Living Well in Paris: A forum to get informed, take action, and fully enjoy your retirement

Organized by the City of Paris in partnership with the Île-de-France retirement insurance, the Bien vivre Paris (Living Well in Paris) forum offers a day entirely dedicated to seniors and their loved ones. Throughout the day, visitors will be able to meet with the services of the City of Paris, pension funds, housing stakeholders, health prevention experts, sports organizations, digital services, volunteer engagement initiatives, and social connection groups.

The forum is structured around six major themes: being comfortable with your age, being comfortable in the city, being comfortable with others, being comfortable with your time, being comfortable in your body and mind, and being comfortable at home.

In the salons of the Hôtel de Ville, conferences, participatory workshops, activities, and demonstrations will structure the day, allowing visitors to get informed, exchange ideas, and discover the numerous resources and initiatives offered in Paris.

Visitors will also be able to discover two exhibitions. In the Salle des fêtes, the "Animal Mediator" exhibition highlights the benefits of the human-animal relationship in supporting aging and maintaining social ties. In the Salon des Arcades, the "Senior Volunteers" exhibition showcases the commitment of Parisian seniors and their contribution to the associative and solidarity-based life of the capital.

Information stands

Salle des fêtes

Comfortable with your time

• Kocoya - association fighting against digital illiteracy
• Digital public spaces
• Multi-service mediation information points (PIMMS)
• Emmaus Connect
• Slashfit - digital inclusion association

Comfortable at home

• CRAMIF - Île-de-France Regional Health Insurance Fund
• Paris Habitat (City of Paris social landlord)
• RIVP / Elogie-Siemp (City of Paris social landlords)
• Solidarity Department - City of Paris autonomy residences
• SOLIHA Solidaires pour l'habitat
• Maisons des Aînés et des aidants Sud (M2A) / Adapt'Toit
• Merci Julie - support and prevention service
• Paris Climate Agency

Comfortable in the city

• Municipal Police and Prevention Department
• Solidarity Department - Catering
• Road and Transport Department - Mobility
• Green Spaces and Environment Department
• Solidarity Department - Clubs and leisure
• Cultural Affairs Department - Paris Ateliers / ABA
• School Affairs Department
• Paris Musées
• Cultural Affairs Department - Libraries

Comfortable with others

• Accorderies
• Federation of social centers
• Petits Frères des Pauvres
• Paris en Compagnie
• Fabrique de la Solidarité
• LGBTQIA+ Center
• National Self-Programmed Council on Aging (CNav)

Comfortable with your age

• Centr'Aider and Aid&Vous
• Delta 7 - support and respite platform
• Agirc-Arrco - complementary retirement
• National Old-Age Insurance Fund (CNAV)
• Solidarity Department - Autonomy
• Maisons des aînés et des aidants (M2A)
• Human Resources Department - Retirement Office
• Solidarity Department - Solidarity houses
• Solidarity Department - Seniors

Comfortable in your body, comfortable in your mind

• Mutualité française
• Primary Health Insurance Fund (CPAM)
• Agirc-Arrco Prevention Center and "Espace idée Bien chez moi"
• Île-de-France Retirement Prevention (PRIF)
• Public Health Department (DSP)
• Youth and Sports Department
• Viacti - adapted physical activity association
• Sport pour tous - Santé forme loisirs

Other stands

• Women's and Families' Rights Information Center (CIDFF)

The Paris Women's and Families' Rights Information Center and the City of Paris are conducting an unprecedented survey on the living conditions of women aged 60 and over in Paris. Its results, expected by the end of 2027, will allow for the adaptation of services provided by the City of Paris and its partners. Do you want to share your experience? Your opinion counts, come testify and exchange with us!

