This Sunday, August 11, 2024 marks the last official day of the Paris Olympic Games: it's now that the last medal chances for athletes are played out on a particularly busy day with some fine finals to look forward to. More than a dozen disciplines will be contested in various categories across Paris and the Île-de-France region in an attempt to bring home the cup - or rather the medal - one last time.
Team or individual sports, from wrestling to basketball, including the final pentathlon events, handball, volleyball or water polo, discover the program for this Sunday, August 11, the last day of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: events, history, athletes... Para-badminton at the Games
Want to know everything about badminton and para-badminton at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games? From its Olympic and Paralympic history to its rising French stars and event details, dive into the exciting world of badminton and para-badminton at Paris 2024 and its program! [Read more]
Arena Porte de la Chapelle, the new sports and cultural hub to the north of Paris
Recently inaugurated in 2023, the Arena de la Porte de la Chapelle will revitalize a lesser-known neighborhood at the gateway to Paris. With this new event and sports venue designed for local residents in the same way as occasional visitors, the Arena will host, among other things, some of the Olympic and Paralympic events of the 2024 Games. [Read more]
Restaurants in Paris's 18th arrondissement: Where to eat in the 18th arrondissement? Our favorite places and top picks
Looking for a good restaurant in Paris' 18th arrondissement? Here are our best addresses, our latest finds and our favorites! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Eole Gardens offers free activities in the 18th arrondissement
Located in a neighborhood with few green spaces, the Jardins d'Eole is the perfect place to celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! The program includes free activities organized by Club 2024 and the Mairie du 18e arrondissement. [Read more]
Paris: we visited the capital's largest underground organic urban farm
Did you know? Paris's 18th arrondissement is home to an atypical organic urban farm. Hidden away in the basement of an abandoned parking lot in the Porte de la Chapelle district, it's the largest organic urban farm in Paris. Would you like a tour? [Read more]
The Adidas Arena: the new cultural and sports venue in Paris
Built as part of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Adidas Arena was officially inaugurated on February 11, 2024. We tell you more about this huge new cultural and sporting venue in the north of the capital. [Read more]
The Hébert swimming pool in Paris, one of the oldest in the capital!
The Hébert swimming pool in Paris is one of the oldest sports facilities of its kind in the capital. What would you say to taking a dip in this historic venue in Paris's 18th arrondissement? [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: history, events, Olympic venue... athletics and para-athletics at the Games
Athletics and marathon running, king disciplines at the Olympic Games... And the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are no exception to the rule! Combining throws, jumps, runs... athletics is also the discipline of all records, with great champions who have the history of their performance. Find out everything there is to know about these disciplines for the Games! [Read more]
Hôtel national des Invalides: a landmark in France's military history
Located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, the Hôtel des Invalides is an impressive site that plunges us into France's military history. Three museums are housed here: the Museum of the Army, the Museum of the Order of the Liberation and the Museum of the Plans-Reliefs, as well as the tomb of Napoleon 1st, which lies beneath the Invalides dome. [Read more]
Restaurants in Paris 7: Where to eat in the 7th arrondissement? Our favorite places and top picks
Looking for a good restaurant in Paris' 7th arrondissement? Discover our best addresses, our latest discoveries and our favorites! [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 Eiffel Tower Stadium: an iconic ephemeral Olympic venue on the Champ-de-Mars in Paris
From July 26 to September 7, 2024, Paris beats to the rhythm of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, for which it is the host city. For the occasion, certain Parisian landmarks are being transformed to host the events, as here, with the Champ-de-Mars. [Read more]
Paris 2024: programme of events, history, archery at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Paris 2024 Games are an opportunity for the French to discover or take a closer interest in more or less traditional sports. And among them, archery! One takes a look at its history, where to practice it, our best athletes, and the program of events, in both Olympic and Paralympic versions! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: history, rules, program... basketball at the Olympic & Paralympic Games
