The Sentier district is one of the capital' s liveliest and most central neighborhoods. Originally, in the Middle Ages, it was considered one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Paris, but things have changed!
Over the years, the district has become the epicenter of textile stores and wholesalers, then, as the years progressed, home to numerous press groups, including AFP; businesses linked to the economy, with the Palais Brongniart, formerly known as the Palais de la Bourse, a stone's throw away; and even more recently, startups enjoying the lively neighborhood life and central location, which have taken up residence in these few streets.
The Sentier district is also popular with Parisians, with its many food shops and grocery stores of all kinds, restaurants and bars with terraces, covered passageways with the charm of yesteryear, and pedestrianized cobblestone streets, including the not-to-be-missed Rue Montorgueil. A neighborhood on a human scale that's sure to surprise you.
To find out more, follow the guide!
The Tour Jean-sans-Peur, a medieval treasure in Paris
Immerse yourself in medieval history at the Tour Jean-sans-Peur in Paris. The last vestige of the Hôtel des Ducs de Bourgogne Valois, the Tour Jean sans Peur was built in 1409 and offers a glimpse of life in the Middle Ages in a reconstructed residence. It currently houses an exhibition on Health in the Middle Ages, which runs until September 10, 2023 (excluding the month of August). [Read more]
BnF Richelieu, the historic home of the Bibliothèque nationale de France and its museum
The Richelieu site, located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, is the historic birthplace of the Bibliothèque nationale de France, which has housed collections of royal documents since 1721. A historic site, recently modernized, accessible to all! [Read more]
The Richelieu Library, historic birthplace of the BNF
The Bibliothèque Richelieu is one of the most beautiful libraries in Paris. Discover it for yourself! [Read more]
Did you know? The Félix Potin on rue Réaumur hid more than 200 skeletons in its basements.
As you pass the corner of rue Réaumur and Sébastopol, you marvel at the historic facade once built by Félix Potin, a store to which you return, tell the story, but where you also stay, a priori... The former headquarters of the brand that was once Paris' first department store, now a Monoprix, hides a macabre history. [Read more]
Discover the magnificent cathedral building on rue Réaumur and its astrological clock
For a little architectural stroll, choose Paris's 2nd arrondissement, and rue Réaumur in particular. It's packed with exceptional facades, including a cathedral building with a clock and astrological wheel. [Read more]
Did you know? The Passage du Caire is the oldest passageway in Paris. Discover its history.
The little-known Passage du Caire, located in the popular rue Saint-Denis district, offers a journey back in time. Built in 1798, this historic Paris landmark has retained a certain austerity, but is well worth a visit for its incredible history. We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Did you know? The smallest street in Paris is 5 metres long.
They say small is beautiful. The smallest street in Paris is no exception, discreetly wedged between the shopping streets of Beauregard and Cléry, in the center of the capital. [Read more]
Did you know? What is the history of the Au Planteur façade in Paris that is being debated?
Discover the Au Planteur facade in Paris, Montorgueil district, classified as a historical monument since 1984. Located at 10-12 rue des Petits-Carreaux in the 2nd district, this facade and colonial fresco is still being debated, we tell you its history. [Read more]
Did you know? The shapes of the Salle Labrouste, INHA's library, are inspired by dresses.
The Salle Labrouste, home to the Bibliothèque de l'Institut Nationale de l'Histoire de l'Art, is undoubtedly one of the prettiest libraries in Paris, if not the most beautiful. With its unusual architecture, we tell you all about its history and inspiration. [Read more]
Did you know? The Galerie Vivienne, Paris's most charming covered passageway, is built on a former cemetery.
