Looking for ideas on how to enjoy this bank holiday Monday, November 11, 2024, in Paris? Sortiraparis has come up with some great ideas to make the most of this special weekend day. Strolls, museums, shows, there's something for everyone.
As a reminder, November 11 celebrates the signing of the 1918 armistice in the aftermath of the Great War. This commemorative day marked the suspension of hostilities until the end-of-war treaty was signed in 1919. In any case, for most of us, it's a day off from the hustle and bustle of Paris! But if it's a day off for you, it's also a day off for many places and institutions in and around Paris.
To help you make the most of this day off, we've put together a list of great ideas for outings for Parisians and tourists alike. Take your pick from the latest suggestions for a pleasant day out in and around the capital.
Relive the Liberation of 1944: an immersive exhibition at the Musée de l'Armée
The Musée de l'Armée offers a unique immersive experience, plunging us into the heart of history. Discover the exhibition "Relive the Liberation of 1944" from November 8 to December 18, 2024. [Read more]
The Musée de la Grande Guerre recreates an 800 m² open-air educational trench!
Strolling through an 800m2 trench is now possible in Ile de France, at the Musée de la Grande Guerre. The tour will give visitors a better understanding of this emblematic element of the First World War: the complex system of trenches! [Read more]
November 11, 2024: museums and monuments to visit in Paris this holiday
How about taking advantage of Monday November 11, 2024, a public holiday in France, to visit Parisian monuments and discover current exhibitions? Numerous museums and monuments open their doors on this public holiday, so you can make some great discoveries! [Read more]
Shopping centers and stores open on November 11, 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region - opening hours
Are you looking for a store or shopping center open in Paris and the Ile-de-France region on November 11 to do your shopping? Here's our guide to mall openings on Monday November 11, 2024! [Read more]
Christmas 2025: Disney's Enchanted Christmas, dates for the flagship season at Disneyland Paris
Christmas has never been so close! And Disneyland Paris isn't going to tell us otherwise, since the theme park is offering its traditional winter season full of magic and novelties, Disney's Enchanted Christmas, from November 8, 2025 to January 6, 2026. Enchanting for young and old alike. [Read more]
Christmas window displays at Paris 2024 unveiled! Discover the department store program
When do the Christmas window displays start, and where can you find them in Paris? From Printemps to Galeries Lafayette, discover what Parisian department stores have in store for us in the run-up to the festive season, to delight young and old alike! Bon Marché, BHV, Samaritaine - every year, we're delighted by the beautiful window displays that come alive to our delight. Whether you're with the family, the kids, your loved ones or simply your loved ones, this is a must-do Parisian Christmas stroll. [Read more]
Swimming pools in Paris open on November 11
This Friday, November 11, virtually all swimming pools are open, apart from those undergoing emptying or renovation. Take a look at the list of possibilities for taking a dip in the water.
House of Dreamers: the immersive dream experience at the Carrousel du Louvre - our photos
Looking for an immersive, dream-like experience? The Carrousel du Louvre is decked out with artistic installations until April 30, 2025, for a visual and aural journey into a world that promises to be magical! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
The Dior Gallery: a sublime exhibition at the couture house's historic address
The Galerie Dior is the must-see spot for fashion lovers in Paris! Located in the historic mansion at 30 Montaigne, it invites visitors to plunge into the heart of the fabulous universe of the House of Christian Dior. Between heritage(s) and reinvention, discover the new exhibition route of this cultural showcase, through a succession of immersive scenographies brought together in this veritable little museum. [Read more]
LV Dream by Louis Vuitton: free exhibition, boutique, café and chocolate shop
The famous Maison Louis Vuitton opens LV DREAM, a free exhibition and gift store that also features a café and a chocolate shop in collaboration with Chef Pâtissier Maxime Frédéric of Cheval Blanc Paris. While the exhibition is by reservation only, the boutique and café are open to the public. [Read more]
Louis Vuitton: free design & art of living exhibition at LV Dream - new extensions
Louis Vuitton opens the doors of its new free exhibition, dedicated to design and the art of living, in the continuity of Design Miami.Paris 2024. From October 16 to March 2, 2025, head for LV Dream to discover the Maison's Objets Nomades collection and cult pieces from its collaboration with Estúdio Campana, through a unique scenography. [Read more]
Le 19M, la Manufacture de Mode Chanel: art gallery, creative workshops, café & couture houses
Le 19M, la Manufacture de Mode Chanel, located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, is home to eleven Maisons d'art, as well as a gallery hosting free fashion exhibitions and a café. A must-see! [Read more]
Eternelle Notre-Dame: the historical immersive experience in virtual reality extended to Paris
Notre-Dame de Paris as you've never seen it before: discover the immersive virtual reality experience "Eternelle Notre-Dame". Offered at La Défense and on the cathedral's forecourt, this astonishing show plunges us into the heart of history until September 30, 2025. [Read more]
Pixels at the Grand Palais Immersif: the exhibition combining digital art and AI - Extensions
Good news for those who haven't yet discovered the exhibition... Le Grand Palais Immersif invites you to discover Pixels, the first major Parisian exhibition dedicated to artist Miguel Chevalier, extended until April 27, 2025. Come and explore an immersive, interactive journey where digital art and artificial intelligence come together in an unprecedented sensory experience. [Read more]
Alaïa/Kuramata, lightness in creation: the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation fashion and design exhibition - final days
Fashion and design meet at the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa's new exhibition, "Alaïa/Kuramata, la légèreté en création", from June 24, 2024 to February 16, 2025. [Read more]
Maison Poincaré: we visited the very first mathematics museum in Paris
The Maison Poincaré, nestled in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter, invites you to discover the capital's very first mathematics museum from September 30, 2023. Inspired by the world's greatest science museums, this unique venue promises to illuminate the history, influence and wonders of mathematics for all the curious! We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Paris Cœur de Lumières, the world's largest live sound and light show, arrives at Saint-Sulpice church
A sound and light show at the heart of the Saint-Sulpice church tells the story of the monument, which is intertwined with the history of France. Imagine 150 actors taking over the historic building for an immersive show that plunges you into the past, all accompanied by magical visual effects. Paris, Coeur de Lumières runs from October 16 to November 23, 2024. [Read more]
Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2024-2025: immerse yourself in the Extraordinary Voyages of Jules Verne!
