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!
The Gros Marché de Noël 2024: the must for eco-responsible festivities in Paris
Sponsored - The Gros Marché de Noël 2024 takes place over several festive and committed weekends in Paris and its inner suburbs, from November 23 to December 15. This unique event features over 230 exhibitors in four emblematic locations, offering Parisians a creative, inclusive and sustainable Christmas experience. [Read more]
Christmas 2024 in Paris: a sky of luminous mistletoe bouquets and festive entertainment at Bercy Village
From November 21, 2024 to January 6, 2025, Bercy Village in Paris gets into the spirit of the festive season! On the program: a sky of luminous mistletoe bouquets and lots of festive entertainment for young and old! Discover the Christmas program in this charming open-air alley. [Read more]
Mineral Expo Paris: Explore the fascinating world of precious stones
Sponsored - From November 29 to December 1, 2024, the 51st Mineral Expo Paris will be held at the Espace Charenton. Over 200 exhibitors from all over the world, an exceptional exhibition and exciting conferences. Get your tickets now! [Read more]
2024 Christmas craft market and creative workshops by Wecandoo
Join us on December 7 and 8, 2024 to stroll through the Wecandoo Christmas market and take part in the weekend's many creative workshops, to find original gifts or make them yourself! [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]
The Odyssée Lumineuse at Parc Floral 2024 takes us on a journey through tales and dinosaurs this year!
For the festive season, the Parc Floral is once again inviting families to discover its illuminations in a new and enriched itinerary. L'Odyssée Lumineuse, from November 30, 2024 to January 19, 2025, transports us this year to the world of fairy tales and dinosaurs, with laser effects to boot. It's the perfect way to celebrate the festive season, whether you're with friends, loved ones or family. [Read more]
Bonus: a fête des régions with mini Ferme on December 1 at the Hippodrome!
On Sunday December 1, the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes celebrates the regions with its Dimanches Plaisirs. Regional brass bands, gastronomic stands at the Salon Mer & Vigne, free entertainment, guided tours of the stables and the Grand National du Trot Final will delight the whole family. [Read more]
Crack the Egg: the escape game where you won't walk on eggshells at Gare de Lyon
Do you like eggs? Do you like escape games? Welcome to Crack the Egg, an escape game store located just a stone's throw from the Gare de Lyon train station. An establishment whose theme revolves around an egg... Ready to get your brains working? [Read more]
Red Bull League Of Its Own: the eSport show with T1 and Karmine Corp at the Accor Arena
The Accor Arena will host the Red Bull League Of Its Own show, an eSport competition bringing together the biggest names in French gaming, on December 15, 2024. A unique experience for video game fans, featuring the best players on the eSport scene, including T1, Team Heretics, BIG and Karmine Corp. [Read more]
Pleasure Sundays at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes this winter! Free invitations
Sponsored - They're back at last! Those trotting Sundays at Paris-Vincennes, full of flavor, color and warmth. Those famous autumn and winter Sundays when everything is grey and gloomy... everywhere except in the heart of the Paris-Vincennes racecourse. The racecourse that comes alive when it hosts the Grand Prix winter meeting, on Sundays from November 17 to February 23. Download your free tickets now! [Read more]
Trotting races and Prix d'Amérique Legend Race at Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes
The world's best trotting horses will battle it out from November 17, 2024 to February 23, 2025 for the fifth season of the America Races, culminating in the Prix d'Amérique Legend Race on January 26 at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes! [Read more]
"Un soir avec les impressionnistes, Paris 1874": Relive the evening that gave birth to Impressionism
Sponsored - Art lovers and history buffs alike, get ready for a unique journey back in time through an immersive virtual reality expedition! From October 18, 2024, Eclipso invites you to experience an exceptional adventure in Paris, Bordeaux and Lyon: Un soir avec les impressionnistes dans le Paris de 1874! [Read more]
L'Inquiétant Dr. Tychsen, the escape game in 1920s Berlin at Crack The Egg
Crack the Egg, an escape game located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, invites you to discover one of its rooms, L'Inquiétant Dr. Tychsen. A plunge into 1920s Berlin, in the office of an archaeologist linked to the disappearance of one of your friends. [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]
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 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]
Evasion verte, the tree-climbing course at the Parc Floral de Paris, season 2024
