What to do in paris this week - activities

The Edge: the highest-rated 4D virtual reality experience in Paris!

The Edge offers ultra-immersive virtual reality experiences for friends, colleagues and family. The "Ganymede" experience plunges us into a science-fiction adventure combined with highly realistic physical sensations. A complete change of scenery guaranteed!

Asterix, the Immersive Journey exhibition unveiled at the Atelier des Lumières - Extensions

Asterix and Obelix fans beware: an exceptional, immersive exhibition awaits you at the Atelier des Lumières from October 18, 2024 to January 22, 2025. What if you were to travel through the different worlds of René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo?

Free Muffin Day 2024, free muffin distribution throughout France

Attention muffin lovers: this Wednesday, November 27, 2024, free muffins are being distributed all over France! Visit one of the 70 Columbus Cafés in Ile-de-France and elsewhere to treat yourself.

Transport in Île-de-France: RATP and SNCF disruptions in Paris from November 4 to 11, 2024

Numerous disruptions are expected on public transport in Paris and the Ile-de-France region from Monday November 4 to Monday November 11, 2024. With work scheduled on several metro, RER and Transilien lines, this post-Toussaint back-to-school week will complicate travel in the capital and its inner suburbs, while the November 11 bank holiday means a three-day weekend.

Cheese and Wine Day at the Musée Vivant du Fromage for wine and cheese tastings

Are you a big fan of cheese and wine? Then don't miss Cheese and Wine Day at the Musée Vivant du Fromage in Paris. This Tuesday, November 5, 2024, we're looking forward to seeing you and making some great discoveries. Don't forget to pre-register!

Paris Cheese and Wine Week 2024: a week dedicated to wine and cheese tasting in Paris

A week of wine and cheese tastings all over Paris and the Île-de-France region? That's the tempting program for Paris Cheese and Wine Week, which returns from November 4 to 17, 2024.

All Saints' Day vacations and Halloween in Provins, the medieval town's events are multiplying

Looking for great ideas for family outings during the 2024 All Saints' Day vacations? We invite you to plunge into the heart of the Middle Ages in the town of Provins, just an hour from Paris. With shows, banquets, visits to monuments and a rose garden, this medieval town has a great program in store for you!

Café Shin Paris, the delicious coffee shop between Paris and Seoul

Café Shin Paris is the newly opened coffee shop in the 10ᵉ arrondissement offering gourmet lattes and pastries to die for. This spot offers a happy marriage between France and Korea, with fusion specialties well worth the detour.

Did you know? Passage Jouffroy hides a gold ingot and Paris's first fast-food restaurant!

The Passage Jouffroy, located between the Grands Boulevards and rue de la Grange-Batelière, is a place rich in surprises and historical anecdotes. Built in 1846, it is famous for its metal architecture and glass roof, which have inspired many other Parisian passages. This emblematic site is home to unique boutiques and an unusual story revolving around a mysterious gold ingot that caused a sensation in the 19th century. To get there, you can enter either from Boulevard Montmartre at the Musée Grévin, or from Rue de la Grange-Batelière, each entrance offering a different perspective on this space steeped in history.

Roulés Boulés : The bakery of gourmet sandwiches and exceptional viennoiseries, Paris 3rd arrondissement

Are you looking for a good neighborhood artisan bakery in Paris's 3rd arrondissement that honors good sandwiches and quality viennoiseries? You'll "Roulés Boulés" to this excellent gourmet address that combines quality, love and creative viennoiseries. We've tried it and we love it!

8 unusual parks and gardens in Yvelines, treasures to discover

Why not take a stroll and discover the most beautiful and original parks and gardens in Yvelines? From hidden gardens to unique, historic and even downright zany, the 78 region has no shortage of unusual treasures to discover for those wishing to get off the beaten track.

Top 25 most beautiful villages and walks near Paris, nuggets in Ile-de-France

Escape around Paris with these 25 must-see getaways less than 100 km from the capital.

Fête de la Brouette 2024 in Jouy-en-Josas: picking and fun activities at Ferme de Viltain

In Jouy-en-Josas, the Ferme de Viltain picking area is currently the scene of a convivial event: the Fête de la Brouette. Prolong the summer atmosphere from August 20 to 23, 2024 in these Yvelines fields. Activities, games and fresh produce picking are all on the agenda!

Molitor: the iconic swimming pool accessible after a rooftop lunch or treatment, all summer long!

Molitor, Paris's most iconic hotel-pool, has a stylish summer 2024 in store for you with its "Lunch & Swim" and "Évasion" offers, available Monday to Thursday on reservation. This trendy urban oasis promises a wellness interlude in a chic and legendary setting, punctuated by lunch on the terrace and a couple of dips!

20 unusual places to discover in Paris and the Île-de-France region this summer 2024

Why not take the opportunity this summer to discover the treasures of the Île-de-France region? Paris may be one of the world's most beautiful cities, but the surrounding region also boasts a rich heritage and a host of unusual nuggets! Here's a roundup of original spots in the Paris region!

Unusual in the Yvelines: the superb waterfall grotto at Parc du Dr Fauvel in Villennes-sur-Seine

Villennes-sur-Seine, a charming commune in the Yvelines department, is home to a little-known treasure: the waterfalls of the Parc Fauvel grotto. Located some 36 kilometers west of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, this small town near Poissy on the left bank of the Seine boasts a park that combines history and nature. The park, an example of English romanticism, features an unusual grotto and waterfalls.

Christophe Michalak's bakery, patisserie and chocolate shop Étienne Marcel, Paris 1er

Gourmet alert, Christophe Michalak has just opened his new boutique in the 1ᵉʳ arrondissement of Paris. Head to rue Etienne Marcel to discover this new gourmet spot, which for the first time brings together pastry, bakery and chocolate all in one place.

Fu, the coffee shop and brunch pastry shop in the 13th arrondissement, takes you on a journey to Asia

Are you tempted by a new pastry and coffee shop with Asian flavors? Matcha, sesame and pandan, as well as durian and kimchi, enliven the cakes and dishes in this new spot opening in Paris's 13th arrondissement. From breakfast to lunch and afternoon tea, of course, it's all about unusual treats and brunch every day. We take you on a discovery tour.

The charming village of Médan in the Yvelines, its castle and its treasures

Nestled in a loop of the Seine just 30 minutes from Paris, the village of Médan offers a wonderful escape into time and history. Once the property of the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the Middle Ages, it now boasts a number of cultural treasures, including its famous 16th-century château and the home of the illustrious Émile Zola. We take you on a voyage of discovery.

Unusual: we tested a hot-air balloon flight in Fontainebleau over the Ile-de-France region - promo

How about a breathtaking view over Fontainebleau? We're off to try out hot-air ballooning over the Île-de-France region, a magical experience we'd like to share with you.