As June rolls around, some of us are taking advantage of a public holiday: this Monday, June 9, 2025, is Whit Monday! So, what are we going to do during this public holiday in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? If you're looking for something to do with friends, family or on your own, and don't want to find yourself in front of a closed door, we've selected a few good ideas for you to do on Pentecost.
This public holiday gives you the opportunity to explore Paris and the surrounding area. The capital never lacks activities to suit all tastes, whether you want to take in an exhibition, stroll through green spaces or discover historic sites opened especially for this holiday. Here are a few suggestions for making the most of the day in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, from museums and parks to stores, cafés and theme parks.
If you too are taking Whit Monday off, here are a few ideas for outings in Paris and the Île-de-France region on Monday, June 9, 2025:
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Stores and shopping centers open on Whit Monday 2025 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
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Caillebotte, the affordable, gourmet bistro in Paris's 9th arrondissement
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Le Tout-Paris at Cheval Blanc Paris
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L'Escarpolette, the coffee shop with crazy cheap tea times
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You're all set, with plenty of ideas for outings to occupy your bank holiday. It's a Monday just the way we like them! Have a nice day, folks.
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