log 2024, by Hélène Kerloeguen, once again pays tribute to the legendary hotel, drawing inspiration from the historic columns of its magnificent Art Deco patio. As elegant as it is surprising, the pastry creation is adorned with a daring alliance of pistachio, Corsican clementine and orange blossom. Available to order from November 1st.

Chez Monix, the winter chalet and gondolas return to Splash in Asnieres-sur-Seine

This winter, Le Splash reinvents itself as Chez Monix, the must-visit destination for a unique ski resort atmosphere on the banks of the Seine, without the ski slopes.

Arthur Rimbaud, the literary hotel for poetry lovers, in the 10th arrondissement

Close to the Porte Saint-Denis theaters, a poetic stay awaits you in one of three Parisian hotels dedicated to literature, in the footsteps of Arthur Rimbaud, just a few minutes from the Gare de l'Est, where the writer answered Paul Verlaine's call.

Game on the hunting menu at Bellefeuille, the Michelin-starred restaurant at Saint James Paris

Bellefeuille, the Michelin-starred restaurant at the Saint James Paris, unveils a comforting hunting menu, the work of chef Grégory Garimbay and his brigade.

A daring Tea Time at the Prince de Galles Hotel by the Hélène Kerloeguen team

At the Hôtel du Prince de Galles, a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, an audacious tea-time awaits us in the setting of bar 19.20. Imagined by the hotel's pastry chef, Hélène Kerloeguen, and her team, this gourmet escapade unveils creative pieces that should appeal both to sweet tooths looking to get off the beaten track, and to less sweet tooths looking for a tea-time experience.

6 mysterious and esoteric anecdotes about Parisian monuments

Paris is a mysterious capital... Between alchemy, astrology and witchcraft, the city and its monuments hide many esoteric anecdotes, for a magical and historic stroll through three Parisian arrondissements!

Les Imprimeuses, the arty boutique for beautiful gift ideas and textile prints in the 11th arrondissement

On Rue de la Folie-Méricourt, in the 11th arrondissement, Les Imprimeuses is one of the latest to open. Welcome to this Ali Baba's cave of colorful objects, toys and gifts.

Cuba Compagnie: a vintage restaurant and bar in the 11th arrondissement that takes you on a trip to Havana

Just a stone's throw from the Bastille, Cuba Compagnie invites you to take a trip to the heart of Cuban culture, in its vintage-style restaurant, where you can sample Havana-style specialities, enjoy cocktails and typical rums, or even smoke a cigar!

LE SPOT: street art, sports areas and urban forest in Joinville-le-Pont, opening in 2025

The town of Joinville-le-Pont, in the Val-de-Marne region of France, is getting ready to unveil a new cultural, artistic, nature and family site, called LE SPOT. The idea? Transform the "abandoned" area of the A4 freeway into an open-air gallery, urban forest and sports venue. We tell you more about this project, due for completion in spring 2025, in the south-east of the Paris region.

Le Bon Marché's 2024 Christmas window displays: playful & colorful creatures light up Paris at night

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche unveils its Christmas windows on Friday November 8, 2024, from 5pm. This year, colorful creatures populate the rue de Sèvres façade of the department store, with magical Parisian scenes set against a starry backdrop. Welcome to the regressive, playful Paris of Le Bon Marché!

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2024-2025: immerse yourself in the Extraordinary Voyages of Jules Verne!

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages returns from October 27, 2024 to March 2025 with a new, ever more enchanting route. This year, the largest lantern trail in the Ile-de-France region takes us on "Voyages Extraordinaires", inspired by the works of Jules Verne, to make us dream.

Vincennes, Château de Lumières: a digital art festival in a historic setting, final days

Attention, last days: a digital art festival is coming to the gates of Paris, for the first edition of Vincennes, Château de Lumières. Running until November 2, 2024, this nocturnal event invites us to wander among immersive and interactive works of art before attending a monumental projection in the courtyard of the Château de Vincennes. Find out more about what awaits us at this unusual event.

Avenue Montaigne 2024 Christmas illuminations - date and sponsors

As the festive season draws nearer, the Avenue Montaigne is set for an enchanting season! The capital's most elegant district will be decked out in its traditional Christmas lights from November 20, 2024: glittering Christmas trees, magical decor and lively stores every Sunday, December promises to be a festive one on the avenue! Once again this year, the illuminations are kicked off by renowned personalities, and the Comité Montaigne unveils Christmas Montaigne, a new experience that will enchant Parisians. Here's the program!

Lindsey Stirling in concert at the Zénith in Paris: we were there, we tell you all about it

Lindsey Stirling and her electric violin set the Zénith de Paris alight this Friday, October 25, 2024, in a resolutely poetic and impressive show, showcasing the multiple talents of this extraordinary American.