What to do with the kids this weekend

Saigona, the go-to Vietnamese restaurant in the Latin Quarter, serving pho with lobster and wagyu!

We’re taking you to Saigona, the new Vietnamese restaurant that just opened in the Latin Quarter, a stone’s throw from Notre-Dame. There you’ll find traditional fare on the menu, including lobster pho, melt-in-your-mouth Angus beef, house-made nems, and generously loaded bò bún. If you’re looking to dodge the tourist traps in the area, this is an address to note.

VIBRATION: immersive dance in Paris, a 360-degree show and raw emotions

VIBRATION lands in Paris from November 6 to 21, 2026 at Cirque Théâtre Bormann. This immersive show blends dance, circus, theater, original music, and 360° visuals into a narrative centered on emotion. More than 30 artists take part in this Solar Creation production, where the different disciplines meet as the production unfolds.

Pop Art Car 2.0: a free exhibition blending pop art, design and digital culture on the Champs-Élysées

From September 24, 2026 to January 31, 2027, pop art car 2.0 takes over Renault’s showcase on the Champs-Élysées, at 53 Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. With a mix of historical works, never-before-seen digital pieces and automobiles, this free exhibition brings together artists Sébastien Preschoux, Popay, Victor Vasarely and Julio Le Parc. Not to mention the all-new show car, the Renault 8 Gordini Concept, unveiled in a world premiere.

Météo Paris Île-de-France : a summer-like weekend on September 26 and 27 for the Pope’s visit

The weather in Paris and Île-de-France remains summery for the weekend of September 26 and 27, 2026, marked by the Pope Leo XIV’s Mass at the Place de la Concorde, with sunny spells, above-normal temperatures and dry conditions.

Science Festival 2026 at Paris Nanterre University: free invitations

Like every year, the campuses of Paris Nanterre University become, for three days, a genuine science festival! On Saturday, October 10, Nanterre will host an afternoon dedicated to science featuring hands-on workshops, exhibitions, games, tours and encounters. Archaeology, ecology, programming, psychology, nutrition — and, of course, critical thinking! Free registration.

Brie-Comte-Robert Medieval Festival 2026: free performances from Seine-et-Marne (77)

The Brie-Comte-Robert Médiévale festival is back for its 27th edition, inviting troubadours, storytellers and druids to the town centre of this Seine-et-Marne commune on October 3–4, 2026, for a free, family-friendly medieval celebration.

The Taste Walk 2026: Île-de-France farms open their doors for a weekend of indulgence

La Balade du Goût 2026 returns on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026 across Île-de-France. For this 29th edition, more than 70 farms and workshops will welcome visitors with tastings, tours, workshops, farm-to-table meals, and meetings with producers. A wonderful opportunity to discover what’s grown and made on the doorstep of Paris.

Chatou Fair, Bougival, Poissy: Yvelines flea markets this weekend

Flea markets, garage sales and collectors’ fairs spice up Yvelines (78) this weekend of September 26–27, 2026. An antiques fair in its 111th edition and more than twenty other events are on tap for bargain hunters across the department.

Carriages, confetti and fireworks: this historic festival returns to Montesson (78) today.

Floats, confetti, a funfair and fireworks: the Fête du Pâté à la Carmen returns to Montesson on 19 and 20 September 2026. A popular Yvelines event that preserves a local tradition dating back more than a century and a half.

Fête de la Science 2026 at Université Paris Cité: the must-attend events you won’t want to miss!

From Thursday, October 1 to Monday, October 12, Université Paris Cité celebrates the Science Festival! This year’s theme, “Scholarly Flavors,” shines a light on a program that features no fewer than 80 free events—just as original and playful as they are educational: interactive workshops, lab tours, roundtables, and even a theatre performance!

Moon Festival in Paris’s 13th arrondissement 2026: free activities lineup

The Moon Festival settles into Paris's 13th arrondissement through September 26, 2026, around Place d'Italie. A France–Korea exhibition, the RICE Asian market, concerts, a literary evening, and stand-up compose a program that's completely free.

Cergy Soit 2026 : the free circus festival is back this weekend

Cergy Soit! is celebrating its 28th edition in the Cergy-Pontoise metropolitan area, in Val-d'Oise. This international festival of street arts and circus brings together more than 40 companies and 200 artists for a free-to-the-public showcase, on September 19 and 20, 2026.

FRASQUES, the Galactik Ensemble’s acrobatic circus show, delightfully bonkers, at Théâtre Silvia Monfort

Between catastrophes, gags and poetry, the wildly daring acrobats of the Galactik Ensemble premiere at Théâtre Silvia Monfort their new show Frasques, delivering a high-voltige circus filled with humor and tenderness, on stage from October 8 to 17, 2026. Suitable for ages 7 and up, the performance works equally well for a family outing or for discovering contemporary circus with friends.

Chuseok 2026: The Korean festival at the Jardin d'Acclimatation is back this weekend.

The Korean Chuseok Festival brings its drums to the Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris this Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026. A hanbok parade, traditional dances, a K-pop contest and street food will mark the weekend.

Time Tripper: an escape game and time-travel adventure at a bargain price! PROMO CODE -20%

Come experience an unforgettable journey through time at Time Tripper, the escape room in the heart of Montparnasse and in Arcueil, Val-de-Marne. An experience that stays with you, with 100% immersive sets. Time Tripper is here for you. Enjoy 20% off with the promo code TTSAP.

Jardin21, season 2026: a week of celebration, nature and cultural discoveries at the heart of Parc de la Villette

In September, Jardin21—the festive, plant-filled community hub perched along the Canal de l’Ourcq in Paris’s 19th arrondissement—lengthens the season with a rich, varied lineup. Take the chance to savor these sunny days: bold community initiatives, gardening workshops, youth activities, lively evenings, a yoga session... It’s all there to escape the bustle without leaving the city. Free admission.

Endesumar Medieval Festival 2026 in Yvelines, photos of the Viking encampment

The Endesumar Medieval Festival transforms the grounds of Château de Rangiport, in Gargenville (Yvelines), into a full-scale Viking encampment and continues its journey this Sunday, September 13, 2026. We stopped by on Saturday—here’s what to expect on site.

Festival Lumières Impressionnistes 2026: we spotted Monet in Chatou (78)

Le Festival Lumières Impressionnistes transforms the Île des Impressionnistes de Chatou (78) en jardin rêvé de Claude Monet jusqu'au 12 septembre 2026. On a découvert ce festival gratuit en avant-première et on vous dévoile nos images.

The Paris Basketball show is making a big comeback.

Starting September 29, Paris Basketball will light up the Adidas Arena game after game against Europe’s top clubs. With family or friends, dive into this one-of-a-kind experience in the Paris region!

Salted Boy, the Paris-based coffee shop devoted to salted bread, has opened!

Salted Boy has opened its first brick‑and‑mortar “coffre shop” dedicated to salted bread, the buttered, Japanese‑Korean brioche that went viral. Heading to Rue Réaumur in Paris’s 3rd arrondissement. We tried its mini loaves and its decadent drinks, and here’s the full scoop.