The unexpected around the corner - that's the spirit of the 13th arrondissement. In this multi-faceted district, beautiful discoveries await us as we stroll among neighborhood nuggets, surprising exhibition venues, varied architecture and hidden spots. The 13th arrondissement is often referred to as the capital's largest Chinatown. Although this is a misnomer, in reality it lies at the crossroads of several Asian cultures. Unsurprisingly, when the Lunar New Year comes around, this is where the festivities are in full swing!
But the 13th isn't just a multicultural place! For art lovers, it's home to some of the world 's most unusual art centers. A veritable open-air art gallery,Paris's 13th arrondissement is also a great place to stroll for street-art fans in search of beautiful frescoes to immortalize. It has to be said that this arrondissement is one of the favorite playgrounds for street artists.
While the Bibliothèque Nationale de France is home to modern architecture, the Gobelins district showcases a historic heritage. But the 13th arrondissement is also home to a number of hidden villages, some of which bring a touch of the countryside to the heart of the city. These charming microcosms include the famous Butte aux Cailles. And if you've got your sea legs, head for the quays of the Seine, where the many festive and gourmet barges await you!
Nuit des Musées 2025: a historic nocturne at the Mobilier national, Manufacture des Gobelins
The Mobilier national, located on avenue des Gobelins in Paris, is taking part in the 21st Nuit des Musées on Saturday May 17, 2025. An opportunity to discover the exhibition of the moment, free of charge, during this exceptional nocturne. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Fondation Seydoux-Pathé: an exceptional nocturne
The Fondation Seydoux-Pathé is taking part in the 21st Nuit des Musées with a special nocturne. Discover the program that awaits you this Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Paris. Ready for an evening at the heart of cinema? [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the French Museum of Radiology: the program for this year's event
Museum Night takes place this Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Paris and Ile-de-France. On the program: exceptional nocturnes, free visits and unique events! Want to find out what's in store for you at the French Museum of Radiology and Medical Imaging? Here's the program for this 21st edition. [Read more]
What to visit in Paris's 13th arrondissement? Monuments, museums and exhibitions
What cultural events are waiting for us in Paris' 13th arrondissement? We take you on a tour of this Parisian district's heritage, exhibitions and not-to-be-missed events! [Read more]
Where to eat in the 13th arrondissement?
Restaurants in Paris's 13th arrondissement: Where to eat in the district? Our best addresses
Fancy a good restaurant in Paris's 13th arrondissement? Here are our best addresses, our latest discoveries and our favorites! [Read more]
Fu, the coffee shop and brunch pastry shop in the 13th arrondissement, takes you on a journey to Asia
Are you tempted by a new pastry and coffee shop with Asian flavors? Matcha, sesame and pandan, as well as durian and kimchi, enliven the cakes and dishes in this new spot opening in Paris's 13th arrondissement. From breakfast to lunch and afternoon tea, of course, it's all about unusual treats and brunch every day. We take you on a discovery tour. [Read more]
An immersive and very girly brunch at Secret Garden, in the 13th arrondissement
In the 13th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the quays of the Seine, Secret Garden offers an immersive brunch experience in a candy-pink decor inspired directly by fashion. [Read more]
Pablo Cheese Tart, The first Japanese pie store in Paris
Pablo Cheese Tart, the famous Japanese success story is coming to Paris. Forget the American cheesecake style pies, Pablo Cheese Tart is trembling pies at the limit of the floating island that come in different flavors and many bubbles tea to discover. Answer the question at the bottom of the article to try to win a prize including a box of mini pies and 2 drinks to be collected at the Pablo Cheese Tart store. [Read more]
La Pâtisserie de Saison, a sweet and savoury Chinese pastry shop in the 13th arrondissement
La Pâtisserie de Saison is one of the oldest Chinese pastry shops in the 13th arrondissement, located on the famous Avenue d'Ivry. Here, you can indulge in original banh mi, baos, filled puff pastries and soft rolls that oscillate between tradition and new flavors. [Read more]
Fu Castella and her deliciously moist and airy cakes
Do you know castella? This pastry of Portuguese origin has finally arrived in Paris, at Fu Castella, a charming boutique-tea room. We bet you'll love this fine, moist cake! [Read more]
K-Plus Festival 2025: A unique immersion in Korean culture. Free admission.
