Pentecost weekend

Pentecost 2026: shops & malls open on Monday, May 25, in Paris and Île-de-France

Pentecost Monday, a day of solidarity for some, remains a holiday for others. Between a solidarity gesture on the payslip and a shopping break, here are the malls and department stores open in Paris and the Île-de-France region on Monday, May 25, 2026.

Essonne: 18 free open-air shows in 14 towns, the program!

The Day // Night Festival returns to Essonne for its 15th edition, presenting 18 free open-air performances, blending street theatre, dance and circus across 14 towns from May 22–25 and May 29–31, 2026.

Pentecost Weekend 2026: 10 fantastic exhibitions to discover in Paris on May 23–25

What are we doing this Pentecost weekend in Paris, on Saturday 23, Sunday 24 and Monday 25 May 2026? Easy: make the most of the long weekend to discover the season’s best exhibitions. Here’s a quick roundup of outings for the Pentecost weekend.

Attend a historic air event, May 23–24 in Essonne

On Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2026, the Cerny-la-Ferté-Alais airfield (91) will host Le Temps des Hélices, a historic air show with a host of activities.

Fête des Cocus 2025 in Étréchy (91): parade, dinner show, funfair and flea market this weekend

The Fête des Cocus et des Coquettes returns to Étréchy from June 6 to 8, 2025, with Egypt as its theme. The only town in France to keep this age-old tradition alive, Étréchy combines folklore, humor and festive spirit for an unusual weekend in Essonne (91).

Unusual: we tested a hot-air balloon flight in Fontainebleau over the Ile-de-France region - promo

How about a breathtaking view over Fontainebleau? We're off to try out hot-air ballooning over the Île-de-France region, a magical experience we'd like to share with you.

The Maincourt Trail, a Natural Oasis in the Chevreuse Valley to discover

The Vallée de Chevreuse is home to a natural gem, the Sentier de Maincourt, a stone's throw from the Château de Dampierre. Accessible all year long by families, even with strollers and people with reduced mobility, this jewel offers a beautiful nature walk between fauna and flora, only 40 minutes from Paris.

Deconfinement: religious services to resume from May 29th?

While Secretary of the Interior and Cults Christophe Castaner brought the possibility for believers to celebrate Pentecost as planned up on Sunday May 3rd, 2020, the Prime Minister left the door open to hold religious services before June 2nd. “If the situation is not worsening” in the first weeks of deconfinement, ceremonies will resume from May 29th in France.