What to do this weekend - activities

Djakarta Bali: an exotic Indonesian escape in Paris

Since 1984, the Djakarta Bali restaurant has been an authentic Indonesian embassy in the heart of Paris. Offering a delicious culinary immersion in the thousand flavors of Indonesia, the archipelago of spices. Every first Friday of the month, the establishment becomes the stage for a unique sensory experience: Bali as if you were there... where a dancer, dressed in traditional costumes, enchants guests. The establishment welcomes you throughout the Olympic Games!

Free pop party at Spot 13, the 13th arrondissement's street-art spot, for Fête Nationale

A free Pop Party awaits you this Saturday, July 13 at Spot 13, a welcome change from the famous Bals des Pompiers. The ephemeral street-art venue in Paris's 13th arrondissement will be transformed for a lively evening. This free event, open to all, promises a day and evening full of surprises.

Top 25 most beautiful villages and walks near Paris, nuggets in Ile-de-France

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

The Nanterre 2024 Games Beach, the Hauts-de-Seine fan zone - 92

This year, Nanterre Plage is transformed into Plage des Jeux for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. From July 24 to August 11, the spot becomes one of Hauts-de-Seine's 3 festive fan zones. A great way to combine sport and games, and get the most out of the entertainment.

5 free castles around Paris to visit this Sunday, July 7, 2024, the 1st Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of every month, certain monuments, and in particular châteaux, open their doors to us for a free visit. How about taking advantage of this Sunday, July 7, 2024, to treat yourself to one of the sublime châteaux of our Ile-de-France heritage? Don't forget, some of them require free advance reservations, so be sure to check and prepare your visits in advance.

The electric car show arrives in Paris this Sunday: book your test drive

The 100% electric car show is coming to Paris this Sunday, June 30, 2024, for an exceptional edition. Held in the beautiful setting of the Hippodrome de Paris Vincennes, this event promises to be a must-see for all car enthusiasts wishing to discover the latest innovations. Book a test drive for your future car!

Pays de Fontainebleau: A summer trip just 1 hour from Paris

Imagine leaving the hustle and bustle of Paris to immerse yourself in a green setting, just an hour from the capital. The Pays de Fontainebleau opens its doors to you, with its spectacular landscapes, picturesque villages and rich history.

The Grande Parade with dancers and acrobats returns to the Jardin d'Acclimatation this weekend!

The Grande Parade at the Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris's 16th arrondissement returns this Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, 2024. Why not take advantage of the festive entertainment on offer at this verdant amusement park, with friends or family?

Wam Park 77 in Fontainebleau, the leisure park with giant slides and water games, is back!

Looking for a water park just outside Paris? The fun area with games and beach reopens its doors this June 2024 for the summer season. Tested and approved, we invite you to discover Wam Park Fontainebleau (77) at Lac de La Grande Paroisse, a leisure park with a wide range of water activities: ski lifts, water jumps, inflatable water structures, floating terraces, canoes and pedalos. If you want to feel like you're on vacation without leaving the Paris region, this is the ideal spot to have fun with family and friends.

Cinéma en plein air de la Villette, no edition in 2024, the film festival will return in 2025

La Villette's open-air film festival won't be taking place in 2024 due to the Olympic Games. We'll have to wait until summer 2025 to discover a month of free, open-air film screenings to watch while lounging on the great lawn of La Villette.

The excellent all-you-can-eat brunch at the Auberge des 3 Hameaux in the Yvelines department

Brunch at the Auberge des 3 Hameaux in Choisel, just behind the Château de Breteuil, is undoubtedly one of the best brunches in the Yvelines, if not the whole of Ile-de-France. Affordable, all-you-can-eat, with good local produce and changing recipes, not to mention homemade pastries, we love it. Mind you, it only takes place one Sunday a month!

La Fête des Pîtres: concert, treasure hunt and free exhibitions at La Monnaie de Paris

La Monnaie de Paris invites you to take part in the new edition of its Fête des Pîtres, on June 15 and 16, 2024. Over an entire weekend, enjoy free events, exhibitions and concerts for the whole family.

Royal all-you-can-eat lobster brunch at Château d'Hardricourt in Yvelines, France

The Château d'Hardricourt, in the Yvelines department, unveils its lobster brunch every Sunday. How about an all-you-can-eat brunch with lobster and champagne, all in the château's magnificent garden?

20 unusual places to discover in Paris and the Île-de-France region this summer 2024

Why not take the opportunity this summer to discover the treasures of the Île-de-France region? Paris may be one of the world's most beautiful cities, but the surrounding region also boasts a rich heritage and a host of unusual nuggets! Here's a roundup of original spots in the Paris region!

Nuit Blanche 2024 in Paris: Carnival and skateboarding on the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville (75)

Once again, the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville is the place to be for Nuit Blanche. On Saturday June 1, 2024, take a trip to the heart of the capital to discover the various performances organized for this unusual nocturne.

Nuit Blanche 2024 in Paris: a funereal carnival in red and white at the Villa Belleville in the 20th arrondissement

Nuit Blanche opens the doors of cultural establishments to the general public, on the night of June 1 to 2, 2024. For the occasion, the Villa Belleville, in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, invites us to discover its artists in residence.

Nuit Blanche 2024 in the 13th arrondissement: street parade and dance on the Olympiades slab

For Nuit Blanche 2024, the Olympiades slab awaits you for a most unusual street parade on June 1, 2024. Discover this emblematic site in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, transformed into a unique artistic space!

Nuit Blanche 2024: a high-flying show at Hangar Y in Meudon (92)

For an atypical Nuit Blanche, we're off to Meudon, and more precisely to Hangar Y, which is welcoming us free of charge this Saturday, June 1, 2024. Discover the program for this very special evening.

Nuit Blanche 2024: an unusual soccer match at Stade Charléty in the 13th arrondissement

During the Nuit Blanche in Paris, contemporary art is everywhere... Everywhere! This Saturday, June 1, 2024, head to the Stade Charléty for a highly original sporting and artistic event.

Jardins, Jardin 2024 at the Parc de la Villa Windsor in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris: photos and video

Jardins, Jardin, the unmissable event for gardeners and lovers of green spaces, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is moving to the Parc de la Villa Windsor in Paris' Bois de Boulogne from May 30 to June 2, 2024.