What to do in august

L'Atelier des Lumières, a digital art center and immersive museum in Paris

For total, magical immersion in the works of the greatest artists, head for Atelier des Lumières, the digital art center in Paris's 11th arrondissement. Find out all the latest news from this museum like no other.

The Rouvet swimming pool and shower baths reopen in Paris's 19th arrondissement

The Rouvet swimming pool reopened its doors in the 19th arrondissement in mid-September 2025, following major renovation work carried out between January 2024 and September 2025, aimed at improving accessibility and reducing the environmental impact of the historic facility.

Le Bibliovore: a second-hand bookshop where all books are 3 euros, in Belleville

In the 11th arrondissement of Paris, the Bibliovore awaits literature lovers looking for bargains in its second-hand bookshop, where all books, whatever their genre or size, are only 3 euros!

GR15: the 10 stages of the great hike along the banks of the Marne in Ile-de-France

From Paris to Château-Thierry, come and walk the brand new Grande Randonnée, the GR15 and its 10 stages, for a walk along the banks of the Marne in the heart of nature.

Auguste Comte's house, a memorial to the philosopher of positivism in Paris

In the heart of Paris' Latin Quarter, discover Auguste Comte's apartment-museum. A Maison des Illustres, it plunges us into the philosophy of the founder of French positivism.

Maisons des Illustres in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: where to find them, what they represent...

There are 37 Maisons des Illustres in Paris and the Île-de-France region, celebrating personalities who have left a lasting mark on the world of culture or science. Discover their history, and where to find them in the Paris region.

BnF François Mitterrand, the huge Parisian library ideal for revision, but not only

In the 13th arrondissement, it's impossible to miss these 4 immense buildings overlooking the banks of the Seine: designed to resemble an open book, the four towers of the François Mitterrand library offer a place to read, work in silence, do research and consult hundreds of thousands of documents.

L'Ancienne Poste de Versailles, a cultural hub a stone's throw from the château

A new cultural and festive space in Versailles, the town's former post office is being transformed into a dynamic place to live. With its Sept Lieux food court, exhibitions, media library and events, this spot promises to become a must-see address for outings and events.

Visit the towers of Notre-Dame de Paris: reopening with a new itinerary

The towers of Notre-Dame de Paris reopen to the public on September 20, 2025, to coincide with the Journées du Patrimoine. Climb to a height of 69 meters to rediscover one of the capital's most emblematic monuments, thanks to a new, enriched tour. A unique experience at the heart of Parisian heritage.

Château de Chantilly, visit the château, museums and park

The Château de Chantilly, a jewel of French heritage, encompasses not only a magnificent château, but also a huge park, the Musée Condé and the Grandes Ecuries, where you'll also find the Musée du Cheval.

Golf: clubs and courses in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Sport, relaxation, good weather: golf has many advantages! If you too would like to improve your swing, take a look at these addresses around Paris.

Mensch Deli: street food that travels between New York, Eastern Europe and Canada, in the 9th arrondissement.

To travel between New York, Eastern Europe and Canada, we stay in Paris, in the 9th arrondissement, at Mensch Deli, where Léa and Sacha revisit American sandwiches with Ashkenazi influences, between bagels and homemade latkes.

Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (MAM): An artistic journey from the 20th to the 21st century

The Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, open since 1961 and located in the heart of the City of Light, a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, invites visitors to discover over 15,000 works reflecting the wealth of artistic creation of the 20th and 21st centuries. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, this museum transports us into the world of contemporary art. It's free to visit!

The Petit Palais in Paris and its hidden treasures, the free museum, opening hours and exhibitions

The Petit Palais, home to the Musées des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, is a true architectural masterpiece. Designed by Charles Girault for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, this museum is a treasure trove. And since admission is free, you'd be wrong not to take advantage of it.

L'Alsacien République: Flammekueches and Alsatian ambience in the heart of Paris!

L'Alsacien République is the festive address in the heart of Paris! With friends or colleagues, come and enjoy delicious Tartes flambées or other Alsatian specialities, take advantage of convivial group menus, and draw your own beers from the self-service taps. Privatize a space for your events FREE OF CHARGE and let the Alsatian atmosphere (and karaoke!) do the rest.

Dalí x Rubinstein, Illusions croisées: an original dialogue in the heart of Montmartre

Located in Montmartre, the mecca of Parisian artistic creation, Dalí Paris has been home to the largest private collection dedicated to Salvador Dalí for over thirty years. More than 300 works, brought together by collector and gallery owner Beniamino Levi, reveal the rich universe of the master of surrealism. Sculptures, engravings, oil paintings, drawings, and watercolors testify to the richness of his inspirations, from science to alchemy, through Antiquity, the Renaissance, and religion.

The Cure in concert at Domaine national de Saint-Cloud in 2026 to close Rock en Seine

Four years after their last concert in Paris and seven years after their memorable show at Rock en Seine, The Cure announce their return to the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud, to bring the festival in the Hauts-de-Seine region to a fitting close. Mark your calendars: on Sunday August 30, 2026, Robert Smith and his bandmates will be performing a unique show at Rock en Seine. The legendary British cold-wave band will defend their latest studio opus, "Songs of a Lost World", live.

TurboCancan: a crazy cabaret at Cancan Pigalle

Humor, music and surprising performances: Marie-Jo Dassin welcomes you every Wednesday for a festive, immersive evening in Pigalle.

Le Moulin de la Galette, Montmartre's historic & artistic guinguette, now a restaurant

In the heart of Montmartre, the Moulin de la Galette was a historic guinguette, which became a mythical venue for Parisian bohemia. Painted by Renoir, frequented by Van Gogh and Toulouse-Lautrec, it survives today as a restaurant, a living vestige of old Paris.

Jenny, the new couture venue on the Champs-Élysées: lunch, cocktails and elegant tea time

Under the iconic glass roof of the Paris Marriott Champs Elysees, the Jenny bar-restaurant unveils a unique experience, combining couture heritage and contemporary gastronomy. Refined lunches, elegant tea times, signature cocktails and inspired dinners: a new Parisian address where every moment becomes a moment of exception, every day until midnight.