What to do this weekend

Paris Tropical Carnival 2026: Photos

The 2026 Tropical Carnival of Paris lit up the Champs-Élysées this Sunday, July 5, under a sun worthy of the tropics. Bright costumes, pounding percussion, and nearly 3,000 revelers: we were there, and here’s our take on this edition, themed “Paris V'Îles Lumières.”

Cycling in the Fontainebleau Area, gentle routes to go green

The easy, scenic network around Fontainebleau connects Fontainebleau, Bois-le-Roi, Barbizon and Samois-sur-Seine with marked forest trails you can explore on foot or by bike all year round. We hopped on our bikes to test them, and here’s what we found.

Six castles with free admission this Sunday, July 5, 2026, around Paris — the first Sunday of the month.

Châteaux of Île-de-France open their doors for free on the first Sunday of every month, and this June is no exception. Here’s a great chance to discover our Île-de-France heritage without spending a penny this Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Heemang Festival: Korean culture takes center stage at this free event in the heart of Paris

The Heemang Festival returns on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, 2026, to the Pont Saint-Louis in Paris, for a major cultural gathering marking 140 years of Franco-Korean diplomatic relations. On the menu: performances, workshops, gastronomy, crafts, and encounters in an iconic, must-see Parisian setting. Admission is free and open to all.

Twingo makes its summer home in the heart of Paris with free events (exhibitions, stand-up, DJ sets...)

From June 26 to September 20, 2026, Twingo takes over the Champs-Élysées with the House of Frog experience at the Renault® show. The lineup includes an immersive exhibit, stand-up, DJ sets, talks, and other activities and entertainment. Admission is free and open to all, with access to the events by prior registration (link in the article).

Ter: Paris’s first egg-mayo bar, with a gourmet weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

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.

Playground at CENTQUATRE-PARIS: a fashion, sports and culture event for kids, teens and families

Zalando launches Playground at CENTQUATRE-PARIS on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2026: a free event for kids and teens and their families. The lineup includes creative workshops, customization, sports challenges, DJ sets, photo corners, and immersive experiences around fashion, sport, and culture. Admission is free, with online registration (link in the article).

Giant asteroid: a colossal rock will skim past Earth this Saturday, June 27.

A giant asteroid, named (152637) 1997 NC1, will pass closer to Earth than at any time in its orbit this Saturday, June 27, 2026. A rare celestial rendezvous that curious observers can try to spot with binoculars or a small telescope. Here’s everything you need to know.

Partouche Pasino Club in Paris, the new temple of gaming and a mega lifestyle venue with bars and a restaurant

Avenue de la Grande-Armée, in the 17th arrondissement, the Partouche Pasino Club opens its doors on May 12, 2026. Poker, blackjack, dining, bars... We got an early look at this massive gaming club, unlike any other, and here’s what awaits you.

Paris est Ludique 2026: the gaming festival is back in Paris this weekend.

Paris est Ludique 2026 brings together publishers, authors, and volunteers on the Reuilly lawn in the 12th arrondissement for a big weekend of outdoor board games, from June 26 to 28, 2026, with free admission for children under 8.

Jour de Fête 2026 and Music Day in Créteil, featuring circus, concerts and fireworks - 94

Music Day and circus arts come together in Créteil on Saturday, June 20, 2026, for Day of Celebration, featuring aerial acts, concerts, equestrian performances and a fireworks display on the town hall plaza.

Experience the 2026 eSports World Cup in Paris with Paris je t’aime!

The 2026 eSports World Cup turns Paris into the gaming capital for the summer, with international competitions, a festival at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, activities and official ceremonies. Paris je t’aime accompanies the event with curated routes, addresses, and tips to fully enjoy Paris.

Bubbles & Marbles in Paris: the place that thrills kids and parents in the heart of the 9th arrondissement!

Bubbles & Beads is a 400-square-meter play space designed for children aged 0 to 11 and their parents, featuring seven immersive play bubbles that meet every child's needs, a cafe offering locally sourced products, and evening aperitif events.

Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées: your ultimate fashion, beauty, and heritage stop during your stay in Paris

Stroll down the world’s most beautiful avenue and push open the doors at No. 60. Between beloved French brands, niche fragrances, French Touch skincare, and Art Deco architecture, discover a department store like no other, crafted as a true cultural destination.

Jardin de Bouvines : a new green space inaugurated in the 11th arrondissement with free activities

The garden on Avenue de Bouvines, in Paris’s 11th arrondissement, grew up on the site of a former parking lot that’s been transformed into a green space of more than 1,500 square meters. And the good news is that it will be inaugurated this Saturday, June 20, 2026, by Emmanuel Grégoire and David Belliard, with a brass band, a plant swap, and free distribution of seeds and compost.

La Villette Open-Air Cinema 2026: The full, free lineup announced

La Villette's open-air cinema returns from July 22 to August 16, 2026, on the Prairie du Triangle, offering two free screenings per day at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM. For its 35th edition, the festival spotlights the theme "The Call of the Forest." Discover the full, free lineup!

Provins Medieval Fairs 2026, this weekend’s program

Provins' Medieval Festival makes its grand return in Seine-et-Marne on June 13–14, 2026 for its 41st edition, with a medieval ball, a concert, and a grand costumed parade through the UNESCO-listed town.

Concerts and Water Fountain Shows 2026: the free outdoor festival at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud this weekend

For its 20th edition, the Concerts & Jeux d'Eau festival returns this weekend, June 13–14, 2026, to the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud in Hauts-de-Seine, with a free, international lineup open to all. And with the weather set to be perfect, it’s the moment to enjoy it!

Shwi, the new Lebanese restaurant specializing in grilled chicken along the Canal Saint-Martin

Le poulet grillé libanais finally finds its Paris home with Shwi, the new street-food hotspot dreamed up by the Kubri team, to be discovered along the Canal Saint-Martin (Paris 10th) since spring 2026. We tried it and here’s everything.

Pleincœur unveils its ice-cream bar and sundaes this summer, 2026.

Pleincœur's ice-cream bar has just opened in Batignolles (Paris 17th). At Maxime Frédéric's bakery-chocolaterie, ice creams made to order and artisanal sundaes are prepared right before our eyes, to be discovered this summer 2026.