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Where to work out in Paris: the best fitness centers by arrondissement

Whether you’re a weights addict, a Pilates devotee, or a cardio aficionado, finding your gym is the first step toward lasting motivation. Because lugging your gym bag across Paris is the quickest way to throw in the towel, follow this guide to choose a gym by your arrondissement.

Rage.exe: a high-intensity group workout experience, featuring a DJ set and visual art.

On Sunday, April 26, 2026, Gare des Mines Station becomes the stage for RAGE.exe, a sensory experience where high-intensity sport merges with club culture. This hybrid format offers a progressive group workout to push your limits in the middle of the afternoon for four hours!

Hyrox: which gyms in Paris offer training for this fitness challenge?

New fitness challenge taking the capital by storm, HYROX blends 8 kilometers of running with 8 functional workout stations. Whether you're gearing up for the big annual Paris event or simply after a ultra-complete workout, Parisian gyms are offering dedicated classes.

Dance studios in Paris offering classes in ballet, hip-hop, cabaret, or contemporary dance.

Much more than a sport, dance is the ultimate outlet for city dwellers seeking movement and expression. From historic wooden floors to the most contemporary brick-and-metal studios, Paris is brimming with places where people come to let loose on the dance floor.

Well-being : our pick of Paris's best massage spots to unwind

Spas at Paris’s luxury hotels and palaces for a premium wellness experience

Forget the ordinary spa appointment: stepping through the doors of a grand Parisian hotel is to treat yourself to a truly exceptional moment. In these palace-spa or luxury hotel spas, every protocol is designed to turn an hour of well-being into a suspended, timeless pause, at the heart of exclusive venues.

L'Amnestienne: a four-hour solidarity relay in the evening by Amnesty International at the Bois de Vincennes

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Bois de Vincennes comes alive for l'Amnestienne, a four-hour solidarity relay race in aid of Amnesty International. In a festive atmosphere, participants have the chance to push themselves in a sporting and humanitarian challenge where every stride counts for the defense of freedoms.

Easter holidays: Experience an unforgettable VR adventure at the Eiffel Tower!

Discover the immersive virtual reality tour of the Eiffel Tower, brought to you by Viality Tour. Step back in time to experience the construction and grand unveiling of the Iron Lady during the 1889 Universal Exposition. And as a special bonus, we’ve got a promo code just for you!

Mazarin and the Guardians of the Secret: the National Library of France's new immersive game

As the holidays approach, the National Library of France offers an original way to discover the Richelieu site: an immersive game set in the heart of its iconic spaces.

A guinguette-style barge devoted to aperitifs is setting up on the banks of the Seine this summer.

The aperitif sets sail aboard a guinguette barge along the banks of the Seine. From April 1 to September 30, 2026, this open‑air spot blends local specialties, craft beers, and a festive vibe between Hôtel de Ville and Saint‑Paul, as the sunny days return.

Bohem Sacré-Cœur: the charming little Art Deco hotel at the foot of Montmartre Hill

At the foot of the Butte Montmartre, the Bohem Sacré-Cœur Hotel revives a legendary address steeped in memory. This 48-room boutique hotel reinterprets the spirit of artist houses with Art Deco elegance. A charming stopover, where the neighborhood’s bohemian soul regains its noble standing.

Dance Party on L'Écran Pop: dance classes from your favorite musical comedies at the Mogador Theatre

Dream of mastering the choreographies from your favorite musicals? L'Écran Pop invites you to its Dance Party sessions, dedicated dance classes held in the prestigious Mogador Theatre, themed around Chicago, Sister Act, or Mamma Mia!

10km Paris 15: running at the heart of the 15th arrondissement, in May 2026

The 10km Paris 15 race returns for another edition on Sunday, May 17, 2026, weaving through the 15th arrondissement of the capital to rediscover the neighborhood at speed—from Beaugrenelle to the banks of the Seine.

Insolite : a free tour of the hidden beehives at Parc André Citroën, bees in the city

Did you know? André Citroën Park doesn’t host a farm with animals, but it does house a different, much smaller creature: bees. Yes, beehives are tucked away in this green space, and you can visit them for free from time to time!

European Fencing Championships 2026 in Antony (92): dates and ticket sales opening

Ultimately, the 2026 European Fencing Championships will not be held in Estonia as planned, but in the Paris region—Antony, in Hauts-de-Seine—from June 16 to 21. Ticket sales are now open.

This discreet cemetery is reserved exclusively for the residents and artists who helped shape Montmartre.

Reserved for historic figures and local residents, this little-known Montmartre cemetery hosts an enduring reunion of Michou, Marcel Aymé, and Théophile Steinlen. An intimate, leafy pause, tucked into the hillside, where the spirit of the village on the Butte still beats under the gaze of the Sacré-Cœur.

Offbeat: yoga and guided meditation among the works of the Jean-Jacques Henner Museum in Paris

Join us for an exceptional, artistic moment of relaxation with yoga and guided meditation in the rooms of the Jean-Jacques Henner Museum, on several Saturdays each year.

Why is this little-known Montmartre house guarded by two imperial eagles?

Under the shadow of the famous Maison Rose, Rue de l'Abreuvoir hides a shrine in honor of Napoleon. Guarded by two majestic imperial eagles, this house was once the home of a historian obsessed with the emperor—a historically offbeat stop that challenges Montmartre’s bohemian image.

Des combats de chessboxing au Théâtre de la Renaissance, entre boxe anglaise et échecs Chessboxing bouts at the Théâtre de la Renaissance, blending boxing and chess

Hybrid and surprising sport, chessboxing blends boxing and chess. On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the Renaissance Theatre hosts an evening of strength and strategy, featuring four standout bouts!

Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie hits theaters on April 1, 2026 — trailer and our take

Super Mario Galaxy: The Film hits cinemas in France on April 1, 2026. Trailer, cast, the space universe, and our take on the animated sequel.