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Fan zone Paris: Late-night terraces, pedestrian-friendly districts, announcements from Paris City Hall

From July 9, 2026, Paris will roll out district-by-district adjustments to let fans soak up the World Cup 2026 knockout stages in a friendly, convivial atmosphere. Pedestrian zones, terraces open until 2 a.m., and live broadcasts will define the Blues’ evenings. Here’s the rundown.

The Champions Burger: Europe’s biggest burger championship near Paris

The Champions Burger returns to Val d'Europe Shopping Center from July 9 to August 2, 2026, with 15 European brands showcasing their gourmet burgers. An immersive street-food experience themed California Dreaming, pairing inventive recipes, premium ingredients, and an ambiance inspired by the American West Coast.

Ma !, Paris’s first Italian bouillon offering authentic cuisine at bargain prices

You couldn't have dreamt of a more fitting location for such an address: a few months in, Ma ! has set up on the Boulevard des Italiens. The menu offers authentic cuisine that brings the flavors of Italy to Paris, all while keeping prices reasonable.

The Fouquet's Paris Rooftop: the Japanese-inspired terrace of the Champs-Élysées palace

The rooftop at Fouquet's Paris gets a fresh look for the 2026 summer season, with hanami-inspired decor and a Franco-Japanese fusion menu. Perched atop the palace in the heart of the Golden Triangle, this intimate, suspended garden offers sweeping views of the Eiffel Tower and the city’s rooftops.

The Five Must-Visit Addresses from Fitz Group to Celebrate Bastille Day

On Monday, July 13, Fitz Group will celebrate Bastille Day with complementary experiences across its five Parisian venues, centered around the famous fireworks display. With Fitz Group’s locations, you can experience this special evening in several ways, from dinner to a DJ set, cocktails and terraces.

BigFest, the street-food and music festival, returns to Felicita for a fourth edition.

La Felicita is once again staging its street-food and music festival, September 18–19, 2026. On the menu for this much-anticipated BigFest: street-food bites crafted by renowned chefs and DJ sets to keep you dancing all night long!

Le Fouquet's Paris, the now-Palace, what is this discreet hotel hiding?

Discreetly located at 46 Avenue George V, just a stone’s throw from its legendary Champs-Élysées brasserie, Hôtel Fouquet’s Paris has just earned in 2026 the Palace label awarded by Atout France, joining the very exclusive circle of 33 exceptional properties in France. If you haven’t heard of it, we tell you everything you need to know about a venue that has more than its fair share of assets.

Sacré Frenchy: a festive neo-French brasserie in the heart of Paris

In the heart of the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, between the Marais, Montorgueil and Châtelet, Le Sacré Frenchy is a timeless yet trendy neo-brasserie: a living space designed by Jean-Eudes Bernard and brought to life with Stefan Petit Halgatte (the creator behind numerous landmark spots in Paris and beyond, notably within the Paris Society group—Le Piaf, Les Planches, Raspoutine…). It features house-made cuisine by Chef Karen (whose background includes Ladurée and the George V), jazz nights, piano and DJ sets from Thursday to Saturday, a family-friendly Sunday brunch, a spacious terrace, and the Salon Pompadour fully bookable for a party, birthday, or corporate event.

Buvette Paris, bistro-style cuisine and cocktails all day long

The little sister of the New York address, Buvette Paris is open all day long, offering classic bistro fare, brunch options and toast cocktails.

Carlito's, the wood-fired tapas bar that brings the Marais to life

Carlito's, Terra Group's new tapas bar, has opened its doors in the Marais, in the heart of Paris's 3rd arrondissement. Wood-fired cooking, inventive cocktails and sharing plates: we checked out this convivial spot, a must-visit ASAP for a good time.

Set course for the South: bar-hop across France and dine in Provence on the Lancaster’s patio.

Summer is in full swing at the Lancaster, and with it that gentle vacation high that makes you want to slow down. This July, let the lavender-scented air and sun-kissed dishes from our terrace—transformed into a true Provençal patio—carry you away for a cocktail with CopperBay’s new menu, a genuine tour of France through spirits, and live the Parisian summer to the rhythm of exclusive festive events, where haute cuisine meets soothing melodies.

Hollande Ponds: the free riverside guinguette beach with no swimming in Yvelines has reopened.

The Étangs de Hollande beach reopens this Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Yvelines (78), after several days of closure caused by storms. We set out to explore the site, from hot sand to deck chairs, inflatable castles, a guinguette, and a free sunset concert that await you through August 30, 2026.

La Douce Heure: Galeries Lafayette's rooftop with Cyril Lignac–crafted cocktails and tapas

La Douce Heure takes up residence for the summer on the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann: a pop-up bar with a Riviera vibe, featuring elderflower cocktails and shareable plates crafted by Cyril Lignac, opening from June 18 to August 31, 2026.

This all-you-can-eat brunch is a real Green Break in the Yvelines, with its large terrace.

The all-you-can-eat brunch at La Parenthèse Verte, tucked away in a verdant park in Louveciennes, Yvelines, is evolving with an expanded terrace, redesigned décor, and an enlarged menu. We headed back to rediscover this transportive spot just a few kilometers from Paris.

Chez Mimi, the Not-Parisian bistro reinventing itself in Colombes

Chez Mimi, the bistro run by the Les Bistrots Pas Parisiens group and tucked in the heart of Colombes in the Hauts-de-Seine, opens a new chapter in 2026 with a revised menu and a young, dynamic team at the helm. We tried it and here’s the full verdict.

Le Flow: Paris's seasonal river barge with a rooftop and a nightclub on the Seine.

Flow is back at Port des Invalides, with its waterside terrace, the Cozy by Flow rooftop, and a hull-hugging club, blending street food, cocktails, DJ sets and summer nights on the Seine.

At Alex's: an apéritif terrace on the banks of the Seine, with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

At Alex’s, you’ll find a spot at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III, with an aperitif terrace open daily, offering sharing boards, cocktails, a view of the Seine, and a summery vibe facing the Eiffel Tower.

Langosteria: the air-conditioned rooftop and its terrace overlooking Paris

Langosteria’s air-conditioned rooftop and its panoramic terrace offer a spectacular view of Paris, perched on the seventh floor of the Cheval Blanc, in the former Samaritaine (1st). We put it to the test in the middle of the 2026 heatwave, and here’s what we learned.

Cramat': we tried the pop-up restaurant by Alexy from Top Chef on the outskirts of Paris

The pop-up restaurant Cramat has set up its braziers at Quai Ouest in Saint-Cloud, where Alexy Algar-Denos, a Top Chef 2026 finalist, serves Catalan cuisine cooked over fire. We tried this table perched above the Seine, a must-try all summer in 2026, and here’s what we thought.

Dinner and Eiffel Tower fireworks from the rooftop of the Hôtel Marignan Champs-Elysées

On July 13, 2026, the Marignan Champs-Élysées Hotel will temporarily open its Marignan Eiffel Suite for an exclusive evening with a view of the Eiffel Tower fireworks, musical entertainment, magic, and a dinner conceived by Chef Makoto Nakada.