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McBride's Irish Pub, Châtelet's lively sports bar.

In the heart of the 1st arrondissement, McBride's Irish Pub brings together Irish beers, lively evenings, and live sports broadcasts in a bustling, sports-pub atmosphere, just a stone's throw from Châtelet-Les Halles.

A Norwegian brass band takes over the Faubourg Saint-Honoré for a free outdoor concert.

Faubourg Saint-Honoré will come alive this Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to the beat of a lively Norwegian brass band, as free concerts keep the mood going long after Music Day.

A famous Japanese brand turns a grand townhouse into a showroom apartment with its pop-up in Paris.

A renowned Japanese retailer is setting up at the Palais Royal with an immersive pop-up from June 20 to July 5, 2026. Across a Japanese market, a show apartment, everyday objects and a snack break, the Japanese art of living takes up residence in Paris.

Paris Fashion Week: a fashion village featuring a florist, a coffee shop and a Japanese market open to all

Kenzo's Festival unfurls a fashion-forward, blooming, and gourmet route around Place des Victoires, from June 22 to 28, 2026. A florist, a coffee shop, a Japanese-inspired market, and pop-up shops set the pace for this couture stroll open to the public, in the heart of Paris Fashion Week.

La Caverne du Pont-Neuf: JR's giant installation finally open to the public - reviews and photos

JR finally opens his Pont Neuf Cavern to the public. After several days of repairs caused by bad weather, this monumental installation turns Paris’s oldest bridge into a dark, mineral corridor, threaded with quiet sounds, fleeting scents, and augmented reality experiences. The work opens to visitors for free starting Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., 24/7, until June 28.

ZEN, the elegance of Japanese cuisine in the heart of Paris

In the Louvre district of Paris’s 1st arrondissement, the Japanese restaurant ZEN has earned a solid reputation. Founded in 2006 by Zen Okawa, the house upholds the tradition of authentic Japanese cuisine, switching from a Nipponese lunch canteen to a gourmet Izakaya at dinner.

A jazz concert inspired by Zelda, Mario, and Final Fantasy at Potions & Co.

Potions & Co hosts Super Gipsy Swing for a video-game‑inspired jazz concert in its medieval Parisian cellars on June 24, 2026. Zelda, Mario and Final Fantasy channels a gypsy-jazz vibe.

Kicking off the Ritz Paris' Starry Nights: opera and dance in the Grand Jardin.

We tested the Ritz Paris’s Starry Nights during its inaugural edition—the very first opera and dance festival hosted by the hotel in its Grand Jardin on Place Vendôme. Three exceptional evenings: June 13, 14 and 15, 2026.

Louvre Photo, when the museum inspires photographers: an original exhibition at the Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum presents an unconventional exhibition and staging itself through photography, in a special route to be seen from November 4, 2026 to May 3, 2027.

The Perfect Gentleman Assassin’s Guide at the Palais-Royal

The Guide to the Perfect Gentleman Assassin, the French adaptation of Broadway's A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, arrives at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal in Paris, with €10 tickets for those under 26.

This hidden Paris bar invites you to play chess until 2 a.m.

Blitz Society opens a hidden chess bar above the Pizi restaurant in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, accessible every evening from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Between games, cocktails and a hushed ambiance, this discreet new venue reimagines the speakeasy bar vibe at the heart of the capital.

Le Relais du Vin: the iconic bistro institution that has kept the Halles buzzing for 50 years

In the heart of historic Paris, just a stone's throw from the Halles canopy, lies an address like no other. Le Relais du Vin revives the legendary Rue Saint-Denis with 100% house-made cooking, a meticulously curated wine list, and a sprawling 120-seat terrace. We take you to discover this sincere and ultra-generous spot.

Sculpting Color: Spanish Baroque Sculpture Lands at the Louvre

The Louvre presents a selection of 23 Spanish 17th‑century sculptures loaned by Valladolid’s Museo Nacional de Escultura. The exhibition "Sculpting Color" runs in the Hall Napoléon from October 7, 2026 to January 25, 2027.

This 17th-century Spanish painter is finally on display at the Louvre.

The Louvre Museum is devoting a major retrospective to Francisco de Zurbarán, a leading figure in 17th-century Spanish painting. So we’re pulling out the calendar to note this first-ever exhibition, which will be staged in the Napoléon Hall from October 7, 2026 to January 25, 2027.

Louvre Museum: the date of the next free late-night opening to experience on the first Friday of the month

Here's the smart move to take advantage of at the start of each month: the Louvre Museum offers free admission to all visitors on the first Friday of every month after 6 p.m. Next date to note: September 4, 2026.

Fujiko Nakaya unveils an unusual and contemplative fog sculpture at the Bourse de Commerce

This summer, the Rotonde of the Bourse de Commerce in Paris hosts one of the renowned fog sculptures by Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya. Visit until September 14, 2026 to experience this unusual, contemplative installation that makes visitors appear and vanish within a thick white cloud of water vapor!

TiKi Playa: a festive beach bar and a gigantic terrace made for summer!

Tiki Playa is the kind of place that promises escape and relaxation, and it truly delivers! With its unique decor, a veranda reminiscent of a beach hut, a bamboo-lined bar, a sprawling outdoor terrace, and a club hidden in the basement... and the best part? It’s open every day!

Miami Boulevard : a festive restaurant-club that keeps the party going every day, and an all-you-can-eat brunch on weekends.

Miami Boulevard, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, is expanding its unlimited brunch offering with a new menu featuring fresh recipes and a wider selection of grilled dishes and barbecue, while keeping its all-you-can-eat, all-inclusive package at €29 per adult, available Saturdays and Sundays.

Harvest Time: A major exhibition to discover this autumn at the Cartier Foundation

The Cartier Foundation welcomes artist Ibrahim Mahama and his Ghanaian collaborators for a major exhibition running from 22 October 2026 to 28 February 2027.

When will JR's Caverne du Pont-Neuf open? Repairs are underway.

La Caverne du Pont-Neuf, JR's monumental installation on Paris's oldest bridge, was damaged this Tuesday, June 2, 2026, just days ahead of its scheduled opening on June 6. For now, it remains unclear whether the damage was caused by the weather. Here’s the latest.