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Blood donation: take part in a giant blood drive to beat the European record at Hôtel de Ville

The Etablissement Français du Sang has teamed up with an Internet personality to bring as many people as possible to a huge blood drive, with the aim of breaking the European record, from November 28 to December 1, 2024, at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris.

The square in front of Paris City Hall is being transformed into an urban forest. What will it look like?

The square in front of the town hall is being transformed! On October 16, 2024, work began on greening the emblematic square. Over a period of eight months, 90 trees will be planted to combat heat islands and promote urban biodiversity. This symbolic project is part of Anne Hidalgo's ecological policy, and we tell you all about what's in store.

Paris: City Hall opens its doors on October 12, 2024, the program

Have you always dreamed of strolling through the Salons of Paris City Hall, pushing open the doors of the Salle du Conseil or the Salon des Arcades? Your wish will come true this weekend! This Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Hôtel de Ville de Paris will be opening its doors to you, exceptionally and free of charge, for a day punctuated by a host of events. There will also be a "braderie des Jeux de Paris 2024". Click here for the program!

Photo competition: take part in City Hall's upcoming exhibition on the Paris 2024 Olympics

"Paris 2024, les jours heureux" is the name of the next exhibition at Hôtel de Ville, which needs your help to exist! Until October 20, Parisians can submit their most memorable photographs of the Olympic Games for a chance to be included!

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at the Tour Saint-Jacques in Paris: the program

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, the Tour Saint-Jacques awaits you. This is your chance to climb to the top of this 54-meter tower, in the heart of the capital, and discover the magnificent panorama offered by this listed monument. Watch your step!

"Paris!" the free immersive exhibition at Hôtel de Ville, new slots available

Discover the many facets of Paris at an exceptional exhibition at the Hôtel de Ville? Until October 19, 2024, we're off to discover the Paris City Hall event exhibition named: "Paris!" the capital presents itself to the world! New slots are available, so it's time to (re)discover Paris, its wealth, its culture, its events, its tragedies and everything that makes it who it is.

Ephemeris of September 4 in Paris: Gambetta proclaims the Third Republic

On September 4, 1870, Léon Gambetta proclaimed the Third Republic in the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, following the fall of the Second Empire after Napoleon III's defeat at Sedan, and in the face of the obstinacy of the Parisian people.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Zeus, the metal horse for the opening ceremony, on display at Hôtel de Ville

The world's most famous horse, ZEUS, is making a comeback! After lighting up the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this majestic steel steed will be on free display at Paris City Hall from August 29 to September 8, 2024.

Ephemeris of August 25 in Paris: General de Gaulle's speech at the Hôtel de Ville

On August 25, 1944, back in Paris, Charles de Gaulle gave his famous speech "Paris outragé! Paris brisé! Paris martyrisé! mais Paris libéré!" at the Hôtel de Ville. An impromptu speech celebrating the city's liberation and calling for national unity.

La Terrasse des Jeux at Hôtel de Ville: the sports and party spot for the Olympics in the heart of Paris

It's in the heart of the capital, on the Hôtel de Ville forecourt, that the Terrasse des Jeux is setting up to bring you the festivities of summer 2024, from July 14 to September 8, 2024. This site, branded "Club 2024" by the Paris Olympic Games organizing committee, promises competitions and celebrations, offering a free platform accessible to all.

Paris 2024 Olympics: free concert on the Hôtel de Ville square with The Avener, Eva, Poupie...

To mark the inauguration of the Terrasse des Jeux, the City of Paris is organizing a free concert this Saturday, July 20, 2024. On the program? Poupie, Jungeli, Eva and The Avener to round off the evening in style!

Heritage Days 2024: Visit to the Hôtel de Ville - Mairie de Paris

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, the Hôtel de Ville de Paris is exceptionally opening its doors for free tours. Join us on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024 to discover the office of the Mayor of Paris, the Hôtel de Ville library, the Council Chamber and the salons d'apparat.

Concert de Paris du 14 juillet 2024 : Lang Lang, Matthieu Chedid... the list of guest artists

This year, to coincide with the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Concert de Paris on July 14th is moving to a new venue, and awaits music-lovers on the square in front of the Hôtel de Ville for another festive, free musical event. Once again, a number of international musicians and soloists are scheduled to take to the stage for the occasion. Lang Lang on piano, Thibault Cauvin and -M-, aka Matthieu Chedid, on guitar and Gautier Capuçon on cello... Discover the artists invited to this year's grand Concert de Paris, not to be missed this Sunday, July 14, 2024.

July 14, 2024: Concert de Paris on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville, here's the full program

To round off the Fête nationale 2024 in style, the Orchestre National de France, the Maîtrise and the Choeur de Radio France are organizing a grand symphony concert this Sunday, July 14. This year, because of the Olympic Games in Paris, the free concert has moved from the Champ-de-Mars, opposite the Eiffel Tower, to the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville. Find out more about the full program and guests for this 2024 edition of the now legendary "Concert de Paris".

July 14 at Paris City Hall: symphony concert, torchlight vigil... the program

This Sunday, July 14, 2024, we're celebrating the Fête nationale, but also the arrival of the Olympic flame in the capital! To mark the occasion, the City of Paris is pulling out all the stops, with a host of free events on the square in front of the Hôtel de Ville. A symphonic concert, the lighting of the cauldron and a torchlight vigil... Here's the musical and festive program that awaits you on July 14, 2024 on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville de Paris!

Place de l'Hôtel de Ville: one of Paris's most historic squares

The Place de l'Hôtel de Ville hasn't always been the lively, cheerful spot in the heart of Paris. Indeed, it was here that many public executions took place over the centuries. You'll never see the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville in the same light again!

Fire in progress Paris 4th district near City Hall: BHV Marais evacuated

A fire broke out this morning, Tuesday June 25, in an apartment building on rue Verrerie in the Marais district, right next to the Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville (BHV) in Paris. Be careful if you're driving in the area, you could be trapped.

Fête de la musique 2024 in Paris, on the Hôtel de Ville square: the program

Classical music invites itself to the forecourt of Paris City Hall on Friday June 21, 2024, for the 42nd Fête de la Musique. The Orchestre de chambre de Paris will be performing a free concert at a gala event billed as "participative and inclusive". Here's the program for this event that marks the start of summer!

Miu Miu distributes books and free ice creams on Paris quays this Saturday!

Miu Miu takes over the Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville on June 7 and 8, 2024, with an unusual pop-up store entirely free of charge! To mark the launch of its summer campaign, the couture label is offering books and popsicles to kick-start summer (at last) in style!

Nuit Blanche 2024 in Paris: Carnival and skateboarding on the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville (75)

Once again, the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville is the place to be for Nuit Blanche. On Saturday June 1, 2024, take a trip to the heart of the capital to discover the various performances organized for this unusual nocturne.