Sponsored - The K-Plus Festival returns for its 3ᵉ edition on May 16 and 17, 2025 at the Université Ouverte de Paris Cité in the 13th arrondissement. This not-to-be-missed event invites the public to plunge into the heart of Korean culture, through a rich and diverse program combining lectures, interactive workshops, artistic performances, exhibitions and a traditional market. This year, the festival focuses on eco-responsible themes and ancestral know-how, exploring topics such as traditional fermentation and Korean craftsmanship. And to top it all off, there are plenty of prizes to be won! [Read more]
Les Amarres, the community center, closes its doors with a festive program
Les Amarres, the 13th arrondissement's one-stop shop, closes its doors for good after several days of festivities. [Read more]
A free guinguette ball to dance like in the Belle Epoque, at the top of the Butte-aux-Cailles.
For a real step back in time, join us on May 18, 2025 at the top of the Butte-aux-Cailles, for a free guinguette ball open to all! It's a Sunday to dance like it's the Belle Epoque, and have the time of your life! [Read more]
Climb Up Paris - Porte d'Italie: the largest bouldering and climbing gym in Paris
Sponsored - Climb Up Paris - Porte d'Italie, the capital's largest climbing gym, is a 4000m² air-conditioned living space: a gym for initiation, training and fun at Porte d'Italie. A café-bar-snack bar area, for dinner, lunch or after-work refreshments! Discover climbing for just €5 until March 30 at Climb Up! [Read more]
Soccer: free tickets for Paris FC matches at Stade Charléty all season long
Just like last year, tickets to see Paris FC's Ligue 2 matches are once again completely free for all fans! [Read more]
Parc de Choisy: the green lung of Paris's 13th arrondissement and its assets
Located in the bustling 13th arrondissement of Paris, Parc de Choisy, also known as Square de Choisy, offers residents and visitors a haven of peace and greenery in the heart of Chinatown. Opened in 1937 on the site of a former gasworks, this classically inspired garden extends over 4.3 hectares and is a central feature of the neighborhood's community and cultural life. A lively sports spot, discover its assets. [Read more]
A stroll through the Butte-aux-Cailles district of Paris
Today, we're taking you to the 13th arrondissement to discover the charming little neighborhood of Butte-aux-Cailles. [Read more]
Phobia Escape Game: the escape game that ignores padlocks and codes
Escape game fans, we've found a new way to play! Phobia Escape Game, located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, is revolutionizing the way escape games are played by offering players total immersion in different worlds, all locked in a room with no codes or padlocks to advance or exit. And no stopwatch either... Ready to take up the challenge? [Read more]
The Stade Charléty, a pre-war sports stadium for athletics and soccer
The Charléty stadium, located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, is now home to Paris FC matches and athletics competitions. Built just before the Second World War, the stadium has had several lives. [Read more]
The Josephine Baker pool in Paris: an open-air floating pool on the Seine
Fancy a swim? We'll take you to the Josephine Baker pool, a floating spot on the stage where you can enjoy an open-air pool! [Read more]
The Butte-aux-Cailles swimming pool, a historic site with year-round heated outdoor pool
The Butte-aux-Cailles swimming pool is a historic Parisian spot nestled in the heart of a village district in the 13th arrondissement. It is one of the few swimming venues to offer an outdoor Nordic pool heated all year round to 28°C. [Read more]
Climb Up, the biggest climbing gym in France opens in Paris - our photos
One of the biggest indoor climbing gyms in France, Climb Up, is located on the avenue de la Porte d'Italie in the 13th arrondissement. A huge brand new complex designed as a real place to live, which will satisfy all climbing and bouldering enthusiasts. [Read more]
