Taizé | Paris & Île-de-France | Workshop Registration

Three proposals to discover in succession: 1) Carbon line: choosing the right actions to reduce your individual carbon footprint This workshop offers a clear introduction to the main levers for reducing your personal carbon footprint. Using simple data and concrete examples, it helps everyone identify the actions that have the greatest impact and build a realistic plan for making progress on a daily basis. 2) Reconciling ecology and large gatherings: the experience of 20,000 young Scouts and Guides of France How can you organise a large event while limiting its environmental impact? Based on the experience of a gathering of 20,000 young people, this workshop presents practical solutions for logistics, waste, travel and energy. A useful resource for anyone involved in organising international meetings. 3) Implementing ecology in the parish: the Green Church label This workshop introduces the principles and tools of the Green Church label. It shows how a local community can move step by step towards an integrated ecological approach: assessment, priority and concrete actions, mobilisation of members. You will be able to return home with the best ideas for your communities.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Facultés Loyola Paris

English, French

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Juliette Maupas, Louise Hubert, Nathanaël Schmoderer, Stéphane Dierick

Come and meet former volunteers, as well as reciprocal volunteers (currently on mission in France). This round table discussion will give you a better understanding of volunteering, from preparation for departure to return, but also show you how it has impacted the lives, faith and worldview of these volunteers.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Paroisse Saint-Jean-Bosco

English, French

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Kathleen Mamie, Marine Marchegay, Mondane Taillebois, Rocher Djeguerbe Mbaiounda

What role does ecumenism play in healing memories between churches that were divided in the past? This workshop will present the possibilities that arise from re-examining the past with a view to healing and reconciliation.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Temple du Luxembourg

English, French

Neal Blough, Pastor Anne-Cathy Graber

Due to migration, new churches are emerging and developing in France and Europe. How can we build relationships with the young Christians they bring together? "Migration to Europe [...] has significantly changed the ethnic, social, cultural and religious landscape of the destination countries by transforming ecclesial communities." European Ecumenical Charter, No. 13, November 2025.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Église protestante unie du Saint-Esprit

English, French

Brother Franck Lemaître, Pastor Éric Pires Antunes

Which figures of holiness can inspire us today? A comparative look at Floribert Bwana Chui of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the French Scouts who were martyred by the Nazis.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Église Saint-Merry

English, French

Father Philippe Perraud, Father Xavier de Verchère

Everything is connected! At a time when the imbalances created by humans are leading us into a dead end, integral ecology, combined with a systemic approach, offers a way to change course by reawakening our sense of community and restoring creation.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Facultés Loyola Paris

English, French

Anne Doutriaux, Arnaud Trollé, Pierre Larrouturou

With Bishop Flavio Pace, Secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, and Brother Matthew, Prior of Taizé, a dialogue at the heart of today's ecumenical issues. A meeting to understand, hope and move forward together towards an ever more visible communion among all those who love Christ.

December 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM (UTC+1)

Église de la Madeleine

English

Archbishop Flavio Pace, Brother Matthew

Who is my brother? asks the doctor of the law. Jesus responds with the story of the Good Samaritan. Who is my brother? At a time when fraternity is urgently needed, how will I respond to this pressing question?

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Église de Saint-Germain-des-Prés

English, French

Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, Pastor Samuel Amedro

What is the Charta Oecumenica? Come and discover this recently updated text, which sets out the roadmap for Catholic, Protestant, Anglican and Orthodox churches in their common witness in Europe and the challenges they face.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Église Saint-Sulpice

English, French

Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś, Reverend Pierre Blanzat

Our societies are increasingly polarised, and the way we obtain information is no stranger to this: we all tend to seek information from people "who are like us". What role can the religious press play in this context? Can it help us to break out of our bubbles and promote debate, dialogue and encounter?

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Anges

English, French

Father Arnaud Alibert, Pastor David Gonzalez

What encourages everyone in the Church to listen and participate? This is the question that the workshop will address, drawing on the results of the Promesses d'Église "synodality" working group: the tree of synodality. Using this tree, we will review together the positive and negative experiences of workshop participants, identifying problems as well as the ingredients for success.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Paroisse Saint-Médard

French, English

Gonzague de Fombelle

At a time when identity politics are often perceived as a divisive factor, both in society and in religious communities, this presentation explores what Christianity has to offer on issues of inclusivity. Drawing on the Scriptures, where Jesus opens up paths of encounter with socially marginalised people (cf. John 4; Luke 19), we suggest that hospitality is a deeply Christian practice. Hospitality offers a new way of thinking about how all people can live with dignity and integrity in Christ. The workshop will share experiences showing the relationship between inclusivity and hospitality, based on the welcoming of queer Christians and others in Groningen (Netherlands) and Paris (France).

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Café Dorothy

English, French

Jildou de Jong, Paul Cukierman

"Glorify God with your body," says Saint Paul (1 Cor 6:20). How can sport help us to grow closer to God and strengthen our faith? And conversely, can faith help us in our sporting activities, to the point of "moving mountains"? Or simply to better accept our bodies as the Creator made them? And to help them grow, strengthening them in wisdom and grace?

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Auditorium Mediawan

English, French

Arnaud Bouthéon, Aurélien Diesse

Why and how is ecumenical commitment at the heart of ACAT-France's mandate to combat torture, support victims, abolish the death penalty and defend the right to asylum?

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Cathédrale américaine

English, French

Katherine Shirk-Lucas, Luc Bellière, Paa Kofi Eduah

According to Christian social thought, communal life is experienced as a quest for a dynamic of the common good that can articulate justice and charity. The tensions between individuals and communities are the fabric that invites us to become actors in a shared world that seeks the good of the least among us. The closely linked "cry of the earth and cry of the poor" invite us to invent new paths of interdependence.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Paroisse Saint Séverin - Saint Nicolas

English, French

Dominique Coatanéa

Immerse yourself in the heart of deaf culture through a lively and participatory workshop. After a testimony to better understand the reality and richness of the deaf world, you will then discover the Lord's Prayer in French Sign Language (LSF), explained gesture by gesture, in order to grasp its full spiritual and symbolic depth. The workshop will conclude with a presentation of a gospel in LSF, a powerful moment to experience the Word in a different way and open our eyes to a new way of communicating and believing.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Église Saint-Jacques du Haut Pas

French

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Agnès Khouas-Petit, Brother Jean-Gabriel Vallas, Brother Xavier Loppinet, Myriam Fave

The Semaines Sociales de France, an association created in 1904 and inspired by Christian social thought, has just held its annual congress on the theme of artificial intelligence. This workshop will be an opportunity to work together on their manifesto in small groups and to share with everyone: a fear, a hope, an initiative?

