What to do in the 9th arrondissement

Le Palace reopens in Paris: the legendary club beloved by artists and fashionistas returns in 2026.

An absolute icon of Parisian nightlife, Le Palace is preparing to turn the spotlights back on and revive the party. After two years of silence, this "world-famous" venue is preparing to reopen at the end of 2026, with the return of concerts at the heart of its legendary DNA, according to Le Parisien. The comeback is being orchestrated by Mickael Chetrit, who is ready to restore this historic temple of glamour and excess to its former glory.

Shrek The Musical: the quirky family musical at the Folies Bergères from October 2026.

Shrek finally swaps his swamp... for the Folies Bergère in Paris! To mark his 25th anniversary, cinema's most iconic ogre arrives with Shrek The Musical, from October 2, 2026, or January 17, 2027. Accompanied by Fiona, the talkative donkey, and all the heroes from the DreamWorks film, he takes the audience on an adventure full of pop rock, soul, and funky music and offbeat humor. Tickets are now on sale!

True Tales of Sex, Success, & Sex and the City: meet the real Carrie Bradshaw at the Folies Bergère.

Meet the real Carrie Bradshaw! On April 26, 2026, the Folies Bergère welcomes Candace Bushnell, author of Sex and the City, with her one-woman show True Tales of Sex, Success, and Sex and the City. Laughter, confidences, and New York glamour are guaranteed as you dive into the cult universe of Carrie and her friends.

Artisans d'Excellence 2025: the Arts Décoratifs tradeshow in a Paris landmark

The Artisans d'Excellence trade show moves to the Palais de la Porte Dorée for its second edition from October 2 to 4, 2025. In the heart of the building in the 12th arrondissement, eighty craftsmen and material artists invite you to discover their work, in an exhibition celebrating the excellence of French know-how.

Lancaster Le Café: the couture coffee shop with specialty coffees, matcha and homemade pastries

A new gourmet stopover in Paris: Lancaster Le Café has set up shop just a stone's throw from the Palais Royal, bringing the coffee shop up to couture standards. Specialty coffees, exceptional matcha, refined teas and homemade pastries parade like "must-haves" on every table from Tuesday to Sunday.

Did you know? A circus-themed street art fresco lurks in Pigalle

In Rue des Martyrs, a large painted fresco features animals from all over the world in a setting we're all familiar with: a circus tent. We invite you to join us in discovering this work of art!

BERGÈRE X PARIS: glass roof, restaurant-bar, coworking space... the rebirth of a historic monument in the 9th arrondissement

In the 9th arrondissement of Paris, an extraordinary construction project is shaking up the Rue Bergère and awakening a sleeping giant of the Belle Époque. Behind the palisades, 26,000 m2 of heritage are being rejuvenated, the former headquarters of the forerunner of BNP Paribas, transformed into the future hotspot of Parisian life, with coworking spaces, restaurant, bar, hotel and breathtaking views. To be discovered in 2026...

Spring Escape: the summer slimming treatment to try at the spa of the InterContinental Paris Le Grand hotel

Need an express reset for your figure? Head to Algotherm's Dermo Ocean Spa, in the heart of the InterContinental Paris Le Grand hotel, to test Spring Escape, a targeted 50-minute slimming treatment that drains, smoothes and firms. Our verdict.

Summer Games: life-size activities and free games area at the 9th arrondissement town hall

On July 8 and 9, 2025, join us at the Mairie du 9e arrondissement in Paris for the Summer Games Tour 2025.

Les parfaits glacés from Pâtisserie Rayonnance, crazy, ultra-refreshing ice creams

Every Saturday in summer, Pâtisserie Rayonnance delights with its boldly flavored parfaits glacés. Matcha, strawberry, chocolate or peach Melba: a sweet break as refined as it is original, on rue de Maubeuge. On other days, you'll love the original scoops of ice cream with Japanese accents.

Artigelato, the gourmet artisan ice-cream parlour in Paris's 9th arrondissement

We're off to rue La Fayette, a stone's throw from the Cadet metro station in Paris's 9th arrondissement, to discover Artigelato, a new artisanal ice cream parlour offering generous, gourmet ice creams.

La Magie Opéra, in virtual reality: we tested the immersive VR experience at the Palais Garnier

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Palais Garnier, the Bibliothèque de l'Opéra invites you to a unique virtual reality experience! From May 7 to August 31, 2025, plunge into the heart of this iconic monument, explore its emblematic locations and experience legendary arias in VR. A dreamlike, immersive adventure like never before! Our verdict.

Bar Perché Ti Amo: the Printemps Homme terrace gets into dolce vita and Italian evening mode

This summer, Italy takes up residence at Printemps Haussmann, transforming its Bar Perché into the Bar Perché Ti Amo from April 29 to September 1, 2025. On the program: Dolce Vita high up with a view over Paris, and Clubissimo evenings with DJ sets, pizza bar and karaoke on certain Thursdays!

BB Blanche's healthy & chic brunch in a sublime Parisian mansion

Fancy a chic, healthy brunch in Paris? Head for BB Blanche, the confidential 9ᵉ address that's launching its very first weekend brunch in the elegant, listed setting of the Blanche sports club mansion. On Saturdays and Sundays, come and enjoy dishes combining balance and pleasure under a majestic rotunda or on a verdant terrace.

Nina Rouge Crush: the free, sensory & intoxicating pop-up of the new Nina Ricci perfume in Paris - last day

Maison Nina Ricci is set to melt Paris with a pop-up that's as tangy as it is addictive! From April 4 to 6, 2025, Nina Rouge Crush takes up residence on Boulevard Haussmann for an intoxicating sensory experience, where the cherry is king.

An unusual DJ set at the Opéra Garnier

The Opéra Garnier turns into an electro club? Yes, it's real! From 11pm on Saturday March 22, 2025, the Rotonde des Abonnés will be transformed into a dancefloor, where DJ You Man's beats will resonate beneath the moldings, bringing the hybrid show "Ma Nuit chez Dante" to a close.

Jean Trogneux, Brigitte Macron's family chocolate factory arrives in Paris - what you need to know

Brigitte Macron's family chocolate factory (finally) settles in Paris! In April 2025, Maison Trogneux opened its very first Parisian boutique in the 9th arrondissement. Exceptional chocolates, macaroons from Amiens and creations in homage to Parisian monuments... Enough to melt the capital just in time for Easter!

Chick'n Lover, the temple of fried chicken in Paris

Chick'n Lover is the fast good on rue du Faubourg Montmartre in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. A halal chicken street food restaurant where everything is homemade, from sauces to spicy and non-spicy tenders, not forgetting the hot roast chicken sandwich.

An escape game for children aged 5 and over, at TRIBU Café

In April 2025, a kid-friendly escape game is coming to TRIBU, the family venue in the 9th arrondissement, for family fun with little ones aged 5 to 8.

The winter terrace of the 5* hotel Maison Albar Le Vendôme: a Tea Time at an affordable price - last days

The 5* Maison Albar - Le Vendôme hotel opens the doors to its cosy winter terrace, just a stone's throw from the Opéra Garnier. Fir trees, a chairlift and Yakuza pastries await you for a tea time that's both original and gourmet... all at an affordable price!