What to do in may

Beach Read: Emily Henry’s romance phenomenon arrives in theaters

Beach Read, adaptation of Emily Henry's romance, will hit cinemas in France on May 5, 2027, with Phoebe Dynevor and Patrick Schwarzenegger as January and Gus.

The Legend of Zelda: Nintendo's cult universe adapted for live-action cinema

The Legend of Zelda, a live-action adaptation of the Nintendo saga by Wes Ball, is expected in French cinemas on May 5, 2027, with Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth.

The Cubana Café Paris Montparnasse bar-restaurant-smoking room: fiesta, flavours & caliente atmosphere!

Fancy a trip to Havana in the heart of Paris? Welcome to Cubana Café, a unique bar, restaurant, and smoking room where a warm atmosphere and Cuban flavors await you from 11 a.m. to 4 a.m. during the week and until 5 a.m. on weekends. Salsa lessons every Tuesday!

Ter: Paris’s first egg-mayo bar, with a gourmet weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

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.

Rosa Rosam Rosae: a cosy new tea room in Montmartre

Are you on the hunt for a cozy, welcoming spot—a place that feels just like home? Or perhaps a charming café where you can sip a hot tea, indulge in a slice of cake, or get lost in a good novel? Look no further—your new favorite Parisian hangout is right here.

The medieval fortress of Beynes, the jewel of the Yvelines, has been linked to Diane de Poitiers.

A medieval fortress of the Yvelines, Beynes Castle hides a centuries‑old history and an unexpected link to Diane de Poitiers. Just 30 km from Paris, in the heart of this Yvelines town, its ruins—listed as a Historic Monument—are open to visits year‑round in Beynes. We set out to explore the site on a short break and now reveal a portion of its secrets.

Matchplay Society: a playful golf simulator, darts, and Italian finger food in the heart of the 17th arrondissement

In Paris’s 17th arrondissement, square off against your friends, whether you’re into darts, indoor golf, or simply looking for a convivial hangout at Matchplay Society. An Italian food lineup accompanies your sessions on these cutting-edge simulators and connected targets.

Rashomon Escape in Paris: the escape game that messes with your nerves in the 11th arrondissement

Two venues in the 11th arrondissement, seven missions and themes spanning from a heist to a tense laboratory: Rashomon Escape is one of the escape game brands in Paris to know near Bastille.

A murder, one hour, and not a single Sherlock in sight: The Crime, Rashomon Escape's investigative escape room

A body, suspects, and clues to piece together: The Crime, at Rashomon Escape in Paris, turns your team into an investigative unit. The question is whether your deductive skills truly measure up to Sherlock’s... or perhaps to Watson’s on a Monday morning.

Mallory Gabsi: we tested 140°, his Belgian fry shop in Paris that opens with a smart deal

Mallory Gabsi’s fry shop 140° opens its doors this Saturday, June 27, 2026, in the Montorgueil district (Paris 2nd arrondissement). Note that the first 100 visitors at opening will receive a free cone of fries. We checked it out in advance and here’s the full scoop.

Espace Rambouillet: a forest and wildlife park to reconnect with nature

Nestled within 250 hectares of forest, explore a one-of-a-kind site in Île-de-France dedicated to European wildlife—animals that are currently found in France or once part of its fauna: red deer, fallow deer, roe deer, wolves... You’ll also discover its bird-of-prey center, home to more than 200 raptors with live flying demonstrations. Don’t miss the 1,500-square-meter of giant trampolines suspended among the trees, or the Forest Mission playground. An offering sure to delight families, nature lovers, and anyone looking to reconnect with what truly matters: the living world.

The Virus: this Parisian escape game gives you 60 minutes to avert disaster

What if the fate of the lab rested on your team? With The Virus, Rashomon Escape envisions an escape game in Paris where the race against the clock starts before the epidemic can get a head start.

At Dirty Lemon, Ruba Khoury, winner of Top Chef Middle East, unveils refined cocktails, adventurous tapas, and a hidden club!

In the heart of Paris’s 11th arrondissement, Dirty Lemon is a spot that blends love of flavor with good vibes. Here, Chef Ruba Khoury, winner of Top Chef Season 9 in the Middle East, invites us to dive into her bold, unmistakable world—punctuated by daring cocktails, Palestinian cuisine, and soon a secret underground club.

In Paris, Rashomon Escape turns its museum into a heist playground.

Are you dreaming more of impersonating Arsène Lupin than of staying behind the security barriers? With the escape game The Museum, Rashomon Escape turns a cultural visit into a heist, where every painting could hide far more than a simple signature.

One Piece makes its debut at the Grévin Museum with 10 life-size statues in an immersive cabaret!

Wax statues of the One Piece crew are heading to the Grévin Museum in Paris’s 9th arrondissement, opening on June 26, 2026. A first for a Japanese animation universe in the temple of the Grands Boulevards. We went to check out the crew’s immersive Sun Cabaret, and here’s everything you need to know.

In 3D! The fashion exhibition that explores technical craftsmanship at the Palais Galliera

Crafting clothes is an art in itself! The Palais Galliera is turning its spotlight on sewing techniques that add volume to our outfits, in an unusual exhibition to be unveiled from December 12, 2026 to October 17, 2027.

The Morgue : the Parisian escape game where the investigation begins on the autopsy table

An autopsy table, a missing forensic pathologist, and an investigation that already promises to be anything but ordinary: The Morgue, at Rashomon Escape in Paris, throws players into a medico-legal setting where every clue can alter how the case is viewed.

The Rashomon Escape Heist: the Parisian caper that puts your team under pressure

An uncrackable safe to open, a bank to infiltrate, and a race against the clock to walk away with the loot: The Heist, at Rashomon Escape in Paris’s 11th arrondissement, borrows the hallmarks of great heist films for an escape game centered on strategy and teamwork. Ready for the heist of the century?

Loft 13 at Phobia Escape Game: the Parisian apartment where the tour turns into a trap

Behind the door of Loft 13, Phobia Escape Game, in Paris's 13th arrondissement, you’re drawn into an escape game where a routine apartment visit quickly spirals into the unexpected. A room crafted for players who crave suspenseful atmospheres.

Escape game Houdini in Paris: can you pull off the escape of the most famous illusionist?

And if the greatest trick of magic was simply to escape? At Houdini, Phobia Escape Game, in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, you’re invited to trace the steps of the master of escape on a mission that blends illusion, logic and manipulation.