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Le 222

English, French

Cécile Hertz, Jean-Marc Salvanès

How can I hear Christ's call to "Follow me" in my daily life? How can I discover God's will by listening to what makes me live, grow and love more? What if vocation were not primarily a perfect answer, but a path of trust and freedom?

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Église Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois

English, French

Father Benoît de Maintenant, Sister Svenja Wichmann

What attitude should we take in the face of the current collapse? Returning to the sources of hope and commitment in order to bear credible witness to the hope that dwells within us and to take up together the challenges of our time.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Facultés Loyola Paris

English, French

Benoît Halgand, Sister Cécile Renouard

It is often thought that secularism originated in the Enlightenment. In reality, the first secular state, where the separation of church and state was established, was the English colony of Rhode Island, founded in the mid-17th century by the Baptist pastor Roger Williams. For him, the authenticity of religion required complete freedom of conscience. Today, while some use secularism as a mask to stigmatise scapegoats, Williams' ideas remain as relevant as ever, both in the face of the risk of state atheism and that of theocracy.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Maison de La Salle (auditorium)

English, French

Jean Baubérot-Vincent

A time of prayer based on the Word, with people in precarious situations. Together with people in precarious situations, we will explore a Gospel text using the bibliologue method. We will pray and allow ourselves to be touched by the prayers of people in precarious situations. French-speaking participants only.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Paroisse Saint Jean Baptiste de Belleville

French

Martin Julienne, Saint Laurent Network

Being a Christian in all dimensions of life: body, soul and spirit. A workshop to discover how prayer can also be a space where everyone can grasp the freedom offered to them in Christ. Teaching and testimonies.

December 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM (UTC+1)

Temple du Marais

English, French

Pastor Anne Faisandier, Pastor Olivier Raoul-Duval

We will begin by exploring the reality of Eastern Christians (Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Israel/Palestine and elsewhere): these ancient Churches still bear the living memory of the first Christian communities and are true witnesses at the heart of wounded societies. These Churches also have a deep vocation for ecumenism, the fruit of centuries of neighbourliness, divisions and reunions. Entering into their journey allows us to approach what is most precious to them: their way of believing and praying. From there, the journey will continue into their spiritual world: the prayer of the monks, the inspiration of their saints, the depth of the Fathers, the beauty of their liturgies, the symbolic power of their rites and festivals, the pilgrimages that give a face to faith, and the simplicity of popular devotions that nourish daily life. And like any true quest for God, the faith of Eastern Christians opens up a space in each of us where light can enter. It will be a time to welcome, contemplate, listen, and perhaps allow that inner path that only God can trace to take shape within us.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Maison Paroissiale Saint François-Xavier

English

Antoine Fleyfel

Committed young Christians testify to how faith inspires them. One faith, 1,000 ways to live it. Unity in diversity.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Église de Saint-Germain-des-Prés

English, French

Mathilde Ardant, Merlin Mongbandi, Noémie Langlois

Come and discover the life of this Orthodox saint. Exiled to Paris after the October Revolution of 1917, she converted and became a nun. She welcomed many Jews into her home on Rue de Lourmel and devoted herself tirelessly to the poorest of the poor. Deported to Ravensbruck, she died there in 1945.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Église de la Présentation de la Très Sainte Mère de Dieu au Temple

English, French

Laurence Varaut

Two French MPs will talk about the source of their commitment (their spiritual and cultural heritage), the humanist principles that underpin it, and the political ethics that drive them. They will discuss the duality between collective discipline and freedom of conscience, between defending their territory and concern for the universal, and the relationship between ethical conviction and a sense of responsibility. Finally, they will attempt to answer why Christians cannot distract themselves from political engagement.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Collège des Bernardins

English, French

Dominique Potier, Olivia Grégoire

When we speak of Orthodox spirituality, we are speaking first and foremost of a personal experience in the Holy Spirit. But this experience is accompanied by an inner struggle against evil, against our ego, against all kinds of dependencies that separate us from God. The goal of this struggle is the kingdom of God, the presence of God's grace in our lives, the light of Christ's Resurrection.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Institut de théologie orthodoxe Saint-Serge

English, French

Father Anatole Negruta

A Protestant, theologian, translator and essayist, France Quéré was one of the leading Christian voices between 1970 and 1990, alongside Ricœur, Dumas and Ellul. She opened up decisive new avenues: a living Bible, a renewed family ethic, a central place for women, a reflection on bioethics and a theology centred on love.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Temple du Luxembourg

English, French

Caroline Bauer, Sister Marguerite Léna

Marion Muller-Collard wrote "Believing, what difference does it make?" in response to a question from her son. She recounts how believing changes her life and questions our human strategies for dealing with doubts and uncertainties. Ultimately, she offers us a short guide to developing "knowing how to believe" and avoiding confusing knowledge with belief.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Temple de Pentemont

English, French

Marion Muller-Colard

The Gospels contain important injunctions on welcoming strangers (Matthew 25:35) and helping people in distress (the parable of the Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-37). However, there is much debate within the Churches as to whether these precepts are applicable or inapplicable in our societies. Can states accept that everyone can practise hospitality "without borders"? We often invoke the famous distinction proposed a century ago by the German sociologist Max Weber between: - on the one hand, the "ethics of conviction", which is an absolute form of ethics inspired by the Gospel, indifferent to the social consequences of one's actions, and, - on the other hand, the "ethics of responsibility", which involves making viable compromises with the constraints imposed by states, such as the protection of borders or the preservation of national identity. Pope Francis has been criticised for rejecting the ethics of responsibility in favour of the ethics of conviction when he defended the principle of unconditional hospitality during his trip to Lampedusa and in his encyclical Fratelli tutti. François Héran will revisit this issue in an attempt to clarify the stakes involved.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Fabrique de la solidarité

English

François Héran

In a world marked by social divisions, radicalised opinions and violent snap judgements, dialogue seems fragile, sometimes even impossible. Can a fractured society still survive without learning to repair what has been damaged? Cardinal François Bustillo, Bishop of Ajaccio (Corsica), proposes repair as a condition for fraternity. This conference invites us to think of the Gospel as a living force of repair and hope, capable of reopening a common future.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Collège des Bernardins

English, French

Cardinal François Bustillo

This workshop is a small school of prayer, based on the teachings of St Ignatius of Loyola. Preparation, setting, methods, pitfalls, distractions: everything you need to make your prayer a heart-to-heart time with God, through His Word.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Chapelle des Spiritains

