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Unusual: we tested the eFoil, this electric surfboard that glides along the Seine, in a marina in the 16th arrondissement

Want to fly over the Seine this summer? Head to the 16th arrondissement to discover Foil in Paris, an urban marina that offers a try on the eFoil, this futuristic electric board. We tested this quirky (and refreshing) activity, blending gliding, a floating pool and a beach-club vibe.

Bibie: the plant-filled restaurant and cocktail bar tucked away in a design hotel in the Latin Quarter

Located inside Jardin de Verre by Locke, Bibie unfolds as a warm, gourmand gathering place from morning to night. Between the sunlit restaurant and a lush, verdant terrace, the venue offers a hybrid refuge near the Arènes de Lutèce.

Les Bavards, Ménilmontant’s convivial gathering place

In Ménilmontant, Les Bavards leans into conviviality. A neighborhood brasserie where locals linger gladly on the large terrace for the aperitif, more than for its bistrot fare, which remains very traditional.

The Armored Van at The Exit: the escape game in Poissy where your heist can finally succeed

After a string of failed robberies, your crew has little left to lose. In Poissy, The Exit’s Le Fourgon Blindé puts you in command of a heist aimed at the fortune of a mafia boss.

Guilty... or almost? Check out La Prison Bêta, The Exit's escape room in Poissy

In Poissy, The Exit's Beta Prison drops you into an experimental jail where your future hinges on your ability to work together. A mission that flips the usual escape theme with an original storyline.

Heading to the Mine: this escape game from The Exit Saint-Germain puts you on the trail of a forgotten treasure.

Digging for a gold vein without leaving the Yvelines? That’s how La Mine kicks off, an escape game from The Exit in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, where your team heads off to explore an old mining operation.

Choupette! Choupette?! at The Exit Saint-Germain: the escape room where dogs and cats settle their scores

Forget the heists and secret laboratories. In Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Choupette! Choupette?! from The Exit guides players into a madcap adventure where a simple dog-sitting mission spirals into a gang war... a dogs-versus-cats edition.

La Mijoterie, slow-simmered dishes served right in a cocotte in the 12th arrondissement.

What if slow-simmered dishes were to reclaim the lunch spotlight? That’s the bet at La Mijoterie, opening in Paris’s 12th arrondissement, with a long-simmered menu imagined by chef Augustin Garnier and served right in cocottes.

The Private Jet at The Exit Saint-Germain: an escape game where the journey takes an unexpected turn

Riding in a private jet is often a dream... until the flight goes off-script. In Saint-Germain-en-Laye, The Exit's Private Jet turns that scenario into a team-based escape game.

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.

Le Chien Fou, the Tours-based bistro, opens its first restaurant in Paris.

Already present in Tours, Orléans and Poitiers, Le Chien Fou unveils its first Paris address. By mid-September 2026, this bistro, famed for its house-made cooking, sharing plates and its wine cellar, will open its doors on Rue Feydeau in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris.

The Bell Paris, a British pub with Indian undertones in the Halles district

The Bell Paris, which opened its doors in the Halles neighborhood, is a new pub that blends British fare, Indian spices, house-made cocktails and craft beers in a Jim Hamilton-designed setting.

Open-air cinema in Saint-Denis 2026: free screenings in neighborhoods throughout the summer

From July 4 to September 4, 2026, the City of Saint-Denis will host several outdoor cinema screenings in various neighborhoods across the municipality. Free and open to all, these screenings form part of the Bel Été summer program and are organized in partnership with the L'Écran cinema.

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.

August 15, 2026: Paris pools open and their hours for this public holiday

Why not take advantage of this Saturday, August 15, 2026, for a nice outing to the pool? Even though many basins are closed on this public holiday, some municipal pools are open, often with adjusted hours.

Cookie Day 2026: Free cookie giveaway slated for September

Attention all bargain-hunters: thousands of cookies will be handed out for free in Paris on Wednesday, September 16, 2026!

Le Food Market marks its 100th edition in Belleville with a grand street-food night.

Le Food Market celebrates its 100th edition on Thursday, September 10, 2026, along Boulevard de Belleville in Paris. For the occasion, the street-food market welcomes new venues, chefs who have previously taken part in the event, activities, and a brass band for a free, open-to-all evening.

April Café, the coffee shop and stroller-friendly cafe for a cozy cocooning break in the 10th arrondissement

Just a stone's throw from Gare de l’Est, April Café opens its doors daily, inviting you to warm up with a hot drink, drop in for a snack, or simply enjoy a quiet, sheltered moment.

Panic at the Queer Show in Paris: the grand finale of the interactive drag show at La Nouvelle Seine

The stage is set, the heels are ready… but the script, it still has to be written. On July 22, 2026, Panic at the Queer Show pitched its tent at La Nouvelle Seine, at the foot of Notre-Dame, for a grand finale where the audience took the reins of a drag-improv cabaret as unpredictable as it was jubilant. We went to take a look, here’s what we found!

Spanish culinary excellence takes center stage in Paris thanks to these 19 addresses.

ICEX Spain Trade & Investment, through its Foods & Wines from Spain platform, showcases the excellence and authenticity of Spanish gastronomy on the international stage by labeling establishments (restaurants and fine foods shops / wine merchants) that meet strict quality criteria. An essential reference for discovering Spanish culinary heritage, thanks to rigorously selected addresses. Discover these 19 venues dedicated to highlighting Spanish gastronomy.