• Consultation Schemes

Conferences

Paris Council Room (Round tables interpreted in French Sign Language - LSF)

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Population aging: facing the demographic revolution

According to INSEE projections for 2070, 32% of the French population will be aged 65 or over, compared to 22% in 2026, and nearly 9 million people could be over 80. In Paris, where nearly 480,000 inhabitants are now over 60, this demographic transition is already underway. Faced with an aging population and the effects of climate change, how can we rethink the city and public action to meet tomorrow's needs? Home care, housing adaptation, development of public services, urban space design, and adaptation to extreme heat: this round table will explore the transformations to be initiated to jointly address demographic and climate challenges and build a city adapted to all stages of life.

Round table moderated by Isabelle Bilger, Deputy Director of Autonomy at the Solidarity Department

Speakers:

• Maxime Crosnier, Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of seniors and demographic issues
• Emilie Moreau, Director of Studies at APUR
• Christine Laconde, General Director of RIVP
• Dylan Buffinton, Prospective Advisor

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Silver economy: what solutions to support the aging of society?

This round table will examine the solutions to be developed to support the aging of society and promote the autonomy and quality of life of seniors.

Round table moderated by Marion Apaire, Deputy General Director of Paris&Co

Speakers:

• Amina Bouri, Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of the social and solidarity economy
• Richard Bouigue, Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of economic development, dialogue with businesses, attractiveness, and innovation
• Elsa Parlange, Île-de-France Social Action Director of CNAV
• Elisa Lewis, General Director at 13 Avenir

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM: The fight against discrimination through the prism of aging

This round table will provide a better understanding of the discrimination that can be exacerbated with age and its effects on life paths. Discrimination and violence against elderly women, the effectiveness of their rights, discrimination affecting elderly LGBTQIA+ people, and ageism will be at the heart of the discussions, with the aim of identifying courses of action and concrete solutions to fight against inequalities and situations of exclusion.

Round table moderated by Flore Capelier, Head of the Parisian Social Observatory

Speakers:

• Annah Bikouloulou, Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of human rights equality, the fight against racism, antisemitism, LGBTQI+phobia, and discrimination
• Lucie Richard, Project Manager for seniors at CIDFF
• Véronique Fournier, co-founder of CNaV
• Francis Carrier, President of Grey Pride

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Acting collectively against isolation

750,000 elderly people are in a situation of "social death," according to the 3rd Petits Frères des Pauvres Barometer on loneliness and isolation, published in September 2025. This alarming observation highlights isolation as one of the main factors of fragility linked to aging. Deprived of social ties, these people are more exposed to serious repercussions on their health and well-being. This round table will question the collective responses to be provided to this issue. What public policies should be implemented to recreate social ties? What initiatives are working in Paris?

Round table moderated by Pamela Carzoli and Gallianne Chateaux, from the Fabrique de la Solidarité

Speakers:

• Fatoumata Koné, Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of solidarity, the fight against inequalities, and against exclusion
• Clément Boisseuil, sociologist at APUR and associate researcher at Sciences Po
• Maude Feral, Regional Director of Petits frères des pauvres
• Sabrina Touati, Director of Paris en Compagnie

Salon Bertrand - Prevention and information (conferences with real-time text transcription - Vélotypie)

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM: Opening conference: Living well in your retirement in Paris: the keys to a successful retirement

Speakers:

• Mayor of Paris or Maxime Crosnier, Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of seniors and demographic issues.
• François Clouet, Deputy Director of Île-de-France Retirement Insurance (CNAV)

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM: Preserving mental health in the face of loss of autonomy.

Speaker:

• Ceapsy: Île-de-France Resource Center for people affected by mental disorders

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Daily mobility and safety: exchanges, prevention, and practical advice to move serenely in the public space.

Speaker:

• Officers of the Municipal Police and Prevention Department

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM: Retirement, a new stage of life.

Living your retirement well: new opportunities to seize, accessing your rights for a secure situation, and staying active through physical activity.