English, French

Father Louis Tonneau

Comedian Mehdi Djaadi has chosen to use stand-up comedy, and therefore humour, to share his life as a believer - a convert from Islam to Christianity - but also his life as a man facing male infertility. Rejecting all caricatures and pigeonholing, he has chosen to commit himself to the service of universal brotherhood.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Maison paroissiale Saint Lambert de Vaugirard

English, French

Mehdi Djaadi

When artistic expression becomes a language of hope. Throughout the meeting, visit Forum 104 for an exhibition of 56 drawings by Ukrainian children aged 8 to 13. These works reflect their dreams, their fears, but also their immense hope.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Anges

Bérengère Savelieff

⚠️ Practical information for visiting Notre-Dame (please read carefully): - The meeting point is at the Saint-Louis-en-l'Île church (the entrance is on Rue Poulletier). - There you will receive a timed wristband that will allow you to enter Notre Dame without having to queue (it is not possible to enter Notre Dame directly). - Time spent in the cathedral is limited to 30 minutes. - Please read the safety instructions available at this address: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/informations-pratiques/consignes-de-securite/. - You cannot enter the cathedral if you are carrying a knife or a glass water bottle. - Visitors are invited to follow the pilgrim's route suggested in the cathedral's mobile app (iOS and Android), which can be downloaded free of charge here: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/application-de-visite/. - The pilgrimage to Notre Dame is above all a spiritual journey through the cathedral, punctuated by five stations of meditation. Inside, pilgrims are invited to experience this moment in silence and prayer. --- Closed since the tragic fire in April 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral reopened its doors a year ago to welcome worshippers and visitors from around the world. A universal symbol of faith, history and Gothic architecture, the cathedral opens its restored doors in an atmosphere of contemplation and wonder. Visitors, worshippers and pilgrims alike will be able to discover newly renovated areas, including the majestic spire and illuminated stained-glass windows.

What happens when victims speak out? Many feel alone. Some victims have left the Church, others need to rebuild their relationship with God and then with the Church. When a victim wishes to journey in faith, "tailor-made" support is essential... Parishes, dioceses, institutions and movements must work on this task with victims.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Arche-d'Alliance

English, French

Brigitte Navail, Sister Véronique Margron

The French philosopher Albert Camus described himself as a non-believer, but not an atheist, stating: "I have nothing but veneration and respect for the person of Christ and his story. I do not believe in his resurrection." Yet Camus' Christ is strangely present and alive in his life and work, as evidenced by certain phrases: "His mother is Christ" or "You have to choose between Christ and the killer."

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Chapelle de Saint Jean de Dieu

English, French

Véronique Albanel

Through practical activities, you will have the opportunity to analyse the mechanics of violence and better understand how to build peace. This reflection will be followed by concrete examples of conflicts and peace processes in Palestine and Rwanda.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Le Bon Conseil

French

Bérengère Savelieff

Who among us has never experienced moments of rejection, humiliation, injustice, betrayal or guilt within our own families? These experiences, sometimes subtle, sometimes striking, leave deep scars. They shape the way we see the world and influence the way we relate to others. In this workshop, Éric Trappeniers and Lucie Versnaeyen will invite you to explore how the family is our first school of relationships. They will highlight the family dynamics that can be sources of suffering and offer keys to better understanding them. They will also share concrete ways to discover how authentic, open and shared conversation can become a true path to reconciliation — with one's history, with others, and with oneself.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Arche-d'Alliance

English, French

Lucie Versnaeyen, Éric Trappeniers

Jewish-Christian dialogue has made giant strides since the Second World War, particularly with the declaration Nostra Aetate of the Second Vatican Council, which we are celebrating the 60th anniversary of. And yet, the work is far from complete: there is still much to be done to better understand each other between Jews and Christians, to better recognise what separates us and what brings us together. ⚠️ Important information: - Access to the synagogue requires the presentation of an identity document (ID Card or passport) with the same name used at the time of registration. - If you cannot present identification, you will be denied access to the synagogue.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Grande synagogue de la Victoire

English, French

Abbot Alexandre Comte, Rabbi Moshe Sebbag

"Double jeu... de Seine" is a treasure hunt in the old Paris of the Wars of Religion! Meet at the Reformed Temple at 58 rue Madame (6th arrondissement), in the year of grace 1591. The capital is under siege by its own king, Henry IV. The rebels of the League have Paris under lockdown: this great politician may have promised a law of tolerance and amnesty, but they fear this Huguenot king. They manipulate and terrorise the population. It is also a European war, with mercenaries from Spain, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and England. Protestants and Catholics open to ecumenism, join us to foil this terrible plot and save peace in France from the clutches of fanatics and identitarians! On the programme: a 1-hour walk between the left and right banks, underground passages, coats of arms and secret codes.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Temple du Luxembourg

French

Gustave Braastad

Reflection, sharing in small groups, testimonies.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Le Bon Conseil

French, italien

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Reydibel Aurora Mesa Rincon, Silvia Scatragli, Sister Elisa Dal Cortivo, Sister Sofia-Miriam Facchini

Saint Stephen's Cathedral, the first Greek Orthodox church in Paris, was founded at the end of the 19th century. Self-guided tour.

This play recounts the first day of work for a new nursing assistant in a nursing home. Through humour and emotion, she discovers the lives of the residents who live there. The aim of this show is to raise or renew awareness of the courage, fragility and human richness of those who are going through the difficult experience of living in a nursing home. It aims to make people want to meet them, both on stage and in real life. The vast majority of situations and dialogues are based on real-life experiences.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Espace Bernanos

French

Euphémé Company, Yann Pichot

Experience in small groups a pedagogy based on the word of God, in the service of communion and transformation (personal and communal). Be warned: the word of God is powerful!

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Maison paroissiale Saint Lambert de Vaugirard

English, Spanish, French

Jean-Brice Bigourdan, Nicolas Long, Sister Françoise Sterlin

The French Bible Alliance is an interdenominational association that develops various projects to spark interest in the Bible and encourage its reading. Its team produces podcasts, designs special editions of the Bible (for homeless or incarcerated people) and creates numerous resources for young people. The French Bible Alliance also has a rich collection of ancient Bibles. This collection began when the association was founded in 1818. Today, it contains nearly 2,500 Bibles, Psalters and New Testaments. These different copies are beautifully displayed in the basement of 6Lhomond. During the European Meeting in Taizé, we are offering you the opportunity to discover this timeless space and some of the treasures it contains. These include incunabula, a New Testament by Erasmus, several volumes of a Bible in Braille and an 18th-century Torah scroll.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Alliance biblique française

English, French

Ana Aurouze, Nicolas Fouquet

The Greeters, volunteer residents, offer you a walk to discover the Montmartre neighbourhood in small groups.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Métro Abbesses (ligne 12)

