May 8 holiday guide

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.

L'Inaperçu, a unique fusion of photography and bistronomy in the Marais district

Founded in 2023, L'Inaperçu Café Restaurant is a new kind of hybrid venue dedicated to photography and bistronomy. Located in the heart of the Marais district, near the Centre Pompidou, this French restaurant invites you to savor healthy, home-cooked cuisine in a warm atmosphere.

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!

Cult Coffee Shop: a gourmet brunch served all day long

Cult is the trendy coffee shop in Paris's 9th arrondissement, sure to tantalize your taste buds with a delicious brunch to be enjoyed all day long, even on weekdays!

Aventure Floreval, the family adventure park just outside Paris

Aventure Floreval is a huge adventure park for young and old alike, set in the heart of the forest and packed with fun activities! In addition to 400 workshops on 22 tree-climbing courses, accessible from the age of 3, an outdoor escape game, mini golf, an animal farm and a catering area await you. Scheduled to reopen on March 29, 2025.

Winnoland, the Essonne theme park and its new Wild West Coaster attraction for 2025

Winnoland, formerly Babyland-Amiland, the human-sized amusement park in Essonne, is set to reopen for its 18th season on April 5, 2025. Now the most visited amusement park in the 91 region, it has plenty to delight families in search of entertainment. Once again this year, the park is renewing itself with a new attraction: the Wild West Coaster.

Nigloland: reopening of the theme park and new features for 2025, the Niglo Forest

Nigloland, the famous amusement park located a few kilometers from Troyes, welcomes us for its new season, from Saturday April 5 to November 11, 2025. This year, the park unveils "La Forêt de Nigo", an imersive ride.

All-you-can-eat restaurant and brunch at the Château de Fontainebleau

In the very heart of the historic Château de Fontainebleau, nestles the restaurant "Les Petites Bouches de l'Empereur", operated by Monument Café. Available as a buffet during the week and as an all-you-can-eat brunch on Sundays and public holidays, the restaurant overlooks L'étang aux Carpes and its pavilion.

Emma Duvéré, the 11th arrondissement's friendly café-pâtisserie with brunch and tea time

Emma Duvéré is the charming neighborhood café-pâtisserie nestled in the discreet rue Sedaine in Paris's 11th arrondissement. Located in the heart of Popincourt Village, this eco-responsible address, with its delicious, organic and homemade flavors, has become a veritable neighborhood landmark. It's a great place to stop for lunch, brunch or a coffee and cake.

LEGO: The Art of the Brick, the exhibition returns to Montparnasse - final days

LEGO fans, children at heart, discover Nathan Sawaya's exhibition, The Art of the Brick, which returns to Paris, in Montparnasse to be precise, in the former Galeries Lafayette! More than 100 brick sculptures by Nathan Sawaya await you from December 20, 2023 to August 11, 2024.

The most kawaii Indian brunch in Paris by Baranaan et Pingwoo Paris 10e

How about an Indian brunch that's as tasty as it is cute? Restaurants Baranaan and Pingwoo have teamed up to offer a new Indian brunch that's sure to make your taste buds travel. Head for Paris's 10th arrondissement to combine spices and fusion cuisine with crunchy 3D cat lattes. We tried it and we loved it!

Thé dansant weekend at the Moulin Jaune: an unusual leap back in time to the Impressionists

Discover the Moulin Jaune and its remarkable and fantastic garden, transformed on the occasion of the Thé Dansant weekend that transports us to the time of the Impressionists on May 8, 9, 11 and 12, 2024, a festive guinguette-style event awaits you in an enchanting setting.

Hwaro Grill, the authentic Korean barbecue in the 15th arrondissement, awakens our taste buds

Like a craving for grilled meats with good Korean flavors? We take you to discover Hwaro Grill, this new Korean restaurant which has just opened its doors in the 15ᵉ arrondissement of Paris. An authentic Korean barbecue, run by Koreans and warmly decorated, we run.

The Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie Comparée, the Museum's nugget in the Jardin des Plantes

You've heard of the Muséum and the Galerie de l'évolution, but what about the Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée, nestling at the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes on the Gare d'Austerlitz side? From living creatures to extinct dinosaurs, discover the world of bones in this sublime museum, well worth a visit.

Fu, the coffee shop and brunch pastry shop in the 13th arrondissement, takes you on a journey to Asia

Are you tempted by a new pastry and coffee shop with Asian flavors? Matcha, sesame and pandan, as well as durian and kimchi, enliven the cakes and dishes in this new spot opening in Paris's 13th arrondissement. From breakfast to lunch and afternoon tea, of course, it's all about unusual treats and brunch every day. We take you on a discovery tour.

Bêp Viêt, the delicious vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant in Paris 13th arrondissement

Bêp Viêt is the name of a new Vietnamese restaurant that has opened near Avenue d'Italie in Paris's 13th arrondissement. The menu features a short selection of Vietnamese cuisine's flagship flavors and specialties, but without the meat. We've tested it and we'll take you on a tour...

Q Bar, the excellent Thai restaurant and cocktail bar in the 11th arrondissement.

We'd like to take you on a tour of Q Bar, a Thai restaurant featuring homemade dishes made with fresh ingredients, and historically the first Thai bistro to open in Paris. Exotic cocktails, astonishing pad thai and superb, flavorful plates await you in a pretty, unique decor.

French Kiss, the rooftop restaurant, bar and all-you-can-eat brunch

A new Eiffel Tower-view rooftop bar, restaurant, terrace and all-you-can-eat weekend brunch? We'll take you on a tour of French Kiss, the new spot on the outskirts of the Parc des Expositions at Porte de Versailles, where you're sure to want to relax.

Living Kitchen at Zoku Paris: restaurant and rooftop terrace

We're off to discover Living Kitchen, the trendy rooftop spot from Zoku Paris, offering a restaurant, bar and festive terrace in the 17th arrondissement.

Tutankhamun, the 3000 m² Pharaonic immersive experience is extended in Paris

Tutankhamun, the pharaonic immersive experience, is on show at Galeries Montparnasse until September 1, 2024. We're off to experience a unique adventure, a playful adventure game and a 3,000 m² exhibition in Paris, designed by the team behind the Ramses and Tutankhamun exhibitions at La Villette.