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Get curious with ExploreParis: street art and unusual tours in October

Street art takes center stage in October, with guided walks, introductory workshops, exhibitions and live performances! Many unusual tours are also on the program for Halloween, to (re)discover Paris and Greater Paris from a new angle.

The Cherqui Foundation: the kinetic art museum just outside Paris!

Do you like optical and kinetic art? Head for the Fondation Cherqui, a few kilometers from Paris. This art gallery, similar in size to a museum, houses a collection of over 5,000 works by Jean Cherqui. Book your visit now!

Heritage Days 2024: lectures and tours at Espace Niemeyer, headquarters of the Communist Party

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, explore the iconic Espace Niemeyer, headquarters of the French Communist Party. Designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, this futuristic edifice with its daring shapes opens its doors for a unique immersion in an architectural masterpiece, blending history and modernity. A not-to-be-missed event for art and architecture enthusiasts!

The Château de Monte-Cristo, Alexandre Dumas' hidden and unusual home

Discover the Château de Monte-Cristo, the residence imagined by the writer Alexandre Dumas. Set in an English garden in the heart of the Yvelines, on the Saint-Germain-en-Laye side, you'll find an exuberantly styled 19th-century château and its small Château d'If. We take you on a tour of this hidden heritage, listed as a historic monument.

Paris 2024: Paris Musées offers cultural and sporting walks for the Olympic Games

There's plenty to do during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! Paris Musées offers you a unique experience combining sport and culture with the Cultural and Sports Walks, from June 29 to August 25, 2024. Set off to discover Parisian museums while keeping fit, and take part in the Games in your own way, through visits to iconic Parisian sites!

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at the Tuileries Gardens in Paris: the program

For the Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024, come and discover the Jardin des Tuileries in a new light with a special program!

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at the Musée de l'Outil in Val d'Oise (95)

We're off to the Musée de l'Outil for the Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 to discover this charming place in the Val d'Oise. Rendez-vous from May 31 to June 2 for this new edition.

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at the Arboretum de Versailles-Chèvreloup in the Yvelines: the program

The Arboretum de Versailles-Chèvreloup awaits us for another edition of Rendez-Vous aux Jardins, taking place this year from May 31 to June 2, 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. Discover the program that awaits us this year!

International Forest Day 2024: free guided tours of the Fontainebleau forest

Go green for International Forest Day and (re)discover the rich biodiversity of the Fontainebleau forest during free guided tours on Saturday March 16 and Sunday March 17, 2024.

10 free outings and activities in Paris in February 2024

Wondering what to do in Paris during the few days of the February 2024 vacations? To recharge your batteries before the imminent arrival of spring, we've selected 10 100% free visits to make the most of February, whether the weather's fine or not.

Contes et Histoires 2023: a walk in the footsteps of great men at the Pantheon

The Panthéon invites families to discover its history through a strolling show, on the occasion of the national event Contes et Histoires 2023, from January 3 to 5, 2024.

Contes et Histoires 2023: immersive themed tours at the Conciergerie

To mark the 2023 edition of Contes et Histoires, the Conciergerie is offering several fun tours for families during the Christmas vacations. Join us from December 16, 2023 to January 7, 2024 to take part in these unique activities.

Heartstopper season 2: rediscover the series' filming locations in Paris

Heartstopper, Netflix's LGBTQIA+ series that has captured the hearts of many, has returned to the SVOD platform with a season 2, available since August 3, 2023. The new season takes Charlie, Nick and their friends on a three-episode school trip to Paris. The series has just been renewed for season 3, so here's a quick look at where this season was filmed in the capital!

La Fête des Chiens Guides 2023, at the Paris Guide Dog School

The Paris Guide Dog School opens its doors to you for the Fête des Chiens Guides, on September 24, 2023. Many activities are on the program, including demonstrations by our educators, Braille initiations, simulation courses and games for children!

The Château de Versailles, a witness to French history just a stone's throw from Paris

Located southwest of Paris, in the Yvelines department, the Château de Versailles is one of the region's most visited tourist sites. With 7 million visitors a year (approximately), the estate offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in history - history with a capital H - and in the daily life of the court between the 17th and 18th centuries.

Guided tour in Paris: discover the shooting locations of your favorite Netflix series

From July 11th to 17th, Netflix organizes guided tours around Paris to discover the shooting locations of its iconic series. On the program, Emily in Paris, Lupin and many others. And it's free!

Guided tours and tastings at the FrogBeer brewery

The FrogBeer brewery reveals all its secrets, every Saturday from December 7, 2019, with free guided tours and draught beer tastings.

Paris City Vision launches the City Tour in augmented reality

Wanting to visit Paris in a unique way, and go full tourist mode? Paris City Visions has thought about you and provides you with different tours of the city aboard its buses fitted with HistoPad, an interactive visit for an augmented tour. Tourism 2.0 starts January 14, 2020!

Tastings and tour of the Oskare craft brewery at Arkose Nation

Did you know? The Arkose Nation climbing gym holds a little secret... A craft brewery! And you can visit it with Louis, the brewer, on December 4, 2019!

The Impressionist Cruise with Vedettes de Paris

Paris has highly inspired the Impressionist movement and has been the theater of meetings of the most famous painters. Discover their works with a cruise provided by Vedettes de Paris, the Impressionist Cruise, on May 19 and 25 as well as on June 23, 2019!