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Unusual: sleep one-on-one with Arctic wolves, in the Loudges of Thoiry Zoo Safari.

A night one-on-one with wolves—tempting, isn’t it? The Thoiry ZooSafari invites you to sleep as close as possible to these fascinating creatures, right in the heart of one of its quirky accommodations, the Loudge!

Azimut: the immersive restaurant where you dine facing Arctic wolves at Thoiry ZooSafari

Thoiry ZooSafari opens Azimut, its wild and indulgent restaurant, to the general public every evening for dinner. As the park gates close, guests settle in to savor refined seasonal fare, with a panoramic, privileged view of the Arctic wolf pack.

This colorful, popular terrace is taking up its summer quarters on the forecourt of the Museum of Modern Art - photos

In the 16th arrondissement, Corail sets up its summer quarters between two heavyweight names in contemporary art. Under the big parasols, the terrace leans on a menu that blends land and sea, with ice-cold drinks and a relaxed vibe that suits Paris’s long, lingering evenings.

With Notre-Dame as backdrop, this summer terrace takes over a Parisian bridge – reviews & photos

Facing Notre-Dame, La Rôtisserie d’Argent unfurls its checked tablecloths and sets up its summer summer spot along the Quai de la Tournelle. With a view of the Seine, a Parisian bistro vibe and dishes by Romuald Sinnan: here the panorama grabs the eye, but the cooking is equally worthy of attention.

Wellness Brunch Club: yoga or Pilates class and a Japanese buffet on a rooftop on the Champs-Élysées

For three Saturdays, the Aqua Kyoto restaurant invites you to elevate your experience with the Wellness Brunch Club. On the rooftops of the Champs-Élysées, enjoy a yoga or Pilates session with a view of the Eiffel Tower, followed by a Japanese brunch with unlimited sushi.

Which fruits, vegetables and herbs to harvest at Île-de-France's pick-your-own farms this winter?

Leeks, cabbages, beets and winter greens — the fields aren’t entirely resting in the cold! Here are the fruits, vegetables and herbs you can still hope to harvest from Île-de-France’s pick-your-own farms in winter.

Which fruits, vegetables and herbs to harvest at Île-de-France’s pick-your-own farms this autumn?

Apples, pears, pumpkins, carrots and late tomatoes... The fields of Île-de-France change their face in autumn. Here are the fruits, vegetables and herbs to harvest in Île-de-France’s pick-your-own season, as the year unfolds.

Which fruits, vegetables and herbs should you harvest at Île-de-France's pick-your-own farms this spring?

Bright red strawberries, asparagus, peas and the first herbs of the season — spring is bringing color back to the fields! Here’s what you can harvest yourself at the Île-de-France pick-your-own farms, week by week.

August 11 in Paris: the 1999 total solar eclipse, here’s what happened.

Le 11 août 1999, in Paris and across France, the Moon completely obscured the Sun for just under three minutes. It was the last total solar eclipse of the 20th century, and of the second millennium as well. A look back at that extraordinary day, in anticipation of the nearly total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.

Kintsugi Beer, a Japanese brewpub with on-site brewed beers and gyozas along the canal.

A new Japanese brewpub is about to open in Paris. In September 2026, Kintsugi Beer will debut along the Canal Saint-Martin, with on-site brewed beers and a menu entirely dedicated to gyozas.

Three terraces to explore Paris this summer, with Fitz Group restaurants

In Paris, Fitz Group channels three summer moods—Rome, New Orleans and Provence—right in the heart of the city, from the Opéra district to the Eiffel Tower. Each venue, thanks to its terrace, offers a full-fledged pit stop without leaving the capital.

Can you visit the towers of Notre-Dame de Paris? 424 steps to Paris's most stunning panorama.

The towers of Notre-Dame in Paris once again offer one of the capital’s best vantage points. Between gargoyles, chimeras, monumental bells and Gothic architecture, uncover the secrets of this iconic monument that has loomed over Paris for more than eight centuries.

Pavillon Henri IV: the gourmet, panoramic restaurant in the heart of Saint-Germain-en-Laye.

Built in the 16th century atop the ruins of the Château-Neuf, the Pavillon Henri IV is a legendary hotel-restaurant tucked away in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. An exceptional address on the doorstep of Paris, it hides a royal history and generous, gastronomic cuisine, with an incredible view over the Seine Valley.

Les Ailes, discover the Foundation's rooftop restaurant

The Ailes restaurant offers bistronomic cuisine on the 8th floor of La Fondation, in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. With a rooftop view, a green-covered terrace, and a menu by Thomas Rossi, it’s a wonderful discovery to enjoy year-round (yes, it’s air‑conditioned).

The Foundation’s rooftop: enjoy a drink on Paris’s rooftops.

The rooftop at La Fondation houses its cocktail bar high above the 17th arrondissement of Paris, between Parc Monceau and Batignolles. A 360° view of the capital, tapas and signature cocktails—it's time to head upstairs, breathe in the air, and enjoy the good times.

Le Jardin, the rooftop terrace at Cheval Blanc Paris for Summer 2026

The Garden, Cheval Blanc Paris’s verdant rooftop, invites you to its 650 m2 perched on the 7th floor for the 2026 summer season. There you’ll find William Béquin’s fresh menu and Maxime Frédéric’s famed ice-cream sundaes, open Wednesday to Sunday throughout the summer.

Engine rooms, bunker, Eiffel’s apartment: Can you visit the Eiffel Tower’s behind-the-scenes areas?

Behind the elevators of the Eiffel Tower lies a fascinating technical universe. Machine rooms, maintenance workshops, technical spaces, a bunker, Gustave Eiffel's apartment... These areas closed to the public tell another story of Paris's most famous monument. But can they sometimes be visited?

Balcon Paris : Julien Sebbag's rooftop bistro perched on the Galeries Lafayette roof - reviews & photos

Craving a bit of height? On the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, Balcon Paris offers a perched interlude — part-bistro, part-belvedere — where Julien Sebbag reimagines French classics against the background of the Eiffel Tower, the Palais Garnier, and the Sacré-Cœur.

The Regal View Lounge at Disneyland Paris: a royal bar with a view of Adventure Bay, our take

Open at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris, The Regal View Lounge welcomes walk-ins for a cocktail, a coffee, or hot chocolate with a view of Adventure Bay. This themed bar, distinct from the nearby Princesses Disney restaurant, relies on decor packed with references and an unobstructed view of World of Frozen.

Terrace in Maison Roland’s garden at Shangri-La Paris: the 16th arrondissement’s secret refuge.

The Garden Terrace at Shangri-La Paris reopens for the sunny season, just steps from the Trocadéro. This garden, usually closed to the public, now hosts the Maison Roland bistro, to be enjoyed all summer 2026 for a lovely interlude with the Eiffel Tower in view.