The best hobbies and leisure activities Paris

Everything is in a vaulted cellar of the th century, an atmosphere that is perfectly suited to the tasting of divine nectars. This wine school offers introductory courses, master classes, the presentation of the largest vineyards by the producers present at the evenings, the visit of large wineries. The tastings are, among other things, facilitated by Bernard Burtschy and Michel Bettane who regularly write for various French and international publications. Rates vary according to benefits: € 250 for three progressive courses and from € 45 for tasting evenings. Grains Nobles is also now an original wine bar offering bottles of unknown bottles and prestige bottles, accompanied by gourmet plates to share. You can also use on site and without charge the bottles offered for sale.

It was Jean-Baptiste Perrin, a renowned scientist who received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1926, who was behind the design of this Palace of Discovery in 1934. A palate that is very symbolic and known from France, especially thanks to the presence of its famous planetarium. The Discovery Palace aims at showing the public, necessarily neophyte, «the science in the process of doing», that is to say, to remove the science from its confidentiality to bring it to the whole. Initially planned for not continuing, and when he had to close in 1937, his success decided the government of the day to perpetuate and link it to the University of Paris 3. It was from the 1970 s that he gradually became the palace we know today, with his fun and interactive exhibitions that enjoy so much from 7 to 77 years. Since 2010, it has been regrouped with the Cité des sciences et de l 'industrie within Universcience.

The Discovery Palace is first and foremost a beautiful building! Set on 25,000 m ² in a part of the Grand Palais (this also explains this), the visitor feels right at his own ease, especially when he finds out the magnificent lobby and its "amount" to knowledge. The planetarium that interests us first, is undoubtedly the symbol of the palace and also its most famous division… The dome on which the celestial vault is projected and the images measure 15 m in diameter. The sessions lasted an average of 45 minutes. The fidelity of the sky is quite remarkable: some connoisseurs even bring their pair of binoculars to observe some celestial objects (galaxies or nebulae) lying here in the meanders of constellations. And when you get out of such a show, you can't go back to earth! It should also be noted that access to the planetarium qualifies for visits to exhibitions and other scientific discovery departments. To attend the sessions, it is generally imperative to book in advance (possible from the online ticket box), due of course to the constant influx of visitors (we are in the middle of a tourist area).

Whether you're looking to earn a CAP in cuisine or become an expert in macaroons, L'Atelier des Chefs is the place for you. The workshop on rue de Penthièvre - there are three others in Paris - is worth a visit in itself, with its large glass roof. But each address has its own charm. Prices vary, of course, depending on the course (from half an hour to two hours). You can also sign up for a range of training courses (kitchen immersion, professional retraining...), with l'Atelier also offering digital training courses.

Welcome to L'Atelier C, kingdom of chocolate! Take a course with Christophe Berthelot-Sampic, great master chocolate-maker, who has been awarded the title MOF (one of the best worker in France) several times, and learn to make your own tablets from cocoa beans. We leave obviously after visiting the Chocolaterie Robert shop, where you can fall for sweet treats.

The Ecole du Breuil prepares its students for professional diplomas in Landscape Arts and Techniques. It also offers continuing education activities, as well as public gardening courses. Whether your garden is ornamental or nourishing, whether you have a large space or a simple balcony, you will learn all the basics of gardening and more. At the end of the course, you're sure to get a green thumb! But the place is also a splendid place to stroll among several gardens, starting with a magnificent exotic collection, little known, like a cocoon sheltered from the city. A real favorite of the team at Le Petit Futé.

Formerly known as the Astronomy House, this newly renovated store is one of the oldest in France and a specialist in astronomy and naturalist observations. Located on rue de Rivoli in the heart of Paris, it consists of two shops on two floors… A first shop is dedicated to astronomy and presents a range of instruments and accessories, as well as the basic library to facilitate observations (celestial maps, guides, ephemerides). A second boutique is specialized in nature, binoculars, long views, microscopes, weather station, etc. On the floor, do not miss the beautiful exhibition of land and celestial globes, meteorites and the "corner-cosy" with very successful star decoration. Note also that the observation world is very dynamic in terms of proposed activities and animations, with exhibitions, author signatures, encounters between passionate, courses, internships, participation at prestigious lounges, etc.

This prestigious house, located in the heart of the no less famous Place Vendôme, offers you a course as qualitative as its own creations. Two teachers lead the course each day, which can be attended by 8 to 12 people. "Discovering stones", "From wax design to setting techniques", "From French jewellery to Japanese lacquer" are some of the examples of what is offered. These courses, which take place in the form of workshops, will allow you to combine knowledge and practice. You can book on the website, but be quick, because they are very popular!

An incredible experience, nothing less: that's what Virtual Room has to offer. Comprising 14 rooms, the Virtual Room lets you discover the world of virtual reality. Wearing a headset and placed in a dedicated area, you'll feel like you're in another world. You'll find yourself in a larger-than-life setting, and can play in a group. The realistic graphics and meticulous attention to detail make this an unrivalled experience. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gamer, a gamemaster will be with you every step of the way: good to know!