Discover the Galerie Vivienne, a historic gem in the heart of Paris, open since 1826 and listed as a historic monument. It's a must-see in Paris, especially when it rains. [Read more]
Discover Paris' most beautiful covered passageways
Maybe you didn't know it, but Paris is home to many covered passageways. Discover the 12 most beautiful covered passageways in Paris! [Read more]
JEMA 2024 in Paris: the Opéra Comique introduces us to the art of live performance
The Journées des Métiers d'art is an opportunity to discover a wide range of fascinating professions, as well as to visit some magical places! This April 6, 2024, come to the Opéra Comique to discover the performing arts. [Read more]
Mad Golf, the first indoor mini-golf course with a retro and unusual atmosphere in the heart of Paris
Paris's first indoor mini-golf course awaits you in the 2nd arrondissement, with two immersive, unusual 9-hole courses in a uniquely colorful retro atmosphere! [Read more]
Paris Fury Room to let off steam
Feel like on the verge of breaking it all? Head to the Fury Room that reopened this past May 12 to let off steam without having to clean everything up after. Such a good idea in Paris! [Read more]
Restaurants in the Sentier and Bourse districts, our top addresses
Good restaurants abound in the Sentier and the Bourse, two attractive and lively districts of Paris. Discover our latest discoveries and favorites in the Sentier and towards the Bourse to be sure you're in the right place for your next stroll in the area! [Read more]
Restaurants in Paris's covered passageways, our best addresses
A restaurant in a covered passage is the perfect place to be when the weather's bad. Paris's magnificent covered passageways offer a wealth of confidential restaurants, bars and coffee shops. Here are the best addresses! [Read more]
Le Valentin, the charming retro tearoom in Paris' Galerie Vivienne
Did you know? Tucked away in Paris's Galerie Vivienne, a charming hidden tea room is the perfect spot for gourmands eager to sample delicious pastries, or in search of a restaurant for breakfast or lunch on the go. Welcome to Le Valentin, our favorite spot where you'll love to take a step back in time. [Read more]
Red Katz, a traditional Chinese restaurant in a fabulous retro setting
Between tradition and modernity, the Red Katz restaurant unveils a menu that pays homage to the greatest classics of Chinese cuisine, perfectly executed, in a truly fabulous setting. [Read more]
Italian cuisine by Giovanni Passerini under a splendid glass roof at the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards
The Hôtel des Grands Boulevards conceals a tasty Italian restaurant under a splendid glass roof, whose menu is signed by chef Giovanni Passerini. [Read more]
Altro Frenchie, chef Greg Marchand's Italian address lives up to all its promises
This year's most eagerly-awaited address is undoubtedly Altro Frenchie, chef Greg Marchand's Italian restaurant. As expected, it delivers on all its promises. [Read more]
Leven, Kurdish street-food on fire
Boarding for the Middle East at Leven, a new Kurdish street-food stall in the Sentier. [Read more]
Ypseli, a bistronomic Greek tavern in Paris
Ypseli is about to open its doors in Montorgueil, in the pure vein of Athenian neo-gastrotavernas. [Read more]
Cocoricains, finally a quality American bistro in Paris!
At last! The real American bistro that Paris has been waiting for is Cocoricains, an ebullient address a stone's throw from the Grands Boulevards, run by two Franco-American friends. [Read more]
Sam Chic, traditional Korean restaurant for barbecue and fondue lovers
Recognized by the Korean Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Sam Chic is a traditional Korean restaurant for lovers of barbecue, fondue and authentic dishes. [Read more]
Boni's: pizza by the slice, just like in New York!
Nestled in Paris's 2nd arrondissement, Boni's offers New York-style pizza by the slice. Here, you can sit down quickly or take away, then try one of the restaurant's four recipes, or create your own custom slice for the more daring! [Read more]
Babille, a festive French brasserie on the Grands Boulevards
Canaille and festive, the French brasserie Babille awaits gourmets and party-goers on the Grands Boulevards to delight them in every way. [Read more]
Where to sleep in Paris's 2nd arrondissement? Hotels, inns and accommodation in the district
Looking for a place to stay in Paris's 2nd arrondissement? Find hotels, youth hostels and other accommodation in the district. [Read more]
Edgar & Achille, a restful boutique hotel nestled on a charming Sentier square
Nestled on a charming Sentier square away from the hustle and bustle of the neighborhood, Edgar & Achille is the ideal boutique hotel for a restorative night's sleep. [Read more]
Hôtel du Sentier, the discreet hotel in the Passage du Caire
The Passage du Caire, in the Sentier district of Paris, is home to the Hôtel du Sentier. Inside, 30 bright rooms, some with tropezian terraces overlooking the rooftops of Paris, and a restaurant featuring retro bistro cuisine and grandma's dishes. [Read more]
Holiday Inn Paris Opéra Grands Boulevards opens its doors
Boulevard Poissonnière in the capital's 9th arrondissement has welcomed a newcomer... Holiday Inn Paris Opéra Grand Boulevards has opened its doors in place of the famous Brébant. [Read more]
Rex Studios, (re)discover behind-the-scenes at the Grand Rex
Discover the magic of cinema with this behind-the-scenes tour of Europe's largest cinema, Rex Studios! Film set, director's office, projection booth, editing room, special effects... A fun and educational visit to the heart of the Grand Rex. [Read more]