Speakers:

• Véronique Fournier, co-founder of the National Self-Programmed Council on Aging (CNaV),
• An officer from a Solidarity House
• The Youth and Sports Department (Paris Sport Seniors)

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Senior engagement, a pillar of social ties. Round table on the solidarity stakes represented by senior engagement.

Speaker:

• Pamela Carzoli, Director of the Fabrique de la Solidarité

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM: Eating well to stay healthy during winter.

Speakers:

• Claude Rosnel, consulting physician of the Sub-Directorate of Autonomy
• Kheira Brahim, nutritionist at the Public Health Department
• Emerald Restaurants - City of Paris catering service

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Everything you need to know about housing access and adaptation solutions: tips and best practices for adapting your home to loss of autonomy.

Speakers:

• Samira Sameur, head of EIBCM - Espace Idée Bien Chez Moi,
• Noémie Racine, Director of the Merci Julie association, Île-de-France sector

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM: Animal mediation as a tool for aging well.

Speaker:

• Laetitia Guilhot, head of "La Maison de l’animal" and project manager for animals in the city

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Cultural conference of the Permanent University of Paris "Paris of yesterday and the day before yesterday"

Speaker:

• Mireille Gardon, lecturer at the Permanent University of Paris

Workshops and activities

Salle des fêtes

Digital village

The workshops and activities of the digital village are accessible upon registration.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Quiz "AI or not?": get informed and equipped about artificial intelligence.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
E-health: discover essential digital resources to take care of yourself.

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Introduction to artificial intelligence.

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Cybersecurity.

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Digital knowledge test.

Platform

The activities offered on the platform are accessible upon registration.

5 slots: 10:30-11 / 11:10-11:40 / 11:50-12:20 / 2:30-3 / 3:10-3:40
Presentation of life-saving skills by the Paris Fire Brigade - registration.

4:00 PM
Fencing – registration.

Salon des Arcades

Senior club off-site

The workshops and activities of the senior club off-site are open access or upon registration upon registration.

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Collective workshop: Benefit from a check-up and individualized advice on flexibility, endurance, and balance - registration.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Chair gym - registration.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Well-being: hand massage - registration.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (15-min slots)
Benefit from a check-up and individualized advice on flexibility, endurance, and balance - open access.

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Best practices to optimize your memory - registration.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Well-being dance – registration.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Role-playing workshop - registration.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (15-min slots)
Benefit from a check-up and individualized advice on flexibility, endurance, and balance - open access.

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Laughter yoga - open access.

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Shell painting workshop - open access.

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Discover a relaxation workshop and breathing exercises - registration.

Engagement space and volunteer wall

• From 10 AM to 5 PM: Workshop "A note under the door: writing workshop to create links with your neighbors" (throughout the day) - open access, throughout the day.
• From 10 AM to 5 PM: Participate in our solidarity collection! - open access. The Fabrique de la Solidarité is looking for hygiene products (shower gels, shampoos, deodorants, creams, toothpastes, toothbrushes, sanitary protection), as well as thermal socks, underwear, and t-shirts for children, women, and men. Only new or very good condition products will be accepted. This solidarity collection will then be distributed to people in precarious situations as part of the City of Paris's winter plan.
• From 10:30 AM to 12 PM: Active breaks: warm-up and movements to take active breaks - open access.
• From 11 AM to 12 PM and from 4 PM to 5 PM: Awareness session "ABC of solidarity neighbors" - registration.

Salle Jean-Paul Laurens

Physical activities

Physical activities are accessible upon registration.

Please wear loose clothing and sneakers for the activities.

Space 1

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Gentle gymnastics workshop - registration.

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Pilates activity - registration.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Adapted judo workshop - open access.

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Adapted judo workshop - open access.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Introduction to Latin dances like Zumba - open access.

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Introduction to African dance - open access.

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Line dancing: demonstration and introduction - open access.

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
My muscular and joint ritual: health routine - registration.

Space 2

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Virtual reality ping-pong - open access