The Institut d 'Astrophysics de Paris (IAP) is a research unit at Pierre and Marie Curie University and the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS). In 2005, he became a Science Observatory of the Universe. For those who wish to keep abreast of astrophysical news, or who simply want to deepen their knowledge in this field, IAP offers a Tuesday a month of freely accessible conferences! These are given by renowned physicists or astrophysicists, on various subjects such as distance from stars, the extreme universe, new detection satellites, relativity, exploration of the Solar System, large observatories, etc. Even if these conferences are intended to be vulgaristors, they address a motivated audience as a priority. These subjects are often treated with passion by these great specialists.

There are many tourists on the path of the nearby Pantheon to lift their eyes to the sky and to discover, rue Saint-Jacques, a strange tower of observation over a dome: This is the observatory of the Sorbonne, a building previously reserved for students who made their astronomy classes in the prestigious establishment. Today, the beautiful astronomical 153 mm diameter set under the dome, dating back to 1935, is managed by the Astronomical Society of France. Two evenings per week, depending on weather conditions, a small group of observers (5 to the maximum) can access this atypical place on the exclusive condition of reserved its place beforehand. Up there, apart from the fact that the bezel and its dome are beautiful, we discover another Paris from an exceptional and rare point of view. If we are lucky enough to have the moon or some planets on the night of his coming, their vision at the ocular, while Paris is crawling below the feet, is a magical experience to say the least. The return on the floor of cows is then an experiment… very land on earth.

This is a mysterious half-hidden establishment behind its grids, following the Luxembourg Gardens and the Great Explorers, at the end of the Observatory Avenue. The Paris Observatory is in fact a generic designation of the Paris observatories, of Meudon (these two institutions are closed to the public until 2020, due to rehabilitation work) and Nançay. The observatory in Paris as it is interested is one of the oldest in the world still active! He was founded in 1667 for the academic astronomers of Louis XIV, before he knew a story rich in discoveries and observations until the end of the twentieth century. Notable instruments present under dome are the splendid Arago Zago, whose construction was initiated by François Arago, director of the observatory from 1843 to 1853. It is a equatorial bezel with an objective of 38 cm diameter and 9 m of focal (the length of the tube being substantially identical). Put into service in 1854, it is the largest beet in the world. Today, it serves mainly the general public (as part of specific visits), and sometimes for students' practical work. To note the presence very close to the Garden of the Observatory (access by the 98 Arago Boulevard), which houses a hundred trees of various tree trees, flower beds, etc., from which we have an interesting view on the dome Arago although a little distant. Since 1992, the Meridian of Paris has been spotted on the ground, perfectly visible from the entrance grid of the garden.

Want to get away from it all? The Association Française d'Astronomie (AFA) is dedicated to promoting astronomy in France. It relies on its bimonthly magazine Ciel & Espace, an efficient network of "night stations" (accredited structures offering activities and introductory courses), national campaigns for astronomy (Nuit des étoiles) and against light pollution, and astronomy fairs (Rencontres du ciel et de l'espace at La Villette).

Meetings are held from 18 am to 22 pm at the Royal Jussieu Brewery (1 rue des Schools 75005 Paris). All levels are welcome.

Go level 8-15 k courses are provided once a month. Beginners are welcome, courses are provided every Wednesday for them.

This go club opens its doors twice a week  : on Saturday afternoon from 14 p. m. this time slot is reserved for beginners as a priority, and on Monday starting at 19 p. m. for friendly parties. 

Made of mystery, legends, evil dragons, carnivals and fireworks, China has everything to please children. The courses offered at the Chinese Inkwell are intended for small groups of twelve children who are welcomed from the age of 4. Here the goal is to have fun, through playful exercises, but also to learn seriously and effectively a lanque renowned for its complexity. The Chinese Inkwell chose to teach only traditional characters.

The Coordination de l'Enseignement du Portugais à Paris is one of the 11 teaching coordinations of the EPE (Enseignement du Portugais à l'Étranger) network of Camões, Institut de la Coopération et de la Langue. It is responsible for coordinating the activities of teachers of Portuguese language and culture abroad, promoting interaction between the different levels and modalities of teaching, and fostering the teaching of Portuguese as a non-native and foreign language in educational programs and systems. Portuguese is taught in French elementary school by teachers appointed by the Camões I.P. This teaching can take place as part of the pupils' school curriculum (ELVE - enseignement de langue vivante étrangère) or outside school hours (EILE - enseignement international de langue étrangère). In middle and high schools, Portuguese is taught by the French Ministry of Education, in accordance with the educational cooperation protocol signed in 2006 between the French and Portuguese Ministries of Education. In addition to this teaching, the French education system also offers Portuguese international sections in certain schools, where a complementary Portuguese curriculum is taught from the first year of primary school through to the final year of secondary school. These sections offer excellent teaching, opening up wider prospects for students, both in terms of multiculturalism and the acquisition of linguistic and cultural skills. Teachers of Portuguese language and literature are placed by Camões I.P. Finally, Portuguese is also taught in several French universities, with the support of Camões I.P. through agreements signed with these establishments. Courses in Portuguese as a foreign language are also offered to adults by the Centre Culturel Camões, I.P. in Paris.

Founded in Paris in 1994, the ENAC-ENAD association in Paris offers a rich and varied range of cultural and artistic activities for all ages. Whether you'd like to discover theater, take up drawing, painting or comics, learn music or singing, or perfect your foreign language skills, you'll find courses to suit your age and level. Enthusiastic teachers will support you in your artistic learning and share their love of the arts and culture with you. It's an association worth getting to know.