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Saint-Maur Medieval 2026: a free festival this weekend in Val-de-Marne

Saint-Maur Médiéval returns to Parc de l’Abbaye in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés for a weekend of free shows, workshops and activities on May 30 and 31, 2026. Want to travel back in time? A host of demonstrations, hands-on workshops and a craft market promise plenty of discoveries.

BẾP, the Sobremesa team’s new minimalist, à la carte Vietnamese restaurant.

Named BẾP, the new Vietnamese restaurant from Marie and Antoine Nguyen, joined by Émilien Quemener (the team behind Sobremesa), stands out for its minimalist menu that puts traditional cơm tấm in the spotlight.

Le Tango, the legendary LGBT hotspot that has the Marais dancing

Le Tango is one of the most emblematic spots in Paris’s LGBTQIA+ nightlife. Located on Rue au Maire in the 3rd arrondissement, this historic Marais dance hall has weathered the ages—from neighborhood dances to queer culture—before staging a comeback after a closure that had worried its loyal followers.

Elles Bar, Paris’s lesbian bar, set on the site of the Marais’ first LGBT bar.

Elles Bar has established itself since 2021 as one of the few openly lesbian bars in Paris. Located on Rue du Plâtre, the venue preserves the LGBTQIA+ nightlife heritage of the Marais.

Jardins, Jardin 2026 in Paris, the garden and plant fair awaits you, photos

Jardins, Jardin festival marks its 20th anniversary at Parc de la Villa Windsor, in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris’s 16th arrondissement. The 2026 edition opened its doors on May 28 and runs through May 31, 2026. Here’s a preview of the gardens and stands that await gardening and plant enthusiasts this year.

The French MTB Cup in Yvelines this weekend, free admission.

The Élancourt Hill, in Yvelines, will host the third round of the French MTB cross-country Cup from May 29 to 31, 2026. France's best mountain bikers are set to be there, and the event is free and open to everyone.

The guinguettes on the Marne banks, the festive saga of these legendary spots

Accordion, checkered tablecloths, popular dances and lunches by the water... The guinguettes along the Marne are among Île-de-France’s most emblematic heritage. Born in the 19th century, they continue to make the banks of the Marne and the Seine come alive in a friendly, timeless atmosphere.

Did you know? You can visit the Rungis Market (Val-de-Marne, 94), the world's largest market.

When most Francilians are still asleep, another world awakens at the gates of Paris. In Rungis, the world’s largest fresh-food market, its pavilions come alive in a fascinating buzz. And thanks to monthly guided tours, the curious can discover the behind-the-scenes of this giant of French gastronomy!

This participatory farm, tucked in a bucolic setting, invites you to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty.

In the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, V’île Fertile is reinventing how we grow, cook, and connect with nature on Paris’s doorstep. Between an urban farm, educational workshops, ecological walks, and agricultural experiments, this purpose-driven space offers a refreshing and inspiring escape for children and adults.

Music Day 2026: this brass band will animate the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin for the whole evening

Sunday, June 21, 2026, the SPB brass band takes over Rue Dieu in Paris’s 10th arrondissement for a festive evening blending brass band, jazz, pop, Latin, Balkan, and techno.

An urban farm in Saint-Denis (93) brings together art, culture, agriculture and solidarity.

In Saint-Denis (93), on a former market-garden plot at the edge of Paris, Zone Sensible reimagines the urban farm as a poetic laboratory. Created by the collective Parti Poétique, this farm unlike any other blends permaculture farming, contemporary art exhibitions, and workshops for all ages.

Sushi Mina: Paris’s next-generation all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant in the 9th arrondissement.

Sushi Mina, the Japanese restaurant in the heart of Paris’s 9th arrondissement, offers a modern all-you-can-eat sushi concept with tablet ordering and dishes prepared on demand and served at the table. All this for fantastic value for money!

Music Day 2026: A participatory concert to sing on Île Saint-Louis

Sunday, June 21, 2026, Zic&Sing takes over Île Saint-Louis, near Berthillon, for an interactive evening blending pop, rock, blues, jazz and French and international songs.

Music Day 2026: open-air house, live percussion and Afro DJ sets in Paris’ 18th arrondissement.

Sunday, June 21, 2026, Duhesme Street invites Rebels at Sunset, an open-air affair perched in the 18th arrondissement, weaving house, Afro grooves, live percussion and a sunset over Paris.

This unlikely spot hides a bohemian, festive farm at the foot of La Défense.

At once an urban farm, an alternative arts venue and an ecological oasis at the foot of La Défense’s towers, La Ferme du Bonheur in Nanterre is a living laboratory where nature, performances, farming and collective experiments mingle. A timeless place where people come as much to attend a concert as to garden, meet animals or participate in the famous agro-poetry workshops.

A nature-and-festive race rolls into the outskirts of Paris with Gravelanza

Gravelanza Paris sets up shop in Meudon, just outside Paris, on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June 2026. On the program: nature races that blend road and trail, a festive village, run clubs, activities, food, yoga and live music.

Jardins, Jardin: the nature festival is back at the Bois de Boulogne in Paris

Jardins, Jardin: this nature escape is sure to win everyone over! Indeed, the event returns May 28–31 at Parc de la Villa Windsor, with a bustling edition crafted for lovers of nature, landscape design, and green discoveries—blending sustainable inspirations, encounters, and ideas to cultivate.

My little wake park (77), water-ski tow installations and an inflatable obstacle course on the water

Over in Boissise-le-Roi, head to My Little Wake Park for wakeboarding sessions or to enjoy the water obstacle courses. Plan a visit on sunny days to cool off and soak up the sun with the family!

The Meurice Tennis Club House, the exclusive hotspot for Roland Garros

What if Roland-Garros were experienced from a private suite at the Meurice? From June 5 to 7, 2026, the Parisian palace opens a confidential, immersive Tennis Club House where friends can gather in an exceptional setting, with live matches, signature cocktails, on-theme décor, and house-made savory and sweet bites.

This one-of-a-kind Parisian rooftop with a view of the Eiffel Tower is now open!

We told you about Kinugawa, the perched restaurant at the Sax Hotel on the Left Bank, in Paris’s 7th arrondissement. Spread over two floors, it unfurls its vast rooftop terrace with a 360° panorama of Paname for sunny days. With the warm weather settling in, this is clearly the spot you’ll want. Japanese cuisine, cocktails and fresh dishes are on the menu for lunches, drinks and sun-kissed dinners.