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Skybar Paris: the highest open-air rooftop is making waves this summer at 115 meters up.

At Skybar Paris, a rooftop perched atop the Pullman Paris Montparnasse, experience a Paris sunset with a sweeping view of the Eiffel Tower and the capital’s most iconic monuments, amid cocktails, after-work vibes, and festive nights.

You no longer have to sign up to attend the July 14 parade on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

Spectators hoping to attend the traditional July 14 military parade on the Champs-Élysées will, for the first time, need to register online to gain access to the event.

France – Spain: watch the World Cup semi-final on the big screen at Fitz Group restaurants

Watch this semifinal on a giant screen at Fitz Group locations!

A two-day, XXL program for Bastille Day 2026 in Maisons-Alfort (94)

Val-de-Marne (94) also marks National Day 2026. In Maisons-Alfort, a lively two-day program awaits on July 13 and 14, 2026: a public dance, a kids’ fair, and the traditional fireworks display!

A verdant fan zone at the Hippodrome ParisLongchamp for France-Morocco and the first semifinal.

On July 9 and July 14, 2026, the ParisLongchamp Racecourse will screen the France–Morocco quarter-final and the first semi-final of the 2026 World Cup on a giant screen. Horse racing, DJ sets, food trucks and a range of activities round out the program of this outdoor fan zone.

Fitz Group's Five Must-Visit Addresses to Celebrate Bastille Day

On Monday, July 13, Fitz Group marks Bastille Day with a set of complementary experiences across its five Paris venues, all centered around the iconic fireworks display. At Fitz Group locations, you can make this special evening your own in multiple ways—dining, a DJ set, cocktails, and terrace moments.

Le Fouquet's Paris, the now-Palace, what is this discreet hotel hiding?

Discreetly located at 46 Avenue George V, just a stone’s throw from its legendary Champs-Élysées brasserie, Hôtel Fouquet’s Paris has just earned in 2026 the Palace label awarded by Atout France, joining the very exclusive circle of 33 exceptional properties in France. If you haven’t heard of it, we tell you everything you need to know about a venue that has more than its fair share of assets.

Hollande Ponds: the free riverside guinguette beach with no swimming in Yvelines has reopened.

The Étangs de Hollande beach reopens this Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Yvelines (78), after several days of closure caused by storms. We set out to explore the site, from hot sand to deck chairs, inflatable castles, a guinguette, and a free sunset concert that await you through August 30, 2026.

A busy program for Bastille Day 2026 in Nogent-sur-Marne (Val-de-Marne, 94)

For Bastille Day 2026, Nogent-sur-Marne invites you to join us on July 13 at the marina for the traditional fireworks display, concerts and a community dance!

A giant fan zone lands in Neuilly-sur-Marne (93) with live match screenings and a full slate of activities.

From July 4 to 19, 2026, Neuilly-sur-Marne (93) will host a free celebration zone on Place Stalingrad to experience the World Cup 2026 knockout rounds. A giant screen, activities, food and drink, and meet-and-greets with sports legends are on the agenda.

La Douce Heure: Galeries Lafayette's rooftop with Cyril Lignac–crafted cocktails and tapas

La Douce Heure takes up residence for the summer on the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann: a pop-up bar with a Riviera vibe, featuring elderflower cocktails and shareable plates crafted by Cyril Lignac, opening from June 18 to August 31, 2026.

The 2026 Asian Street Food Festival at Vincennes' Grand Pagoda: The program!

Attention to fans of Asian cuisine and street food in particular: head to the Grande Pagode in Paris-Vincennes on September 5 and 6, 2026, for a cornucopia of discoveries from Japan to Vietnam, via Thailand and China. A warm, gourmet festival designed to take the palate on an Asia-wide journey. And the best part: entry is free, but registration is required!

World Cup 2026: France–Paraguay match broadcast on a rooftop in Paris's 18th arrondissement.

France is set to play its fifth World Cup match, on July 4, 2026 at 11 p.m., against Paraguay. In Paris’s 18th arrondissement, Plantation, a rooftop perched at the heart of an urban farm, has emerged as an offbeat spot to watch the match.

Drag Race France Season 4: the viewing party perched on the Nijinsky Rooftop

Looking for where to watch Drag Race France Season 4 in Paris? The Nijinsky Rooftop, on Place du Châtelet, will host viewing parties starting July 8, 2026, and then weekly, featuring giant-screen broadcasts, drag performances, live commentary, and surprise guests.

Le Flow: Paris's seasonal river barge with a rooftop and a nightclub on the Seine.

Flow is back at Port des Invalides, with its waterside terrace, the Cozy by Flow rooftop, and a hull-hugging club, blending street food, cocktails, DJ sets and summer nights on the Seine.

At Alex's: an apéritif terrace on the banks of the Seine, with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

At Alex’s, you’ll find a spot at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III, with an aperitif terrace open daily, offering sharing boards, cocktails, a view of the Seine, and a summery vibe facing the Eiffel Tower.

Langosteria: the air-conditioned rooftop and its terrace overlooking Paris

Langosteria’s air-conditioned rooftop and its panoramic terrace offer a spectacular view of Paris, perched on the seventh floor of the Cheval Blanc, in the former Samaritaine (1st). We put it to the test in the middle of the 2026 heatwave, and here’s what we learned.

Cramat': we tried the pop-up restaurant by Alexy from Top Chef on the outskirts of Paris

The pop-up restaurant Cramat has set up its braziers at Quai Ouest in Saint-Cloud, where Alexy Algar-Denos, a Top Chef 2026 finalist, serves Catalan cuisine cooked over fire. We tried this table perched above the Seine, a must-try all summer in 2026, and here’s what we thought.

Dinner and Eiffel Tower fireworks from the rooftop of the Hôtel Marignan Champs-Elysées

On July 13, 2026, the Marignan Champs-Élysées Hotel will temporarily open its Marignan Eiffel Suite for an exclusive evening with a view of the Eiffel Tower fireworks, musical entertainment, magic, and a dinner conceived by Chef Makoto Nakada.

Swimming in Paris’s Canal Saint-Martin: what you need to know before you go

Swimming in the Saint-Martin Canal is permitted in Paris within a designated zone of the Récollets basin. Hours, access, free entry, safety rules: here are the practical details you need to know before you head there.