Les terrasses du Petit Bain: concerts, aperitifs and deckchairs on the Seine all summer long
As soon as the sun comes out, Le Petit Bain opens its huge terrace on the banks of the Seine. Docked in the 13th arrondissement next to the Bibliothèque François Mitterrand, this spot offers concerts, a canteen, a terrace and deckchairs for lounging by the water. [Read more]
Aime Simone Release Rev Party, Void Records, T.R.A.N.C.E, the next FVTVR club parties
Beneath the Cité de la Mode et du Design emerges FVTVR, a new hybrid underground club ready to take over Parisian nights. Once a concert venue, the spot has metamorphosed into a vibrant electronic den, where from midnight to 6am, cutting-edge DJ sets resonate, fusing with the hip atmosphere of the venue. [Read more]
The Batofar is back! Make way for the cultural, festive and gourmet Bateau Phare
The Batofar, the famous red boat moored in Paris's 13th arrondissement and recognizable by its imposing turret, a beacon of the nightlife world in its day, closed its doors 6 years ago. It's a rebirth for this spot, which is now open to us once again. With shows, concerts, clubbing and restaurants, we'll be back for more. [Read more]
Mondo Latino, the free salsa night, every Wednesday at La Felicità (13th arrondissement)
Every Wednesday, rhythms straight from Cuba resonate at La Felicità during Mondo Latino, the venue's salsa night, not to be missed if you're an aficionado of the discipline! [Read more]
Red Poppy, the Chinese-inspired cocktail bar and speakeasy Shanghai Surprise, in the 13th arrondissement.
In the heart of Chinatown, step into a cocktail bar with the allure of an Asian temple, and discover its dimly-lit speakeasy, which intends to awaken the evenings of the 13th arrondissement. [Read more]
Zozoo bar, the gourmet restaurant-club with a speakeasy atmosphere that makes the Butte-aux-Cailles vibrate
Nestled in the heart of the Butte-aux-Cailles in Paris, the Zozoo Bar is the spot that is about to make this amazing neighborhood-village vibrate. On the program, a Californian speakeasy bar, a restaurant with South American and Asian inspirations, a mini-club and an eclectic program going from techno to jazz and hip-hop. [Read more]
Manga Café V2: a literary café for reading and playing video games in the 13th arrondissement
It's a must for all manga fans. Manga Café V2, just off Avenue de France in the 13th arrondissement, combines bookshop, relaxation and video arcade terminals. [Read more]
Boby la Plante, playful workshops to create your own terrarium
If you're a plant lover, come and visit Boby la Plante, an astonishingly friendly store where you can create your own miniature tropical garden and take it home with you in fun workshops! [Read more]
The NY International Dance Festival presents "Danses Dépaysantes" at Théâtre Mandapa
Sponsored - On Saturday, April 26 at 8:30pm, join us at Mandapa for a show featuring a variety of folk dances from different cultures at the NY International Dance Festival (NYIDF)! The assembled artists will celebrate by taking you on a journey from Europe to Asia, through Spanish character dance, flamenco, bharatanatyam, Irish, Ukrainian, Kazakh, Japanese, Chinese dances... [Read more]
Le Jardin Sauvage, the floating comedy club, is back on the Seine in Paris
Le Jardin Sauvage Comedy Club is a concept full of good vibes that promises evenings of tear-jerking laughter in Paris. This floating concept awaits us aboard the Maquereaux barge on the Quais d'Austerlitz. It's here that you'll find a secret stage featuring the talents of today and tomorrow! Next appointment: March 8, 2025! [Read more]
What to do in the Place d'Italie & des Gobelins district: Our tips & best addresses
Restaurants, cinemas and concert halls, historic monuments... Discover the best places to eat and drink around Place d'Italie and Les Gobelins. [Read more]
For a green, artistic and relaxing stroll through the Butte-aux-Cailles district, follow the guide! [Read more]
What to do in the Butte-aux-Cailles district: Our tips and best addresses
