What to do in may

L'Orizon, a gourmet bistro in Coulommiers

In the heart of Coulommiers, Orizon opened its doors in February 2026, serving up delicious food for young and old alike. It’s a place that focuses on a French brasserie-style bistro menu and seasonal dishes.

Disney Express at Disneyland Paris: head to the attractions without stopping at the hotel or carrying your suitcases

Arriving by train at Disneyland Paris with your suitcases in hand, are you itching to head straight for the rides? Disney Express takes care of your luggage at the station and delivers it to your Disney Hotel. Here’s how it works, step by step. How does it work? We’ll explain!

Shilajit in Paris: Where to Find Pure Resin — Herba Barona

Where can you find authentic shilajit in Paris? Herba Barona, a health food store in the 12th arrondissement since 2006, offers pure resin, just a stone’s throw from Bastille and the Aligre market.

Jehan de Brie cheese shop, the place to find cheese specialties in Coulommiers

What better way to discover Coulommiers than through its cheese shops? This birthplace of cheese specialties is a treat for both culture and the taste buds, especially at Jehan de Brie, a shop showcasing regional cheeses.

Solum in Paris: an electro club beneath the Pont Alexandre III, with a terrace overlooking the Seine.

Under the Pont Alexandre III in Paris, Solum welcomes electro and house partygoers to an immersive club experience, with a terrace along the Seine in the summer.

Boum Boum Paris: a hip-hop club with a neo-70s decor in the 8th arrondissement

Boum Boum, a club in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, blends hip‑hop, lighting effects, and neo‑70s decor for your private parties and events.

Le Bistrot des Cinéastes: The Cocktail Bar, a Speakeasy Hidden Behind a Cinema in Paris’s 17th Arrondissement

There are bars you stumble upon, and then there are the ones you discover by chance and only ever tell your closest friends about. Le Bistrot des Cinéastes belongs to the second category. Tucked away on the first floor of the Cinéma des Cinéastes, between Place de Clichy and the Batignolles district, this speakeasy-style cocktail bar has become one of the most unusual spots in Paris’s 17th arrondissement, without ever seeking the limelight.

Photography: What if art were a hallucination?

In Vienna, photographer Szergej Afanaszjev creates a singular world on the boundary between reality, the absurd and the unconscious. His images intrigue, sometimes unsettle, and rarely leave anyone indifferent.

Paris Boat Club: Private Cruises on the Seine – Black Friday Deal

Paris Boat Club offers private cruises on the Seine to discover Paris, its landmarks and historic bridges from the river. Now offering 15% off all cruises! PROMO CODE PBC15

Neighborhood restaurant: Ter. Tabletop barbecue, brunch and eggs!

Here’s a more idiomatic, journalistically adapted version in English: --- Ter offers dinner service from Tuesday to Saturday, with brunch options available on both Saturday and Sunday. Visit the first Mayo Egg Bar in Paris, located in the 11th arrondissement.

Unlimited Club in Paris’s 8th arrondissement: a supervised cold plunge rounds out its sports offering

At 8 rue Jean-Goujon in Paris, Unlimited Club offers its members access to cold plunges supervised by its coaches. The service complements the club’s sports classes, swimming pool and sauna, bringing training and recovery facilities together at the same address.

Climb World: 2,800 m² of bouldering at Ateliers Gaîté in Montparnasse

At Ateliers Gaîté in Paris’s 14th arrondissement, Climb World welcomes climbers every day with 33 bouldering areas, a cave and a KilterBoard XL. It’s a gym you can visit for a single session, with routes for different ability levels and an area set aside for younger climbers.

The Old Mill at Disneyland Paris: the Fantasyland counter where you can treat yourself to a snack at the foot of the old mill

In Fantasyland, The Old Mill serves pizzas and sweet treats to go at the foot of a windmill inspired by a Disney short film. This Disneyland Paris food counter welcomes visitors without a reservation for a snack or an afternoon treat, with a menu that changes with the seasons.

Saint-Cloud Tunnel: A13 to close from Monday — what will change

The Saint-Cloud Tunnel on the A13, heading out of Paris, will close from Monday, November 16, 2026, through August 31, 2027. Through traffic will be banned in nine municipalities in Hauts-de-Seine and Yvelines, buses will be diverted, and the A14 will be free on weekdays. Here’s what’s changing.

Oriza L. Legrand: This Parisian perfume house revives fragrances from centuries past

A perfumery founded under Louis XV, historic formulas and bottles with an old-world look... On Rue Vignon in Paris’s 9th arrondissement, Oriza L. Legrand takes curious noses on a journey through three centuries of perfumery.

Lilia's coffee, the Japanese-inspired coffee shop in Ivry-sur-Seine

On the outskirts of Paris, in Ivry-sur-Seine, Lilia's Coffee welcomes food lovers of all ages throughout the week: a cozy spot for a treat, whether you’re stopping by for ten minutes or settling in for the whole afternoon.

Cable Car Bake Shop at Disneyland Paris: All aboard for San Francisco at snack time

At the Cable Car Bake Shop, cheesecakes, carrot cakes and sandwiches make up the menu at a café-bakery with a Californian feel. On Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland Paris, visitors can stop in for lunch or a snack without a reservation, surrounded by décor dedicated to San Francisco’s streetcars.

Gibson Girl at Disneyland Paris: the retro ice cream parlor to fall for beyond the princesses

On Main Street, U.S.A., the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlour welcomes Disneyland Paris visitors with ice cream and pastries to take away. Its early 20th-century American parlor decor pays tribute to the women drawn by illustrator Charles Dana Gibson.

Le Grand Venise, an Italian institution since 1920, opens opposite the Invalides.

A Parisian institution gets a new look! Le Grand Venise, a historic restaurant founded in 1920, has moved to Boulevard de La Tour-Maubourg in Paris’s 7th arrondissement. With a new terrace facing Les Invalides and a menu with lower prices, the restaurant is enjoying a new lease on life without forgetting its classics.

Tours of Chaillot in Paris: discover the theater’s behind-the-scenes spaces and Art Deco treasures

In Paris, discover the backstage areas of the Théâtre de Chaillot, its Art Deco treasures and its history on guided tours for adults and families in the Trocadéro district.