Why should the back-to-work season always be synonymous with gloom, even with the holidays over? It’s not because summer is technically over that we stop having fun and discovering new spots, especially in the capital, which never stops moving and reinventing itself! We keep going out in Paris and Île-de-France during these months of September and October 2026, the chance to enjoy the opening of exceptional venues!
We’re off to explore these new spots in the coming weeks, from museums to restaurants, cafés, hotels and quirky venues! So many addresses that you’ll absolutely have to try to kick off the season with the latest and greatest, to feel like the holidays aren’t over!
Le Large opens its doors on Île Seguin with the Imaginary Engine exhibition.
The Imaginary Engine exhibition opens Large, the new contemporary art center on Île Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt. Masterpieces from the Renault collection and brand-new creations respond to one another from October 17, 2026, to March 7, 2027. [Read more]
Bouillon sur Seine: a XXL bouillon with a terrace lands on an island in Boulogne (92) this autumn
A giant bouillon is about to land at Paris’s doorstep. Based on Île Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt, Bouillon sur Seine will open in October 2026, offering 1,100 m², 570 seats and a large terrace overlooking the Seine. [Read more]
This former keep, the last vestige of a royal castle, will reopen to the public from September 2026.
The last remnant of the Château d'Étampes, the Guinette Tower sits at the heart of a renovation project aimed at reopening the ruin of this keep to the public. Here is the story of this endangered heritage, which will be rediscovered and accessible again in September 2026. [Read more]
The new restaurants opening in Paris as the September 2026 season begins.
Between the expected great restaurants, beautiful addresses, and renowned chefs, September is likely to be devilishly greedy in the new restaurants of Paris! [Read more]
The new hotels opening in Paris this September 2026
Boutique hotels, luxury properties, new insider addresses... The September 2026 season in Paris is shaping up to be packed with openings. A quick snapshot of the hotels that will welcome their first guests in the coming months! [Read more]
Where to enjoy afternoon tea in Paris in September 2026? The month’s newest tea rooms and cafés
Creamy custards, seasonal tarts and signature cakes: explore the creations of Paris’s new pastry chefs as they open their doors this September 2026. [Read more]
The 8 running races you simply must try to challenge yourself for the September 2026 season.
Come on, summer’s over, it’s back to work and we’re taking up running again to get back in shape! And there are plenty of sports activities in the region! Now, lace up your sneakers. [Read more]
Unusual outings in September 2027: a fresh, original program for Paris and the Île-de-France region
Want to shake up your routine? Check out our roundup of quirky outings in Paris this September 2027 for an original start to the season in Île-de-France. [Read more]
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