Located on the right bank of the Seine, Paris's 12th arrondissement is a peaceful, residential area that's nonetheless bursting with life! Here, you'll find many little-known tourist treasures, including the Coulée Verte, a stroll along the old Petite Ceinture railroad line that links Bastille to Vincennes, passing over the Viaduc des Arts, Paris's stronghold of craftsmanship and design. In Bercy, you'll find the bustling Accor Arena (with its year-round ice rink) and its many concerts, as well as BercyVillage, the charming shopping alley.
Film buffs flock to the Cinémathèque Française, families set off to conquer the Musée des Arts Forains, while the Porte Dorée is the place to go green. There, a palace at its heart reveals a museum dedicated to immigration, as well as a tropical aquarium. This is the transition between urban Paris and the tranquility of bois de Vincennes, part of the 12th arrondissement.
It's full of treasures to discover. On sunny days, the Lac de Daumesnil is the meeting point for families on picnics, while on the water, numerous boats await you for a romantic stroll with friends or lovers under the romantic kiosk. The mysterious Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale (Tropical Agronomy Garden) takes us back to the vestiges of the Colonial Exhibition, as does the Grande Pagode (Great Pagoda). Lovers of beautiful plants will also enjoy a visit to the Parc Floral de Paris, one of the capital's botanical gardens!
Halloween 2024: treasure hunt, show and free activities for children at Bercy Village
On October 27, 2024, Bercy Village will be packed with outdoor activities! The activities are free and reserved for children, and include a treasure hunt to thrill those aged 4 and over. [Read more]
Halloween 2024 at the Parc Zoologique de Paris: a day of thrills and chills for children
Halloween 2024 is the perfect opportunity to feel the big chill, eat tons of candy and stroll around in disguise until the end of the night. The Parc Zoologique de Paris is offering the bravest children the chance to experience a day of thrills and chills on October 31, 2024, with a host of challenges on the program. [Read more]
Halloween 2024 in Paris: Troubled Waters at Mazette
Come and swim in troubled waters on Thursday, October 31, 2024 in Paris! L'Esprit Léger and Quartier Libre are taking over Mazette for Halloween, inviting you to come and let off steam on the eve of the bank holiday, to the sounds of 184 Club, CQSG and Lobby. [Read more]
Salon Marjolaine 2024, the must-attend organic fair at the Parc Floral de Paris
The 48th edition of Marjolaine, the organic trade show, takes place from November 6 to 11, 2024 at the Parc Floral de Paris, with discovery workshops, conferences, an eco village to debate current affairs and a festive evening. Discover the full program! [Read more]
What to visit in Paris's 12th arrondissement? Monuments, museums and exhibitions
Paris's 12th arrondissement reveals an often little-known heritage hidden away in the heart of the capital. Here's a selection of cultural visits you won't want to miss, including confidential museums, historic monuments and exciting exhibitions. [Read more]
Paris 12th arrondissement restaurants: Where to eat in the district? Our best addresses
Looking for a good restaurant in Paris' 12th arrondissement? Discover our best addresses, our finds and our favorites! [Read more]
La Tropicale Glacier, the unusual ice cream parlour we love
La Tropicale Glacier is the colorful concept that awaits you in Paris. It's not just a tea room, but also an ice cream parlour with unusual flavours! [Read more]
Bopain, the 12th arrondissement bakery with incredible pastries
Bopain, freshly opened, is the neighborhood bakery-pastry shop in Paris's 12th arrondissement that combines good produce and expertise. At Bopain, there are no concessions: all bread is organic, and all viennoiseries and pastries are homemade with passion. [Read more]
La Tropicale's frosty brunch surprises you every Saturday and Sunday
La Tropicale, this talented ice cream parlour in the 12th arrondissement, is delighted to be serving brunch! Every Saturday and Sunday, a surprise menu awaits you, offering new flavors and unfamiliar dishes in a formula priced at 23€! [Read more]
A Harry Potter boutique and its immersive coffee-shop
Grab your brooms! A new spot dedicated to the world of Harry Potter is coming to Paris! Head to Bercy to discover the Boutique-Café aux Deux Balais, an immersive address where you'll find derivative products as well as a coffee-shop with enchanted treats including homemade bierraubeurre. [Read more]
Boulangerie l'Essentiel, everything is there to enjoy and find good bread
L'Essentiel is now 5 bakeries-pastry shops in Paris and in the Paris region that combine tradition and modernity. No concessions on quality and taste, regularly rewarded for their breads, these 4 addresses have what it takes to seduce the most demanding in terms of sourdough breads, pastries and gourmet pastries. [Read more]
