Unusual criterion

Ink & Beer: tattoo sessions and craft beers at a château in Essonne

On May 16 and 17, 2026, the Château de Dourdan sheds its centuries-old quiet for the fourth edition of Ink & Beer. This unconventional festival transforms the medieval grounds into a temple of urban culture, where top tattoo artists and piercing specialists set up shop amid free activities and tastings of craft beers.

Val d'Oise: a new light trail planned on the Cergy-Pontoise leisure island

An immersive light festival in Val-d’Oise? That’s what awaits us from All Saints’ Day 2026 through the February 2027 holidays at the Île de Loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise. Here’s the full scoop.

Flower weekend at Moulin Jaune: do as you please in this extraordinary and remarkable garden.

Slava Polunin’s renowned garden reopens its doors on May 16 and 17, 2026 in Crécy-la-Chapelle, Seine-et-Marne, for a flower-filled weekend of costumes and picnics along the Grand Morin.

Amélie Poulain at 25: Take a stroll tracing the film's footsteps through Paris

Follow in the footsteps of Amélie Poulain, to mark the 25th anniversary of the release of Jean-Pierre Jeunet's cult film.

Spring Live Magazine: follow an investigation and a live, real-time diary from the Grand Rex

Forget your screens and the endless stream of social media: on May 11 and 12, 2026, information takes shape on the storied Grand Rex stage. The Spring Live Magazine offers a unique experience where journalists, photographers, and artists come to deliver stories in the style of a fleeting, living newspaper — not something you read, but something you feel.

Phono Museum, the astonishing museum of recorded sound in Paris

For music and sound enthusiasts, head to the Phono Museum in Pigalle, where you can embark on a journey spanning more than 150 years through the history of recorded sound.

Han Rooftop at the Guimet Museum: the Korean terrace with a view of the Eiffel Tower and the DJ set back in action

Han Rooftop at the Guimet Museum returns for another summer season, running from May 15 to September 12, 2026. Perched atop the Asian Art Museum in the 16th arrondissement, this temporary Korean rooftop invites you to soak up the sun all summer long with sweeping views of the Eiffel Tower, Korean specialties, and a lively cultural program under the Parisian sky.

Did you know? You can acquire a genuine Paris paving stone for about ten euros.

What if you left Paris with a real piece of the City of Light tucked into your suitcase? It’s possible!

88 Ménilmontant, La Bellevilloise’s ephemeral pop-up venue returns for the summer

On April 25, 2026, 88 Ménilmontant reopens its vegetated junkyard-terrace in the heart of Paris’s 20th arrondissement.

Kumquat Café, the go-to coffee shop with Asian-inspired vibes in the 11th arrondissement.

On Rue Saint-Maur in the 11th arrondissement, chef Yin-Line Chea has opened her first establishment: a cozy coffee shop that blends specialty coffees, indulgent breakfasts, and signature drinks with Asian influences.

A free day to attend sheep shearing with the family in Paris.

On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, two spots in Paris invite kids and adults alike to the farm’s annual event: sheep shearing.

Unusual: a nighttime Velib' race arrives on the walkways of Paris's Parc Floral

The iconic Parisian bike trades the pavement for competition! On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Parc Floral will host the first-ever night-time criterium, where endurance meets the unexpected in a Vélib’ race along the park’s avenues.

A barge-turned-guinguette dedicated to the aperitif settles on the banks of the Seine this summer — our photos

The aperitif goes afloat with a floating guinguette on the banks of the Seine! From April 1 to September 30, 2026, this open-air hotspot, curated by the French Federation of Apéritif, blends local specialties, craft beers, and a festive atmosphere between Hôtel de Ville and Saint-Paul, to celebrate the return of sunny days.

Madame Arthur: transvestite cabaret and Parisian club

A true Parisian institution, Madame Arthur transports several generations into her musical world of drag and French chanson!

La Parenthèse Verte in Louveciennes: the bistronomic restaurant in the Yvelines with terrace

We're off to Louveciennes in the Yvelines to discover the Parenthèse Verte restaurant. Imagine a restaurant nestled in a verdant park, with a superb terrace offering a change of scenery for the 2025 summer season! With its bistronomic cuisine and friendly atmosphere, we'll take you on a voyage of discovery.

Rosa Bonheur des Buttes-Chaumont, the festive guinguette in the heart of the 19th arrondissement park

Feel like going green? Then head for the Rosa Bonheur in Buttes Chaumont, nestled in the heart of a lush green park. Le Rosa Bonheur, as the owners call it, is a friendly, tolerant place, open to different mixes, ages and tastes, where quality and atmosphere come together every day. And of course, it's the place to go to find happiness!

Top Parisian terraces open this spring 2018

With the arrival of sunny days, many Parisian residents rush to terraces to enjoy the few rays of sunshine. For lunch or an aperitif with friends, Sortiraparis presents its top terraces open this spring 2018 in Paris.