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Naraé Kim's Coeur d'Agrumes Christmas log for the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme 2024

The Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme and its talented Pastry Chef Naraé Kim, unveil a Yule log with original flavors, blending sweet potato and black cardamom, in the form of citrus pulp.

"Astral forests": our photos from the free exhibition at the Swedish Institute in Paris

This autumn, the Swedish Institute unveils its "Astral Forests"! To be seen exclusively from September 6 to 22, 2024, this free group exhibition brings together the work of five talented Swedish artists at the crossroads of design, contemporary art and traditional Nordic crafts. Would you like a tour?

Masterpieces from the Galleria Borghese: the Jacquemart-André museum's Italian exhibition unveiled

The Musée Jacquemart-André reopens its doors in September 2024: to mark the occasion, the museum is showing Masterpieces from the Galerie Borghèse from September 6, 2024 to January 5, 2025.

The little-known Musée Jacquemart-André and its fine art collection in Paris

The Musée Jacquemart-André is a beautiful, little-known museum in Paris. It holds many treasures, including Rembrandt's Pilgrims to Emmaus, Sandro Botticelli's Virgin and Child and Donatello's Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, all collected by Nélie Jacquemart and her husband Edouard André in the 19th century.

La Peintinoire: last chance to visit the former skating rink transformed into an urban art museum

Attention street art fans! La Peintinoire is reopening its doors to the general public one last time! Head for the town of Cergy, in the Val-d'Oise region, to discover this former skating rink transformed into an ephemeral urban art museum, free of charge, before it disappears. See you on Saturday, September 7, 2024 for the "der des ders".

Paris Manga and Sci-Fi Show 2024 by TGS, dates and guests for this autumn edition

The Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show returns for a new, 36th edition at the Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte on October 5 and 6, 2024, in its TGS version. For a whole weekend, pop culture fans will be able to meet up and enjoy the latest manga, series and cosplay with family and friends.

Ernestine Café, the cosy family coffee shop with children's play area, in the 18th arrondissement

Rue Joseph de Maistre, at the foot of the Butte Montmartre in the 18th arrondissement, welcomes you with a pastel-green façade, stamped "Ernestine Café": it's here that you'll discover a welcoming, family-run neighborhood café and canteen, offering a home-made menu at very affordable prices.

Asian Street Food Festival at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes returns in September 2024

If you're a fan of Asian cuisine and street food in particular, head to the Grande Pagode de Paris Vincennes on Saturday September 7 and Sunday September 8, 2024 to fill up on exotic dishes from Japan to Vietnam, Thailand and China. It's a gourmet and convivial festival to take your taste buds on a journey to Asia. Admission is free with registration.

La Boissonnière Charonne: the friendly, gourmet spot in eastern Paris

Would you like to discover a gourmet, ultra-friendly place where you'll feel right at home? Head for Boissonnière Charonne, the second address dreamed up by the happy team behind Boissonnière Sentier. Follow us there!

Bloom, Christian Ventura's favorite vegan sushi restaurant in Paris

Bloom is the name of this vegan restaurant with Japanese accents, which has just opened in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. Vegan sushi, already a trend on the other side of the Atlantic, is coming to Paris, and we love it!

Surrealism: the exceptional 100th anniversary exhibition at the Centre Pompidou takes shape

A very special anniversary is being celebrated at the Centre Pompidou, from September 4, 2024 to January 13, 2025: a major exhibition paying tribute to Surrealism.

Paris Design Week Factory: free exhibitions of the best emerging designers

As Paris Design Week marks its return to the capital, the new guard of designers is also arriving at Paris Design Week Factory from September 5 to 9, 2024. From L'espace Commines to Galerie Ellia, via Galerie Joseph Froissart and Galerie Turenne, come and discover the designers of tomorrow at free exhibitions open to all!

Heritage Days 2024: free tours of the King's Kitchen Garden at the Château de Versailles (78)

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 (Heritage Days 2024), we're off to the Potager du Roi (King's Garden) at the Château de Versailles to take advantage of two free days in an enchanting setting, on September 21 and 22. The program includes free visits and a host of activities for young and old alike!

Renaud, words and images: exhibition, concert and auction in Paris, our photos

Renaud makes a commitment to UNICEF with the launch of an original project entitled "Des mots et des images". Fans will be able to discover a book featuring 20 of the singer's legendary songs, illustrated by twenty contemporary artists, as well as a small, free exhibition, a mini concert and an auction. We tell you more about this not-to-be-missed artistic and solidarity event in Paris.

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!

Paralympic Games: a hunt for pins in the capital's iconic locations

You're probably familiar with this tradition of pin exchange, but for these Paris 2024 Games, new ones are making their appearance, to be picked up as you stroll around the capital!

Gaulish Summer at Parc Astérix 2024 continues on weekends and Wednesdays in September

The Gaulish Summer at Parc Astérix continues every Wednesday and weekend in September 2024! Water attractions, life-size banquets and parades... Everything is in place for an unforgettable summer experience.

Free Lumières Impressionnistes Festival in Chatou 2024, takes us back in time

The Lumières Impressionnistes festival returns for a 4th edition on September 6 and 7, 2024, on the theme: Let's celebrate together 1874 and the year of the first Impressionist exhibition! This free, festive event once again takes over the Hameau Fournaise in the Yvelines (78) with an exceptional program including sound and light shows, live arts performances and exhibitions.

Paris Design Week: an arty village square in the heart of the historic Paris Library

For this year's Paris Design Week, head for the Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris to discover the free "Village Palace" installation. From September 4 to 15, 2024, the beautiful mansion will unveil this reproduction of an arty village square, imagined by three young, unusual designers.

Paris Design Week: MUJI and Studio 5-5 install a house in a Marais townhouse

For Paris Design Week 20024, from September 5 to 14, Japanese brand MUJI takes over the Hôtel d'Albret in the Marais district. Together, they set up a manifesto house, housing a unique collection of ready-made objects.