Chalet du Lac's family brunch, an all-you-can-eat treat for the kids
Chalet du Lac, ideally located on the edge of the Bois de Vincennes, welcomes families every Sunday morning from 11am, for a delicious all-you-can-eat brunch and a bucolic break. [Read more]
Snaffle's Paris: the tea room with tasty French-Japanese pastries
Notice to food lovers who love Japanese flavors! The 12th arrondissement of the capital welcomes Snaffle's Paris, the first store of its kind in Europe. What's on the menu of this tea room? Franco-Japanese pastries that offer us a delicious trip to the land of the rising sun. [Read more]
L'Osmanthe, the French-Asian pastry that revisits the classics
Do you know the Osmanthe? This hot pastry shop located near Daumesnil offers us to taste ultra greedy Franco-Asian creations. Matcha opera, mille-crêpes, sesame eclair and original pastries, here is a spot that shakes up the codes to the delight of gourmets. [Read more]
Vivons Vélo: a bike ride and treasure hunt in aid of the Institut Pasteur in the Bois de Vincennes
Vivons Vélo is a free bike ride open to all, with a treasure hunt to boot, on Saturday, October 12, 2024, where every kilometer covered counts towards a donation for the Institut Pasteur, in the Bois de Vincennes. [Read more]
Les 5km de la Mémoire: a solidarity race against genocide around Lac Daumesnil
In support of oppressed peoples, a five-kilometer solidarity race will take place on Sunday, October 20, 2024 around Lac Daumesnil, organized to combat genocide and Holocaust denial. [Read more]
Escape game L'Abri: save humanity from a zombie virus in the future at Crack The Egg
Ready to save humanity from a zombie invasion in an escape game? Head to Crack the Egg to discover one of its creepy rooms, L'Abri. The adventure takes you to a laboratory in the year 2178, in an attempt to eradicate a virus. [Read more]
L'Oeuf Noir: an escape game full of black magic at Crack The Egg
Fancy an escape game filled with black magic? Head for Crack The Egg, in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, and its "L'Oeuf Noir" room! Plunged into a medieval adventure in Prague in the year 999, teams of 3 to 6 players must save the world from an evil energy. Will you succeed in thwarting the spell before it's too late? Accessible to wheelchair users and forbidden to children under 12, this challenge awaits you in the Old Temple district! [Read more]
Rolex Paris Masters 2024: the biggest indoor tennis tournament at the Accor Arena
Get ready to meet the world's best tennis players at the Rolex Paris Masters from October 26 to November 3, 2024. Considered the world's biggest indoor tennis tournament, it's a unique opportunity to witness the most exciting matches at the Accor Arena, for the very last time! [Read more]
Disappearing Worlds: an immersive and educational VR expedition at Bercy Village
Discover a fun and educational activity, an experience based on the evolution of the planet and living beings. Eclipso invites you to discover "Mondes Disparus" during an immersive virtual reality expedition at Bercy Village all summer long! [Read more]
Missing Worlds: get up close to dinosaurs in virtual reality at Bercy Village - our test
Ready to cross paths with dinosaurs at Bercy Village? From July 6, 2024, we're taking a leap into the past, thanks to an extraordinary immersive virtual reality experience that will take us through the history of the Earth. [Read more]
The Butterfly Garden, an unusual stroll in a Parc Floral greenhouse
The Butterfly Garden returns to the Parc Floral de Paris. Join us from May 15 to October 15, 2024 for a magical stroll through an enchanted greenhouse, where you'll be surrounded by these shimmering butterflies! [Read more]
Les Prises De La Bastille: bouldering on a new Climbing District creation
Now there's a concept with a good name! Just a stone's throw from the Bastille, a landmark in history, come and try your hand at climbing in a Climbing District, and attempt the Prises de la Bastille! [Read more]
The Paris Arboretum, a remarkable garden of a thousand tree species in the Bois de Vincennes
Route de la Pyramide, just east of the Bois de Vincennes, the Arboretum de Paris is a bucolic garden, a green bubble where you can discover over 650 different tree species. [Read more]
L'Academ'X: the naughty escape game from Wanderlust Escape game
How about a naughty escape game for lovers or friends in Paris? Head for Wanderlust escape game, a brand offering one of the most curious rooms in the world, set against a backdrop of deception and dungeons: L'Academ'X. An original and unusual dive into the heart of a swingers' club, where you'll have to erase all traces of an unfaithful husband! [Read more]
La Chapelle de l'amour: celebrate a fake wedding like in Vegas at Wanderlust Escape Game