Le Grand Rex: Europe's largest cinema
Its starry vault, its atypically decorated façade, its grandeur... You've got a thousand and one reasons to visit the Grand Rex! In fact, it's Europe's largest cinema, with a grand auditorium seating 2,702 people. [Read more]
Témoin de mariage: Jean-Luc Lemoine's explosive comedy
Looking for a good laugh? Jean-Luc Lemoine's explosive new comedy has just that. Since November 2, 2024, the Petit Théâtre des Variétés has been hosting the play Témoin de Mariage from Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. [Read more]
Messmer returns to the Grand Rex in Paris with his 13Hz show
Messmer, the master of hypnosis, is back in Paris with his show "13Hz", which has already won over a million spectators. See you from January 9 to 19, 2025 at the Grand Rex for a breathtaking show. [Read more]
Le Grand Hôtel de Paris: The One Escape's Hollywood Tower Hotel escape game
The One Espace invites you to discover its terrifying new escape game, Le Grand Hôtel de Paris, right now. An adventure forbidden to under-18s that will have you shaking with terror! Explore a hotel in its original state and dare to ride its elevator... Or are you afraid? Opening soon! [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]
A brilliant idea, the 2-Molière comedy at the Théâtre des Variétés
Une idée géniale is Sébastien Castro's not-to-be-missed comedy at the Théâtre des Variétés, from September 12, 2024. It's a comedy play featuring... three look-alikes! [Read more]
Café Oscar, Paris's first comedy club
The first comedy club created in Paris, Café Oscar is now over 30 years old and continues to welcome stand-up professionals, and potentially future professionals. Every week, Café Oscar introduces new comedians. [Read more]
RAPTOR Project: our review of The Escape Lab's dinosaur escape game
Looking for a unique escape game experience in Paris? Discover RAPTOR Project, The Escape Lab's ultra-immersive escape game that literally plunges you into Jurassic Park! Immerse yourself in a captivating post-apocalyptic universe and test your thinking skills as you attempt to survive life-like dinosaurs... We've tested it, we'll tell you about it! [Read more]
Le Fridge Comedy Club by Kev Adams: a stand-up stage with bar and restaurant in Paris, our opinion
In the heart of Paris's 2nd arrondissement, the Fridge is a Comedy Club created by comedian Kev Adams, featuring a stand-up stage on which today's and tomorrow's talents share the stage, while offering the public a bar with creative cocktails and a restaurant. [Read more]
The Sebastopol Comedy Club: stand-up comedy in a Paris hotel
The Sebastopol Comedy Club is the unusual comedy stage that awaits you in the heart of the 123 Sebastopol hotel in Paris. Every weekend, in the heart of a hotel, you'll find a stand-up stage hosted by established artists. [Read more]
DIY workshop: make your own kitsch Christmas sweater at MiniMeLand
For the festive season, we're not customizing a jacket or sneakers, but a sweater, so you can create your own ugly (or not) Christmas sweater and wear it proudly all December long! Let's go for a three-hour DIY workshop at MiniMeLand! [Read more]
Si tu veux (jouer), the historic toy store in a Parisian gallery
Tucked away in the Galerie Vivienne, in the heart of Paris's 2nd arrondissement, Si tu veux jouer is a charming little toy store, but above all, a must for finding great toy gift ideas in Paris. [Read more]
MiniMeLand: customize your vintage denim jacket in a colorful and unique concept store
Welcome to the home, not of Alice, but of Marie Marquet, where color and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces reign supreme, at MinimeLand! A cheerful boutique-workshop where you can customize your jackets, hats or sneakers without getting bored for a single second! [Read more]
Memoli: we tested this 100% kawaii Korean photo booth in Paris
Photomatons, one of the dullest and most ordinary things in the world... How about making it more interesting and cute? Let's head for Memoli, a Parisian store in the 2nd arrondissement that offers a much kawaii version of the Korean photo booth! With fun accessories, endless possibilities for personalization, and a friendly atmosphere for making memories with friends, come and experience a memorable photographic adventure in the heart of Paris. We've tried it, we'll tell you about it! [Read more]
Librairie Jousseaume: a historic store in the heart of the Galerie Vivienne - Photos and reportage
This listed bookshop has been open since 1826 in the Galerie Vivienne. [Read more]
Episode, the huge thrift shop for vintage nuggets in Paris' Les Halles district
From Paris to Amsterdam, Episode thrift stores are havens of vintage and second-hand, where each piece tells a story of style and originality. Head for the huge Parisian boutique in the Halles district, to explore decades of fashion and be seduced by timeless elegance at affordable prices! [Read more]
Retro, the coolest thrift shop in Paris' Les Halles district: fashion tips and events
Welcome to Retro: the temple of second-hand clothing in Paris's 2nd arrondissement! This 125m2 thrift store offers men, women and children trendy, quality pieces at totally affordable prices. And the best part? Its monthly events combining shopping, flash tattoos and DJ sets. [Read more]
"Quinze.bis": the Gibert bookstore concept store in Paris
