Saturday at last! Here is our pick of the must-see outings for this Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Paris and Île-de-France, to make the most of the weekend without wasting hours hunting for ideas.
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Luminiscence: The Celestial Odyssey in Paris, enjoy the show at Saint-Eustache Church before it ends.
The immersive sound-and-light show Luminiscence is nearing its end at Saint-Eustache Church. How about discovering this version, titled The Celestial Odyssey, before May 22, 2026? We unveil this 3D immersive experience that transforms the vaults of the Parisian landmark. [Read more]
The "Vivre Ensemble" exhibition by Yann Arthus‑Bertrand at Place de la Concorde: free studio and activities.
This spring, Yann Arthus‑Bertrand invites you to discover the beauty and diversity of today’s France through a groundbreaking event called "Living Together." What’s on the program? A photo exhibition, a photo studio, not to mention encounters to be discovered on Place de la Concorde from April 11 to May 10, 2026. More details to come. [Read more]
Great tip: a kite festival with spectacular demonstrations at Base 217
A sky painted with a thousand colors— that’s what all the family can expect when the Kite Festival returns to Essonne, taking place at Base 217 on May 9 and 10, 2026. The lineup features shows, demonstrations, and workshops! [Read more]
10 parks and gardens in Paris and Île-de-France you simply have to visit in May 2026
In May, the parks and gardens of Paris and the Ile-de-France region are decked out in their most beautiful colors. The abundant blooms of this period offer the opportunity for beautiful discoveries, ideal for springtime strolls. So, to help you find your way around, here are 10 parks and gardens to discover at this time of year. [Read more]
Art Deco Spring 2026: An Architectural Immersion in Hauts-de-France
Sponsored - The Art Deco Spring returns to Hauts-de-France through May 31, 2026, with guided tours, exhibitions, workshops and festive events celebrating heritage. [Read more]
Tous à l'Opéra 2026: Free tours of the Palais Garnier in Paris, reservations open
The annual event "All to the Opera!" is back this weekend. What's on the program? Free tours, workshops and several other activities. For its part, the Palais Garnier in Paris will offer free access to its public spaces this Saturday, May 9, 2026, starting at 10 a.m. Heads up: reservation is mandatory. [Read more]
Europe Day 2026: free concerts, activities and debates at Place de la République
Europe Day returns to Paris with another edition to be enjoyed this year once again on the Place de la République. This Saturday, May 9, 2026, come and enjoy free concerts by Valeria Stoica, Postman, and Solann, and also take part in a range of activities, including panel discussions and interactive games. Here is the program waiting for you! [Read more]
The Night of the Cathedrals 2026 at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, the free evening program
Notre-Dame de Paris opens its doors for Cathedral Night 2026 on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The program includes guided tours, adoration, a musical and literary vigil featuring Brigitte Fossey, with free admission — here are all the details. [Read more]
La Nuit des Cathédrales 2026: discover the date of this nocturne around religious heritage
La Nuit des Cathédrales is an annual event that celebrates religious heritage on a special night. In the Île-de-France region, several buildings will be taking part in the next edition, scheduled for May 9, 2026. [Read more]
Nobuo Uematsu, the renowned Japanese video game composer, set to perform live in Paris in spring 2026
Regarded as one of the greatest composers in video game music, Nobuo Uematsu has announced a one-of-a-kind concert in Paris as part of his European "Contiki Show" tour. Mark your calendars: the Japanese maestro will take the stage at La Salle Pleyel on Saturday, May 9, 2026! [Read more]
Yvelines: have you heard of this temple of love, a romantic kiosk-bridge set in a lush green haven?