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]
Paris' Accor Arena: the temple of entertainment in the 12th arrondissement
Paris' Accor Arena, formerly the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy, was inaugurated in 1984. For almost 40 years now, this famous entertainment venue in the capital's 12th arrondissement has been delighting the eyes and ears of Parisians with legendary concerts, comedy shows and landmark sporting events. [Read more]
Restaurant Paris 12: Where to eat in the 12th arrondissement? Our favorite places and top picks
Looking for a good restaurant in Paris's 12th arrondissement? Discover our favorite places, our finds, and our top picks! [Read more]
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]
L'Horizon de Khéops: an immersive VR journey to the heart of a pyramid, at Bercy Village
Join us on a unique journey, an immersive virtual reality experience, as we discover one of the seven wonders of the world. Horizon de Khéops is back in Paris, waiting for us at Bercy Village. [Read more]
The Art of James Cameron: the retrospective exhibition at the Cinémathèque française - final days
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 2024: program, history, athletes, medals, weightlifting at the Olympic Games
History, records, rules, athletes... We take a look at everything you need to know about weightlifting, for the 2024 Olympic Games events being held at the Arena Paris Sud, from August 7 to 11, 2024. [Read more]
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the exhibition center of choice for major trade shows
The Parc des expositions Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is a must for regular visitors to trade fairs and exhibitions. It is the second-largest exhibition center in France, and hosts both the capital's major events and XXL exhibitions. [Read more]
Restaurants in Paris 15: Where to eat in the 15th arrondissement? Our favorite places and top picks
Looking for a good restaurant in Paris' 15th arrondissement? Here are our best addresses, our latest discoveries and our favorites! [Read more]
Paris 2024: history, rules, athletes... table tennis at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
If you love tennis, then chances are you also love table tennis, also known as ping-pong! An Olympic sport since 1988, this (small) racket sport is not to be missed this summer at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. An opportunity to learn more about its history, its rules and our medal chances! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: A cultural and sports fan zone at the 15th arrondissement town hall
Following in the footsteps of the 11th arrondissement town hall, the 15th arrondissement is unveiling its own fan zone from July 26 to September 8, to mark the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: discover France's opponents for the handball event
We know France's opponents for the handball events at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! For both men and women, they will take place from July 25, at the Arena Paris Sud, before moving on to Lille! [Read more]
The original building facade on rue Blomet, Paris 15th arrondissement
Flanking rue Blomet in the 15ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, you may come across the facade of this unusual and original Paris building. This 1909 building, designed by architect Charles Lefebvre, is reminiscent of the grand houses of Normandy. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: history, rules, athletes, events... All you need to know about wrestling at the Games
A little-known (or under-represented, depending...) sport, wrestling makes news at every Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the Paris 2024 Olympics are no exception! Here's everything you need to know about the sport before attending the events... [Read more]
Arena Champ-de-Mars: the ephemeral Grand Palais transformed into an Olympic venue in Paris
The Olympic and Paralympic Games are coming to Paris from July 26 to September 8, 2024. For several weeks, the capital will thus vibrate to the rhythm of numerous sporting competitions to be discovered at several ephemeral sites such as the Arena Champ-de-Mars, set up at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, in place of the Grand Palais Éphémère. [Read more]
Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024: history, practice, athletes... All about volleyball
With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games over and the Paralympics eagerly awaited, volleyball, beach volleyball and seated volleyball are among the most eagerly awaited disciplines. Find out everything you need to know about these exciting sports: from the history of their inclusion in the Olympics and Paralympics, to practical details such as event venues, the number of places available, key dates, and of course, the promising French athletes who will be aiming for Olympic gold. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: events, history... water sports at the Olympics
