1er mai férié guide - activities

Le Ballon de Paris Generali at Parc André Citroën

Flying over Paris in a balloon has been possible since 1999 on the lawn of the Parc André Citroën with the Ballon de Paris, now also known as the Ballon Generali. To take in the view, breathe in the air and amaze the kids, try out an original ride in the world's largest balloon.

Brasserie des Prés, charming and affordable, the hidden gem of Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Carefully tucked away in a bucolic courtyard in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Brasserie des Prés proves to be the neighborhood's best address, as delightful and charming as it is affordable.

Colvert, chef Arnaud Baptiste's devilishly sexy bistro

In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the bistrot Colvert serves up some devilishly scoundrel bistronomy. Not surprising, with chef Arnaud Baptiste behind the stoves.

Au Pied de Cochon, gourmet cuisine at Les Halles day and night

Day or night, the brasserie Au Pied de Cochon delights Parisians and tourists alike with its traditional, generous French cuisine. A legendary address to try at least once in your life.

The Maincourt Trail, a Natural Oasis in the Chevreuse Valley to discover

The Vallée de Chevreuse is home to a natural gem, the Sentier de Maincourt, a stone's throw from the Château de Dampierre. Accessible all year long by families, even with strollers and people with reduced mobility, this jewel offers a beautiful nature walk between fauna and flora, only 40 minutes from Paris.

Stores and shopping centers in Paris and the Île-de-France region open or closed on May 1, 2024

Looking for a shopping center or department store open on Wednesday, May 1, 2024? Discover the list of places open or closed to do your shopping in Paris or Île-de-France on this public holiday!

Bonnie : the bar-restaurant and club perched in the SO/Paris hotel

A new spot with a perched terrace opened in Paris on September 6, 2022. Here is Bonnie, the restaurant-bar and club signed Paris Society which takes its quarters on the 15th and 16th floors of SO/Paris, the trendy hotel on the quays of the Seine in the Marais district.

Too Restaurant, we tested the sublime panoramic restaurant of Paris, menu and pictures

TOO Restaurant, it's the name of the restaurant that madness which opened its doors last October. We went to discover this restaurant with an exceptional panoramic view on the Seine, the Sacré-Coeur, Notre-Dame or the Eiffel Tower.

L'Escarpolette, the coffee shop with crazy cheap tea times

L'Escarpolette is the name of a new restaurant-coffee shop-tea room that has opened in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. A welcoming gourmet spot, offering a crazy brunch and a tea time that's as affordable as it is delicious!

DimDimSum Paris, the excellent restaurant of Chinese dim sum and baos - karaoke

DimDimSum is the delicious dim sum, baos and vapeurs restaurant that opened its doors in the Marais. Homemade ravioli made in front of you with classic and original recipes, ultra soft baos and other vapors and as a bonus two karaoke rooms to sing at the top of your lungs, here is a great spot to have a good time. And we have invitations for you to win!

Baobar, the delicious bao counter in the Marais

Baobar is the name of the MAMAHUHU team's bar serving gua bao and other Taiwanese specialties. Take a seat at the counter to savor the richly flavored tapas-style plates.

The Coq & Fils restaurant and its fine poultry

Le Coq Rico, the emblematic Montmartre restaurant, changes its name to become Le Coq & Fils. The program includes a redesigned menu, with three-starred chef Antoine Westermann giving pride of place to pedigree poultry.

Qui Plume La Lune, Jacky Ribault's prodigious Michelin-starred restaurant

Jacky Ribault's Qui Plume La Lune restaurant celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. An opportunity to discover the chef's first Michelin-starred address, opened before the equally Michelin-starred L'Ours in Vincennes, and to be guided by chef Jean-Christophe Rizet on a gastronomic journey that focuses on goodness, beauty, short circuits and seasonality. A fabulous table.

Eataly, the temple of Italian gastronomy in Paris

Eataly in figures: 4,000 sq. m. of floor space, 2,500 sq. m. of delicatessen, 800 Italian wines, 7 food outlets... The opening of this new spot dedicated to Italian gastronomy is sure to please.

Pertinence, the French-Asian restaurant

Pertinence is Ryunosuke Naito and Kwen Liew's pretty new restaurant in the 7th arrondissement. A small and refined restaurant, which serves plates as beautiful as good, we love it!