In the Yvelines, at the heart of the Bonnelles pond nature reserve, a charming bridge-kiosk nicknamed the “Temple of Love” still bears witness to an 18th-century parc à fabriques—an elaborate garden of follies. Open to the public for discovery in 2026. [Read more]
The plays to see in Paris this weekend, May 8, 2026
The long weekend of May 8, 2026 is the perfect excuse to go to the theatre in Paris: comedies, classics, contemporary premieres, and solo shows on offer from May 7 to 10. [Read more]
Jules Verne, The Extraordinary Voyage — the Grand Hôtel des Rêves in Paris’ 5th arrondissement
Sponsored - The Grand Hôtel des Rêves invites you to discover Jules Verne, Le Voyage Extraordinaire: a family immersive show. Jules Verne, Le Voyage Extraordinaire is a show designed to discover or rediscover the author of adventure novels, with 360° sets and a brand-new theatrical adventure. [Read more]
Everyone to the Opera 2026: Free tours this weekend in Paris and Île-de-France, the program
Attention opera lovers and the curious! The event "Tous à l'Opéra" returns this weekend with a new, 19th edition. On Friday, May 8; Saturday, May 9; and Sunday, May 10, 2026, a host of prestigious Parisian and Île-de-France institutions will throw open their doors for free, inviting you to discover the grandeur and beauty of these exceptional cultural venues. Workshops, exhibitions, tours... here’s the program ahead! [Read more]
Hilma af Klint at the Grand Palais: an exhibition weaving together spiritualism, the occult, and abstraction
Hilma af Klint, the Swedish visionary artist and a pioneer of abstraction, anchors a groundbreaking show at the Grand Palais, in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou, from May 6 to August 30, 2026. Her mystic works, nourished by Spiritism and the occult, are unveiled in France for the first time in a curatorial journey that brings together almost the entire body of the Temple Paintings cycle, her magnum opus. [Read more]
Everyone to the Opera 2026: Free opening of the Royal Opera at the Palace of Versailles, the program
As part of the annual "Tous à l'Opéra" event, the Royal Opera House opens its doors to you for free this Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, 2026. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to admire this heritage treasure, tucked inside the sublime Palace of Versailles. Here's the program! [Read more]
A free permanent exhibition dedicated to the art of perfumery takes over a former Parisian theatre.
Set in a former theatre in the heart of Paris, just steps from the Opéra Garnier, Fragonard’s perfume house has reopened the doors to its Théâtre du Parfum, a historic museum dedicated to the art of perfumery. Here’s what to expect. [Read more]
Movies to see in Paris cinemas over the weekend of May 8, 2026
The May 8, 2026 long weekend is a perfect excuse to head to the cinema in Paris: new releases, auteur films, animation, comedies, thrillers, and big crowd-pleasers are on offer from May 7 to 10. [Read more]
Time Tripper to host France's first Action Game tournament - PROMO CODE
Sponsored - Join us for an unforgettable time-travel adventure at Time Tripper, the escape room nestled in the heart of Montparnasse and in Arcueil in Val-de-Marne. An experience with 100% immersive sets. Time Tripper is here for you. Enjoy 10% off with promo code TTSAP! [Read more]
Anaconda: Paul Rudd comedy lands on VOD
Anaconda, Tom Gormican's adventure comedy starring Paul Rudd, Jack Black and Steve Zahn, hits VOD for purchase on April 30, 2026, followed by rental on May 6, after its theatrical release. [Read more]
Scary Trip: An Immersive Escape Game and Theater Experience in Paris
Sponsored - Scary Trip is an immersive Parisian experience combining escape games and immersive theater that you have to try! For 60 minutes, or 2 hours for the bravest, with your team of 3 to 7 people, you will infiltrate a laboratory hiding dark secrets. Like a life-size role-playing game, you will be the actors in a scenario full of twists and turns with multiple possible endings, all in a 300m² setting. [Read more]
The Criminals: the trailer for the heist film starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson
The Criminals, David Mackenzie's latest film starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James, unveils its trailer ahead of its release in cinemas on May 6, 2026. [Read more]
The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits cinemas this Wednesday, April 29, 2026 — our verdict.