German, English, French

Paris Greeters Association

Greeters, volunteer residents, offer you a tour to discover their Marais neighbourhood in small groups.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Métro Saint-Paul (ligne 1)

English, French

Paris Greeters Association

We are constantly making choices, from the most trivial to the most momentous. Where is God in these decisions? This workshop will provide keys to enlighten our discernment and make free choices.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Communauté des Xavières

English, French

Sister Juliette Ploquin

The Greeters, volunteer residents, offer you a walk to discover their neighbourhood of the Palais Royal, in small groups.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Métro Palais Royal (ligne 1 ou 7)

English, French

Paris Greeters Association

The workshop will consist of a presentation of the "basal stimulation" approach (a method for working with individuals based on their abilities to perceive, move and communicate) and the benefits of music and percussion on the body and mind. This will be followed by a practical workshop on communication using these tools with adults with multiple disabilities.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Fondation Saint-Jean de Dieu - Centre médico-social Lecourbe

English, French

Diane Fernandes

⚠️ Practical information for visiting Notre-Dame (please read carefully): - The meeting point is at the Saint-Louis-en-l'Île church (the entrance is on Rue Poulletier). - There you will receive a timed wristband that will allow you to enter Notre Dame without having to queue (it is not possible to enter Notre Dame directly). - Time spent in the cathedral is limited to 30 minutes. - Please read the safety instructions available at this address: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/informations-pratiques/consignes-de-securite/. - You cannot enter the cathedral if you are carrying a knife or a glass water bottle. - Visitors are invited to follow the pilgrim's route suggested in the cathedral's mobile app (iOS and Android), which can be downloaded free of charge here: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/application-de-visite/. - The pilgrimage to Notre Dame is above all a spiritual journey through the cathedral, punctuated by five stations of meditation. Inside, pilgrims are invited to experience this moment in silence and prayer. --- Closed since the tragic fire in April 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral reopened its doors a year ago to welcome worshippers and visitors from around the world. A universal symbol of faith, history and Gothic architecture, the cathedral opens its restored doors in an atmosphere of contemplation and wonder. Visitors, worshippers and pilgrims alike will be able to discover newly renovated areas, including the majestic spire and illuminated stained-glass windows.

⚠️ Practical information for visiting Notre-Dame (please read carefully): - The meeting point is at the Saint-Louis-en-l'Île church (the entrance is on Rue Poulletier). - There you will receive a timed wristband that will allow you to enter Notre Dame without having to queue (it is not possible to enter Notre Dame directly). - Time spent in the cathedral is limited to 30 minutes. - Please read the safety instructions available at this address: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/informations-pratiques/consignes-de-securite/. - You cannot enter the cathedral if you are carrying a knife or a glass water bottle. - Visitors are invited to follow the pilgrim's route suggested in the cathedral's mobile app (iOS and Android), which can be downloaded free of charge here: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/application-de-visite/. - The pilgrimage to Notre Dame is above all a spiritual journey through the cathedral, punctuated by five stations of meditation. Inside, pilgrims are invited to experience this moment in silence and prayer. --- Closed since the tragic fire in April 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral reopened its doors a year ago to welcome worshippers and visitors from around the world. A universal symbol of faith, history and Gothic architecture, the cathedral opens its restored doors in an atmosphere of contemplation and wonder. Visitors, worshippers and pilgrims alike will be able to discover newly renovated areas, including the majestic spire and illuminated stained-glass windows.

The Grand Organ of Saint-Eustache Church is one of the largest organs in France. Discover it in the company of Thomas Ospital, titular organist for the past 10 years. Organ concert preceded by a presentation of the instrument and the pieces played. The concert will be followed by a dialogue with the participants. Programme: Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 (8:30) Louis-Claude DAQUIN (1694-1772) Noël X (5:30) Charles-Marie WIDOR (1844-1937) Excerpts from Symphony No. 5, Op. 42 No. 5: Allegro Vivace (11'10), Adagio (4'20), Toccata (5') Camille SAINT-SAËNS (1835-1921) Danse Macabre (transcription by Louis Robilliard) (9 min) Thomas OSPITAL (1990) Improvisation

December 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM (UTC+1)

Église Saint-Eustache

Thomas Ospital

What if the deepest questions you ask yourself – about the meaning of life, God and your future – were precisely those that would enable you to see more clearly on your journey? This meeting focuses on a spirituality that helps you to choose freely and live courageously.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Église Saint-Médard

English, French

Monsignor Heiner Wilmer

⚠️ Practical information for visiting Notre-Dame (please read carefully): - The meeting point is at the Saint-Louis-en-l'Île church (the entrance is on Rue Poulletier). - There you will receive a timed wristband that will allow you to enter Notre Dame without having to queue (it is not possible to enter Notre Dame directly). - Time spent in the cathedral is limited to 30 minutes. - Please read the safety instructions available at this address: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/informations-pratiques/consignes-de-securite/. - You cannot enter the cathedral if you are carrying a knife or a glass water bottle. - Visitors are invited to follow the pilgrim's route suggested in the cathedral's mobile app (iOS and Android), which can be downloaded free of charge here: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/application-de-visite/. - The pilgrimage to Notre Dame is above all a spiritual journey through the cathedral, punctuated by five stations of meditation. Inside, pilgrims are invited to experience this moment in silence and prayer. --- Closed since the tragic fire in April 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral reopened its doors a year ago to welcome worshippers and visitors from around the world. A universal symbol of faith, history and Gothic architecture, the cathedral opens its restored doors in an atmosphere of contemplation and wonder. Visitors, worshippers and pilgrims alike will be able to discover newly renovated areas, including the majestic spire and illuminated stained-glass windows.

Visit the house where Madeleine Delbrêl and her companions lived an evangelical life in a working-class town in the Paris suburbs. Read one of the writings of this 20th-century woman "dazzled by God" in small groups and discover the relevance of her message in today's societies, where many people do without God.

December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Maison de Madeleine Delbrêl

German, English, French

Deacon Jean-Christophe Brelle, Marie-Noël Brelle

⚠️ Practical information for visiting Notre-Dame (please read carefully): - The meeting point is at the Saint-Louis-en-l'Île church (the entrance is on Rue Poulletier). - There you will receive a timed wristband that will allow you to enter Notre Dame without having to queue (it is not possible to enter Notre Dame directly). - Time spent in the cathedral is limited to 30 minutes. - Please read the safety instructions available at this address: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/informations-pratiques/consignes-de-securite/. - You cannot enter the cathedral if you are carrying a knife or a glass water bottle. - Visitors are invited to follow the pilgrim's route suggested in the cathedral's mobile app (iOS and Android), which can be downloaded free of charge here: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/application-de-visite/. - The pilgrimage to Notre Dame is above all a spiritual journey through the cathedral, punctuated by five stations of meditation. Inside, pilgrims are invited to experience this moment in silence and prayer. --- Closed since the tragic fire in April 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral reopened its doors a year ago to welcome worshippers and visitors from around the world. A universal symbol of faith, history and Gothic architecture, the cathedral opens its restored doors in an atmosphere of contemplation and wonder. Visitors, worshippers and pilgrims alike will be able to discover newly renovated areas, including the majestic spire and illuminated stained-glass windows.

