What to do in may

The Garden House at Bercy Park: a haven for botany enthusiasts

Looking for a place to perfect your gardening skills? Head to the Maison du Jardinage et du Compostage inside Bercy Park to learn more about the art of gardening!

Disney's Sequoia Lodge at Disneyland Paris: an update on the hotel's renovation project

Disneyland Paris has given an update, on the occasion of the resort's anniversary this April 12, 2026, about the ongoing work at Disney's Sequoia Lodge. Decor, a new theme for the rooms... We'll tell you everything!

Chinatown Belleville : Paris's biggest karaoke venue for singing and letting loose without inhibition ?

In Paris, karaoke venues are usually all about private rooms. But in the 10th arrondissement, Chinatown Belleville serves up a radically different experience... but will you have the nerve?

Le Shakirail, an artist residency, a cultural venue and art studios in the 18th arrondissement.

Marx Dormoy district, Shakirail has been based since 2011 in former SNCF premises, with the aim of fostering and promoting artistic creation.

Hôtel L'Aventure: a discreet, luxurious five-star haven with views of the Arc de Triomphe

Across from the Arc de Triomphe, Hôtel L'Aventure unveils a dreamlike, theatrical world designed by Vincent Darré. An exclusive address with just fifteen rooms in the heart of the Golden Triangle for those seeking to experience Paris like nowhere else, blending a chic restaurant with a private club just steps from the Champs-Élysées.

A Parisian square in the 6th arrondissement hides benches shaped like books under the shade of cherry trees.

Under the shade of the Institut de France’s dome, a small garden offers a sculpted homage to the literary soul of the 6th arrondissement, through striking limestone benches where you can read in the shadow of the cherry trees. A little secret that only reveals itself to passersby who aren’t in too much of a hurry.

Chouchou Paris: The temple of flame-grilled fare, kebabs and XXL crêpes lands in Strasbourg-Saint-Denis

Chouchou Paris : Le Fait Maison au Feu de Bois. A tasty, honest stop right across from the theaters, where industrial street food has no place. Here, everything is 100% homemade, crafted with a family’s exacting standards and generous portions.

Les Jardins d’Éole, a tree-lined square with a children's playground, in the 18th arrondissement.

Quartier Marx Dormoy, the Jardins d’Éole is a pretty tree-lined square with a children's playground, where you can take a break in the heart of Paris.

This elegant historic building with its pink-hued façade in Île-de-France has been designated as a Regional Heritage asset.

On the edge of the Vexin, in Île-de-France, this artist’s house with its rosy façade catches locals by its character, and above all by the summer cultural events held during artist residencies. Discover this charming building where Charles-François Daubigny lived, as well as the painter Wallerand, now bearing the Regional Heritage label.

Boat rental without a license for a bucolic cruise on the Marne, near Neuilly (93)

From April 18, 2026, the meetup is planned on the Neuilly-sur-Marne side for a boat ride not along the Seine but on the Marne, aboard a license-free boat you don’t need a license to operate.

Vibration: the immersive show blending theatre and dance at Cirque Bormann

The Cirque Bormann in Paris invites you to discover Vibration, an immersive show conceived by Solar Création, opening November 6, 2026. A truly unique dive into emotions, both narrated and evoked.

Musée Picasso in Paris: prices, access, opening hours... All you need to know about the Paris museum

If you're a fan of Picasso's work, head to the Musée Picasso to discover the museum's permanent collections, as well as numerous exhibitions on the artist's world. History, access, opening hours, prices... We tell you everything you need to know about this beautiful Parisian museum!

Yvelines: the little-known château that inspired Ronsard and Cézanne is open to visitors!

Nestled on the banks of the Seine in Médan, Yvelines, the Château de Médan is a former hunting lodge listed as a Historic Monument, a site whose history weaves together poetry, painting and royal intrigues. The château is open to visitors once a month, for group bookings, or on special occasions such as Open Gardens or Heritage Days—we’ve got the full details.

Musée national de la Marine in Paris: an art venue for learning and travelling at the Trocadero

The Musée National de la Marine invites you to discover the treasures and challenges of the sea through its permanent collections. Read the latest museum news and plan your next visit.

The MAC-VAL, Val-de-Marne's contemporary art museum, and its collections within Navigo's reach

If you're a contemporary art lover, come and discover - or rediscover - the MAC-VAL, the Val-de-Marne contemporary art museum in Vitry-sur-Seine.

Wednesday bachata and Colombian salsa nights at the Comptoir Général.

After the success of the Cuban salsa evening "El Solar" on Tuesdays, catch "La Dominicaine" and "Caliventura"—the new Wednesday lineups at the Comptoir Général.

Center culturel irlandais: the institution that promotes Irish culture in Paris

Exhibitions, concerts, screenings, debates... Throughout the year, the Centre culturel irlandais opens its doors to all for a cultural immersion on the Emerald Isle. Let's take a closer look at this cultural institution, housed since 2002 in the Collège des Irlandais building in the heart of Paris's Latin Quarter.

Rivages, the discreet restaurant redefines itself as a seafood destination.

In Paris’s 9th arrondissement, the Rivages du Scribe Paris Opéra restaurant is reinventing its entire menu for 2026, focusing on seafood and French coastal fishing. We tried it, and here’s the full rundown.

Pacifique in Belleville: an institution of Cantonese cuisine in Paris

In Belleville, Pacifique is one of those places that helps tell the story of the neighborhood. Opened in 1983, this Cantonese restaurant in the 19th arrondissement preserves a tradition-steeped cuisine, balancing dim sum, sharing dishes, rotisserie items, and long tables—echoing the yamcha houses that long left their mark on Paris.

Seine-et-Marne: have you heard of this Templar chapel stuck in limbo, a genuine medieval treasure?

Nestled in the Fontainebleau forest in Vaudoué, the Fourches Templar Chapel—the oldest Templar chapel in France, dating back to 1150—continues its restoration in 2026 thanks to devoted volunteers.