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Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Olympic venues, sporting events and places of interest in the 4th arrondissement.

From July 26 to September 7, 2024, Paris, Parisians and the (almost) entire planet will be watching the sporting events of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Paris: the Bal de l'Amour returns to the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville, the program

After celebrating the 10th anniversary of marriage for all in 2023, the 'Bal de l'Amour' returns to the forecourt of Paris City Hall with a new, second edition on Friday, May 17, 2024. On the program? Giant karaoke, choir, cabaret show, flower throwing, pole dancing and DJ sets!

La (très) grande forme, a participatory dance show attended by 800 people in Paris

La (très) grande forme is an exceptional event that will bring together 800 participants in front of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris for a participatory dance show. Created as part of the Cultural Olympiad of the Olympic Games 2024, the show is set to play to thousands of spectators on Saturday June 15.

Paris 2024 Olympics: City Hall open on the night of July 14 to admire the Olympic flame

With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games just around the corner, Hôtel de Ville is gearing up for an exceptional evening! On July 14, the building will open its doors to the public to unveil the famous Olympic flame. For a whole night, Parisians and visitors alike will be invited to admire the symbol of the global event (reservations required), 12 days before it kicks off!

Paris Sème: free distribution of local plant seeds at the Hotel de Ville

If you've got a green thumb, the Mairie de Paris will be distributing thousands of seed packets to color your balconies with flowers of every color, this Saturday, April 27, 2024, in front of the Hôtel de Ville!

La Nuit des Relais 2024: a night-time solidarity race against violence against women

Nuit des Relais is back in Paris! This solidarity race against violence against women awaits you this April 23, 2024, on the square in front of the Hôtel de Ville, for an evening of sport and festivities.

10 years of transforming Paris: free events at Hôtel de Ville

The Hôtel de Ville opens its doors to Parisians this Saturday, March 23, 2024, to unveil 10 years of transforming Paris. On the program? Climbing, free seed distribution and meetings with elected officials and agents working for the City of Light.

Women's rally for peace and justice on the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville in Paris

On March 8, International Women's Rights Day, a landmark event will be held on the forecourt of Paris City Hall. Les Guerrières de la Paix, a collective campaigning for peace and anti-racism, is inviting participants to a rally of solidarity to highlight the impact of conflict on women, and the importance of their role in peace processes.

Paris lights up: Paris bridges by night, open-air photo exhibition at Hôtel de Ville

From October 16 to November 30, 2023, admire black-and-white photos of the City of Light and its bridges, on the gates of Paris City Hall. It's an opportunity to rediscover these massive elements of the capital's landscape in a different light.

Le Maghreb des livres 2023, the literary fair showcasing Tunisian literature

The Maghreb des livres returns to Paris for its 29th edition on October 28 and 29, 2023, at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris, and this year it will feature Tunisian literature, with book signings, debates and literary cafés.

Discover the first vineyard perched on the roof of a historic building in the Marais district of Paris.

While the vineyards of Montmartre are well known, there are others that are far more unusual. Recently, vines have been planted on the roof of a historic building in the Marais district, and you can visit them!

Discover the Universe of the French Navy on the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris

Dive into the heart of the French Navy, live from the forecourt of Paris City Hall! This exceptional event takes place on Friday, July 14, from 12pm to 6pm. A unique opportunity to discover the marine world.

Fnac Live Paris 2023: cancellation of the third and final evening this Friday

After two festive evenings and 20 free concerts on the Hôtel de Ville forecourt and in its salons, Fnac Live is sadly coming to an end. As reported by BFMTV, the final evening of the festival, originally scheduled for Friday June 30 and featuring Aime Simone, Hervé and Selah Sue, has been cancelled due to the violence and riots currently affecting the Île-de-France region.

Au bonheur des bistrots, the free exhibition to discover at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris

Bistros from all over France reveal themselves in this unusual and free photo exhibition, to be discovered at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris from April 21st to May 31st 2023.

A lane reserved for buses, cabs and carpools on the ring road? Parisians vote

This is the new public consultation to which Parisians can respond: for or against the introduction of a lane reserved for buses, cabs and carpools on the ring road. You can vote until May 28.

Le Grand Mazarin, a hotel inspired by the literary salons of yesteryear

Le Grand Mazarin, the new Paris hotel from the Maisons Pariente group, has just opened its doors in the heart of the Marais district. An exceptional new address, like an interlude of luxury and elegance in a district that's vibrant day and night.

Capitale(s), the crazy and free street art exhibition at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris in extension

Notice to street art lovers, the City Hall of Paris offers a free exhibition event, called: Capital (s): 60 years of urban art in Paris. An exceptional exhibition that will last until June 3, 2023, and that invites us to discover the works of more than 70 artists ranging from Banksy to Miss Tic, through Invider, Swoom, André or Seth.

Pride Night 2023 : Ballroom, Drag show and dj sets at the Paris City Hall

A night of festivities dedicated to youth and queer culture! This is what awaits you at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris on Saturday, March 11, 2023 for the new Nuit des Fiertés. On the program? A beautiful ballroom, dj sets and a unique drag show... all of this provided by three mistresses of ceremony, the comedian Tahnee, but also Paloma and Soa from Muse.

Lisbon sur Seine: an artistic evening stroll in the heart of Paris

As part of the France-Portugal season, the City of Paris is organizing the "Lisbon on the Seine" event this Friday, September 23, 2022: a free artistic evening stroll through the heart of the capital. On the program? Dance at the Carreau du Temple, an installation by visual artist Bordalo II at the Académie du Climat, and projections, concerts and food-trucks on the Parvis de l'Hôte de Ville.

Street food, the Parisian street-food festival at the Hôtel de Ville

Street-food lovers, meet from September 2 to 4 on the square of the Hôtel de Ville de Paris to discover the best of Parisian gastronomy on the go, on the occasion of the "Cuisine de rue" festival.