Discover some of the most interesting paintings in the Louvre Museum with an official French guide (in English). After the tour, you will have some time to explore the museum on your own. ⚠️ Important information: - This workshop is reserved for young European Union nationals under the age of 26 (free admission to the museum required). - The meeting point is at 1 p.m. on Rue de Rivoli, at Place du Palais Royal (two hours earlier than the other workshops).

December 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM (UTC+1)

Musée du Louvre

English

Stéphane Coviaux

The Ministry of Culture is opening its doors to visitors, who will be able to discover these historic premises in the heart of the Palais-Royal national estate.

How can we make synodality a concrete reality in our communities? This workshop offers an immersion in synodal practices, based on the experience of the Synod of Bishops in Rome and in the diocese. With Sr Nathalie Becquart, undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops, and Miranda Cartier, general delegate of the Diocese of Saint-Denis, participants will explore concrete methods for listening, discerning and deciding together. An interactive time to experience synodality as a true ecclesial lifestyle, in the service of mission.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Église de Saint-Germain-des-Prés

English, French

Miranda Cartier, Sister Nathalie Becquart

Three proposals to discover in succession: 1) Carbon line: choosing the right actions to reduce your individual carbon footprint This workshop offers a clear introduction to the main levers for reducing your personal carbon footprint. Using simple data and concrete examples, it helps everyone identify the actions that have the greatest impact and build a realistic plan for making progress on a daily basis. 2) Reconciling ecology and large gatherings: the experience of 20,000 young Scouts and Guides of France How can you organise a large event while limiting its environmental impact? Based on the experience of a gathering of 20,000 young people, this workshop presents practical solutions for logistics, waste, travel and energy. A useful resource for anyone involved in organising international meetings. 3) Implementing ecology in the parish: the Green Church label This workshop introduces the principles and tools of the Green Church label. It shows how a local community can move step by step towards an integrated ecological approach: assessment, priority and concrete actions, mobilisation of members. You will be able to return home with the best ideas for your communities.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Facultés Loyola Paris

English, French

+1

Juliette Maupas, Louise Hubert, Nathanaël Schmoderer, Stéphane Dierick

⚠️ Practical information for visiting Notre-Dame (please read carefully): - The meeting point is at the Saint-Louis-en-l'Île church (the entrance is on Rue Poulletier). - There you will receive a timed wristband that will allow you to enter Notre Dame without having to queue (it is not possible to enter Notre Dame directly). - Time spent in the cathedral is limited to 30 minutes. - Please read the safety instructions available at this address: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/informations-pratiques/consignes-de-securite/. - You cannot enter the cathedral if you are carrying a knife or a glass water bottle. - Visitors are invited to follow the pilgrim's route suggested in the cathedral's mobile app (iOS and Android), which can be downloaded free of charge here: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/application-de-visite/. - The pilgrimage to Notre Dame is above all a spiritual journey through the cathedral, punctuated by five stations of meditation. Inside, pilgrims are invited to experience this moment in silence and prayer. --- Closed since the tragic fire in April 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral reopened its doors a year ago to welcome worshippers and visitors from around the world. A universal symbol of faith, history and Gothic architecture, the cathedral opens its restored doors in an atmosphere of contemplation and wonder. Visitors, worshippers and pilgrims alike will be able to discover newly renovated areas, including the majestic spire and illuminated stained-glass windows.

This workshop will focus on the notion of hospitality, between the welcoming host and the guest: if it does not turn hostile, hospitality is not only expressed in the immediacy of the encounter, but also over time, in the slow and delicate mutual hospitality of languages, stories, memories and ways of life.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Temple de Pentemont

English, French

Olivier Abel

When artistic expression becomes a language of hope. Throughout the meeting, visit Forum 104 for an exhibition of 56 drawings by Ukrainian children aged 8 to 13. These works reflect their dreams, their fears, but also their immense hope.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Anges

Bérengère Savelieff

Le Dorothy is a neighbourhood venue that combines a community café, a programme of conferences, artists' workshops and exhibitions, and dance evenings. Our charism is inspired by the American activist Dorothy Day, founder of the Catholic Workers network, which is active throughout the world. Who was Dorothy Day? What are the three pillars of the Dorothy model? How can you get involved in the Catholic Workers network? Come and find the answers to these questions and visit the Dorothy!

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Café Dorothy

English, French

Thibault

Our churches have a long tradition of evangelism, in various historical and cultural contexts and in various ways. Three speakers will present original initiatives: the Salvation Army through solidarity, the Mission Congress (which brings together evangelism actors in France every year), and on the web, the Ritrit digital platform.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Le Bon Conseil

English, French

Anne-Geneviève Montagne, Augustin Marbacher, Karen Etcheverry

Round table with several local initiatives: > La Bagagerie solidaire > The situation in Calais, the experience of welcoming migrants at thehttps://www.refugeehousecalais.org (House of Hope), and the ways in which faith enriches and supports this welcome. > Emergency accommodation provided by the parish of Ste Marie des Batignolles

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Maison paroissiale Saint Lambert de Vaugirard

English, French

+2

Bruno Guillaumin, Ieva Jokste, Patrice Ferrault, Sister Joëlle, Émeline Wuilbercq

Within the associations Société Saint Vincent de Paul, Association pour l'Amitié and Secours Catholique, three young people talk about the meaning of their commitment to the poorest, what inspires them, their thoughts, etc.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Quartier Jeunes

French

Adrien Louandre, David Ozier Lafontaine, Matthieu Gallet

AI, declining financial resources, rising polarisation in society... How are the media affected by these economic, technological and social changes? Are the conditions for "good" journalism still in place, and what are the risks for our democracies? What protections or guarantees can be envisaged?