Beyond the inevitable swimming events, water sports are particularly popular at every Olympic Games. Whether it's diving, water polo or artistic swimming, together we discover these events for the Paris 2024 Olympics. [Read more]
Paris La Défense Arena: not-to-be-missed upcoming concerts
Located in the Hauts-de-Seine department, Paris La Défense Arena is now Europe's largest indoor venue. Every year, it opens its doors to a host of sporting and musical events. Let's take a look at the next big concerts scheduled to take place in this huge Parisian arena! [Read more]
What to do in Hauts de Seine (92)? Heritage, good addresses and activities, ideas for outings
Looking for ideas for outings in the Hauts-de-Seine? We'll take you on a tour of the 92's heritage and must-see places and spots. After all, the Île-de-France region is brimming with treasures that are well worth the detour! We're off on a tour of the Hauts-de-Seine department! Here you'll find the best places to go, as well as current and upcoming events in the west of Paris! [Read more]
Spa Lanqi: an institution of the ancestral art of Chinese massage in Paris
Spa Lanqi is a veritable institution of well-being in Paris. This concept invites you to enjoy cutting-edge treatments based on ancestral know-how. Ready to discover the art of Chinese massage? [Read more]
Arboretum de la Vallée-aux-Loups: a sublime free park of remarkable trees
You don't have to go to the farthest reaches of the Île-de-France to find majestic nature. Just fifteen kilometers from Paris, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, the Arboretum of the Domaine départemental de la Vallée-aux-Loups is a delight for lovers of gardens and plant species. [Read more]
The Marguerite 1606 summer terrace with Eiffel Tower view at Domaine de la Reine Margot
The summer terrace of the Marguerite 1606 restaurant at the Domaine de la Reine Margot in Issy-les-Moulineaux is a haven of peace just outside Paris. With an unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower, you can enjoy bistronomic cuisine inspired by produce from the orchard and kitchen garden, in a listed setting that invites you to unwind. [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]
Paris 2024 Olympics: history, events programme... cycling at the Olympic & Paralympic Games
Mountain biking, track racing, BMX, freestyle, Para-cycling... Cycling comes in many forms during these Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Here's everything you need to know about this cycling sport. [Read more]
The Vélodrome National and Stade BMX in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (78), the kingdom of cycling
Since 2014, the town of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines has become the place to be for cyclists in the Paris region, with its Vélodrome national and Stade BMX, two modern facilities that host international competitions. [Read more]
L'Ancienne Poste de Versailles, a cultural hub a stone's throw from the château
A new cultural and festive space in Versailles, the town's former post office is being transformed into a dynamic place to live. With its Sept Lieux food court, exhibitions, media library and events, this spot promises to become a must-see address for outings and events. [Read more]
Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, a Medieval Treasure in Ile-de-France
Available all year round, the Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, a medieval jewel in the Ile-de-France region, invites you to immerse yourself in history. [Read more]
Where to swim in Yvelines this summer 2025: beaches and aquatic centers in 78
Looking for the best beaches and swimming spots in Yvelines? We've put together a list of the best places in 78 to cool off this summer of 2025 . [Read more]
Discover Chevreuse: the Little Venice of the Yvelines and its lovely Petits Ponts walk
Just 40 minutes from Paris, Chevreuse, nicknamed the Little Venice of the Yvelines, offers a splendid stroll across its small bridges. This verdant setting, accessible by RER train, offers an unsuspectedly charming escape. We invite you to embark on a nature adventure between canals and picturesque paths! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: history, athletes, events... modern pentathlon at the Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics are an opportunity for the French to discover or take a closer look at more or less traditional sports. We take a look at modern pentathlon, a multi-sport: its history, where to practice it, our best athletes and the competition schedule! [Read more]
A visit to the Château de Versailles and its program
The Château de Versailles, its gardens and grounds, are a world heritage site. The official residence of the kings of France, the Château de Versailles holds the record as the largest château in the world, and of course the most visited in France. [Read more]
