May 8 holiday guide

Casa Loca, a muy caliente spot in the heart of Paris: Bar, festive restaurant, party & brunch

For those who don't know Casa Loca, it's an exotic, unique, and muy caliente place... an immersion in a festive world and a unique atmosphere: a journey without leaving Paris. Cocktail bar, festive restaurant, themed parties, and gourmet brunch on weekends—everything we love!

Foire de Paris and Concours Lépine: dates for the 2026 edition at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

The Foire de Paris is back at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from April 30 to May 11, 2026. This flagship event on the Paris trade show calendar promises good times, great deals, and innovative discoveries, thanks in particular to the Lépine competition.

Disneyland Paris 2025: the complete guide to seasons, shows, and new attractions

Disneyland Paris presents its 2025 program with its seasons, shows, attractions, and many new features to discover throughout the year. Explore the park's highlights: shows, restaurants, hotels, entertainment, and must-see experiences... We'll tell you everything!

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.

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.

The Musée des Plans Reliefs, a unique collection in Paris

The Musée des Plans Relief, located in the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, houses some 100 relief plans of fortified towns. Once used for military purposes, they are now preserved in their original state at the Invalides, where you can discover these immense models of French towns.

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony: the ciné-concert event at the Grand Rex in May 2026

Relive Looney Tunes with a live symphony orchestra! Bugs Bunny at the Symphony arrives at Grand Rex Paris on May 8 and 9, 2026 for a unique show.

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.

All-you-can-eat brunch at the Serpentine, just a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe

In the 17th arrondissement, in the heart of the Miss Fuller hotel, the Serpentine is a restaurant with an arty spirit, where you can enjoy a gourmet all-you-can-eat brunch every weekend, as well as on weekends and public holidays. The menu features homemade and seasonal products, including a seafood buffet, a range of quiches, comfort dishes, refined desserts and other tempting dishes for good value.

Ladurée at Pavillon Gravelle: the bucolic tea room and restaurant in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes

In the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, Ladurée Gravelle unfurls its charm in a former Napoleon III pavilion, planted in the middle of a romantic garden, complete with rose bridge and flower-filled swing. A bucolic haven where the art of tea time, brunch and lunch (au vert) can be savored like an enchanted escapade.

Commemoration of the Victory of May 8, 1945: The program for the ceremony in Paris

On May 8, 2025, Paris and France commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of 1945. The program for the official ceremony on Place de l'Etoile is packed. Discover the highlights.

May 8 ceremony: Parking and traffic restrictions in Paris

To mark the commemoration of May 8th, the Préfecture de police de Paris has issued an order temporarily modifying parking and traffic in several Paris streets in the 8th, 16th and 17th arrondissements, on May 7, 8 and 9, 2025.

10 must-see parks and gardens in Paris and the Île-de-France region in May 2025

In May, the parks and gardens of Paris and the Ile-de-France region are decked out in their most beautiful colors. The abundant blooms of this period offer the opportunity for beautiful discoveries, ideal for springtime strolls. So, to help you find your way around, here are 10 parks and gardens to discover at this time of year.

Which pools in Paris will be open on this Thursday, May 8, 2025, a public holiday?

How about a trip to the pool on May 8, 2025? Even though it's a public holiday, the pools aren't necessarily closed, and you can take advantage of the opportunity to swim and splash around in the water on your own or with your family!

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.

Aventure Land: Magny-en-Vexin (95) adventure park reopens with new features in 2025

Aventure Land, in Magny en Vexin, is a park that combines tree climbing, outdoor activities, inflatable games... From April 5 to September 28, 2025, come and enjoy a new season in this park where families of all ages can come together!

Shopping centers and department stores opening on May 8, 2025 in Paris and the greater Paris region

Feel like doing a little shopping on Thursday, May 8, 2025? Many shopping centers and department stores in Paris and the greater Paris region are keeping their doors open even on this public holiday. Find out which ones!

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.

Quelque Part La Matière, Florian Barbarot & P.H Lecompte's daring brunch pastry shop

Quelque Part La Matière is the recently opened patisserie of Florian Barbarot and Pierre-Henry Lecompte. On the first floor, a pastry case awaits gourmets, and upstairs, a cosy, intimate space for a quiet brunch.

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.