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Auditorium Mediawan

English, French

Alexandre Kara, Bernadette Sauvaget, Sophie de Ravinel

Discover the Assumptionist mission in Africa and Asia and meet the Assumptionist brothers of the Adveniat community over a cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Auberge Adveniat

English, French

Brother Romel Bautista

Why get involved in local politics? Two mayors from the Ile-de-France region share their experiences, what motivated them to get involved, how to make informed decisions, etc.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Collège des Bernardins

English, French

Denis Larghero, Xavier Guiomar

Today's Christians seem to be torn between two seemingly contradictory forces: a centripetal force that seeks to refocus on their identity in order to strengthen their community, and a centrifugal force that rejects boundaries between denominations in order to seek visible unity among Christians... Must we choose?

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Église protestante unie de l'Étoile

English, French

Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, Pastor Samuel Amedro

Come and meet the Archbishop of Paris, the President of the Protestant Federation of France and the Prior of the Taizé Community! They will discuss your questions with you.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Collège des Bernardins

English, French

Monsignor Laurent Ulrich, Pastor Christian Krieger

Mgr Hugues de Woillemont, Director General of L'Œuvre d'Orient, will speak about his connection to the Holy Land. Between personal testimony, spiritual discernment and commitment to peace in the land of Christ, this moment will be an opportunity to open paths of hope, rooted in faith and grounded in reality.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Mairie du 6ᵉ arrondissement

English, French

Mgr Hugues de Woillemont

Come and discover how an Anabaptist and a Dominican, united by their friendship and their passion for truth, transform their theological differences into a path to unity. Through concrete practices of debate, listening and theological study, they will show how asking the right questions can open up a space for genuine encounter. This workshop invites everyone to make theology an act of friendship in Christ, where the demanding search for unity becomes a commitment to the coming of the Kingdom.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Le 222

English, Spanish, French

Brother Rémi-Michel Marin-Lamellet, Maude Burkhalter

What place is there for women in a male-dominated world? Come and meet Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican and Evangelical theologians. Together, they will share their experiences and discuss the paths open to them for demasculinising theology.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Temple du Luxembourg

English, French

+1

Katherine Shirk-Lucas, Natacha Tinteroff, Natalie Depraz, Pastor Anne-Cathy Graber

Our societies are becoming increasingly polarised, and, unfortunately, our churches are not always immune to this trend: debate – or even coexistence within the same assemblies – is becoming increasingly difficult. What role can and should Christian media play in this context? How can they help to clarify differences... and promote communion?

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Anges

French

Brother Dominique Greiner, Monsignor Matthieu Rougé, Philippine de Saint Pierre

1,700 years ago, in 325, the Council of Nicaea proclaimed Jesus Christ to be "true God", "begotten, not made". Why was this event so important? What are the implications for the Christian faith and for the communion of Churches? How is it possible today for Catholics and Protestants to engage in dialogue with one another?

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Église Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois

English, French

Father Michel Fédou, Pastor Christian Baccuet

Reflect, with people in precarious situations, on a text they have written about the place of the very poor in the Church. What do they have to say to us today? A workshop where we will practise listening and paying attention, and the willingness not to think for others.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Paroisse Saint Jean Baptiste de Belleville

English, French

+1

Jean-Claude Caillaux, Marcel Le Hir, Maryvonne Caillaux, Sophia Etienne

From contemplation to greater respect for Creation and living things, how can the example of Francis of Assisi help us to take action? A presentation by two speakers followed by a discussion.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Facultés Loyola Paris

English, French

Brother Patrice Kervyn, Sister Cécile Godts

In the face of daily violence and the deafening noise of social media, education remains crucially important. However, are educators themselves not at risk of becoming overwhelmed by powerlessness or discouragement? In this context, what resources can the Christian tradition offer to help us understand and engage?

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Maison de La Salle (auditorium)

English, French

Brother André-Pierre Gauthier, Sister Marguerite Léna

Dialogue on current European affairs from a spiritual perspective.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Maison de la Conférence des évêques de France (grand auditorium)

English, French

Monsignor Antoine Hérouard, Valérie Régnier

Islamophobia, Christianophobia, competition for victim status and sometimes also competition in numbers... It is not always easy today to live peacefully between Christians and Muslims. How can we distinguish between fear, history... and faith in all this discourse? What resources can we draw on to live our faith in a peaceful and constructive way in our pluralistic societies?

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Église Saint-François-Xavier

English, French

Mgr Étienne Guillet, Saïd Daoui

Five French priests are sent to live in Asian countries they did not choose, to carry out a radical and solitary mission. Heirs to 360 years of missionary tradition, they combine faith and action in extreme commitments: welcoming North Korean refugees, supporting young people with disabilities, fighting exploitation... Sometimes clumsily but with all their hearts, these adventurers embody a new generation of missionaries who have only one message: to tell the forgotten how much they are loved.

⚠️ Practical information for visiting Notre-Dame (please read carefully): - The meeting point is at the Saint-Louis-en-l'Île church (the entrance is on Rue Poulletier). - There you will receive a timed wristband that will allow you to enter Notre Dame without having to queue (it is not possible to enter Notre Dame directly). - Time spent in the cathedral is limited to 30 minutes. - Please read the safety instructions available at this address: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/informations-pratiques/consignes-de-securite/. - You cannot enter the cathedral if you are carrying a knife or a glass water bottle. - Visitors are invited to follow the pilgrim's route suggested in the cathedral's mobile app (iOS and Android), which can be downloaded free of charge here: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/application-de-visite/. - The pilgrimage to Notre Dame is above all a spiritual journey through the cathedral, punctuated by five stations of meditation. Inside, pilgrims are invited to experience this moment in silence and prayer. --- Closed since the tragic fire in April 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral reopened its doors a year ago to welcome worshippers and visitors from around the world. A universal symbol of faith, history and Gothic architecture, the cathedral opens its restored doors in an atmosphere of contemplation and wonder. Visitors, worshippers and pilgrims alike will be able to discover newly renovated areas, including the majestic spire and illuminated stained-glass windows.

Come and meet the young people of the Maison d'Unité: Catholics, Protestants, Orthodox Christians, Anglicans... who - without denying their traditions and without pretence - live together in shared accommodation.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Maison d'Unité

English, French

Sister Bénédicte Girard, The young people of the Maison d'Unité

Round table discussion with Scouts from all walks of life! Come and discover the impact of their commitment in their daily lives.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Paroisse Saint-Médard

English, French

+1

Agathe Le Chevalier, Antoine Roul, Lucie Raoul Duval, Lucille Degeorges

This play recounts the first day of work for a new nursing assistant in a nursing home. Through humour and emotion, she discovers the lives of the residents who live there. The aim of this show is to raise or renew awareness of the courage, fragility and human richness of those who are going through the difficult experience of living in a nursing home. It aims to make people want to meet them, both on stage and in real life. The vast majority of situations and dialogues are based on real-life experiences.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Espace Bernanos

French

Euphémé Company, Yann Pichot

The Greeters, volunteer residents, offer you a walk to discover their neighbourhood of the Palais Royal, in small groups.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Métro Palais Royal (ligne 1 ou 7)

German, English, Spanish, French

Paris Greeters Association

Experience in small groups a pedagogy based on the word of God, in the service of communion and transformation (personal and communal). Be warned: the word of God is powerful!

