What to do in the 8th arrondissement - activities

Padel in Paris: an ephemeral 5-star court in the courtyard of the Hôtel du Collectionneur - extensions

Want to play padel in a setting worthy of a movie? From September 19 to January 5, 2025, the Hôtel du Collectionneur invites you to smash your way through its lush gardens on Paris's first 5-star padel court. Reserve your slot from September 14 for this unique experience, combining sport and luxury in the Art Deco ambience of this prestigious address.

La Parenthèse Belle Époque: Maxim's opens an ephemeral champagne bar in its Art Nouveau salons

Maxim's, the iconic Parisian restaurant, opens the doors to La Parenthèse Belle Époque, an ephemeral bar to be discovered until the end of 2024, where art and champagne come together in retro-chic elegance. On the private floors, in the heart of the Art Nouveau-style salons of yesteryear, experience a tasting of emblematic vintages from a famous Champagne house, a long-standing partner of this exceptional address.

The Grande Exposition du Fabriqué en France 2024 returns to the Élysée Palace this weekend!

The Élysée opens its doors to you for the Grande Exposition du Fabriqué en France, this weekend of October 26 to 27, 2024! Now in its fourth year, this emblematic event will showcase 122 products that make our national know-how shine. Come and celebrate French craftsmanship and discover the talents of our artisans, producers and manufacturers from mainland France to the French overseas territories!

Maison Élysée: the free Élysée museum/café, opposite the presidential palace in Paris

The Élysée Palace has finally opened the doors to its very own museum! Come and enjoy an exclusive presidential experience at the Maison de l'Élysée, located just opposite the palace. On the program? A free, royal immersion in the 600 m2 museum, café and boutique.

Paris 2024 Megastore on the Champs-Élysées: big sell-off for the store's final days

The Olympic and Paralympic Games are celebrated on the Champs-Élysées with the Paris 2024 megastore, open from June 27 to September 15! Just a stone's throw from the Grand Palais and the Parc urbain de La Concorde, this new 1,000 m2 temple to shopping has become the flagship store for the Games' official boutiques, offering 1,000 references of iconic and exclusive products, as well as a photo spot to immortalize yourself with the Olympic Torch or the Giant Mascot! Don't miss the big sale on the last days of the store!

Heritage Days 2024 at Visionnaire, the historic headquarters of the L'Oréal group - reservations

This new edition of the Journées du Patrimoine will be full of surprises on September 21 and 22, 2024. For the occasion, Le Visionnaire - Espace François Dalle, better known as the historic headquarters of the L'Oréal group, is exceptionally opening its doors to visitors for free tours, subject to reservation. Ticket sales open this Wednesday afternoon, September 11!

Promenade pour un Objet d'Exception 2024: an art trail through the houses of avenue Montaigne

Avenue Montaigne and Rue François 1er are transformed into an ephemeral gallery from September 12 to 15, 2024, for the new edition of the Promenade pour un Objet d'Exception. On the program? 26 luxury brands - from Chanel to Dior, Gucci to Jacquemus - reveal iconic pieces and works of art chosen or designed for the occasion.

A Messika free diamond hunt on the Champs-Élysées

Who hasn't dreamed of taking part in a diamond hunt? What's more, it's completely free! Until August 30, 2024, Messika is transforming the Champs-Élysées into a glittering playground every day. The objective? Decipher the riddles on the Maison de joaillerie's social networks, uncover the clue and try to win one of the five exclusive jewels up for grabs!

Paris 2024 Olympics: an elegant fan zone at the Le Royal Monceau hotel - Raffles Paris

Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris celebrates the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in its lobby, which has been transformed into a miniature Paris, a paved fan zone lined with balustrades and framed by Morris columns. After the live broadcast of sporting events on a giant screen, head to the Bar Long to sip cocktails inspired by Olympic cities, and concocted by the hotel's talented Chef Mixologist.

Make-up pop-up & free activities at Paris Saint-Lazare - last day

From July 4 to 6, 2024, a make-up pop-up will make the forecourt of the Gare Saint Lazare blush! Dive into the world of Nyx Professional Makeup's brand-new Buttermelt blush, with prizes to be won and dazzling activities.

The free exhibition of a myriad of Louis Vuitton trunks in a prestigious auction house

Christie's invites you to its new free exhibition of over 100 iconic Louis Vuitton trunks! From June 19 to 24, 2024, "Legendary Trunks: A European Private Collection" will be on view at the Maison de Ventes on avenue Matignon, unveiling travel models from 1858 to the present day in an inspired scenography.

Dans ton coeur, an acrobatic and musical show for the whole family

Dans ton coeur, le spectacle returns to the Théâtre du Rond Point from April 25 to May 26. A physical and musical show for the whole family.

Marta, the boudoir cocktail bar and its festive evenings at the Hôtel Barrière Fouquet's Paris

Le Marta, Entourage Paris and Barrière's signature cocktail bar, awaits you Thursday to Saturday evenings in the prestigious Fouquet's Paris hotel. In the heart of this elegant setting on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, refined cocktails, chefs' burgers and electro DJ sets redefine the Parisian night with class. Cheers!

Fête de la Science 2023 at the Étincelles du Palais de la Découverte in Paris

For the Fête de la Science 2023, the Palais de la Découverte is opening the doors of its ephemeral site free of charge, from October 6 to 8, 2023, for a weekend of discoveries that should delight young and old alike!

The Musée Art Ludique comes to Gare Saint-Lazare: when will it reopen?

The Musée Art Ludique keeps us waiting... After being closed for over six years, the museum devoted to cartoon graphic design, animated movies and video grames, could rise from its ashes, by late 2023, at the Gare Saint-Lazare.

"Andy Warhol, Paris and Fashion": the fashion and photo exhibition by Galerie Gagosian

From September 8 to October 12, 2022, Galerie Gagosian presents their photo exhibition related to fashion and taken by Andy Warhol. A genuine hymn to beauty and influence of Paris, the world’s capital city of fashion.

Orlinski’s sculptures take over the 8th arrondissement, enjoy the open-air exhibition

Richard Orlinski unveils new pieces in the streets of Paris: from the Concorde to Madeleine, by the rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, you might run into huge and strange animals… A fabulous open-air exhibition to enjoy from June 9 to July 9, 2022.

The lovely Ichikawa Japanese Garden in Issy-les-Moulineaux

The Japanese Garden of ishikawa, just outside Paris, is the result of a partnership between the town of Issy-les-Moulineaux and the Japanese town of Ichikawa. They worked together to create the first truly traditional Japanese public garden in France. We're off to discover this Zen garden, ideal for meditation and relaxation.

Journey along the Kisokaido road: our photos from the Musée Cernuschi exhibition - extensions

Lovers of Japanese prints come to the Musée Cernuschi to discover the exhibition "Voyage sur la route du Kiokaido. From Hiroshige to Kuniyoshi", the sixty-nine relays of Kisokaido, extended until August 8, 2021.

Laurence Aëgerter, the exhibition at the Petit Palais - closed

Contemporary art lovers head to the Petit Palais to discover artist Laurence Aëgerter's very first exhibition at the museum, entitled "Ici mieux qu'en face", from October 6, 2020 to February 28, 2021. The exhibition remains closed until further notice.