What if you were planning a wedding...? Yes, but a fake one, we assure you, at Wanderlust Escape Game, which offers you La Chapelle de l'Amour. An unusual space for evg, evjf, marriage proposal and other events, with a crazy fake wedding to celebrate! Ready to put the ring on your finger? [Read more]
Children's birthday party in Paris: a birthday party with animals, at the Parc Zoologique de Paris
Would you like to celebrate your child's birthday outdoors this year? Then head for the zoological park, in the 12th arrondissement, to celebrate the occasion in style, surrounded by animals. [Read more]
Parc zoologique de Paris, the capital's zoo, in the 12th arrondissement
The Parc Zoologique de Paris, also known as the Zoo de Vincennes, is the most emblematic zoo in Paris, with its immense 65-metre-high rock, which can be seen from certain Parisian viewpoints. The zoo is home to many different species of animal, and is the perfect place to take the kids on an outing! [Read more]
Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée, Paris's historic aquarium
Created in 1931 for the Colonial Exhibition, the Aquarium is located in the 12th arrondissement, in the Palais de la Porte Dorée. It is home to over 750 species of small fish and, best of all, admission is free for under-26s! [Read more]
Paris's Bois de Vincennes, a green haven of peace to the east of the capital
The Bois de Vincennes in Paris is the perfect place to go green! Accessible by metro, this verdant haven of peace is the perfect place to stroll, picnic, do sport and enjoy nature at the same time. [Read more]
La Coulée Verte de Paris, the unusual and hidden walk from Bastille to Vincennes
Paris's Coulée Verte René-Dumont, formerly known as the Promenade Plantée, is a beautiful, little-known walk for Parisians, taking us on a verdant journey from the Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes over the Viaduc des Arts. It's an unusual and shady way to discover Paris, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. [Read more]
The Parc Floral de Paris Vincennes, its sublime gardens and events
The Parc Floral is the largest park in Paris, located in the Bois de Vincennes, a stone's throw from the Château. In addition to its superb vegetation, it's a giant park with outdoor games for children, mini-golf, Rosalie rides, exhibitions and sales, shows, a butterfly hothouse and many other treasures. [Read more]
A walk to discover Bercy's small vineyard
In the 12th arrondissement, in the heart of the Jardin Yithzak Rabin, right in the middle of Parc de Bercy, lies a small vineyard, planted here in memory of the neighborhood's winegrowing past. Take a stroll through the Parc de Bercy and discover it for yourself! [Read more]
A stroll along the 12th arrondissement's Petite Ceinture: an air of countryside from Vincennes to Porte Dorée
From Vincennes to Porte Dorée, you can enjoy a moment out of time, listening to birdsong as if you were in the countryside, on the longest stretch of the Petite Ceinture! [Read more]
Become an apprentice groomer at the Parc Zoologique de Paris for a day!
If you're a fan of animals from all over the world, zoos and menageries, here's an activity you'll remember for a long time: the Parc Zoologique de Paris gives you the chance to spend half a day in the shoes of an animal keeper, for an unforgettable experience close to the animals. [Read more]
La ferme de paris, the must-see free educational farm in Paris
Formerly known as Ferme Georges-Ville, Ferme de Paris is a 5-hectare farm located in the Bois de Vincennes. With a vocation to educate young and old alike in various agricultural activities, it is above all the only farm of this scale in the capital. [Read more]
Piscine Roger Le Gall, a naturist swimming pool in Paris
The Piscine Roger Le Gall is a swimming spot located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris that offers swimmers an open-air pool on sunny days, a 100% indoor pool, a solarium and dedicated slots for naturist sessions! [Read more]
The Japanese gardens of the Parc Floral de Paris in the Bois de Vincennes
The Parc Floral de Paris and its 35 hectares in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes is a mine of discoveries. Japanese-inspired, it features beautiful Zen gardens with bonsai trees, rhododendrons and water features. [Read more]
Le Triangle, bouldering gym in Bercy Village
Feel like climbing? The new climbing gym Le Triangle invites climbers to climb bouldering walls in Bercy Village, in the 12th arrondissement. Inside, there is a dedicated space for children, and you can even finish your session with a little trip to the sauna. So, are we going to climb? [Read more]
Latino Boat Party for Halloween with VIP cruise and clubbing
Sponsored - Paris will be shaking for Halloween at this boat party with a cruise of pure demonic madness... This Thursday, October 31, 2024, experience a Halloween party aboard a boat! [Read more]
Jetlag, Pont Neuf, Cookie Records, upcoming events at Mazette
