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!
Perspective: the art of Richard Peduzzi unveiled in an exhibition at Mobilier national
The Mobilier national - Galerie des Gobelins pays tribute to the artist Richard Peduzzi, in an exhibition on view from October 16 to December 31, 2024. [Read more]
Quai de la Photo celebrates the bicentenary of the invention of photography with a free exhibition
Celebrate 200 years of history and creativity! Discover the free exhibition celebrating the bicentenary of the invention of photography at Quai de la Photo, from September 16 to December 22, 2024. [Read more]
Shepard Fairey, a.k.a. Obey: "Swan Song" exhibition at Galerie Itinerrance in Paris, extensions
Attention Shepard Fairey fans! The famous American street artist, also known as Obey, returns to the Itinerrance gallery in Paris's 13th arrondissement to unveil "Swan Song". In view of its success, this free solo exhibition by Shepard Fairey has been extended until Saturday, October 12, 2024. [Read more]
THE CYAN BOAT MAKE A STREET TRIP: Exhibition at l'Aiguillage aux Frigos in Paris
Sponsored - THE CYAN BOAT MAKE A STREET TRIP: a photographic exhibition by photographer Stéphane Pia at l'Aiguillage aux Frigos in Paris. Join us for a cocktail party on Saturday, October 12, starting at 7 p.m.! Free admission. [Read more]
À nous les stades! A history of women's sport: the free exhibition at BnF
Sport isn't just a man's game, and the BnF François-Mitterand intends to remind us of this in a free exhibition on women's sport, from May 22 to October 13, 2024! [Read more]
Quai de la Photo, a free floating art center on the Seine for photography enthusiasts
Quai de la Photo is the name of this new floating art center dedicated to contemporary photography, which opened its doors on July 20, 2023. In a 1,000 m² space, exhibitions, conferences and cultural events await you, in this free venue open to all, on the Seine near the Pont de Bercy in Paris. [Read more]
BnF François Mitterrand, the huge Parisian library ideal for revision, but not only
In the 13th arrondissement, it's impossible to miss these 4 immense buildings overlooking the banks of the Seine: designed to resemble an open book, the four towers of the François Mitterrand library offer a place to read, work in silence, do research and consult hundreds of thousands of documents. [Read more]
BULAC, a free library dedicated to languages and civilizations from other parts of the world, where you can study and review
Not far from the famous François Mitterrand library, the Bibliothèque universitaire des langues et civilisations (BULAC) is the perfect place to borrow and consult a wide range of documents, especially if you're a language student! For all others, it's the perfect place to study for free, all day long and until 10pm in the evening. [Read more]
The hidden villages of the 13th arrondissement of Paris
The 13th arrondissement conceals charming and green neighborhoods, a sort of small secret village, which we will help you discover! [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]
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]
Impérial Club Paris: a casino atmosphere in the heart of the 13th arrondissement
Want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a casino in the heart of the capital? Head for Impérial Club Paris! Located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, this is a gaming club with a wide range of games on offer. Poker fans can play cash games, while counterparty game fans can wager at the Punto Banco, ultimate poker, Multicolore, Sic Bo or Blackjack tables. [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]
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 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 4,000m² 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 refreshments after a hard day's climbing! If your kids are big stuntmen, enrolment for the climbing school opens on June 3! [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]
Carl Craig, Giegling in Paris, From our Minds, the next FVTVR club nights
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]
Blue Man group: Bluevolution World Tour in Paris
The Blue Man Group phenomenon makes a stopover in Paris during the tour of its new show, Bluevolution World Tour, from October 23 to 27, 2024 at the Théâtre 13e Art. Having seduced over 50 million spectators worldwide, the group is about to capture the hearts of the French. [Read more]
Intergalactic Halloween: Cobra Fantastic's Funkorrific Voyage at La Dame de Canton
Sponsored - Prepare to have your spirits liquefied and your souls funkified: Cobra Fantastic, straight from planet 9, is coming to Paris for their cosmic concert, Halloween Intergalactique! This interstellar event takes place at La Dame de Canton, a floating temple of groovy sounds moored on the banks of the Seine. [Read more]
Le Barbizon: a New York-style jazz club in Paris
Sponsored - Discover the world of the Barbizon Jazz Club, a hidden gem on the Paris music scene, praised by Travel Mag and Jazz Magazine for its New York style and excellent acoustics! On the program: concerts every night, gourmet "house" burgers, signature cocktails and an excellent whisky list... [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 Place d'Italie & des Gobelins district: Our tips & best addresses
What to do in the Butte-aux-Cailles district: Our tips and best addresses
