What to do in may

Saint-Germain Market: the covered food market with its beautiful arcades in the 6th arrondissement.

In the heart of Paris's 6th arrondissement, the Saint-Germain Covered Market keeps its charm beneath the arcades. Fresh produce, artisans, restaurants and local history await discovery there, open Tuesday through Sunday.

The Enfants Rouges Covered Market, Paris’s oldest food market.

In the heart of the Haut-Marais, the Marché des Enfants Rouges has been delighting Parisians since 1615. As the oldest covered market in the capital, it combines history with gourmet stalls, world cuisines, and lunch spots open Tuesday to Sunday.

Time Tripper streams the World Cup in Paris Montparnasse and Arcueil with an immersive action game.

This summer, Time Tripper will broadcast World Cup matches at its Montparnasse and Arcueil locations. It’s the perfect chance to combine a football night with friends, family, or colleagues with an immersive action-game experience spanning the ages. Enjoy 10% off with promo code TTSAP!

Palomano: the kid-friendly, educational play park opens a new location in Val d'Europe

On June 20, 2026, Palomano will unveil a new interactive, educational park in Val d’Europe, in Chanteloup-en-Brie. This immersive mini-town will welcome children aged 0 to 10 to play, imagine, and explore a range of everyday worlds.

This hidden Paris bar invites you to play chess until 2 a.m.

Blitz Society opens a hidden chess bar above the Pizi restaurant in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, accessible every evening from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Between games, cocktails and a hushed ambiance, this discreet new venue reimagines the speakeasy bar vibe at the heart of the capital.

La Serre Wangari, the urban-ecology hub that welcomes visitors in Saint-Ouen (93)

In Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93), La Serre Wangari invites you to discover urban ecology from a fresh angle. Gardening workshops, cooking, composting, exhibitions, talks and nature activities shape this venue open to everyone in Seine-Saint-Denis.

Le Relais du Vin: the iconic bistro institution that has kept the Halles buzzing for 50 years

In the heart of historic Paris, just a stone's throw from the Halles canopy, lies an address like no other. Le Relais du Vin revives the legendary Rue Saint-Denis with 100% house-made cooking, a meticulously curated wine list, and a sprawling 120-seat terrace. We take you to discover this sincere and ultra-generous spot.

Montée : The refined alliance of French and Japanese gastronomy by chef Takayuki Nameura

Montée: an intimate, exceptional table where French gastronomy meets Japanese sensibility in the 14th arrondissement

Terre Terre, the farm-guinguette that sits on the banks of the Canal Saint-Denis in Aubervilliers (93)

In Aubervilliers (93), Terre Terre is a participatory urban farm of 3,000 m2 along the Canal Saint-Denis. Year-round offerings include: a vegetable garden, a nursery, volunteering, a micro-market, workshops, and even a guinguette!

La Plaine Terre, Saint-Denis’s sprawling urban farm (93) with activities and workshops

In Saint-Denis (93), La Plaine Terre grows organic seeds, community‑oriented vegetables and agroecology, while offering tours, workshops and training all year round.

Le 6B, the creative hub awakening Saint-Denis (93) with exhibitions, concerts and open-air events

In Saint-Denis (93), Le 6B is transforming a former office building into a hub for creation and dissemination. Exhibitions, concerts, workshops, residencies, open-air events and happenings pace this cultural wasteland on the doorstep of Paris.

La Ferme des Possibles, the urban, community-run organic farm in Stains (93)

In Stains, in Seine-Saint-Denis (93), La Ferme des Possibles runs an organic, community-supported urban farm. Year-round, visitors can explore tours, agroecology workshops, market gardening, herbalism, cooking and wellbeing there.

Plat/form, a cultural and festive terrace with a riverside bistro by the Seine, back this spring–summer 2026.

Plat/Form is the temporary hotspot you’ll find in Paris at the foot of the BNF. On the menu: a Seine riverside terrace, a food menu imagined by chef Romain Brechignac, weekend barbecues, and DJ sets.

Mombini, a toy shop, stroller-friendly cafe, and parent-child workshops, in the 15th arrondissement.

In search of a place to lunch with kids, enjoy a snack or a warm drink, or take part in a developmental workshop for the little ones... And what about a toy shop where you can hunt down plenty of gifts? We’re heading to the Vaugirard neighborhood in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, to Mombini.

Agrocité, the community hub that brings Gennevilliers (92) to life with its workshops for all

In Gennevilliers (92), Agrocité blends a community garden, hands-on workshops, shared meals and training. A citizen-driven third place at the heart of the Agnettes neighborhood.

This private medieval château in the Paris region has evolved over the centuries and is now open to visitors.

En Essonne, this exceptional château dating from the Middle Ages recounts more than six centuries of Île-de-France history. A medieval fortress turned pleasure residence, then a farm, this private estate is now open to visitors through tours.

Bulles & Billes, the indoor playground for children in the 9th arrondissement

Designed as a fusion of playful, immersive, and educational worlds, Bulles & Billes opened its doors in late May 2026. Based in the 9th arrondissement, the venue has become a favorite with families, and even more so with children aged 0 to 12.

At Parc Astérix, embrace a Gaulish Summer with longer days stretching into the evening, open until 10 p.m.

Experience Gaulish Summer from July 11 to August 30, 2026, with days extended until 10 p.m. and the big new feature: a nighttime show. Just 35 km north of Paris, Parc Astérix invites kids and adults alike on a true journey of discovery and thrills, featuring 50 rides and performances spread across five realms: Gaul, the Roman Empire, Ancient Greece, Egypt, and the Vikings. A day out designed to pack in adventures for family or friends, with a varied program to delight visitors of every age.

This Pompadour-era château in the Yvelines hides a superb estate and a Japanese garden.

Few people know the Château de La Celle-Saint-Cloud, in Yvelines, which hosts a 23-hectare estate featuring a Japanese garden, contemporary sculptures, and a classified park. For Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2026, we headed out to discover this hidden historical treasure that’s well worth a stroll.

Experimental Cocktail Club: a speakeasy and iconic cocktail bar in Paris since 2007 - reviews & photos

In the heart of the Sentier district, the Experimental Cocktail Club has been hiding behind a discreet door since 2007, in the spirit of Parisian speakeasies. This spot in the 2nd arrondissement offers a cocktail menu that blends reinvented classics with signature creations, crafted with precision and balance. A pioneering venue for Paris's contemporary cocktail culture.