The historic Gibert bookstore chain, despite difficulties in recent years, is hoping to capitalize on the second-hand boom and is inventing new bookstore concepts with the opening of its "Quinze.bis" store from September 30, 2021 in Paris. [Read more]
Re-Rouje, the fashion brand of the Parisian Jeanne Damas goes upcycling
Rouje, the fashion label of renowned Parisian Jeanne Damas, is launching Re-Rouje, a clothing line made from dormant fabrics and manufactured in France. As the brand begins its progression into upcycling, it is also developing other sustainable and solidarity-based initiatives based on the model: Re-Create, Re-Use, Re-Give. [Read more]
Sneakers & Chill, the sneaker customization experts
Sneakers & Chill is the perfect way to assert your original style, and here you can customize your favorite pairs just the way you like them! [Read more]
La Belle Boucle Studio, the hair salon and boutique for wavy to frizzy hair
After Lyon and Marseille, La Belle Boucle Studio is moving to Paris, to the delight of the capital's curlies. From October onwards, curly, frizzy and frizzy hair will benefit from a new boutique and specialized hairdressing salon. [Read more]
Studio MVMT, a clubbing gym dedicated to Party Fitness in Paris
Here's a sports club that's making Paris vibrate. MVMT Club is a concept fresh from the United States that introduces us to Party Fitness. The idea? Exercise in a festive way by combining a clubbing atmosphere, positive energies, muscle strengthening, cardio and meditation combined with dance moves. [Read more]
Bloom, the modern meditation studio for relaxation in the heart of Paris
Leave all your worries at the door of Bloom, a modern meditation studio offering massages, halotherapy, yoga and sound meditations, and enjoy a moment of well-being in the heart of Paris. [Read more]
Les Bains du Marais, a festive place dedicated to well-being
Les Bains du Marais is a concept well known to Parisians. Formerly in the rue des Blancs-Manteaux, today this iconic hammam is located on the side of the 2nd arrondissement and imposes itself as a true temple of well-being between ancestral know-how from the four corners of the world. But it is also a place of festive life with its restaurant animated by DJ sets. [Read more]
Cookie Records, Pitaya Soundsystem, Bass Culture, upcoming Rex Club events
Considered one of the institutions of the Parisian nightlife scene, the Rex Club attracts the most discerning night owls and lovers of ultra-smooth electronic music every week and weekend. Here's a sneak preview of upcoming events at the Rex Club in Paris. [Read more]
Le Biscornu, a bar-club for epicureans and lovers of a good atmosphere!
Sponsored - Nestled in the heart of Paris, Le Biscornu is a restaurant-bar-club that never leaves you indifferent. The atmosphere is ultra-warm during the day and crazy at night, with DJ sets! [Read more]
Brique Machine in Paris: the unusual taproom that breaks with codes and takes us back to the 90s
Are you a fan of craft beers and looking for a unique and unusual venue? Look no further than Grands Boulevards for Brique Machine, Brique House's first taproom in Paris. [Read more]
Golden Promise, the speakeasy-style hidden bar at La Maison du Whisky
Hidden beneath the Maison du Whisky, Golden Promise is a speakeasy like no other. Under century-old vaulted ceilings, you can sip over 1,000 whisky references, 100 sake references, cocktails and mouth-watering Japanese finger food. [Read more]
Perpette, an Orange is the New Black-style immersive cocktail experience in Paris
For lovers of original experiences and cocktails, an immersive spot is coming to Paris: Perpette is the concept that unveils an adventure combining immersive theater and mixology in an Orange is the New Black-style atmosphere. [Read more]
La Grosse Caisse, a dance bar with a unique convivial atmosphere in the 2nd arrondissement
Not far from the Bourse or Grands Boulevards metro stations, you'll find one of our favorite dance bars in Paris. Music from the 80s and 90s, a relaxed atmosphere, themed evenings... All the ingredients are in place for a great night out, and our regulars won't deny it! [Read more]
Shana: good wines and tapas inspired by grandma's Jewish cuisine in Paris
Looking for a good address to toast and treat yourself? In the heart of Paris, Shana is a warm neighborhood nugget that could well become your favorite place for your most gourmet aperitifs! On the program, good wines and generous tapas featuring typical Jewish cuisine. [Read more]
Vignes en Ville, bulk wine in a warm and friendly wine cellar.
Vignes en Ville is a new wine bar offering wine in bulk, to take home with you by sealing the bottle with wax, or to enjoy on the premises during an aperitif, accompanied by delicious charcuterie! [Read more]
Player One, the ultra playful retrogaming bar in the Halles district of Paris
Creative cocktails as beautiful as good, a playful and festive atmosphere, self-service games: we found the best bar in Paris to spend a good evening with friends. Lovers of retrogaming and pop-culture, go to the Player One bar! [Read more]
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What to do in Paris's 2nd arrondissement? Our best addresses and current ideas for outings
Paris's 2nd arrondissement, also known as the "Quartier de la Bourse", is a great place to go out! From the Palais Brongniart to Montorgueil, via Réaumur and Pyramide, here are the best addresses in this district, as well as the not-to-be-missed nights out. [Read more]
Enjoy your walk on the Sentier!
What to do in Paris's 2nd arrondissement? Our best addresses and current ideas for outings