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Maison paroissiale Saint Lambert de Vaugirard

English, Spanish, French

Jean-Brice Bigourdan, Nicolas Long, Sister Françoise Sterlin

How can political and religious institutions still be vectors for accelerating the necessary transformations? An environmentalist MP, a Protestant theologian and a Jesuit priest give us some ideas.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Facultés Loyola Paris

English, French

Corinne Bitaud, Delphine Batho, Father Xavier de Benazé

The workshop will consist of a presentation of the "basal stimulation" approach (a method for working with individuals based on their abilities to perceive, move and communicate) and the benefits of music and percussion on the body and mind. This will be followed by a practical workshop on communication using these tools with adults with multiple disabilities.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Fondation Saint-Jean de Dieu - Centre médico-social Lecourbe

English, French

Diane Fernandes

Saint Stephen's Cathedral, the first Greek Orthodox church in Paris, was founded at the end of the 19th century. Self-guided tour.

The exhibition paints a portrait of the Seine in Paris based on a series of objects collected from its bed or banks, presented in the archaeological crypt on the Île de la Cité, in the heart of Paris.

Come and share in each other's dances and cultures - exiles, young Europeans, everyone brings who they are in a time of both dancing and small group sharing, either in French or English.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Paroisse Saint Séverin - Saint Nicolas

English, French

JRS France

Victor Hugo's house is the only institution whose collections bear witness to this aspect of Hugo's creativity: interior design, the least known but no less fascinating part of his work. This exhibition will attempt to highlight and document the method and spirit of Victor Hugo, interior designer.

Taking as its starting point three population censuses carried out in Paris in 1926, 1931 and 1936, the exhibition The People of Paris, 1926-1936 offers a new perspective on the Parisian population between the two world wars. Self-guided tour.

In December 2025, the Palais Galliera will inaugurate a series of exhibitions devoted to craftsmanship. Through three successive exhibitions, which will address fashion professions and techniques from different angles, the museum will highlight the richness of its collections and offer a new perspective on the history of fashion from the 18th century to the present day.

Come and discover the sculptures of the famous French artist Auguste Rodin! Introduction at 2:45 p.m., followed by a self-guided tour.

The "abuse crisis" and sexual violence in the Church have shown the need to develop listening, attention to others, kindness, etc. What prevention and alert systems can be put in place to ensure the protection of people? In our churches and elsewhere, we must learn to look out for one another. Marie Derain de Vaucresson will share her experience with the Scouts de France and the National Compensation, Recognition and Reparation Authority (INIRR) as an invitation to understand and take action.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Arche-d'Alliance

English, French

Marie Derain de Vaucresson

The aim of this workshop is to discuss mental health, how to identify signs of distress and what to do when faced with psychological suffering. Based on representations of mental health, we will discuss the signs of distress and what to do once they have been identified. Pierre Poitou will attempt to shed light on the role and contribution of psychological support on the one hand and spiritual support on the other.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Arche-d'Alliance

English, French

Deacon Pierre Poitou

In the 5th century, the Roman Empire collapsed. Gaul was invaded by Germanic peoples and Christianity was challenged by its Arian variant, which did not believe that Jesus was God. Paris was still called Lutetia. It was in this context of troubled transition between Antiquity and the Middle Ages that Saint Geneviève emerged as a spiritual and political figure. A consecrated virgin and member of the city council, which she eventually headed, she was a sign of hope and fidelity for the people of Lutetia in a violent world. Today, she is the patron saint of the city of Paris. Come and discover this key figure in the religious and political history of Paris, both a contemplative woman and a woman of action!

December 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM (UTC+1)

Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont

English, French

Tancrède Huet

The Jeanne Garnier Medical Centre welcomes people at the end of their lives. Accompanying them is an experience that transforms our view of life, death and hope. Come and discover the centre, hear testimonies, listen to a gospel reading and share your questions.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Maison médicale Jeanne Garnier

English, French

Christine Danel, Sister Agata Zielinsky

The Coexister association invites you to experience interfaith dialogue in groups of 8 to 10 people, using the "kawa" (coffee) method it has developed. Coexister is an independent movement of young people who campaign for peace and social cohesion based on diversity of religious beliefs.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Église Notre-Dame-d'Espérance

English, French

Ambre Guilloux, Matthias Gomez, Noélie Raison

Beyond blissful optimism, what is Christian hope? What if this virtue could transform our everyday lives? This workshop explores Hope and suggests ways to cultivate it on a daily basis.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Communauté des Xavières

English, French

Sister Juliette Ploquin

Each year, the National Library of France (BnF) museum hosts a new thematic exhibition, allowing visitors to discover a selection of the Library's treasures from a historical perspective. This year, the theme "Europes en partage" invites visitors to explore the key moments that have shaped Europe, from the 9th century to the present day, through a remarkable selection of around 150 exceptional pieces from the BnF's collections. Group introduction in English followed by a self-guided tour with an audio guide. ⚠️ Important: this workshop is reserved for young European Union nationals under the age of 26 (free admission to the museum required).

Greeters, volunteer residents, offer you a tour to discover their Marais neighbourhood in small groups.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Métro Saint-Paul (ligne 1)

German, English, Spanish, French

Paris Greeters Association

⚠️ Practical information for visiting Notre-Dame (please read carefully): - The meeting point is at the Saint-Louis-en-l'Île church (the entrance is on Rue Poulletier). - There you will receive a timed wristband that will allow you to enter Notre Dame without having to queue (it is not possible to enter Notre Dame directly). - Time spent in the cathedral is limited to 30 minutes. - Please read the safety instructions available at this address: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/informations-pratiques/consignes-de-securite/. - You cannot enter the cathedral if you are carrying a knife or a glass water bottle. - Visitors are invited to follow the pilgrim's route suggested in the cathedral's mobile app (iOS and Android), which can be downloaded free of charge here: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/application-de-visite/. - The pilgrimage to Notre Dame is above all a spiritual journey through the cathedral, punctuated by five stations of meditation. Inside, pilgrims are invited to experience this moment in silence and prayer. --- Closed since the tragic fire in April 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral reopened its doors a year ago to welcome worshippers and visitors from around the world. A universal symbol of faith, history and Gothic architecture, the cathedral opens its restored doors in an atmosphere of contemplation and wonder. Visitors, worshippers and pilgrims alike will be able to discover newly renovated areas, including the majestic spire and illuminated stained-glass windows.

