What to do this weekend - activities

Food market opening times in Paris this weekend, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October 2024

Parisian food markets come alive every weekend for a gourmet getaway in the capital! The stalls are overflowing with local delicacies and fresh produce ready to delight your taste buds. But before you set off to discover these culinary institutions, don't forget to check the opening times.

The Mondial de l'Auto awaits you this weekend for a historic 90th edition!

Over the weekend, the Paris Motor Show 2024 is pulling out all the stops to let visitors celebrate the automobile. On Friday and Saturday evenings, you'll be able to enjoy a wide range of DJ sets and entertainment. On Sunday, the party goes on until the end, with an even bigger program. Don't miss this last day to discover the must-sees of this historic 90th edition!

Asterix, the Immersive Journey exhibition unveiled at the Atelier des Lumières - photos

Asterix and Obelix fans beware: an exceptional, immersive exhibition awaits you at the Atelier des Lumières from October 18, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Why not take a journey through the different worlds of René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo?

The Parc de l'étrange, when Halloween takes over the Parc de Saint-Cloud to send shivers down our spines

Oyez folks, the Parc de Saint-Cloud will be transformed into a Parc de l'Étrange for the first time this Halloween, from October 18 to November 2, 2024. Will you be brave enough to cross the haunted forest to await the gates of hell?

Chick'n Lover, the temple of fried chicken!

Chick'n Lover is the brand-new fast food restaurant on rue du Faubourg Montmartre in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. A halal chicken street food restaurant where everything is homemade, from sauces to spicy and non-spicy tenders, not forgetting the hot roast chicken sandwich.

The Fantaisie restaurant and its redesigned menu

In the dynamic Rue Cadet, Paris 9th, lies a large, leafy restaurant with a hidden terrace within the Hôtel Fantaisie. We're off to discover the new menu, which mixes French and international cuisine.

Fête du Pâté à la Carmen in Montesson (78): fireworks, float parade and music

Montesson puts tradition back in the spotlight with its famous Fête du Pâté à la Carmen. On the weekend of September 14 to 15, 2024, this charming town in the Yvelines region (78) will plunge you into the festive atmosphere of yesteryear, with a parade of colorful floats, confetti and even the miss du Pâté à la Carmen!

Horse festival at Maisons-Laffitte (78): ponies, horse-drawn carriages and free equestrian shows at the château

Ponies, horse-drawn carriage tours, equestrian shows... Maisons-Laffitte invites you to join us on Sunday, September 15, 2024 for a festive day dedicated entirely to the world of horses! The Château de Maisons is the place to be for all horse lovers, with free activities for the whole family.

Les Traversées du Marais 2024: 40 free cultural events at 27 iconic sites

Les Traversées du Marais, the arty trail that wends its way through the Marais' most beautiful venues, is back from September 13 to 15, 2024. This year, 27 of the district's most emblematic sites will offer some 40 artistic formats of all kinds, featuring dance, music and free performances open to all!

The excellent all-you-can-eat brunch at the Auberge des 3 Hameaux in the Yvelines department

Brunch at the Auberge des 3 Hameaux in Choisel, just behind the Château de Breteuil, is undoubtedly one of the best brunches in the Yvelines, if not the whole of Ile-de-France. Affordable, all-you-can-eat, with good local produce and changing recipes, not to mention homemade pastries, we love it. Mind you, it only takes place one Sunday a month!

Fête des Tuileries 2024 moves to Bois de Boulogne

The Fête des Tuileries, this year known as the Paris Summer Fair, is moving to the Bois de Boulogne for the 2024 edition. Initially scheduled to start at the end of May, the funfair will now run from July 6 to September 1.

Weekend de la seconde main Paris 11th: clothes, vintage decor, DJ set and Italian aperitivo!

Mercato Bolivar launches its second-hand and re-use festival on June 22 and 23, 2024. Head for the concept store in Paris's 19th arrondissement for a total immersion in la dolce vita with vintage fashions, DJ sets, aperitivi on the terrace, live concerts and karaoke!

A free medieval festival at Guernes in the Yvelines this weekend

A medieval festival and craft market with free admission awaits you this weekend of June 15 and 16, 2024 at Guernes in the Yvelines. Looking to step back in time? Equestrian shows and games, falconers and jugglers await you.

La Fête des Pîtres: concert, treasure hunt and free exhibitions at La Monnaie de Paris

La Monnaie de Paris invites you to take part in the new edition of its Fête des Pîtres, on June 15 and 16, 2024. Over an entire weekend, enjoy free events, exhibitions and concerts for the whole family.

Royal all-you-can-eat lobster brunch at Château d'Hardricourt in Yvelines, France

The Château d'Hardricourt, in the Yvelines department, unveils its lobster brunch every Sunday. How about an all-you-can-eat brunch with lobster and champagne, all in the château's magnificent garden?

Nuit Blanche 2024 in the 13th arrondissement: street parade and dance on the Olympiades slab

For Nuit Blanche 2024, the Olympiades slab awaits you for a most unusual street parade on June 1, 2024. Discover this emblematic site in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, transformed into a unique artistic space!

Jardins, Jardin 2024 at the Parc de la Villa Windsor in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris: photos and video

Jardins, Jardin, the unmissable event for gardeners and lovers of green spaces, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is moving to the Parc de la Villa Windsor in Paris' Bois de Boulogne from May 30 to June 2, 2024.

Unusual in the Yvelines: the superb waterfall grotto at Parc du Dr Fauvel in Villennes-sur-Seine

Villennes-sur-Seine, a charming commune in the Yvelines department, is home to a little-known treasure: the waterfalls of the Parc Fauvel grotto. Located some 36 kilometers west of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, this small town near Poissy on the left bank of the Seine boasts a park that combines history and nature. The park, an example of English romanticism, features an unusual grotto and waterfalls.

Urban Art Fair 2024: the Street Art Fair unveils at Carreau du Temple, our photos

The Carreau du Temple hosts the eighth edition of the international urban art fair: the Urban Art Fair. From April 25 to 28, 2024, street-art enthusiasts won't want to miss this event, which brings together the best of international urban art in a single venue.

Le Skit du Saint-Esprit, the unusual treasure hidden in the Mesnil-Saint-Denis forest in the Yvelines department

Have you heard of the Skit du Saint-Esprit, a small Orthodox monastery nestling in the Bois de Fay at Mesnil-Saint-Denis in the Yvelines? This small edifice, which in fact forms 3 churches, reveals a veritable treasure trove hidden within, a must-see for lovers of the unusual and art history.