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Lyf Gambetta, a next-generation hotel with a wealth of activities in Paris’s 20th arrondissement

Set in a former printing house, the Lyf Gambetta Hotel is part of the life of the 20th arrondissement with its 140 rooms, a host of events, and its Bar Bistouille.

Espace Rambouillet: a forest and wildlife park to reconnect with nature

Nestled within 250 hectares of forest, explore a one-of-a-kind site in Île-de-France dedicated to European wildlife—animals that are currently found in France or once part of its fauna: red deer, fallow deer, roe deer, wolves... You’ll also discover its bird-of-prey center, home to more than 200 raptors with live flying demonstrations. Don’t miss the 1,500-square-meter of giant trampolines suspended among the trees, or the Forest Mission playground. An offering sure to delight families, nature lovers, and anyone looking to reconnect with what truly matters: the living world.

La Villette Open-Air Cinema 2026: Paris welcomes back its free summer festival

La Villette's open-air cinema marks its return from July 22 to August 16, 2026 on the Prairie du Triangle, offering two free screenings daily at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM. For this 35th edition, the festival spotlights the theme “The Call of the Wild,” with a detailed program to be announced soon.

Boat rental without a license for a bucolic cruise on the Marne, near Neuilly (93)

From April 18, 2026, the meetup is planned on the Neuilly-sur-Marne side for a boat ride not along the Seine but on the Marne, aboard a license-free boat you don’t need a license to operate.

A barge-turned-guinguette dedicated to the aperitif settles on the banks of the Seine this summer — our photos

The aperitif goes afloat with a floating guinguette on the banks of the Seine! From April 1 to September 30, 2026, this open-air hotspot, curated by the French Federation of Apéritif, blends local specialties, craft beers, and a festive atmosphere between Hôtel de Ville and Saint-Paul, to celebrate the return of sunny days.

Vibration: the immersive show blending theatre and dance at Cirque Bormann

The Cirque Bormann in Paris invites you to discover Vibration, an immersive show conceived by Solar Création, opening November 6, 2026. A truly unique dive into emotions, both narrated and evoked.

The Metamorphoses of Guernica: our review of the VR experience at the Picasso Museum

The National Picasso Museum invites you to an unprecedented immersion into the story behind one of Pablo Picasso's most iconic works, Guernica, in an exhibition titled The Metamorphoses of Guernica, running from April 8 to September 6, 2026. A virtual reality experience takes visitors on a time-travel journey, from the painting’s birth to the ruins of the Basque city. We tested it—here’s what we learned!

Play Game Party: the free game night at TRIBE Paris Clichy Hotel

Want to play your favorite board games in good company? Let’s check out Play Game Party, the free game night at the TRIBE Paris Clichy Hotel, this April 29, 2026. A meetup for board-game enthusiasts, shaped as a convivial after-work gathering and inviting you to play, mingle, and meet new people around party games, strategy titles, or quicker formats.