WeekSpots
A lunchtime conference by the Observatoire social de la Ville de Paris, to understand how data and analyses inform Parisian social policies.
As part of Mental Health Information Weeks, the Therapeutic Workshop for Rehabilitation through Work is opening its doors to present its indications and how it supports adult patients.
Recreational pétanque sessions adapted for seniors, open to all levels, to enjoy gentle and friendly outdoor physical activity.
Contemporary art exhibition by Poumi Lescaut at the Town Hall of the 6th arrondissement, open to everyone aged 3 and up.
Open day at the École des métiers de la petite enfance de la Ville de Paris: an immersion in the work of childcare assistants and of kitchen and maintenance staff in nurseries, and a chance to discover the policy for quality care of children.
The Communication Mission of the City of Paris Solidarity Department opens its doors: presentation of its professions (graphic designer, communications officer, photographer/videographer, department head) and discussions with the professionals.
A meeting to discover the missions of the City of Paris Children's Rights Mission, its awareness-raising actions and the tools that keep children's rights alive in everyday life.
Meet the staff of the City of Paris and discover two professions serving Parisians: furnished tourist accommodation inspector and housing adviser. These professions are accessible through a competitive exam, an opportunity to find out more.
Visit an Oasis courtyard with the architect who designed it and discover her job: imagining spaces, working with the various professionals and finding solutions to plant greenery in the courtyard, manage water better and improve the children's comfort in the face of intense heat.
An introductory dance therapy workshop to reconnect with your breath, yourself and others, in a caring, judgement-free atmosphere. No dance experience required.
Come garden in the educational vegetable garden at Bercy and learn the technical skills suited to the garden's season.
These tours are now full. Places are available for other workshops in the "Métiers de Ville, métiers de vie" programme.
An interactive talk to fight health misinformation, devoted this year to nutrition. Open to everyone aged 15 and over.
The Paris Centre Town Hall opens its services to the public: discover the professions that help residents with their everyday administrative procedures, from civil status to official documents.
Discover the librarian's profession at the François Villon library: ordering books, organizing cultural events and welcoming a variety of visitors. Guided tour, registration required.
The staff of Montparnasse Cemetery introduce you to their jobs during a walk through the paths of this historic site: welcoming families, maintaining the grounds and watching over the graves.
A fun and collaborative workshop to understand the issues, the steps and the benefits of energy renovation of buildings, through the Fresque de la Rénovation (Renovation Fresco).
A gentle gymnastics session for seniors, offered by the Paris Université Club, to improve flexibility, balance and physical well-being gently.
As part of Mental Health Awareness Weeks 2026, the Agora de la santé is hosting a screening and discussion for the Social Film Festival: three fiction and documentary works about life journeys, vulnerabilities and mental health.
A musical entirely written, produced and performed by passionate retirees, accompanied by the association À Corps d'Ailes. An intergenerational show open to all.
As part of Pink October, a workshop to make flowers out of crepe paper (roses, poppies, cosmos), led by Flora. Advance registration required.
A creative fabric painting workshop to turn clothes, bags or accessories into unique creations, in a friendly atmosphere that promotes reuse.
The Baudoyer fire station opens its doors to discover the professions of the Paris municipal police: demonstrations, dog teams, motorcycles, workshops and talks with the officers. Open to all.
As part of Pink October, the team at the Yvonne Pouzin health centre is offering a day of information and prevention on breast cancer screening. Women can learn how to perform breast self-exams and ask their questions.
Klodin Erb's first solo exhibition in France: monumental paintings and a new video work in which tragedy rubs shoulders with burlesque, between theatre, sensuality and surrealism.
As part of the second edition of the Archipel#Chaos-Monde Biennial, the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles presents a group exhibition devoted to exile, refuge and the notion of asylum.
Open the doors of the City of Paris Environmental Health Laboratories to discover their missions and the professions that contribute to monitoring and analysing environmental health issues. A guided tour to explore chemical pollutants and biology.
A problem with your computer, tablet or smartphone? Librarians offer personalized help of 30 minutes maximum to try to find a solution, within the limits of their skills.
Discovering the variety and cultural richness of the trades practiced at the City of Paris through a visit to the collections of the Mission patrimoine professionnel.
Come and discover the new community café open within the Hérold care home, meet residents and staff, and enjoy a friendly moment with the Compagnie Le Vent se Lève.
An immersion at the Hérold care home to discover careers in elder care and the different ways seniors are supported, with the opening of the establishment's very first community café.
