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Ascension Day 2025 in Paris: museums and monuments open this Thursday, May 29

A new public holiday in France, a new opportunity to enjoy the beautiful museums and monuments near you: this Thursday, May 29, 2025, is Ascension Day. But which cultural venues remain open on this public holiday? Here's the lowdown.

Paradox Museum Paris unveils 5 new immersive experiences and a Hans & Gretel Café

Paradox Museum in Paris offers almost a hundred experiences in trompe l'oeil, optical illusions and sensory upheaval. You'll love being fooled and capturing surreal clichés. 5 new immersive experiences have been added to the itinerary, so it's time to put your senses to the test! As a bonus, a brand-new ultra-gourmand café awaits you: Hans & Gretel will catch you.

Nikito: indoor leisure space in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Watch out, it's going to be a bumpy ride! Nikito invites you to discover its various immersive parks in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. A total of three indoor leisure areas to keep the whole family busy. From trampolines and rock-climbing to bowling, laser games and toboggans, this unusual spot is suitable for all ages!

Spectacular: Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione's vibrant new show - our review

Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione unveils its brand new show: "Spectaculaire", to be seen in Paris from October 11, 2024 to March 9, 2025. This unique show celebrates the grand return of the flying trapeze, invented here in 1859, and marks 90 years of the famous Bouglione dynasty at this emblematic circus temple.

Visit an immersive work by Jean Dubuffet in the Centre Pompidou's permanent collections

Among the permanent collections at the Centre Georges Pompidou, there are many works that question our perceptions, taking us into another universe. Such is the case with Jardin d'Hiver, by artist Jean Dubuffet.

Pop Central: the museum of cult cars from vintage films and video games just a stone's throw from Paris

Who hasn't dreamed of getting behind the wheel of the Batmobile or reliving the atmosphere of the arcades of the 90s? In Étréchy (91), the Pop Central Museum awaits you on Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends, for a total immersion in pop culture, with legendary movie cars and vintage arcade machines galore.

Salon de l'Agriculture 2025: not-to-be-missed events with children

The Salon de l'Agriculture returns to Paris from February 22 to March 2, 2025. A not-to-be-missed event for families, this gathering of goats, sheep, rabbits and animals of all kinds also offers a wealth of entertainment for children.

L'Atelier des Lumières, a digital art center and immersive museum in Paris

For total, magical immersion in the works of the greatest artists, head for Atelier des Lumières, the digital art center in Paris's 11th arrondissement. Find out all the latest news from this museum like no other.

Les Orientalistes: the Atelier des Lumières exhibition takes us on a journey to the Orient - photos

The mysteries of the Orient await you at the Atelier des Lumières: join Ingres, Delacroix, Vernet and many others in this groundbreaking exhibition on view from February 9, 2024 to January 22, 2025.

Egypt of the Pharaohs: the Atelier des Lumières immersive exhibition is extended

A fabulous journey awaits us this year at the Atelier des Lumières: from February 9, 2024 to January 22, 2025, discover the Egypt of the Pharaohs, from Cheops to Ramses II.

La Grande Fête des Enfants: the incredible family event at the Cité des Sciences is back!

This Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8, 2024, the Cité des Sciences is organizing a big party for kids on every floor of the Cité. On the program? Entertainment galore and workshops for the whole family!

AURA INVALIDES, the must-see sound and light show in Paris

Looking for a unique nocturnal experience in Paris? Ready to be amazed and embark on a timeless journey to a legendary heritage site? Come and discover AURA INVALIDES, a sound and light show at the iconic Dôme des Invalides as night falls. A magical moment in the heart of the Dome, sure to delight young and old alike.

Terres d'aventures: the adventure film festival returns to Le Centquatre in Paris

For its latest edition, from January 24 to 26, 2025, the Adventure Film Festival returns to Le Centquatre, in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, with some thirty films on the program.

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.

All Saints' Day vacations and Halloween 2024: the Gendarmerie Nationale museum programme

For the All Saints' Day vacation in 2024, the Musée de la Gendarmerie Nationale in Melun is offering children the chance to spend part of their vacation at the museum, with fun workshops and even free events planned especially for Halloween, from October 19 to November 3, 2024.

All Saints' Day vacation 2024: the programme of activities at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace

From October 19 to November 3, 2024, the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace goes into "vacation" mode with a kid-friendly program for families. On the program? Activities and tours designed especially for children!

The Musée des Égouts de Paris (Paris Sewers Museum): discover the underbelly of the capital

The Musée des Égouts de Paris is one of the capital's most cult and unusual experiences, where you can wander six feet underground in a slightly damp atmosphere!

Mystery Game: a thrilling, immersive investigation at the Conciergerie

Strange phenomena have been observed at the Conciergerie... Ghost hunters, it's up to you! Come and investigate in the most gothic of atmospheres, with the Conciergerie Mystery Game in Paris. An adventure that plunges you into the monument's dark dungeons...

Marco Polo comedy club: one of the best comedy clubs in Paris, right in the center of Châtelet!

Located right in the heart of Paris, in the Châtelet district, the Marco Polo Comedy Club welcomes both big-name comedy stars testing out their new jokes before setting off on tour, and the next generation of French stand-up. You're guaranteed an hour of laughter as you enjoy your drink during the show, with the option of eating before or after the show at the Bistrot du Jardin restaurant, which will be delighted to welcome you.