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Bouvard & Pécuchet: Flaubert in a two-hander at the Claude Debussy Auditorium for Molière Month

Bouvard & Pécuchet, an adaptation of Gustave Flaubert's novel, is presented at the Claude Debussy Auditorium in Versailles on June 15 and 16, in a staging by Géraud Bénéch. Headlined by Jean-Paul Farré and Marc Chouppart, the play follows two office workers who set out on a quest for knowledge that is as funny as it is precarious, weaving between encyclopedias, failed experiments, and a satire of the spirit of the system.

Matthieu Carlin's tea time at the Crillon reveals an original tasting experience.

The Crillon Hotel's afternoon tea, set on Place de la Concorde in Paris's 8th arrondissement, unveils a new version crafted by Matthieu Carlin. New pastries, refined savory bites and floral teas are on the program for the entire summer season, through the end of August 2026.

The secret, affordable tea time at Printemps Haussmann, by Bryan Esposito and Xavier Pistol

Why not make yourself comfortable at Bleu Coupole, the restaurant under the immense dome of Printemps Haussmann, to discover the gourmet tea time of Bryan Esposito and Xavier Pistol? Both gourmet and accessible every day, there's something for everyone.

This historic château in Essonne, now the town hall, hides a remarkable botanical park that’s free to visit.

In Lardy, the castle park—now the town hall—runs along the Juine for six hectares and features remarkable century-old trees in Essonne, freely accessible year-round. We treated ourselves to a quick outing to reveal this surprising green space and its castle.

Nuit Blanche 2026: a suspended chair re-enacts its final gestures at the Conservatoire Charles Munch

Félix Côte presents "The King Is Dead", a kinetic installation exploring memory, the childhood home, and domestic objects, free to visit at the Conservatoire Charles Munch for Nuit Blanche 2026, on June 6 and 7, 2026.

Parc Boussard: we visited this Art Deco garden, a designated Jardin Remarquable and free to visit in Essonne.

The Boussard Park, in Lardy (Essonne), is one of the few Art Deco gardens in Île-de-France. Registered as a historic monument and named a Remarkable Garden, this free-entry municipal park is open year-round. Tucked away in a discreet, hidden corner, it’s a real gem we were pleased to discover and are thrilled to share with you.

Nuit Blanche 2026: Yael Martínez's fireflies illuminate the Magnum Gallery

Magnum Gallery presents Luciérnagas, Yael Martínez’s series about absence, memory, and hope, on view for free during Nuit Blanche on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

À The Pill, Nefeli Papadimouli turns movement into living sculpture

The Pill gallery presents Endlessly, a performance by Nefeli Papadimouli that probes the body, movement, and space, available to attend for free in Paris for Nuit Blanche on June 6, 2026.

A gourmet and romantic cruise on the Seine aboard the Diamant Bleu (+ promo code)

An elegant boat, gastronomy, and breathtaking panorama, this unique experience invites you to savor refined dishes while admiring Paris's most illuminated landmarks. Enjoy 10% off your dinner cruise aboard the Diamant Bleu! (link in the article)

Nuit Blanche 2026: Hacene Sadoune’s installation at Saint-Louis d'Antin Church in Paris

L’église Saint-Louis d’Antin participates in Nuit Blanche 2026 with an artistic installation to discover free of charge in Paris on Saturday, June 6, 2026. This venue in the 9th arrondissement opens its doors for an evening dedicated to contemporary art, blending religious heritage with today’s creation.

Thalie: the chic, intimate Greek restaurant in the heart of the Théâtre du Palais-Royal

In the heart of the iconic Théâtre du Palais-Royal, the Thalie restaurant unveils a new gastronomic act created by Mavrommatis. A refined dining room offering a culinary voyage of Greek flavors in a setting that echoes ancient theatres.

The Château des Fleurs’ exclusive spa, a wellness interlude near the Champs-Élysées

The Château des Fleurs Hotel houses a discreet spa tucked behind the Champs-Élysées. Embracing the elegance of the Belle Époque, this residence offers two exclusive couple packages that pair spa treatments with gourmet moments.

The guinguettes on the Marne banks, the festive saga of these legendary spots

Accordion, checkered tablecloths, popular dances and lunches by the water... The guinguettes along the Marne are among Île-de-France’s most emblematic heritage. Born in the 19th century, they continue to make the banks of the Marne and the Seine come alive in a friendly, timeless atmosphere.

This hidden garden in the Île-de-France region conceals more than 1,500 plants with astonishing powers.

In the heart of the French Gâtinais, an extraordinary garden invites visitors to rediscover the power of plants. In Milly-la-Forêt, the National Conservatory of Perfume, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants offers a unique sensory immersion into botanical secrets and ancestral know-how.

Maison Guimet - Hôtel d'Heidelbach : this hidden gem of Asian treasures reopens its doors

The Guimet House, the new jewel in the former Hôtel d'Heidelbach, will reopen to the public on 23 May 2026, on Avenue d'Iéna in Paris’s 16th arrondissement. Imperial Chinese furniture, a Japanese garden, a tea pavilion, guided tours and tea tastings are on the agenda. We went to discover the place and tell you about its unsuspected treasures.

At La Fontaine Gaillon, chef Marie-Victorine Manoa reinvents gourmet elegance

This iconic address, taken over this summer 2024 by the Fitz Group with Marie-Victorine Manoa at the helm in the kitchen, offers a classic menu boldly revisited in a hushed atmosphere. Immerse yourself in an experience where terroir and creativity come together.

At Saint-Laurent Church, visitors’ wishes are transformed into a sound installation for Nuit Blanche 2026.

Marie-Luce Nadal turns anonymous wishes into a sonic experience at Saint-Laurent Church, weaving together voices, flashes, and a sky in motion — a free commission to discover for Nuit Blanche 2026 on June 6 and 7, 2026.

Double Impact restaurant: the gastronomic gem of Paris's 9th arrondissement that you didn’t see coming

At the foot of Montmartre, in Paris’s 9th arrondissement, the newly opened Double Impact presents a tasting menu curated by chef Etienne Dupuy and Mickael Robinault. A living, seasonal kitchen sourced through short supply chains. We tried it and here’s everything about this charming discovery.

Le Bristol Paris's discreet, verdant terrace is back for the sunny days.

A haven of peace where luxury and nature meet, a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, the Jardin Français at the Bristol Paris is the ideal place for lunch or dinner, surrounded by rose bushes and orange trees in bloom.

Poetic Paris: design your own dried-flower candle holder in this hidden workshop in the 11th arrondissement

Forget fleeting bouquets and step into a hidden green haven in the heart of the 11th arrondissement. At Poétique Paris, craft your own dried-flower candle holder—a luminous, one-of-a-kind piece in the capital—during a cottage-core inspired DIY workshop.