In Paris, the energy is mounting as the Summer 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach: and with good reason, there are just a few weeks to go before the opening of this global event, which will bring the world's greatest athletes to the City of Light.
To the east of the capital, in the 12th arrondissement, a number of sporting events will be staged at Olympic venues set up especially for the occasion. Find out which events are on offer, which Olympic and Paralympic venues are in the area and, most importantly, what to do in the 12th arrondissement.
The pyramid-shapedArena overlooks the Parc de Bercy , and since its creation in 1984 has hosted numerous concerts by the world's biggest stars, as well as top-level sporting events such as the Rolex Paris Master and the 2018 European Women's Handball Championship. Served by lines 1 (Gare de Lyon stop), 14 or 6 (Bercy stop), as well as RER A and D (Gare de Lyon stop), the Arena de Bercy is easily accessible by public transport from the center of the capital or from the suburbs.
For the Paris Olympics, the Bercy Arena will host the basketball, trampoline and artistic gymnastics events.
Paris 2024: program, rules, history, athletes, gymnastics at the Olympic Games
Discover everything there is to know about the gymnastics events at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games... From key dates to emblematic venues, via the athletes and their medals, get ready to experience the intensity of the games through the discipline's events. [Read more]
Fans of the orange ball are in for a treat: two basketball events are being organized at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Here's everything you need to know about the sport to enjoy the games to the full, this summer, in Paris. [Read more]
Before or after attending one of these sporting events - if you're one of the lucky ones to have managed to snag a ticket - you'll want to take a stroll around the 12th arrondissement, to discover its cultural sites, its beautiful parks, or even the immense Bois de Vincennes and its bucolic lakes where you can go boating.
The Cinémathèque française: the temple of cinephiles in the heart of the Bercy district
For Parisians and lovers of the 7th art, the Cinémathèque française is a must-see cinema landmark in Paris: a cinema and museum dedicated to the history of cinema. [Read more]
Science Experiences, the concept between museum and theme park at Bercy Village
Science Expériences is a unique concept combining museum and amusement park to bring science to life for children. With scientific experiments, virtual reality and video mapping, it uses the latest technologies to bring science to life for children... [Read more]
Parc zoologique de Paris, the capital's zoo, in the 12th arrondissement
The Parc Zoologique de Paris, also known as the Zoo de Vincennes, is the most emblematic zoo in Paris, with its immense 65-metre-high rock, which can be seen from certain Parisian viewpoints. The zoo is home to many different species of animal, and is the perfect place to take the kids on an outing! [Read more]
Bercy Village: The shopping center in Paris' 12th arrondissement
Bercy Village is the shopping and leisure center in the 12ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, opposite the François Mitterrand Library. Fashion, beauty, health, leisure, home decor, here's what Bercy Village has to offer. [Read more]
Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée, Paris's historic aquarium
Created in 1931 for the Colonial Exhibition, the Aquarium is located in the 12th arrondissement, in the Palais de la Porte Dorée. It is home to over 750 species of small fish and, best of all, admission is free for under-26s! [Read more]
The Musée Méliès, the Cinémathèque Française's film museum for fans of the 7th art
Get ready to discover the Musée Méliès, the Cinémathèque Française's new film museum, as soon as it opens. Bigger and better, the Musée Méliès unveils its new itinerary and many previously unpublished archives, by Georges Méliès of course, but also by more contemporary filmmakers. It's a dream come true for young and old, curious and passionate about the 7th art. [Read more]
Musée de l'histoire de l'Immigration: opening hours, collections, prices... All you need to know
Housed in the Palais de la Porte Dorée, the Musée National de l'Histoire de l'Immigration tells the story of France in a different way... Discover this unusual cultural site. [Read more]
The Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy: an unusual and enchanting museum in Paris
Enjoy a magical immersive experience in Paris at the Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy, a museum that plunges you into a funfair atmosphere. A place that appeals to young and old alike! [Read more]
The Viaduc des Arts: a must-see along Paris's green corridor
The Viaduc des Arts in Paris is a key stop on the coulée verte, attracting walkers and design enthusiasts alike! Find out more about this exciting spot in the capital's 12th arrondissement. [Read more]
Sirha Omnivore and Paris Coffee show 2024 at the Parc Floral de Paris
From Saturday September 7 to Tuesday September 10, 2024, the Parc Floral de Paris will host two major events: the Sirha Omnivore and the Paris Coffee Show. For four days, these festivals will celebrate Young Cuisine and Specialty Coffee, with professionals and amateurs coming together for culinary and sensory discoveries. The program will include masterclasses, workshops and tastings to showcase artisans, baristas and producers. [Read more]
Barbara Pravi in a free showcase in Paris
To celebrate the release of her new album "La Pieva", Barbara Pravi will be performing an exclusive free showcase this weekend in Paris. Catch the singer, author of the classic "Voilà", live at Fnac Bercy Village this Saturday, September 7, 2024. [Read more]
Asian Street Food Festival at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes returns in September 2024
If you're a fan of Asian cuisine and street food in particular, head to the Grande Pagode de Paris Vincennes on Saturday September 7 and Sunday September 8, 2024 to fill up on exotic dishes from Japan to Vietnam, Thailand and China. It's a gourmet and convivial festival to take your taste buds on a journey to Asia. Admission is free with registration. [Read more]
Carnet rose: a Patagonian sea lion is born at the Parc Zoologique de Paris
Born on July 28 at the Parc Zoologique de Paris, a little sea lion is now roaming the ponds: keep an eye out for her and her mom when you visit! [Read more]
Piscine Roger Le Gall, a naturist swimming pool in Paris
The Piscine Roger Le Gall is a swimming spot located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris that offers swimmers an open-air pool on sunny days, a 100% indoor pool, a solarium and dedicated slots for naturist sessions! [Read more]
La Coulée Verte de Paris, the unusual and hidden walk from Bastille to Vincennes
Paris's Coulée Verte René-Dumont, formerly known as the Promenade Plantée, is a beautiful, little-known walk for Parisians, taking us on a verdant journey from the Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes over the Viaduc des Arts. It's an unusual and shady way to discover Paris, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. [Read more]
The Art of James Cameron: the exceptional retrospective exhibition at the Cinémathèque française
From April 4, 2024 to January 12, 2025, immerse yourself in the exceptional worlds of Titanic, Terminator and Avatar with a retrospective exhibition on the work of James Cameron, cinema's leading director and screenwriter, at the Cinémathèque française. [Read more]
Paris 12th arrondissement restaurants: Where to eat in the district? Our best addresses
Looking for a good restaurant in Paris' 12th arrondissement? Discover our best addresses, our finds and our favorites! [Read more]
From July 26 to September 8, 2024, meet up in the 12th arrondissement to celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games!
Paris 2024: program, rules, history, athletes, gymnastics at the Olympic Games
Paris 2024 Olympics: history, rules, program... basketball at the Olympic & Paralympic Games