La Véranda, the brasserie-restaurant of the Trianon Palace in its green setting at Versailles
At the Waldorf Astoria Versailles -Trianon Palace, on the edge of the Château de Versailles park in the Yvelines department, we're off to discover La Véranda, the chic, light-filled brasserie that is one of the hotel's two restaurants. Accessible to all, this restaurant on the right wing offers a bistronomic menu orchestrated by Chef Frédéric Larquemin, we tell you all about it. [Read more]
Le Grand Contrôle starred restaurant - Airelles Château de Versailles: Test & Review
How about a royal lunch overlooking the Orangerie at the Château de Versailles? Head for the Grand Contrôle restaurant and its Michelin-starred dining room, where you can step back in time for a magical meal in one of the sublime dining rooms or on the beautiful terrace in fine weather. [Read more]
Petit Bouillon Versailles, the affordable bouillon just 2 steps from the Château de Versailles, takes shape
A bouillon (the city's first!) awaits you a stone's throw from the Château de Versailles: Le Petit Bouillon Versailles! We're off to discover it, and reveal what's in store for you in terms of decor and menu. [Read more]
New Year’s Eve Dinner 2020 at Trianon Palace La Veranda
What if we celebrate the New Year in Versailles? Head to La Veranda, Trianon Palace chic brasserie for a very flavorful dinner in an exceptional setting. [Read more]
Gastronomic dinners at the King’s Vegetable Garden in Versailles
On Saturday July 7 and August 25, 2018, caterer Cuillère d’Argent offers you to come and enjoy a delicious dinner cooked with products from the King’s Vegetable Garden in Versailles and inspired by the recipes served at the Sun King’s table. Splendors and flavors are to be expected! [Read more]
Ducasse dinner at the Château de Versailles
Restaurant Ore, "Ducasse at the Château de Versailles" opens its doors for an exceptional dinner on April 12, 2018 on the 1st floor of the Pavillon Dufour. Exceptional views of the Royal Court and gastronomy are on the menu... [Read more]
Positive Café, the healthy café in Versailles
Positive Café is all grown-up now and crosses the street to offer more choice and more space. Are you looking for a vegan, healthy, organic and vegetarian restaurant? If so, head over Positive Café Healthy Food & Juice Bar, the new spot within walking distance from the Palace of Versailles offering you a creative cuisine that is good for you! [Read more]
ORE: Alain Ducasse’s new royal setting in Versailles
Alain Ducasse is opening a new royal place at the Palace of Versailles where you will be treated like kings and queens. We gave it a go for you. [Read more]
Le Grand Contrôle, the magical hotel at the Château de Versailles that goes back in time
In the heart of the Château de Versailles estate, we discover Le Grand Contrôle, a 5-star hotel offering a unique experience, transporting us back in time. Opening in spring 2020, this unique venue combines history, refinement and authenticity, offering spectacular views over the Orangerie parterre and privileged access to the Château. [Read more]
Les Lumières, the 5* hotel born from the union of two historic buildings near the Château de Versailles
Hôtel Les Lumières, the 5-star hotel owned by Groupe 2L Collection, offers breathtaking views of the Château de Versailles. Combining heritage and contemporary luxury, the building, renovated by architect Didier Benderli, brings together two historic 17th-century hotels. With some thirty rooms, a spa and a Pierre Hermé tea room, the setting offers a true immersion in French art de vivre. [Read more]
Eva Jospin's monumental embroidery exhibition at the Orangerie du Château de Versailles - final days
The Orangerie at the Château de Versailles welcomes "Chambre de soie", Eva Jospin's monumental work from June 18 to September 29, 2024. Inspired by nature and architectural follies, this 350 m2 embroidery offers an immersive promenade, blending the grandiose setting of the site with the meticulousness and preciousness of thread creation. Ready for a couture immersion in the gardens of Versailles? [Read more]
Paris 2024: schedule of events, history, athletes, rules, handball at the Olympic Games
Handball is one of the team sports to be featured at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Here's everything you need to know about the sport: its rules, its history, this year's favourites, the programme - here's everything you need to know about handball in the run-up to the Paris Olympics! [Read more]
To find out all about these Paris 2024 Olympic Games, visit our dedicated section.
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: day-by-day schedule of events, detailed timetable
Are you ready to experience the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games to the full? From August 28 to September 8, discover the detailed program of events taking place every day, so you don't miss a thing of this once-in-a-lifetime event! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: day-by-day schedule of events, detailed timetable
