What to do this weekend - activities

Galeries Lafayette 2024 window displays and Christmas tree

In Paris, the magic of Christmas returns to Galeries Lafayette for Christmas 2024. From November 14 to December 31, 2024, we're off to discover the animated window displays and giant Christmas tree enthroned in the heart of the department store. A special edition awaits us this year as the house celebrates its 130ᵉ Christmas. At the helm is Kevin Germanier, creator of the Golden Voyageur des JO, who promises us enchantment and light. Check out the images from the inauguration, which takes place this Thursday, November 14, with guest Vianney.

Jurassic illumination: the 2024-2025 Festival of Lights at the Jardin des Plantes - photos

This year, the Jardin des Plantes is hosting a new edition of its famous lantern trail, entitled "Jurassique en voie d'Illumination". On view from November 20 to January 19, 2024, this exhibition takes us back in time this year. Monumental creatures come to life through majestic light sculptures, transforming the park into a veritable open-air museum. Explore the mysteries of the Jurassic period, while enjoying a magical stroll under the stars. A not-to-be-missed event at the end of the year.

The free street-art festival at the Poste du Louvre unveils its program!

Alert friends, the Poste du Louvre in Paris is once again hosting a giant free urban art festival from November 16 to 24, 2024. Over 1,500 m2 of indoor and outdoor space, 18 street artists let loose with paintings, sculptures and live performances. Jo Di Bona, Ardif, Astro, Kaldea and Jérôme Mesnager will be on hand...

Lumières en Seine at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud, discover the new 2024-2025 fairytale route

Lumières en Seine is the sublime Festival of Lights that will once again illuminate the Domaine de Saint-Cloud, from November 15, 2024 to January 12, 2025. The program includes an enchanting stroll of almost 2km, to be enjoyed over the festive season.

The giant Christmas Market at La Défense is open! Festive entertainment and ice rink on the program

The Paris la Défense Christmas Market is back from November 14 to December 29, 2024. This year, the market expands to include some 250 wooden chalets, bringing the parvis de la Défense to life with gift ideas, gourmet stalls and entertainment galore! As an added bonus, a real ice Christmas skating rink will be set up at the foot of the arch.

Médiévale de Mantes 2024: free festive immersion in the heart of the Middle Ages in Mantes-la-Jolie

La Médiévale de Mantes awaits us on Friday November 22 and Saturday November 23, 2024 in Mantes-la-Jolie. For one day, on the occasion of the 574ᵉ Foire aux Oignons, the town takes us on a journey back in time, where medieval animations, theatrical strolls, and a craft village will transport young and old to the Middle Ages. Both festive and educational, this unique experience is the perfect opportunity to rediscover history in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Vulcain, the largest dinosaur auctioned this Saturday, November 16 in Dampierre-en-Yvelines

The Château de Dampierre-en-Yvelines is set to host an unprecedented event: the auction of Vulcan, a 150 million-year-old specimen of Apatosaurus, the largest dinosaur ever offered for sale. Scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024, this exceptional auction promises to exceed its estimate of between 3 and 5 million euros. You still have until November 15 to admire it before it leaves for its buyer.

Unusual: the PanoraMagique balloon at Disney Village, a hot-air balloon for a magical view

Did you know that you could fly over Disneyland Paris and enjoy a unique view of the park and its village? The PanoraMagique balloon, the largest tethered balloon in the world, offers an unusual experience, so why not take to the skies?

11 châteaux around Paris to visit for free this Sunday, November 3, 2024, the 1st Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of the month, certain monuments, and in particular châteaux, open their doors to us for a free visit. How about taking advantage of this Sunday, November 3, 2024, to treat yourself to one of the sublime châteaux of our Ile-de-France heritage? Don't forget, some of them require free advance reservations, so be sure to check and prepare your visits in advance.

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.

The Sainte-Barbe fire festival, a magical weekend in December in Lens

The Festival de la Sainte Barbe is a not-to-be-missed event in the Lens-Liévin region. Since 2018, this fire arts festival has revived the tradition of Sainte Barbe, patron saint of miners, by transforming former mining sites into stages for pyrotechnic and artistic shows. To be experienced from December 6 to 8, 2024!

Halloween invades Parc Astérix, Fear on Parc 2024 with a crazy new Haunted House

Halloween is back at Parc Astérix. For this new edition of Peur sur le Parc, meet us from October 5 to November 11, 2024 to experience moments rich in emotion. It's time to look your best and go scare the crap out of yourselves!

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!

What to do during the All Saints' Day vacation 2024 with children at the Jardin des Plantes and the Muséum

During the All Saints' Day vacations of 2024, the Jardin des Plantes and the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle will be transformed into exploration grounds for the whole family. From October 17 to November 3, young and old alike are invited to discover fascinating exhibitions, creative workshops and animal encounters.

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.

Olga de Amaral at the Fondation Cartier, the sublime XXL textile exhibition in Paris

The Fondation Cartier honors Colombian artist Olga de Amaral in a major retrospective running until March 16, 2025. We take you on a tour of this grandiose XXL exhibition.

Hakuba: we tested the exclusive Omakase experience at Cheval Blanc Paris, the Japanese restaurant

Discover Hakuba, the Japanese restaurant nestled in the heart of the prestigious Cheval Blanc Paris. The restaurant offers a unique immersion in the art of Japanese gastronomy, with Omakase menus carefully orchestrated by sushi master Takuya Watanabe, in collaboration with sauce master Arnaud Donckele and pastry chef Maxime Frédéric. A delicate experience that echoes Japanese tradition and the quest for authenticity.

Le Georges, the trendy rooftop restaurant at the Centre Pompidou

Le Georges, a rooftop restaurant with a spacious terrace at the top of the Centre Pompidou in Paris, offers an exceptional view of the Eiffel Tower and Parisian monuments. This trendy venue offers healthy, gourmet cuisine, creative cocktails and evening DJ sets.

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.