Villette district - activities

Pomme, the family life space for parents and children in the 19th arrondissement

In the Laumière district, a stone's throw from the Bassin de la Villette, it's a kind of cocoon, a bubble where parents can take refuge to unwind, a caring place where children are invited to develop at their own pace: Pomme is the oasis for families, and definitely a must for the whole district.

A brand new farm at La Villette, for a picturesque escapade with animals in the 19th

A farm, in Paris, yes, you read that right, and it's the brand new unusual activity that the Parc de la Villette will offer, with the opening of its brand new farm on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July, with a weekend of free activities on the program!

Thomas Bellorini revisits Pinocchio's enchanting tale at 104

During the Christmas vacations of 2023, Le Centquatre is bringing dreams to young and old alike with Pinocchio, Thomas Bellorini's brand new show inspired by the eponymous fairy tale, to be seen from age 5 upwards!

Disney 100 L'Amitié c'est Merveilleux: our test of the multi-sensory experience at Le Centquatre

Attention Disney fans! To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the company with the big ears invites you to discover Disney's Wonder of Friendship, an immersive experience featuring various installations, at Le Centquatre from June 30 to July 9, 2023. We've been there, we'll tell you all about it!

Le Café du 19M, the creative gourmet address of the Manufacture de Mode Chanel

Nestled in the Galerie du 19M, an exhibition space in the heart of the Chanel art house headquarters, Café du 19M is the must-visit gourmet spot for fashion and textile addicts. Here, art meets gastronomy through the creative and committed cuisine of chef Laurine Marty, with colorful dishes based on seasonal produce.

La Maison des Petits, a free artistic space for children aged 0 to 6 at the Centquatre

Le Centquatre is the art venue you'd like to visit every day: with its free or affordable exhibitions, its beautiful play areas and its omnipresent creativity, it's hard to imagine a more suitable venue for all audiences. For families, the Maison des Petits is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 2.30pm to 6pm.

Paris Triathlon 2023 and its new event, the Duathlon: dates and route

Friends runners, swimmers and cyclists, the time of the challenge has come: the new edition of the Paris Triathlon will take place on June 24 and 25, 2023. Registrations are open and a new format is added this year: the duathlon!

"Sur le fil: de Dakar à Paris", the new free fashion & textile exhibition at Galerie du 19M

The free exhibition "Sur le fil: de Dakar à Paris" takes over the Galerie du 19M (HQ of Maisons d'art Chanel) in Paris/Aubervilliers until July 30, 2023! Discover the talent of nearly thirty artists, artisans and collectives from Senegal, Mali, South Africa and France through a captivating selection of textile creations. An artistic voyage of cultural exchange and unique know-how!

Le Grand Bal de la Petite Reine, to extend the Tour de France, at Le Centquatre

Cycling fans are in for a treat this July 2023! After the Tour de France, head to Le Centquatre, in the 19th arrondissement, for a grand bal populaire, specializing in cycling.

Tim Burton's Labyrinth at La Villette: an immersive experience in the director's universe

If you are a fan of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or Edward Scissorhands, come to La Villette from May 19 to August 20, 2023 to discover "Tim Burton's Labyrinth", an immersive experience in the zany and fantastic universe of the director.

Fête de la musique 2023: open air in two stages in northern Paris

For the 41st edition of the Fête de la musique, opt for the open air event organized by the Flirt à vivre collective on Wednesday June 21, 2023 in the 18th and 19th arrondissements of Paris.

Stranger Things: our test of the immersive and interactive experience signed by Netflix at La Villette

Attention fans of Stranger Things and immersive and interactive experiences! Stranger Things The Experience is coming to Paris, at the Paris Event Center to be precise, from March 10th to July 9th 2023. We tested it, we tell you about it!

Nuit Blanche 2023: a nocturnal artistic escape at Buttes-Chaumont

Get ready for a unique artistic adventure at Nuit Blanche 2023 in Buttes-Chaumont. Discover this Parisian jewel transformed by light installations, artistic performances and visual projections. Meet us in one of Paris's largest green spaces.

Nuit des Musées 2023 in Paris: the program at Espace Art Reflex International

Nuit des Musées returns this Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Paris and throughout the Île-de-France region, for an edition rich in exceptional nocturnes. In the capital's 19th arrondissement, Espace Art Reflex International invites you to discover its program.

Do you know the terrible and gloomy history of the Buttes-Chaumont park?

Before being this beautiful bucolic park, the Buttes-Chaumont had a very gloomy history, and saw many deaths over the centuries. There is a good reason behind the name of the Pont des Suicidés (Suicide Bridge) which overlooks the park...

Discover the Ourcq canal during an unusual kayak trip this summer

During the summer of 2023, take an unusual trip along the water in a kayak! Take a trip down the Ourcq Canal and discover the biodiversity and heritage of Seine-Saint-Denis.

Water and dreams, the botanical barge-library on the Canal de l'Ourcq

On the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq, you'll find an unusual barge that holds treasures of lush greenery and literature. A small café-restaurant hides away in this unique botanical bookshop with its feet in the water, the ideal place for good ideas to germinate!

A commemorative plaque in honor of the horses of the First World War in the 19th

The number of horses drafted during the First World War is in the thousands. In 2023, a commemorative plaque will be installed to celebrate their memory, on one of the gates of the Buttes-Chaumont park, in the 19th arrondissement.

Free exhibitions and workshops bloom at Galerie du 19M for the arrival of spring

The Chanel Fashion Manufacture celebrates the beginning of spring with free exhibitions and workshops at the Galerie du 19M, until April 16, 2023. White cards, embroidery initiations and exclusive visits to the Maisons d'art are on the program!

Children's entertainment and all-you-can-eat buffet: Gustu's kid-friendly brunch with a Corsican accent

One Sunday a month, the Corsican restaurant Gustu, located at La Rotonde, place de la bataille de Stalingrad, organizes its frienldy kids brunch with entertainment for the kids! On the menu: all-you-can-eat buffets, savory, sweet, hot, cold... for the whole family to enjoy!