As part of Blue Week, seniors and CM2 pupils explore the 13th arrondissement in the footsteps of women who gave their names to streets, combining a walk and artistic creation.
The Little Ones' House welcomes children aged 0 to 5 and their parents free of charge. It offers a space for play, exchange, sharing and listening, in a place with original design.
A music listening session followed by an intergenerational karaoke at the multimedia library, for a friendly moment open to all.
As part of the Semaine bleue, a piano and vocal concert is offered in the lounge of the Le Jardin des Moines retirement residence, with young students. Limited seats, registration required at reception.
A guided introduction to the digital resources of the Paris City Libraries portal (digital library, Les Yeux doc, music resources, language courses, self-study) and to finding information on the Internet.
The City of Paris's Engagement Forum lets you find out how to get involved in Paris: volunteering, Civic Service, volunteer programmes and other schemes, with discussions and workshops.
On the occasion of Hangeul Day and the opening of the K-ZONE, the Korean Cultural Center is offering a workshop introducing traditional Korean calligraphy, open to everyone.
A discovery tour of the Maison Sport-Santé Debrousse: talk with the teams, find out about their missions and their professions, with tests, quizzes and demonstrations of physical activity sessions.
A meeting at Quartier Jeunes to discover careers in volunteer support and the missions of the Fabrique de la Solidarité, a program of the City of Paris. It is aimed at young people aged 16 to 30 who want to get involved.
A guided tour of the Épinettes solidarity restaurant, behind the scenes of the City of Paris's solidarity-based catering, to discover its careers and how it works.
A meeting to discover how renovation, development and maintenance projects for the facilities of the Solidarities department take shape, and the professions that contribute to them.
"Où" ("Where") is an acrobatic stroll by Compagnie Casa Otra: three acrobats explore an architecture of bodies echoing the streets and facades. A contemplative and gentle moment, free and suitable for all audiences.
Launch and signing of the large-format book "Sous mon aile" ("Under My Wing") by Laura Giraud, a picture book with life-size birds that celebrates passing things on, sharing and kindness.
The "Paris Sportives" programme lets women and teenage girls take part in regular physical activity on sports pitches and in public squares. And it's free! Discover all the venues and activities.
La Dactylo presents her new collection of aphorisms, "La vie et des nuées de sens" (Life and Clouds of Meaning): an exhibition and a meet-and-greet book signing with the artist, who has been turning public spaces into poetry with stencils since 2018.
The "Paris Sportives" program lets women and teenage girls take part in regular physical activity on sports grounds and in public squares. And it's free!
The Paris Student Disability Mutual Aid Cell is reopening its doors: every other Thursday, friendly Hapéros with games, workshops or themed discussions, open to the whole student community.
Pocket concert given by the Ensemble de jeunes voix d'hommes, with Clémence Chabrand on piano and Olivier Bardot conducting, featuring barbershop standards.
A discussion meeting around Robert Wilson's statement: "Politics divides us. Religions divide us. But the arts bring us together." Led by Marc Dondey, as part of the agora 26-27 in partnership with Télérama.
A talk led by an obstetrician-gynecologist to better understand women's hormonal, cardiovascular, mental and intimate health, women's cancers and good everyday practices, followed by a discussion with the audience.
An awareness session offered by la Fabrique de la Solidarité to understand the isolation of elderly people and discover ways to take action, led by its team.
Exhibition devoted to Hondo, a pioneering figure of French graffiti, with painted works from 1986 to 2026 and repurposed objects. Free admission.
A round table at the Institut du monde arabe on how couples form in the Arab world: love marriage, arranged marriage, dating apps, between family expectations and individual choice.
As part of the "Rendez-vous climat" lecture series, the Bibliothèque publique d'information is holding a discussion on plant-based food: how to cook pulses and other sources of plant protein.
A series of monthly talks in which political scientist Loïc Blondiaux talks with intellectuals to explore major questions about democracy, with a central place given to exchanges with the audience.
A lecture-performance that traces the life of George Sand, a major figure in French literature, through excerpts from her works and her correspondence.
A lecture by Hélène Blais, professor of contemporary history, on colonial botanical gardens from the late 18th century to the 1930s, and their role in colonial domination and exploitation.
A talk by Eric Parmentier, art historian, exploring the links between art and nature in three parts, followed by an exchange with the audience.
A lecture by Anick Abourachid, professor of functional morphology at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, on what birds, descendants of dinosaurs, teach us about adaptation and innovation. Ages 12 and up.