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Eden: The Plant Festival at Château de La Roche-Guyon in 2026, Val-d'Oise — in pictures

The inaugural edition of Eden, the new Plant Festival at the Château de La Roche-Guyon in Val d'Oise, took place on May 2–3, 2026. We were there, and here’s our take on this green, contemporary weekend.
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Little Red Door, the cocktail bar where you can savor a truly immersive sensory experience

Rue Charlot, in the Marais, Little Red Door draws you in with its anthracite façade, where a red-painted door hides in plain sight. Welcome to this Paris cocktail hotspot, an address that feels like a genuine experience.
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Visit La Hublotière, Hector Guimard's Art Nouveau villa, this summer 2026 in the Yvelines.

Do you know Hublotière? This Art Nouveau villa, designed by Hector Guimard, hides in the heart of Le Vésinet in the Yvelines. Although it is inhabited year-round, it opens its doors to the public each summer, for just a few euros.
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Rooster, the Marseille-inspired fine-dining restaurant from chef Frédéric Duca in Batignolles

Comfortably tucked away in the Batignolles, Rooster, chef Frédéric Duca’s gastronomic restaurant, smells like a Mediterranean holiday. Here, Marseille is calling out at full blast. All that’s missing are the cicadas, and you’d swear you were there.
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This collection of classic cars turns the Grand Palais into an automotive temple — last day.

In Paris, the Grand Palais will host, on May 3 and 4, an extraordinary exhibition of more than 230 classic cars, in the run-up to Tour Auto 2026. A few hours before the start of this iconic event, the heir to the Tour de France Automobile, visitors have the chance to get up close to rare and prestigious models before they take to the roads of France. Here’s what we thought.
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L'Orée des Sablons, the go-to bistronomic restaurant in Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne

From Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne, L'Orée des Sablons serves creative, locally sourced cuisine from chef Kevin Pernette, in a cosy setting on Rue des Sablons not far from the Château de Fontainebleau. Open since early 2025 and already listed in the Michelin Guide 2026, it’s worth digging in.
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L'Auberge du Vieux Marly, a terrace-friendly restaurant in the Yvelines, is making a comeback (78)

L'Auberge du Vieux Marly, an institution in the old village of Marly-le-Roi in the Yvelines (78), is coming back to life in 2026 under the leadership of Myriam Guenfoud. A chalkboard menu, a shaded terrace, and homemade cooking await you at this charming village-style restaurant.
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Star Wars: a 300 sq m pop-up shop has landed in the heart of Paris — our verdict and photos

The Star Wars universe makes a detour through Paris — landing at Les Halles on April 30, 2026. A 300-square-meter pop-up, boasting more than 1,000 items and activities designed for kids and for collectors.
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A summer rooftop bar with an unbeatable view of Paris reopens atop an iconic museum.

Spring–summer 2026, the Musée d’Orsay takes to the skies… and to new heights. Its terrace reopens with a panoramic view of Paris, an arty-chic vibe, and a bar inspired by Art Nouveau. A discreet rooftop, but not for long.
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Paris-Buenos Aires, Fernando de Tomaso's top Argentine restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Chef Fernando de Tomaso is your captain at the helm on the Paris–Buenos Aires flight, steering you toward the fiery delights of Argentine cuisine. A globe-trotting, generous table.
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The Carmelite convent in Avon, Seine-et-Marne, unveils a free museum available on request.

In Avon, in Seine-et-Marne, the Carmes Convent hides a memorial open to the public, dedicated to Father Jacques, a Resistance figure made famous by Louis Malle. A place steeped in history that we unveil to you.
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The secret terrace of Rivié at the Hoxton Paris opens for the 2026 summer season.

Hidden in the inner courtyard of the Hoxton Paris, the terrace at Rivié is one of those off-the-radar spots you keep to yourself. Seasonal cuisine, carefully crafted cocktails, and weekend brunch throughout spring-summer 2026.
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La Table d'Alice, a convivial restaurant with a summer terrace in Versailles, Yvelines

La Table d'Alice, the welcoming bistro imagined by chef Cyril Fabien, opens its terrace for the sunny days on the pretty square opposite Saint-Symphorien Church in Versailles (78). We headed there to test it, and here’s what we found.
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La Ferrandaise, a traditional Auvergne bistro on the edge of the Luxembourg Gardens

Located for more than 20 years just steps from the Jardin du Luxembourg, La Ferrandaise serves a terroir-focused cuisine faithful to Auvergne. A generous, no-frills restaurant that boasts a sunny terrace for warm, sunny days.
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Melville's jazz dinner concerts are back at Bagatelle this spring–summer 2026.

Parisian jazz club Le Melville is resuming its outdoor dinner-concerts in the courtyard of the Château de Bagatelle in the 16th arrondissement. The program: 16 evenings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from June 2 to July 29, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Prehistory, between utopia and reality: a free, family-friendly exhibition at the Collège de France

From April 29, 2026, the Collège de France takes visitors back to the Paleolithic era with a free exhibition open to the entire family. Spanning—from early Paleolithic masterpieces to pop culture icons—this unprecedented journey shows how humanity has continually reinvented its roots to better understand its present.
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Kazuo Kitai: the photographer’s humanist oeuvre on show at the Maison de la Culture du Japon

This spring, the Maison de la culture du Japon in Paris shines a spotlight on Kazuo Kitai, regarded as one of the great masters of postwar Japanese photography. Titled "Kazuo Kitai, In Praise of the Everyday," this exhibition unveils nearly 130 prints, documenting student protests, peasant resistance, and villages fated to disappear. On view from April 30 to July 25, 2026.
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La maison de Victor Hugo à Paris, une immersion artistique dans l'univers du célèbre écrivain français

La Maison de Victor Hugo is hidden in Place des Vosges, in the heart of Paris. This museum dedicated to the most famous of French authors lets visitors step into the apartment where the artist and his family lived, as well as into his artistic universe.
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Chiv's Koy, the new temple of fried chicken in Paris's 13th arrondissement

Vous love roast chicken or homemade fried chicken? Head to Chiv's Koy on Rue Véronèse, in Paris' 13th arrondissement. The spot has just opened a new street-food outpost in a bigger space that’s perfect for family meals, hangs with friends, or a quick take-away if you’re in a hurry. We tried it and here’s everything you need to know.
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Casa Tua, the discreet, tucked-away Italian restaurant at J.K. Place Paris in the 7th arrondissement.

Tucked in the heart of the J.K. Place Paris townhouse in the 7th arrondissement, the Casa Tua restaurant serves generous and refined Italian cuisine, designed to feel like a home. A beautiful, discreet address on the Left Bank for a peaceful interlude.