May 1st holiday guide

All-you-can-eat buffet brunch & cocktails at Chatelet

Every weekend and public holiday, head to Casa Loca for an all-you-can-eat brunch for 29€! Enjoy an all-you-can-eat, gargantuan brunch in a unique and exotic setting, a gourmet's paradise! Reservations recommended!

Paradox Museum Paris unveils 5 new immersive experiences and a Hans & Gretel Café

Paradox Museum in Paris offers almost a hundred experiences in trompe l'oeil, optical illusions and sensory upheaval. You'll love being fooled and capturing surreal clichés. 5 new immersive experiences have been added to the itinerary, so it's time to put your senses to the test! As a bonus, a brand-new ultra-gourmand café awaits you: Hans & Gretel will catch you.

8 beautiful waterfalls to discover in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

In Paris, and particularly in the Paris region, well-known but also hidden waterfalls offer havens of freshness and escape. From the Grande Cascade in the Bois de Boulogne to the verdant waterfalls of the Vaux de Cernay, these sometimes unsuspected spots seduce with their charm and bucolic setting. Accessible all year round, except during construction work, they become popular refuges when temperatures rise.

Cross the centuries at the Louvre this summer: we tested the virtual reality experience

Step back in time at the foot of the Louvre thanks to a unique virtual reality tour. An immersive journey, combining historical reconstructions, guided tours and sensory experiences, to (re)discover the Louvre like never before. We've got a promo code for you!

Versailles: the château closed but the gardens and park open free of charge on May 1, 2025

This Thursday, May 1, 2025, the gardens of the Château de Versailles, the park and the Marly estate will be open to the public free of charge. A great opportunity to enjoy the landscape heritage of the Sun King, while the Château and the Trianon estate will remain closed for this public holiday.

May 1st public holiday in Paris: Update on metro, streetcar and RER stations closed this Thursday

This May 1, marked by Labor Day, is a public holiday for the French. To help you get around the capital, whether on the job or on the sidelines of the inter-union demonstration, we take a look at the RATP's closed stations this Thursday, May 1, 2025. Work, exceptional closures, here's what to expect on the public transport network.

The Hangar Y's contemporary open-air exhibition is back! An artistic stroll in the green

The Hangar Y, which conceals a 10-hectare natural area planted with trees, offers a year-round open-air art walk, free on weekdays and €3 with access to the Hangar on weekends. Since April 28, 2025, new works have been added to the circuit. From Erwin Wurm and Lionel Sabatte to Pauline Tralongo and Odile Decq, it's time for an unusual, unplugged stroll through the heart of the Hauts-de-Seine.

Stores and shopping centers opening or closing on May 1, 2025, in Paris and the Île-de-France region

Looking for a shopping center or department store open on Thursday, May 1, 2025? Discover the list of places open or closed to do your shopping in Paris or Île-de-France on this public holiday!

Which pools in Paris will be open this Thursday, May 1, 2025?

How about a trip to the pool this May 1ᵉʳ, 2025? It's a public holiday, so the pools are closed, you may ask... Not necessarily, since the majority of pools are closed, but there are still a few exceptions where you can swim and splash around in the water.

May 1st: How to sell and where to find lilies of the valley in Paris and the Ile-de-France region?

Giving lilies of the valley as gifts on May 1st is a time-honored tradition, as these little bells are considered good luck charms. For this special day, you have two options: improvise as an amateur lily of the valley seller in exchange for a small sum of money, or take to the forests around Paris with your family in search of the precious sprigs of good luck.

Where to see the most beautiful wisteria in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? A few tips

Are you fascinated by the beauty of wisteria? From April to May, they reveal all their beauty. To make the most beautiful discoveries and take the most beautiful photos of these famous blue-purple flowers, we reveal the must-see and sometimes hidden and secret spots.

Parc Saint Paul, family theme park in the Oise region: new features and reopening in 2025

Parc Saint Paul awaits you from April 12, 2025 for a new season of fun and games! In the heart of the Oise region, come and discover this charming amusement park in its authentic natural setting. A family-friendly park to discover as soon as possible.

La Nuit des Monuments: the program for discovering France's heritage by night

Nuit des Monuments takes place this year from May 1 to 3, 2025. Following on from the Nuit des Châteaux and the Nuit des Musées, this is a new event that you're sure to love, allowing you to discover France's heritage, sometimes exceptionally open at night! Île-de-France and the French regions will be illuminated, so discover the places that are opening up to us for this first edition, and don't forget to book as soon as possible.

25 of the most beautiful villages and walks to discover near Paris, nuggets in Ile-de-France

Escape around Paris with these 25 must-see getaways less than 100 km from the capital.

Opening of Parc Astérix, the 2025 program and new features

Parc Astérix awaits us for a new season from April 5, 2025, with a host of exciting new features. The park continues to innovate every year, and this year promises a new family coaster called Cétautomatix, as well as a new restaurant on the Egyptian side.

Free rooftop, the Philharmonie Belvedere once again accessible with its exceptional view

Fancy a free rooftop? Head for the roof of the Philharmonie de Paris, overlooking the Parc de la Villette, which is once again open to us, from April to October, Wednesday to Sunday. This is your chance to enjoy a 360° view without paying a penny.

Sherwood Parc: family adventure park with tree climbing and zip lines, in Val-d'Oise, France

Accrobranche, paintball, archery... With over 25 activities on 15 hectares in the Parc Régional de l'Oise, Sherwood Parc is France's largest activity park. With family or friends, it's the perfect fun and sporting outing, less than an hour from Paris. Scheduled to reopen on March 22, 2025 for the new season.

La Mer de Sable 2025: new attractions in the Ermenonville forest (60)

La Mer de Sable, this lovely children's amusement park, awaits you once again for the 2025 season. Come and experience the gold rush, take on the cowboys, sail on the wild river, cross the suspension bridge and even take a pony ride with your children aged 2 and over. Here's the program!

Colvert, the German-Pratin restaurant of chef Baptiste Borderie

In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the bistrot Colvert has a new chef, welcoming Baptiste Borderie behind the stove.

Rambolitrain Rétro 2025: large toy market and garden train at Rambolitrain, May 1

It's an annual tradition at Rambolitrain, the museum dedicated to the toy train in Rambouillet, to hold a festive day on May 1st. This year, discover this family event with the kids!