⚠️ Practical information for visiting Notre-Dame (please read carefully): - The meeting point is at the Saint-Louis-en-l'Île church (the entrance is on Rue Poulletier). - There you will receive a timed wristband that will allow you to enter Notre Dame without having to queue (it is not possible to enter Notre Dame directly). - Time spent in the cathedral is limited to 30 minutes. - Please read the safety instructions available at this address: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/informations-pratiques/consignes-de-securite/. - You cannot enter the cathedral if you are carrying a knife or a glass water bottle. - Visitors are invited to follow the pilgrim's route suggested in the cathedral's mobile app (iOS and Android), which can be downloaded free of charge here: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/application-de-visite/. - The pilgrimage to Notre Dame is above all a spiritual journey through the cathedral, punctuated by five stations of meditation. Inside, pilgrims are invited to experience this moment in silence and prayer. --- Closed since the tragic fire in April 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral reopened its doors a year ago to welcome worshippers and visitors from around the world. A universal symbol of faith, history and Gothic architecture, the cathedral opens its restored doors in an atmosphere of contemplation and wonder. Visitors, worshippers and pilgrims alike will be able to discover newly renovated areas, including the majestic spire and illuminated stained-glass windows.

"Little Orthopaedic Sandals" is a collection of poetic texts written during a large-scale invasion and a war that lasted ten years. The show consists of visions of the heroes of the Christmas story (Mary, the kings, the shepherds, the angels, Joseph, death and others), set design by Serhiy Savchenko and a Christmas carol celebrating the complex history of Christmas. It is a story of Ukrainian struggle and hope for a new birth. The birth of the Word. In what swaddling clothes will we wrap Jesus today?

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Maison paroissiale Saint Lambert de Vaugirard

English

On Simon's Pillars, Sofiia Kostiukk

⚠️ Practical information for visiting Notre-Dame (please read carefully): - The meeting point is at the Saint-Louis-en-l'Île church (the entrance is on Rue Poulletier). - There you will receive a timed wristband that will allow you to enter Notre Dame without having to queue (it is not possible to enter Notre Dame directly). - Time spent in the cathedral is limited to 30 minutes. - Please read the safety instructions available at this address: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/informations-pratiques/consignes-de-securite/. - You cannot enter the cathedral if you are carrying a knife or a glass water bottle. - Visitors are invited to follow the pilgrim's route suggested in the cathedral's mobile app (iOS and Android), which can be downloaded free of charge here: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/application-de-visite/. - The pilgrimage to Notre Dame is above all a spiritual journey through the cathedral, punctuated by five stations of meditation. Inside, pilgrims are invited to experience this moment in silence and prayer. --- Closed since the tragic fire in April 2019, Notre-Dame Cathedral reopened its doors a year ago to welcome worshippers and visitors from around the world. A universal symbol of faith, history and Gothic architecture, the cathedral opens its restored doors in an atmosphere of contemplation and wonder. Visitors, worshippers and pilgrims alike will be able to discover newly renovated areas, including the majestic spire and illuminated stained-glass windows.

Feel like dancing? Join the Folks-à-Lier group for a joyful moment of discovery of traditional French dances! Accessible for beginners.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Lycée Charles Péguy

Folks-à-Lier

Come and listen to the Orthodox and Greek Catholic choristers from Kyiv and Ternopil! Programme: "This Joyful Night" - O. Tokar "Arise, Arise" "Virgin Mary" - A. Viskov "There, in Bethlehem" "Erurem" Ancient Byzantine kolyadka (Christmas carol) "Good Evening" - V. Lys "On the River Jordan" "Ding-dong" - A. Melnychuk "Holy Evening" - O. Stadnyk "Shchedryk" New Year's Song - M. Leontovych "The Generous Vigil" - M. Lys

The Grand Organ of Saint-Eustache Church is one of the largest organs in France. Discover it in the company of Thomas Ospital, titular organist for the past 10 years. Organ concert preceded by a presentation of the instrument and the pieces played. The concert will be followed by a dialogue with the participants. Programme: Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750) Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 (8:30) Louis-Claude DAQUIN (1694-1772) Noël X (5:30) Charles-Marie WIDOR (1844-1937) Excerpts from Symphony No. 5, Op. 42 No. 5: Allegro Vivace (11'10), Adagio (4'20), Toccata (5') Camille SAINT-SAËNS (1835-1921) Danse Macabre (transcription by Louis Robilliard) (9 min) Thomas OSPITAL (1990) Improvisation

December 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM (UTC+1)

Église Saint-Eustache

Thomas Ospital

Through the stories of two prison chaplains - one Protestant and one Catholic - in France's largest prison, Fleury-Mérogis, we get a glimpse into the reality of this unique experience. They invite you to reflect together on the loneliness of foreign prisoners with no ties and on the question of forgiveness. This workshop will be structured around your questions.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Maison Paroissiale Saint François-Xavier

English, Spanish, French, German

Danilo Mendoza Rugama, Patricia Richardeau

Discover Impressionist painting with an official French guide (in English). Housed in the former Orsay railway station, its collections showcase Western art from 1848 to 1914 in all its diversity (painting, sculpture, decorative arts, graphic art, photography, architecture, etc.). It is one of the largest museums in Europe for this period. It has the largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings in the world. ⚠️ Important information: the meeting point is at entrance B (group entrance), on the forecourt, on the Seine side (or on the left side when facing the museum). It is very important to be on time!

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Musée d’Orsay

English

Stéphane Coviaux

The French Bible Alliance is an interdenominational association that develops various projects to spark interest in the Bible and encourage its reading. Its team produces podcasts, designs special editions of the Bible (for homeless or incarcerated people) and creates numerous resources for young people. The French Bible Alliance also has a rich collection of ancient Bibles. This collection began when the association was founded in 1818. Today, it contains nearly 2,500 Bibles, Psalters and New Testaments. These different copies are beautifully displayed in the basement of 6Lhomond. During the European Meeting in Taizé, we are offering you the opportunity to discover this timeless space and some of the treasures it contains. These include incunabula, a New Testament by Erasmus, several volumes of a Bible in Braille and an 18th-century Torah scroll.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Alliance biblique française

English, French

Ana Aurouze, Nicolas Fouquet

The Greeters, volunteer residents, offer you a walk to discover the Montmartre neighbourhood in small groups.

December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM (UTC+1)

Métro Abbesses (ligne 12)

German, English, French

Paris Greeters Association