What to do in paris when it rains guide - activities

Les 7 Batignolles cinema in Paris

In the mood for a movie? Let's go to 7 Batignolles, the brand-new cinema in the 17th arrondissement, offering screenings for young and old in an elegant, refined setting. A new spot for all lovers of the 7th art, families, new technology enthusiasts and music lovers alike.

Orsay seen by Julian Schnabel, the Musée d'Orsay exhibition

The Musée d'Orsay invites American artist Julian Schnabel to his own reading of the museum's collections, through an exhibition of some of the institution's pieces and his works. Entitled Orsay vu par Julian Schnabel, it runs from October 10, 2018 to January 13, 2019.

Le Petit Olympia, the restaurant a stone's throw from the Olympia

Lovers of fine food and live entertainment come to Le Petit Olympia, Olympia's restaurant and former Bar Romain, to enjoy tartares and other delicacies. An ideal place to lunch or dine before or after a performance in the legendary venue.

Dora Maar exhibition at the Centre Pompidou

From June 5 to July 29, 2019, the Centre Pompidou presents an exhibition focusing on the work of artist-photographer Dora Maar. A retrospective that reveals an unseen facet of Picasso's muse, from her surrealist activity to her work for fashion.

Bernard Frize exhibition at the Centre Pompidou

The Centre Pompidou is dedicating an exhibition to French artist Bernard Frize from May 29 to August 26, 2019. A retrospective immersing the visitor in the absurd, laziness, randomness, and other themes dear to the artist.

Baccara, the cards-on-the-table restaurant at the Enghien-les-Bains casino

Looking for a bite to eat between games of Texas Hold'em or roulette? The Barrière d'Enghien-les-Bains casino has thought of everything, offering lunch or dinner at Baccara, one of the establishment's ground-floor restaurants. Refined yet accessible cuisine to delight the taste buds of gourmets.

Play roulette and slot machines at the Casino Barrière in Enghien-les-Bains

Lovers of roulette and other slot machines meet in Enghien-les-Bains, 14km north of Paris, to enjoy themselves at the Barrière casino. An establishment far from the hustle and bustle of the capital that delights tourists as much as Parisians and Ile-de-France residents.

The Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation reopens in a brand new space

After several months of refurbishment, the Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation reopens its doors on November 6, 2018 in a brand new space located in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris. An establishment that places a little more emphasis on welcoming visitors, particularly from the provinces and abroad, but also school or university groups with several dedicated spaces.

Disneyland Paris: an unlimited pass to stop queuing

Unlimited access to the theme park attractions… this is what Disneyland Paris will offer with the launching of a series for unlimited fast pass available for sale in addition to a ticket for one or both parks. And to make it interesting, you’re going to have to break the bank…

Mr. Men at Paris Musée en Herbe: our pictures

Mr. Men at the Museum, here’s the brand-new exhibition of the Musée en Herbe, the only Parisian museum really dedicated to children starting from 3 years old! From October 4, 2018 to January 20, 2019, discover this playful exhibit suited to little ones.

Birth of Gothic sculpture at the Musée de Cluny: photos from the exhibition

The Musée de Cluny is devoting an exhibition to the birth of Gothic art, from October 10 to December 31, 2018.

Paris: Marcel Campion will have his Christmas market at the Tuileries

The “king of carnies”, at war with the Paris Authorities, is back for the Holidays with the opening of his Christmas market at the Tuileries from November 24, 2018 to January 6, 2019. A remarkable return a year after being excluded from the Champs-Elysées.

Hong Kong gastronomic week at the Shangri-La Paris

Shang Palace, a Michelin-starred restaurant at Shangri-La Paris, is offering a Hong Kong gastronomic week from September 17 to 28, 2018. And as a special guest to concoct the menu, for the fifth year running, chef Mok Kit Keung.

River Café launches its Apéros Parisiens

The River Café is offering the curious and other gourmands its Apéros Parisiens on its barge in Issy-les-Moulineaux from September 1 to 30, 2018. Breads and viennoiseries from Benoit Castel, beers and wines conceived just a stone's throw away... Come and discover local artisans and their tasty preparations.

Koézio animation at Carré Sénart shopping center

The Carré Sénart shopping center, in partnership with Koézio, is offering a unique experience on September 8, 2018. The aim: become real secret agents by taking part in a never-before-seen adventure game.

Heritage Days 2018 at the Petit Palais

The Petit Palais is taking part in the Heritage Days and offering us plenty of activities for kids, on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September 2018.

Japonismes 2018: Jômon, the exhibition at the Maison de la Culture du Japon

The Maison de la Culture du Japon proposes an exhibition around the art of the Jômon period (11,000 BC - 400 BC), as part of the Japonismes 2018 season, from October 17 to December 8, 2018.

1918, Armistice(s), the exhibition at the Musée de l'Armée : our photos

The Musée de l'Armée - Invalides is devoting an exhibition to the November 11, 1918 armistice, a veritable "historical and memorial caesura", from July 24 to September 30, 2018. An opportunity to delve back into our history lessons on the First World War.

Big Moustache opens a new Barbershop on the Champs-Elysées

Parisian barbershop Big Moustache has just opened a third location in the capital, on the Champs-Elysées. The ideal place for a haircut or beard trimming just like in a real American barbershop.

Free Game of Thrones exhibition for cosplayers

The Parc des Expositions de la Porte de Versailles is inviting Game of Thrones fans to come in costume for free access to Game of Thrones: The Touring Exhibition on July 21, 2018. On the program: a tour and a Cosplay contest with plenty of prizes to be won.