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Did you know? The Athletes' Church of the Paris Olympic Games is located in Saint-Ouen (93).

We already knew that the Olympic Village was located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, in Paris and Saint-Denis (93). For athletes of the Catholic faith, a church has been put to special use during the Paris 2024 Games: find out which one!

Free Dictations for All in September in shopping malls across Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Are you ready? Get writing! La Grande dictée pour tous is back for the autumn season in numerous shopping centers across the capital and the Paris region. It's an opportunity to test your spelling and challenge yourself to a free challenge!

Ephemeris for August 22 in Paris: The theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum

On August 22, 1911, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa disappeared from the Musée du Louvre, under the noses of the guards. It was a shock. It would be another two years before Mona Lisa's smile could be seen again in sunny Florence.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: after her gold medal in surfing, Kauli Vaast surfs the Seine

After winning the gold medal in surfing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Kauli Vaast made her mark once again this edition of the Olympics by surfing on the Seine, before the eyes of Parisians and tourists, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. It was an opportunity to celebrate her victory in an unprecedented and memorable way.

Paris 2024 Olympics: A whale invites itself to the surfing Olympics!

A whale invites itself to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games? That's the unusual image of the day. The Paris 2024 Olympics are offering some unseen scenes, even on the other side of the world. During the surfing semi-finals in Tahiti, a whale appeared on camera, adding a spectacular touch to the event. Brazil's Tatiana Weston-Webb faced Costa Rica's Brisa Hennessy in a competition marked by impressive performances and capricious weather.

Les bals de l'Hôtel de la Marine: a magical new season of music from yesteryear

Take a step back in time, and attend an 18th or 19th century ball, with the magical evenings organized once a month at the Hôtel de la Marine.

Unusual: board a vintage train on the Chanteraines park railroad (92)

Parc des Chanteraines, located in the towns of Villeneuve-la-Garenne and Gennevilliers, is one of the largest green spaces in the Hauts-de-Seine department. As an added bonus, the park also boasts a railroad, where you can board an old-fashioned train on certain days of the month.

Mad Jacques paddle: experience a festive and sporting adventure on a paddle along the Seine River

Would you like to paddle down the Seine? In any case, that's what the Mad Jacques paddle is all about, a two-day paddle trip over a weekend packed with encounters, sport and festivities.

Paris Insolite: where is the city's last lift bridge?

Located at the intersection of the Bassin de la Villette and the Canal de l'Ourcq, the Rue de Crimée bridge is almost invisible in the 19th arrondissement. However, it has a special feature that is unique in Paris.

A matchstick Eiffel Tower takes up residence at Beaugrenelle for a temporary exhibition

During the "Made in Paris" event at Beaugrenelle, a number of monuments are presented in an exhibition, including Richard Plaud's famous Eiffel Tower made of matches, in the Guinness Book 2024!

Unusual: take a river shuttle for a ride on an island in the heart of Paris

Many people are familiar with the Bois de Boulogne, yet few really know that it's home to two of the capital's most beautiful lakes and their picturesque islands. Come on board with us: we're off to discover these hidden treasures of Paris!

Mad Golf, the first indoor mini-golf course with a retro and unusual atmosphere in the heart of Paris

Paris's first indoor mini-golf course awaits you in the 2nd arrondissement, with two immersive, unusual 9-hole courses in a uniquely colorful retro atmosphere!

Insolite: the crazy bathtub race returns to the Canal de l'Ourcq

Have you ever been to a bathtub race? It's no joke, this unusual event has been taking place for 13 years on the Ourcq canal and you can take part for free, on July 7, 2024!

Beauty and the Beast, the magical sound and light show at the Château des Cèdres in Montfermeil (93)

In the Seine-Saint-Denis department, northwest of Paris, the town of Montfermeil hosts Beauty and the Beast, a sound and light show based on one of the most famous children's fairy tales.

Isabellame and its spiritual evening on June 14th: conference, dinner and dance.

Immerse yourself in a unique evening with Isabelle, founder of Isabellame, on Friday June 14: discover unforgettable dances to the bewitching rhythms of a live band!

The big picnic on the Champs-Elysées in Paris, photos and video

A giant picnic on the Champs-Élysées - that's the unusual event that took place this Sunday, May 26, 2024. After the giant cinema and then the biggest dictation, nearly 4,000 people won the right to lunch on the gingham tablecloth set up on the world's most beautiful avenue.

Safari Dinners return to Thoiry Zoo with Cédric Jaunault, Meilleur Ouvrier de France

How about a giant dinner in the heart of the pampas, against a magnificent natural backdrop? Thoiry Zoo is relaunching its exceptional new safari dinners for 8 dates during the summer season, from June 15 to August 31, 2024. Dine in the heart of the savannah on a gourmet menu, including 2 special dates with a menu prepared by Frédéric Jaunault, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Primeur. The perfect way to celebrate plants!

The Paris and Île-de-France fire departments at the 2024 Open House

The fire stations of Paris and the Île-de-France region open their doors to you free of charge on certain Saturdays and Sundays (depending on the station) throughout the year, giving you the chance to immerse yourself in the life of firefighters in and around the capital.

An unusual free night at the Musée d'Orsay with dinner and a view of the Olympic opening ceremony

How about an unusual free night at the Musée d'Orsay, with dinner and a view of the Olympic opening ceremony? On July 26, 2024, Airbnb is offering you this incredible experience!

Camel, dromedary and llama parade finally confirmed at Bois de Vincennes

Camels, but also dromedaries, llamas and alpacas in Paris? This weekend, camelids were to take to the streets of the capital to mark the world year of these artiodactyl mammals. To celebrate the event, a large camelid parade was scheduled to take place in the heart of Paris this Saturday, April 20, 2024, with the participation of some thirty foreign delegations. However, the Prefecture de Police issued an order banning the event from the streets of Paris, proposing an alternative route through the Bois de Vincennes. The parade will therefore start this Saturday afternoon from the esplanade of the Château de Vincennes.