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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?

Star Wars Day is returning to Disneyland Paris with a host of May the 4th activities for visitors in Discoveryland, from May 4 to May 24, 2026. On this day dedicated to the Star Wars universe, the park invites you into a galaxy far, far away, with themed encounters, a dedicated atmosphere, and nods to the Force.

Pygments, Gigolo Night, Cookie Open Air … Kilomètre25’s upcoming open-air nights

Kilometre25, the open-air venue tucked under the Paris ring road between Paris and Pantin, is back for the sunny season. On the lineup, just like last year, techno and house nights that hit hard, blending international stars with Parisian collectives!

Quiz Room launches Discover Paris and the Paname Quiz: two immersive quizzes to discover the capital in a new way

Quiz Room launches Discover Paris and the Paname Quiz, two immersive experiences to explore Paris, mixing clichés, secrets, pop culture, and local anecdotes. Discover a quiz set like a TV studio scene, suitable for ages 8 and up, to enjoy with family or friends across four centers open daily.

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.

BattleKart Paris Nord: immersive Mario Kart-style go-karting at the gates of Paris

In Villepinte, BattleKart Paris Nord blends electric go-karting, immersive video gaming and indoor entertainment near Paris for a family outing, a friends’ day out, or a colleagues’ event. Come test classic go-karting as well as the more unusual options during mini-games! And enjoy a weekend offer.

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.