What to do may 8th

Flea markets and garage sales on Friday, May 8, 2026, a public holiday, in Paris and the Île-de-France region

Between memory, a public holiday and a craving to stroll, May 8, 2026 offers Paris and Île-de-France an ideal setting to go hunting for bargains at today’s flea markets and rummage sales. So, what’s on the agenda?

10 parks and gardens in Paris and Île-de-France you simply have to visit in May 2026

In May, the parks and gardens of Paris and the Ile-de-France region are decked out in their most beautiful colors. The abundant blooms of this period offer the opportunity for beautiful discoveries, ideal for springtime strolls. So, to help you find your way around, here are 10 parks and gardens to discover at this time of year.

Colors Festival returns to Paris with the street-art exhibition Colors Ligth, spanning 700 m², featuring the photos

The Colors Festival returns to Paris after a three-year hiatus and sets up in the 15th arrondissement with Colors Light, a new immersive exhibition exploring blacklight and urban art, opening from April 16 to July 26, 2026.

What to do on Friday, May 8, 2026, a public holiday, with teens in Paris and the Île-de-France region?

May 8 is a public holiday! So a holiday means no school: what's on the agenda for the family, and especially for teenagers?

The Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie Comparée, the Museum's nugget in the Jardin des Plantes

You've heard of the Muséum and the Galerie de l'évolution, but what about the Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée, nestling at the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes on the Gare d'Austerlitz side? From living creatures to extinct dinosaurs, discover the world of bones in this sublime museum, well worth a visit.