Thoiry Lumières Sauvages is back from October 27, 2024 to March 2, 2025 with a new, ever more enchanting route. This year, the largest lantern trail in the Ile-de-France region will take us on "Voyages Extraordinaires", inspired by the works of Jules Verne. [Read more]
TOP 20 of the most beautiful châteaux to visit in Paris and the Ile de France region
In and around the Île-de-France region, there are numerous châteaux from all periods: fortified castles, Renaissance châteaux, most of them royal residences. Between Versailles, Chantilly, Fontainebleau and Saint-Germain-en-Laye, between architectural discoveries and historical strolls, the châteaux reveal their historical secrets, if you take the time to listen to the stones. [Read more]
Asterix, the Immersive Journey exhibition unveiled at the Atelier des Lumières - Extensions
Asterix and Obelix fans beware: an exceptional, immersive exhibition awaits you at the Atelier des Lumières from October 18, 2024 to January 22, 2025. What if you were to travel through the different worlds of René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo? [Read more]
Asterix, Dogmatix, Obelix and the Gauls arrive at the Musée Grévin
As of October 23, Asterix, Obelix and the other irreducible Gauls arrive at the Musée Grévin in Paris: meet them at the heart of an original scenography, and have your photo taken with them! [Read more]
Parades, dancers and entertainment for Dia de los Muertos 2025 at the Jardin d'Acclimatation
For Halloween 2025, the Jardin d'Acclimatation puts on its finest decorations for el Dia de los Muertos from October 4 to November 2, 2025. The famous traditional festival of the dead, straight from South America. Family immersion in Mexico guaranteed, with parades, dancers and themed attractions! [Read more]
Impérial Chocolat 2024: the gourmet show at the Château de Fontainebleau (77)
The Château de Fontainebleau will be transformed into a chocolate temple from November 9 to 11, 2024! The Salon Impérial Chocolat invites gourmets and chocolate lovers on an unforgettable journey of taste. [Read more]
ARBRE, the fairytale show from the Bormann circus theater for the whole family to enjoy
Sponsored - For eight generations, the Bormann family has thrilled the heart of Paris with its iconic circus. With their new show, ARBRE, this family of artists pays homage to its roots and offers a unique sensory immersion in a universe where circus meets the challenges of sustainable development! [Read more]
Music at the museum: the Jacquemart-André museum's musical program
The Musée Jacquemart-André hosts a variety of shows and concerts: discover the new musical season and museum news. [Read more]
Ulysse, l'odyssée musicale, the musical at the Théâtre des Variétés
Ulysse, l'odyssée musicale is the new musical comedy by Ely Grimaldi and Igor de Chaillé, which will run at the Théâtre des Variétés from October 6, 2024 to April 27, 2025. An opportunity to discover Ulysses' epic in song and with the whole family! [Read more]
Aymeric Lompret: new dates for his show Yolo at the Théâtre de la Renaissance
New dates are available from January to March to discover Aymeric Lompret in his show Yolo, the one-man show being a victim of its own success! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Puss in Boots the Musical: the musical based on the famous tomcat, at La Gaîté-Montparnasse
From October 19, 2024, the Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse in Paris, presents its new show for young audiences based on the famous character of Puss in Boots. [Read more]
Little Rock Story at Théâtre Libre: 75 years of rock history brought to life in a musical show
Travel through the epic of rock from Elvis to Metallica with the concert-show "Little Rock Story", at the Théâtre Libre in Paris, from October 19, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
Cirque Le Roux: a contemporary circus company playing with theater and film
With three successful shows to its credit, Cirque Le Roux is revolutionizing the circus world with innovative creations. In addition to acrobatics and dance steps, the company adds theater and cinematographic elements to each show. [Read more]
Dans(e) la lumière: a free exhibition combining art and dance at the EDF Foundation
From October 18, 2024 to January 30, 2025, the EDF Foundation presents an unusual, dreamlike exhibition: Dans(e) la lumière brings art and dance together to create a magical, timeless experience. [Read more]
The Croquembouche family: the family musical at the Scène Parisienne
Until January 5, 2025, the Scène Parisienne presents "La famille Croquembouche", a fun-filled musical comedy for ages 5 and up. [Read more]
Les Folies Gruss, 50 years in Paris, the exceptional show returns
The Alexis Gruss company celebrates its 50th anniversary in Paris with a breathtaking new creation on October 21, 2023. The company returns from October 5, 2024 at Carrefour des Cascades in the 16th arrondissement. [Read more]
Enjoy November 11, 2024 in Paris!
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