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ÔTIPI, the unusual toy store for fun, workshops and snacks

Are you looking for a great children's toy store, a family café or a space to attend family workshops? ÔTIPI offers all three. This innovative neighborhood toy store lets you take part in a yoga session with your baby, find gift ideas for all ages or enjoy a gourmet break while the kids play.

Trompe-l'œil, a head-turning exhibition unveiled at the Musée Marmottan-Monet

Artists play with our senses: discover the art of trompe-l'œil, with the Musée Marmottan-Monet's playful and unusual exhibition, on view from October 17, 2024 to March 2, 2025.

Musée Marmottan Monet: opening hours, news... All you need to know about the temple of Impressionism

If you love fine art and Impressionism, the Musée Marmottan Monet is for you! Here's what you need to know to prepare for your visit to the museum.

Art Basel Paris: contemporary art on Winston Churchill Avenue

Avenue Winston Churchill, which separates the Petit and Grand Palais, will be transformed into an open-air museum from October 15 to 20, 2024, for the Art Basel Paris program.

Festival du Merveilleux 2024: the Musée des Arts Forains takes you to Joyeux Bercy!

The Musée des Arts Forains invites you once again to its Festival du Merveilleux, from December 27, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Ten days of entertainment and enchantment await (grown-up) children in the temple of the funfair, on the occasion of the Christmas and New Year vacations.

Benjamin Lacombe: his original works from "Monsieur le Lapin Blanc" exhibited at Deyrolle in Paris

To mark the publication of his album "Monsieur le Lapin Blanc", Benjamin Lacombe is exhibiting several of his new original works in Paris. The exhibition runs free of charge from October 15 to December 2, 2024, at Maison Deyrolle, in the capital's 7th arrondissement.

Christmas at the Château de Chantilly 2024: illuminations, delicacies and shows on the program

Christmas is coming to the Château de Chantilly for Christmas 2024. The chateau and park await you for a magical stroll in a fairytale setting for the whole family. From November 30, 2024 to January 5, 2025, you'll find entertainment for the whole family, storytelling evenings and the presence of Santa Claus, in the heart of an exceptional heritage. Here are the highlights of this year's event.

Michelangelo Pistoletto: exhibition of the Italian artist at Galleria Continua in Paris, our photos

This autumn, Galleria Continua honors the work of Michelangelo Pistoletto, a product of the Arte Povera artistic movement. Visit us in Paris' Marais district from October 14 to November 23, 2024 to discover 'Nouvelle perspective', the new solo exhibition by this contemporary Italian artist.

Takashi Murakami: exhibition of the Japanese artist at Galerie Perrotin in Paris, our photos

Takashi Murakami returns to Galerie Perrotin from October 15 to November 23, 2024. Five years after taking over this famous Parisian gallery, the famous Japanese contemporary artist presents a new solo show featuring some fifteen of his recent works, to be discovered free of charge at Galerie Perrotin Matignon.

Art Basel Paris 2024: a free sculpture exhibition at the Domaine du Palais-Royal - photos

The Domaine du Palais-Royal, in the center of Paris, welcomes monumental works of contemporary art for the Art Basel Paris fair. Come and admire them free of charge from October 15 to 26, 2024.

En solitaire autour du monde, the Vendée Globe exhibition at the Musée de la Marine - photos

The Musée de la Marine takes us on an extraordinary journey, to meet the people taking part in the Vendée Globe on solo boats, with the exhibition En solitaire autour du monde, on view from October 16, 2024 to January 26, 2025.

Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &... the Pop Art exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton

The Fondation Louis Vuitton invites us to immerse ourselves in the most colorful artistic movement of the last 60 years. From October 16, 2024 to March 3, 2025, discover pop art with the exhibition "Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &...".

Grotte Chauvet, l'aventure scientifique: immerse yourself in prehistoric art with the Cité des Sciences

The Cité des Sciences takes us on a voyage of discovery of the Chauvet cave, a Paleolithic treasure trove, with a brand-new exhibition on view from October 15, 2024 to May 11, 2025. Fun, interactive and, above all, educational: come and take a behind-the-scenes look at this famous French cave!

Paris 1793-1794, a revolutionary year: the Musée Carnavalet's surprising historical exhibition

If the French Revolution is an event well known to all, 1793-1794 marks an important year in our history. The Musée Carnavalet explores this date in an exhibition running from October 16, 2024 to February 16, 2025.

Arabofuturs: the exhibition of science fiction and predictions is extended at the IMA

Artists from the Arab world imagine the worlds of tomorrow, in an exhibition between science fiction and dreams. Discover Arabofuturs at the Institut du Monde Arabe from April 23 to January 12, 2025.

Art Basel Paris 2024: the contemporary art fair moves to the Grand Palais and Paris

The international contemporary art fair Art Basel Paris is finally back at the Grand Palais for another edition. The event awaits you on the weekend of October 18-20, 2024.

The Sainte-Chapelle and its 1113 stained-glass windows, a true Gothic jewel in Paris

The Sainte-Chapelle is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful buildings in Paris, with its 1113 colorful stained-glass windows depicting scenes from the Old and New Testaments. This 800-year-old Gothic gem becomes a magical place under the sun.

Carbon footprint: the exhibition to understand ecology at the Musée des Arts et Métiers - photos

The Musée des Arts et Métiers deciphers climate change and the ecological challenges ahead in a groundbreaking exhibition. Discover "Empreinte carbone, l'expo" from October 16, 2024 to May 11, 2025.

Art Basel Paris 2024: giant mushrooms decorate Place Vendôme - our photos

Art is everywhere in Paris, even on Place Vendôme! For the Art Basel Paris fair, from October 11 to November 24, 2024, artist Carsten Höller is transforming the landscape with an original installation, to be discovered free of charge in the open air.

Art Basel Paris 2024: a sculpture by Niki de Saint-Phalle on the forecourt of the Institut de France

Once again this year, the Institut de France is taking part in Art Basel's "hors les murs" program at the Paris+ contemporary art fair. From October 12 to 23, 2024, come and admire the installation by renowned artist Niki de Saint-Phalle on the institution's forecourt.