Le Mazette is certainly one of the coolest boats in Paris! On the program: a festive atmosphere, clubbing and open-air evenings, an original menu of tapas and cocktails, all circulating from the rooftop to the gigantic indoor room, via the covered terrace. The Le Mazette barge is the perfect spot to get away from it all at any time of day! [Read more]
Dancing Queen, Teen Spirit, Trilogie du Samedi, the next Supersonic Club evenings
Le Supersonic, Paris's must-visit rock club, welcomes fans of the genre to a night of anthology in the lively Bastille district. Concerts, aftershows, tributes and a record shop are on the program to lure rock addicts. [Read more]
Sofiane Pamart, La Purple, Bon Entendeur, the next Phantom club nights at the Accor Arena
Are you attending a concert at the Accor Arena and want to continue the experience afterwards? That's what Phantom offers you, the new concept of the concert hall that awaits you from March 17, 2023 in an unoccupied space that can accommodate almost 3,400 people. Discover the program! [Read more]
Les Vignerons Parisiens, a veritable wine cellar and introduction to oenology in the heart of Paris
Les Vignerons Parisiens open their winery to the public and invite the curious to wine workshops and tastings. [Read more]
3Bis, the huge immersive activity bar in Bercy Village
Boardgames, karaoke, arcade cabinets, foosball table… 3Bis has it all for you to have an unforgettable night. Come and enjoy this exclusive activity bar opening on October 11, 2022, in Bercy Village. [Read more]
Gamelle, the bar, mini-bowling and table soccer just a few steps from the Gare de Lyon
Feel like nibbling on some nice little boards to share while playing some fun activities? Head for Gamelle, a bar in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, a stone's throw from the Gare de Lyon, offering a nice tapas menu, but also bowling lanes and table soccer. The ideal place for all sports and aperitif lovers! [Read more]
Madame Butterfly: Puccini's work at Opéra Bastille for the new season
The Opéra Bastille presents several performances of Giacomo Puccini's opera Madame Butterfly from September 14 to October 25, 2024. A plunge into Japan at the beginning of the 20th century. [Read more]
Pop & Psy 2024: the pop festival dedicated to mental health in Paris, the program
The Pop & Psy festival returns to Paris this autumn with a new edition to be discovered from Friday, October 11 to Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Ground Control, in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. On the program: round tables and discussions on mental health, as well as workshops and evening events. [Read more]
Ms. Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill & The Fugees at the Accor Arena in Paris, a second concert scheduled for this autumn
Ms. Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill returns to Paris with The Fugees! The anniversary tour around the opus "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" continues, with a stop in Paris this autumn! Mark your calendars: see Ms. Lauryn Hill & The Fugees in concert at the Accor Arena in Paris for a one-off concert on Friday, October 18, 2024. In view of the success, a second date has been announced for Saturday October 19, again at the Accor Arena in Paris. [Read more]
Itanoo Show 2024: Singing humor and karaoke at Espace Reuilly
Join us this Sunday, October 20, at the Itanoo Show 2024: the event that combines comedy and musical performances. For this occasion, the Espace Reuilly will be hosting the future of French comedy, as well as a number of headliners, so get your tickets now! [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]
Jonas Brothers at the Accor Arena in Paris, concert postponed until October 2024
The world-famous Jonas Brothers announce their return to the stage with a European tour of France in 2024! In Paris, their concert initially scheduled for June 7 at the Accor Arena has been postponed until Sunday, October 13, 2024. A chance to (re)discover the American band's many pop-rock hits from their 5 different albums over the course of an entire evening. [Read more]
Werenoi in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in October 2024
Werenoi, the artist who sold the most albums in France in 2023, announces a unique concert in Paris this year! Join the rapper on stage at the Accor Arena for a huge, not-to-be-missed show on Thursday, October 17, 2024. [Read more]
What to do around Nation, from Charonne to Bercy: Our tips and best addresses
Want to discover the Nation district and its surroundings, from Charonne to Bercy via the Bois de Vincennes? Follow the guide! [Read more]
Follow the guide to discover all there is to see in the Bastille and Roquette districts! [Read more]
What to do around Nation, from Charonne to Bercy: Our tips and best addresses
What to do in the Bastille and Roquette districts: Our tips and best addresses
