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The BBQ‑focused Food Market to welcome the sunny days.

Le Food Market hosts a special BBQ edition on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Get ready for grills and skewers of every kind!

Fête des Voisins 2026 : A grand communal feast hosted by Bouillon Pigalle and Pink Mamma right on the street

For Neighbors' Day 2026, Bouillon Pigalle and Pink Mamma are laying out a massive street-side banquet on May 29, while La Machine du Moulin Rouge handles the musical entertainment!

Seine-et-Marne: the guinguette — a riverside terrace on the Loing with a view of the medieval castle has reopened.

La Terrasse du Moulin de Nemours, an open-air guinguette-terrace on the banks of the Loing, has reopened for the 2026 season in Seine-et-Marne. A bar, an open-air food market and views of the medieval castle await you.

Superfine, the championship-level cocktail bar taking over the Motel’s former spot.

In place of the Motel, Superfine is the dive bar making waves in the 11th arrondissement, with its competition-grade cocktails, bite-sized plates to devour, and a crew that makes you feel right at home.

L'Amic, the friend-made bistro that’s making the 18th arrondissement buzz with its sunlit terrace.

New address in the 18th arrondissement, L’Amic sets up on Rue Letort with a simple promise: to bring together around a convivial table seasonal cooking, natural wines and a circle of friends with complementary backgrounds. A neighborhood bistro designed as a place to live, with a large sun-filled terrace.

Zipcy in Paris: our photos from the exhibition The Sweet Fortress at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery

The Korean artist Zipcy makes her solo debut in France with La Forteresse Douce, on view at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery in Paris from April 24 to June 4, 2026. The exhibition centers on hanji paper, natural pigments, and the intimate, presented through the sensitive universe of this South Korean artist.

Fumo, an intriguing pop-up of savory ice creams featuring award-winning pastry chef Tessa Ponzo

From May 16 to September 20, 2026, Fumo launches an experimental pop-up ice cream shop centered on seasoned ice cream. In the Marais, this new concept brings together artisanal ice creams, savory toppings, and drink pairings, kicking off with a first collection designed in collaboration with pastry chef Tessa Ponzo.

A romantic boat ride on the Carp Pond, a stunning basin teeming with carp.

The splendid garden of the Château de Fontainebleau features one of the region’s premier spots: the Carp Pond, this stunning place where boating is the main pastime.

Disco Disco, festive cruises are back on the Seine for dancing until the early hours in Paris

As the sunny days return to the capital, festive cruises are back in Paris too! Every Tuesday evening from June 2 to September 8, 2026, the Disco Disco party takes over the River's King houseboat in the 5th arrondissement for a cruise to the rhythm of 70s/80s hits, before docking to carry on the celebration late into the night.

Han Rooftop at the Guimet Museum: the Korean terrace with a view of the Eiffel Tower and the DJ set back in action

Han Rooftop at the Guimet Museum returns for another summer season, running from May 15 to September 12, 2026. Perched atop the Asian Art Museum in the 16th arrondissement, this temporary Korean rooftop invites you to soak up the sun all summer long with sweeping views of the Eiffel Tower, Korean specialties, and a lively cultural program under the Parisian sky.

88 Ménilmontant, La Bellevilloise’s ephemeral pop-up venue returns for the summer

On April 25, 2026, 88 Ménilmontant reopens its vegetated junkyard-terrace in the heart of Paris’s 20th arrondissement.

2XKO in Paris: a major international country-by-country tournament announced at Salle Wagram

La Salle Wagram in Paris will host an international team-based tournament on 2XKO, Riot Games' 2v2 fighting game, featuring eight duos from around the world on May 16, 2026. France will be represented by M8 Wawa and Solary Yasha, in an event also broadcast on the Twitch channels of RZA and TPK.

Le Parizot, the superb 100% Parisian ham-and-butter sandwich, in the 11th arrondissement

A ham-and-butter sandwich, and that’s it. Parizot’s menu is as simple as it is effective: a few recipes, perfected to a tee, giving lovers of good produce one of the capital’s best ham-and-butter sandwiches.

Star Wars Day 2026 at Disneyland Paris: what to do on May the Fourth?

Le Star Wars Day was back at Disneyland Paris on May 4, 2026, with a host of activities in Discoveryland, some of which continued through May 24. For this day dedicated to the Star Wars universe, the Disneyland Park whisked guests into a galaxy far, far away, offering themed rendezvous, immersive ambiance, and plenty of nods to the Force.

Free gardening workshops at Jardin 21: everything you need to know about germination and sowing…

To mark its reopening with the arrival of sunny days, Jardin 21 is offering gardening workshops for everyone.

Central Chapelle, the new culture, music and food hotspot opens in the heart of La Chapelle Arena

Central Chapelle is the new culture, music and food hotspot that finally opens its doors in the heart of La Chapelle Arena on May 6, 2026!

La Maison Faitout, a bar-restaurant and a welcoming community hub with a garden in Paris’s 20th arrondissement.

Nestled in the Pyrénées district, Maison Faitout is a charming hub of culinary life, a place to gather year-round or enjoy its terrace on sunny days.

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.

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.