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Halloween invades Parc Astérix, Fear on Parc 2024 with a crazy new Haunted House

Halloween is back at Parc Astérix. For this new edition of Peur sur le Parc, meet us from October 5 to November 11, 2024 to experience moments rich in emotion. It's time to look your best and go scare the crap out of yourselves!

Halloween 2024: take part in the Pumpkin Festival at Gally Farms

From October 24 to October 31, Gally Farms celebrates autumn's best-known vegetable: the pumpkin. It's also a chance to turn on the Halloween mode at Gally farms in Saint-Denis (93), Sartrouville (78) and Saint-Cyr l'Ecole (78).

Olga de Amaral at the Fondation Cartier, the sublime XXL textile exhibition in Paris

The Fondation Cartier honors Colombian artist Olga de Amaral in a major retrospective running until March 16, 2025. We take you on a tour of this grandiose XXL exhibition.

The 2024 Christmas Market at the foot of the Eiffel Tower is back! - dates

The Eiffel Tower Christmas Village returns to the Quai Jacques Chirac from December 7, 2024 to January 5, 2025! A not-to-be-missed event for the festive season, the Iron Lady Christmas Market offers a myriad of gift ideas and winter delights.

Révélations: the biennial arts and crafts event returns to the Grand Palais in 2025

It's back at last at the Grand Palais: the biennial Révélations, the international showcase of art and creative crafts, awaits us from May 21 to 25, 2025. Come and discover the skills of artists and craftsmen from all over the world through exceptional new works.

La Faune en plis: an unusual, free exhibition of animal origami, at the Pavillon Vendôme (92)

From October 16 to January 11, 2025, a free and, to say the least, unusual exhibition takes up residence in the Pavillon Vendôme in Clichy: discover Faune en plis, a work by Gerard Ty Sovann.

Hakuba: we tested the exclusive Omakase experience at Cheval Blanc Paris, the Japanese restaurant

Discover Hakuba, the Japanese restaurant nestled in the heart of the prestigious Cheval Blanc Paris. The restaurant offers a unique immersion in the art of Japanese gastronomy, with Omakase menus carefully orchestrated by sushi master Takuya Watanabe, in collaboration with sauce master Arnaud Donckele and pastry chef Maxime Frédéric. A delicate experience that echoes Japanese tradition and the quest for authenticity.

Paris Games Week 2024: we went to the gaming show at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

Paris Games Week is back at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, for a new edition from October 23 to 27, 2024... Japanese booths, video game testing, cosplay, sport and e-Sport, meetings... We tell you all about it!

Romance in the Stone: a contemporary art exhibition at the heart of the Museum of Mineralogy

Magnificent crystals and stones from around the world meet contemporary works of art in a new exhibition at the heart of the Musée de Minéralogie Mines Paris collection, from October 23 to December 14, 2024.

The Cherqui Foundation, a mecca for kinetic art and its immersive collections in Aubervilliers

Just a few metro stops from Paris, the Cherqui Foundation is undoubtedly one of the most unusual places in the capital's northern suburbs. With collections that are unique in France, bringing together over 4,000 pieces, we take you on a voyage of discovery.

Potions & Co: the "escape bar" for an unusual outing in Paris

Do you like cocktails and puzzles? Escape game fans can now discover Potions & Co, Paris' first escape bar offering an immersive cocktail experience.

Le Georges, the trendy rooftop restaurant at the Centre Pompidou

Le Georges, a rooftop restaurant with a spacious terrace at the top of the Centre Pompidou in Paris, offers an exceptional view of the Eiffel Tower and Parisian monuments. This trendy venue offers healthy, gourmet cuisine, creative cocktails and evening DJ sets.

Italian brunch at A Braccetto, a quality, affordable fromule 2 steps from Luxembourg

If you can't afford to take a trip to the land of La Dolce Vita, there's still the option of an Italian brunch: that's what A Braccetto offers, a fine Italian address to be discovered in the 5th arrondissement.

Café Shin Paris, the delicious coffee shop between Paris and Seoul

Café Shin Paris is the newly opened coffee shop in the 10ᵉ arrondissement offering gourmet lattes and pastries to die for. This spot offers a happy marriage between France and Korea, with fusion specialties well worth the detour.

Festival des Lanternes 2024: the dinosaur ball, the Jardin d'Acclimatation light trail

Dinosaurs come to the Jardin d'Acclimatation! From November 29, 2024 to March 2, 2025, 2,000 illuminated lanterns, including 100 creatures from the Mesozoic era, invade the aisles of the Parisian theme park. After the success of the Shanghai lanterns, get ready for a magical, prehistoric immersion, perfect for the holiday season!

Maison Élysée: the free Élysée museum/café, opposite the presidential palace in Paris

The Élysée Palace has finally opened the doors to its very own museum! Come and enjoy an exclusive presidential experience at the Maison de l'Élysée, located just opposite the palace. On the program? A free, royal immersion in the 600 m2 museum, café and boutique.

Christmas Market 2024 in Boulogne-Billancourt (92)

The Boulogne-Billancourt Christmas Market returns to the Grand'Place from November 20 to December 24, 2024, to the delight of young and old alike. On the program? Crafts, entertainment and photos with Santa... This year, the whole family can enjoy the festive season!

Salon de Montrouge 2024: the contemporary art fair spotlighting tomorrow's talent

The Salon de Montrouge returns for its 68th edition from February 7 to 23, 2025. Every year, this not-to-be-missed contemporary art event presents dozens of emerging artists gathered in the 1,500 m² of the Belfry.

Restaurant Capsule, contemporary bistro and market cuisine in Paris's 14th arrondissement

Just a stone's throw from the Hôpital Cochin in Paris's 14th arrondissement, restaurant Capsule is a neighborhood nugget with a contemporary flair, where you can savor cuisine concocted by instinct from fresh, seasonal produce.

Sherwood Parc: France's largest adventure park is just 30 minutes from Paris!

Accrobranche, paintball, archery... With over 25 activities on 15 hectares in the Parc Régional de l'Oise, accessible in 30 minutes from Paris by train, Sherwood Parc is THE biggest activity park in France, and it's just had a complete makeover. See it in pictures! And for Halloween, discover the Forest of Terror from October 1 to November 3.