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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.

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.

The BBQ‑focused Food Market to welcome the sunny days.

Le Food Market hosts a special BBQ edition on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Get ready for grills and skewers of every kind!

Fête des Voisins 2026 : A grand communal feast hosted by Bouillon Pigalle and Pink Mamma right on the street

For Neighbors' Day 2026, Bouillon Pigalle and Pink Mamma are laying out a massive street-side banquet on May 29, while La Machine du Moulin Rouge handles the musical entertainment!

La Halle de la Varenne opens its gourmet hall in Val-de-Marne, kicking off with a bustling weekend.

La Halle de la Varenne opens its doors in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, Val-de-Marne, with a festive inaugural weekend on May 9–10, 2026, after months of work. A renovated gourmet market to discover in preview starting this Thursday, April 30, 2026, with special introductory prices.

Seine-et-Marne: the guinguette — a riverside terrace on the Loing with a view of the medieval castle has reopened.

La Terrasse du Moulin de Nemours, an open-air guinguette-terrace on the banks of the Loing, has reopened for the 2026 season in Seine-et-Marne. A bar, an open-air food market and views of the medieval castle await you.

Sweet and savory cookies: homemade, generously sized cookies in Fontainebleau (77)

On Rue des Sablons in Fontainebleau, in the Seine-et-Marne department, Véronique recently opened a cosy spot to indulge in tasty, big, homemade cookies.

More than 160 vintage cars are set to roll through Paris this Sunday.

Paris hits the road. This Sunday, May 3, 2026, the Tour Auto treats the capital to a parade of classic cars from the Place de la Concorde to the Champs-Élysées and the Grand Palais. A free spectacle, powered by chrome, vintage bodies, and the flair of the Republican Guard.

Yvelines: a park designated as a natural site and its historic island cloaked in wisteria

In the Yvelines, just a short stroll from the RER A, the Parc des Ibis du Vésinet reveals, in late April to early May 2026, its Chinese wisterias in full bloom around a large lake designated a natural site since 1934. We went to explore it, and it’s a true feast for the eyes and a perfect place to recharge.

Disco Disco, festive cruises are back on the Seine for dancing until the early hours in Paris

As the sunny days return to the capital, festive cruises are back in Paris too! Every Tuesday evening from June 2 to September 8, 2026, the Disco Disco party takes over the River's King houseboat in the 5th arrondissement for a cruise to the rhythm of 70s/80s hits, before docking to carry on the celebration late into the night.

Pirate Experience in Paris: the immersive adventure that has you casting off - our review

In Paris, Pirate Experience offers a 400-square-meter immersive adventure built around the world of pirates, blending interactive challenges, a treasure hunt and digital technologies. A novel outing for groups or families looking to dive into Blackbeard’s lair. We tried it—here’s what we thought!

2XKO in Paris: a major international country-by-country tournament announced at Salle Wagram

La Salle Wagram in Paris will host an international team-based tournament on 2XKO, Riot Games' 2v2 fighting game, featuring eight duos from around the world on May 16, 2026. France will be represented by M8 Wawa and Solary Yasha, in an event also broadcast on the Twitch channels of RZA and TPK.

A grand winemakers' banquet on the banks of the Seine, opposite Notre-Dame de Paris

On June 13 and 14, 2026, the Quai de la Tournelle will welcome the Banquai of Loire red wines, a banquet bringing together 100 winemakers for two lunches along the Seine, opposite Notre-Dame.

Rosa Maison pâtissière, the patisserie - a 9th arrondissement coffee shop with exceptional flans and Paris-Brest

Rosa Maison Pâtissière opened its doors in early 2026 on Rue Lafayette, in Paris’s 9th arrondissement. A pastry shop and specialty café run by two former high-school classmates invites you into this cozy tea room with a terrace. The address already has Parisians flocking for its signature flans, to name just one highlight.

Coupi bar, a must-visit café - banh mi in Paris's 13th arrondissement

A solid coffee, an excellent banh mi—what more could you ask for? Head to Coupi bar, the spot perfectly placed right at the Porte d’Ivry metro exit, delighting discerning fans of Vietnamese sandwiches. All that, washed down with a good latte, and we’re sold.

La Maison Faitout, a bar-restaurant and a welcoming community hub with a garden in Paris’s 20th arrondissement.

Nestled in the Pyrénées district, Maison Faitout is a charming hub of culinary life, a place to gather year-round or enjoy its terrace on sunny days.

Colors Festival returns to Paris with the street-art exhibition Colors Ligth, spanning 700 m², featuring the photos

The Colors Festival returns to Paris after a three-year hiatus and sets up in the 15th arrondissement with Colors Light, a new immersive exhibition exploring blacklight and urban art, opening from April 16 to July 26, 2026.

Lyf Gambetta, a next-generation hotel with a wealth of activities in Paris’s 20th arrondissement

Set in a former printing house, the Lyf Gambetta Hotel is part of the life of the 20th arrondissement with its 140 rooms, a host of events, and its Bar Bistouille.

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.

Play Game Party: the free game night at TRIBE Paris Clichy Hotel

Want to play your favorite board games in good company? Let’s check out Play Game Party, the free game night at the TRIBE Paris Clichy Hotel, this April 29, 2026. A meetup for board-game enthusiasts, shaped as a convivial after-work gathering and inviting you to play, mingle, and meet new people around party games, strategy titles, or quicker formats.