Evasion Verte, the only accrobranche course in Paris, located in the Parc Floral, awaits you from February 10 to November 30, 2024. Come and discover a course set up with respect for nature and a new type of archery, the Archery Tag. Young and old alike will be able to transform themselves into little monkeys and enjoy the beautiful view of the Parc Floral while taking part in a recreational and very natural activity. [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]
Sofiane Pamart, Bon Entendeur, Nina Kraviz, 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]
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]
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]
Rigoletto: Giuseppe Verdi's tragic opera at Opéra Bastille
One of Giuseppe Verdi's great classics, Rigoletto, comes to the Opéra Bastille from December 1 to June 12, 2025. An opportunity to discover a new version of the tragic opera by one of the major figures in the world of opera. [Read more]
Coquilles, the dance show for toddlers, at the Paris Opéra
From November 18 to 21, 2024, the Paris Opéra presents Coquilles, a gentle show choreographed by Amala Dianor, for the whole family to enjoy, from the age of 1. [Read more]
Le nouveau Cirque Mondial Paris - Wow A festival of laughter at the Pelouse de Reuilly
Cirque Mondial Paris, takes up residence at the Pelouse de Reuilly from November 30, 2014 to January 19, 2025. Discover Wow A festival of laughter, an exceptional, daring and 100% human show, under the biggest big top in the world! [Read more]
Shaka Ponk in concert at the Accor Arena in Paris: what's the opening act?
This autumn, Shaka Ponk will be playing no less than four sold-out concerts at the Accor Arena in Paris. Before the band's powerful songs hit the stage, fans can warm up with an opening act. So, who is it? Who will have the honor of taking to the stage at the Accor Arena in Paris on November 27, 28, 29 and 30, 2024, just before Shaka Ponk arrives? We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Cirque Phénix: the new show CirkAfrika by Les Etoiles d'Ethiopie
The CirkAfrika show lands at Cirque Phénix, featuring artists from the Etoiles d'Ethiopie. Running from November 23, 2024 in Paris, and from January 16 throughout France, these performances are sure to be a sight to behold. [Read more]
Patrick Bruel in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in December 2024
After two concerts at the Accor Arena in Paris last March, Patrick Bruel returns to this major Parisian venue for the very last Paris show of his "On en parle" tour. Join us on Sunday, December 8, 2024 for what promises to be an emotionally-charged musical experience! [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]
Kygo in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in December 2024
Kygo announces international tour of Paris in 2024. In Paris, head to the Accor Arena on Saturday December 7 to dance to the electro hits of the famous Norwegian DJ and producer! [Read more]
Justice in concert at the Accor Arena in Paris in December 2024, additional date
While Justice are scheduled to play a number of festivals this summer, the French electro duo have announced a huge concert in the capital, scheduled for Tuesday December 17, 2024 at the Accor Arena in Paris. In response to demand, Justice added a second date, on Wednesday December 18, again at the Accor Arena. [Read more]
Shaka Ponk's farewell tour: a fourth concert at Paris' Accor Arena in 2024
Extensions for "The Final Fucked Up Tour", Shaka Ponk's farewell tour! While three concerts have already been scheduled at Paris' Accor Arena on Thursday November 28, Friday November 29 and Saturday November 30, 2024, the band is adding a new, fourth date, on Wednesday November 27, again at the same venue in the capital's 12th arrondissement. [Read more]
SCH in concert at the Accor Arena in Paris in December 2024, new date
New Paris date for SCH! The rapper has announced an exceptional new concert at the Accor Arena in Paris on Monday December 9, 2024, in addition to the one already scheduled for Tuesday December 10. It's an opportunity for SCH to perform his many hits on stage once again. [Read more]
Slipknot in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in December 2024
25 years is something to celebrate! And that's just what the famous American metal band Slipknot is planning to do. Corey Taylor and his masked cohorts are giving their fans in Paris and the surrounding region a one-off, not-to-be-missed concert on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Accor Arena in Paris. [Read more]
Eddy de Pretto in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in December 2024
New Eddy de Pretto concert in Paris! To present his new opus "Crash Cœur" in all its glory, the French artist has announced a huge show at the Accor Arena on Friday December 6, 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]What to do in the Bastille and Roquette districts: Our tips and best addresses
Follow the guide to discover all there is to see in the Bastille and Roquette districts! [Read more]