What to do in may

SDM to perform live at the Stade de France in May 2027

A new album and a one-off concert at the country’s biggest stadium, the Stade de France. At a free event held in Paris Bercy on September 28, rapper SDM confirmed the release of his forthcoming album “In Infinitum” and announced a colossal show planned at the famed venue in Seine-Saint-Denis on Saturday, May 29, 2027.

From finery to rags, Costume at Versailles: an exhibition between court gowns and everyday attire

Forget for a moment the Court’s opulence: in Versailles, everyone had their own wardrobe. From October 14, 2026 to February 14, 2027, the Lambinet Museum explores the appearances of an entire city, from the working classes to the elites, in the exhibition The Costume in Versailles in the 18th Century. From finery to tatters.

Txango Tours: sidecar ride in Paris, an immersive experience and offbeat itineraries off the beaten path

Txango Tours offers guided sidecar rides in Paris, revealing fresh viewpoints and spontaneous stops off the beaten path.

Akatcha, the new fine-dining restaurant turning wine into its playground in Pigalle

After 228 Litres and La Cave Pigalle, Pierre Renauld, Louis Renaud and Robin Lenfant are opening Akatcha, their first fine-dining restaurant, in Paris's 9th arrondissement. In the kitchen, chef Naohisa Hiwatashi crafts French cuisine nourished by his Japanese sensibility, complemented by a wine list that will soon approach 700 references.

Blanca, a bucolic hotel with Mediterranean-inspired design in Batignolles

A new hotel is opening in Paris's 17th arrondissement. Located near Batignolles, Blanca replaces the former Hôtel Gaston, offering 43 rooms, Mediterranean-inspired décor, and a sauna.

The Madame Rêve Hotel entrusts its new restaurant to Michelin-starred chef Tom Meyer.

Madame Rêve's hotel restaurant opens a new chapter with the arrival of chef Tom Meyer. The MOF, who also oversees La Chèvre d’Or in Èze, unveils a new menu that blends French classics with more personal creations, in the heart of the former Poste du Louvre.

Titi Amo: the 17th‑arrondissement wine cave and eatery in Paris that puts female winemakers in the spotlight

Opened in spring 2026 in Paris’s 17th arrondissement, Titi Amo isn’t just another wine bar. A true wine-and-dining spot, the venue showcases exclusively cuvées from women winemakers while recounting their stories and the journeys that brought them there.

Club Barrière: the temple of gaming on the Champs-Élysées

Craving an immersive experience and a plunge into the atmosphere of a casino, right in the heart of Paris? Head to the Barrière Club on the Champs-Élysées! Nestled on the world's most beautiful avenue, this gaming club offers a refined, hushed setting and stands as the latest flagship from France’s casino giant. Poker fans will enjoy a solid lineup of cash games and weekly tournaments. Those who prefer dealer-driven games can try their luck at the Blackjack, Ultimate Poker, and Punto Banco tables.

Partouche Pasino Club: the go-to gaming club a stone’s throw from the Arc de Triomphe

Open since May 12, 2026 on Avenue de la Grande Armée, the Partouche Pasino Club has, in just a few months, become a top hotspot for poker in Paris. After hosting the WSOP Circuit’s Paris stop in September, the club has been rolling out festivals and special event nights, every day from noon to 6 a.m.

Sheesh by Danny Khezzar: we checked out his street-food spot in Paris

Sheesh, the street-food hotspot from chef Danny Khezzar has just opened in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement. We tasted his reimagined sandwiches, including a four-hands collaboration with Michel Roth, a must-try this season.

Craig David to perform at Paris Zénith in May 2027

Craig David announces his return to Paris! Twenty-five years after Born To Do It, the British singer will headline the Zénith on May 13, 2027 with his Born To Do It 25th Anniversary Tour, for a one-off concert in France where the cult album will return to the stage, blending nostalgia with timeless classics. Presales, general sale and practical information: the dates to note.

Madie: a French restaurant with a terrace in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, between Madeleine and Saint-Lazare.

Looking for a French restaurant in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, near the Madeleine and Saint-Lazare station? Madie, at 14 Rue de Castellane, serves homemade dishes made from fresh ingredients, with generous shareable portions and a wide wine list. With a terrace, an air-conditioned dining room, and menus at 30 and 40 euros, the spot is equally suitable for a business lunch, a pre-theatre dinner, or a meal with friends.

Did you know? The Bois de Boulogne once hosted an adults-only amusement park, of which only a few remnants remain.

In the 19th century, the Bois de Boulogne was home to an unusual amusement park, reserved for adults only. Today, only a handful of traces survive, visible in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.

Château-Musée de Nemours : discover this little-known medieval fortress, a unique gem in Île-de-France

A rare urban medieval castle in Île-de-France, the Nemours Château–Museum is currently closed until November 7 for a new installation of the exhibition "A Castle in Sweden." Note that the gardens remain freely accessible. It’s the evocative, far-flung atmosphere that makes the visit worthwhile.

Canopé: the Paris 8th arrondissement restaurant that's redefining gastronomy.

A stone’s throw from Saint-Lazare, Canopé is on the rise, serving a kitchen that is increasingly free, creative and bold. In this gastronomic restaurant in the 8th arrondissement, chef Stefano Figurelli pushes the boundaries of flavor and convention more than ever: live-fire cooking, influences from Asia, the Mediterranean and Latin America, vegetables in the lead, and unlikely combinations. A Parisian table that asserts its difference now more than ever.

Kaaris to perform at the Stade de France in 2027 for his grand finale: tickets go on sale

Kaaris aims even higher: after filling the Accor Arena and Paris La Défense Arena, the Sevran-born rapper will take over the Stade de France in Saint-Denis on May 22, 2027, for a concert billed as the grand finale of his hardcore era. Tickets go on sale this Monday, September 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Neighborhood restaurant: Ter. serves up brunch and dinner.

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.

Saigona, the go-to Vietnamese restaurant in the Latin Quarter, serving pho with lobster and wagyu!

We’re taking you to Saigona, the new Vietnamese restaurant that just opened in the Latin Quarter, a stone’s throw from Notre-Dame. There you’ll find traditional fare on the menu, including lobster pho, melt-in-your-mouth Angus beef, house-made nems, and generously loaded bò bún. If you’re looking to dodge the tourist traps in the area, this is an address to note.

The Grand Véfour restaurant at the Palais-Royal is making a comeback with chef Bruno Doucet.

Le Grand Véfour, the legendary restaurant at the Palais-Royal in Paris, opens a new chapter in 2026 with chef Bruno Doucet in the kitchen, a refreshed interior, and a spacious terrace beneath the garden’s arcades.

The Dalloyau Saint Honoré pastry shop and tea room is being revived and undergoing a complete overhaul.

The Dalloyau house, now taken over by Potel & Chabot, has reopened its historic shop on Faubourg-Saint-Honoré in Paris’s 8th arrondissement for the 2026 season. A tea room, bakery, chocolaterie and reimagined classics invite you to rediscover the venue, which now sits in a completely redesigned setting.