Le Devil Wears Prada 2 hits cinemas this Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt reprise their roles in this highly anticipated sequel centered on Miranda Priestly and the fashion world. Read our review. [Read more]
The World of Love: Yoon Ga-eun's Korean drama
The World of Love, a Korean dramedy by Yoon Ga-eun starring Seo Su-bin, hits theaters on May 6, 2026. The film follows a high school girl grappling with a painful past. [Read more]
Champions League: The Bars and Pubs Showing the European Matches in Paris
As soon as the first notes of the European anthem fill the air, Paris comes alive in unison. For this Champions League season, the French capital once again transforms into a massive open-air stadium. With countless venues to catch the action of Europe's biggest clubs, fans gather to share the thrill of European nights, immersed in passionate atmospheres and electrifying energy. [Read more]
For the fun of it: Alexandra Lamy and François Cluzet are a couple.
Reem Kherici directs Pour le plaisir, a comedy featuring Alexandra Lamy and François Cluzet about female pleasure and a couple trying to invent a revolutionary sex toy. [Read more]
Moon Mission: step aboard the future Artemis mission in virtual reality at The Gate VR
Head to the Moon before Artemis launches! The Gate VR invites you to discover "Mission on the Moon, an Artemis VR Experience," a virtual reality adventure to be enjoyed in the 8th arrondissement. The idea? You set off toward the lunar South Pole alongside astronaut Lucy Bauer, in 2030, for NASA's upcoming Artemis II mission. [Read more]
Mi Amor : Guillaume Nicloux's thriller starring Pom Klementieff
Guillaume Nicloux unveils with Mi Amor a psychological thriller led by Pom Klementieff and Benoît Magimel. Between a troubling disappearance and a downward spiral of paranoia, the film hits cinemas on May 6, 2026. [Read more]
The riverside guinguette at La Pointe Sauvage on the banks of the Marne in Seine-et-Marne has opened its doors.
La guinguette of La Pointe Sauvage lands on the banks of the Marne in Vaires-sur-Marne, Seine-et-Marne, for a summer season that looks set to be convivial. Concerts, grilled fare, crepes and good spirits are on the menu from May 6 to September 2026 (and maybe beyond if the vibes—and the weather—cooperate). [Read more]
Le Pont Traversé, the cozy coffee shop with its historic façade, is reinventing itself.
Le Pont Traversé, that’s the name of this delicious coffee shop with a historic façade that treats us in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, just steps from the Luxembourg Gardens. After a change in ownership and chef, we headed back to rediscover this spot, which continues to delight gluten-free diners—and more. [Read more]
Sacré Frenchy: a festive neo-French brasserie in the heart of Paris
Sponsored - In the heart of the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, between the Marais, Montorgueil and Châtelet, Le Sacré Frenchy is a timeless yet trendy neo-brasserie: a living space designed by Jean-Eudes Bernard and brought to life with Stefan Petit Halgatte (the creator behind numerous landmark spots in Paris and beyond, notably within the Paris Society group—Le Piaf, Les Planches, Raspoutine…). It features house-made cuisine by Chef Karen (whose background includes Ladurée and the George V), jazz nights, piano and DJ sets from Thursday to Saturday, a family-friendly Sunday brunch, a spacious terrace, and the Salon Pompadour fully bookable for a party, birthday, or corporate event. [Read more]
Le Tournesol: the beautiful gourmet brasserie in the 16th arrondissement of Paris
Sponsored - Just a stone's throw from the Trocadéro, Le Tournesol is a must-visit address in the 16th arrondissement, offering generous, sunny French cuisine. In a setting that's both chic and relaxed, you can enjoy a quick lunch, dinner with friends or a family meal, on the terrace or in the dining room. [Read more]
A one-of-a-kind party venue: a pub, a nightclub, and a hidden speakeasy bar tucked away inside an underground chapel.
Sponsored - Meet at The Hide: it’s at once a massive pub, a nightclub under the arches, and even a speakeasy—a hidden bar at 500 Shooters. Book your evenings—you’ll love the festive vibe! [Read more]
ZEN, the elegance of Japanese cuisine in the heart of Paris
Sponsored - In the Louvre district of Paris’s 1st arrondissement, the Japanese restaurant ZEN has earned a solid reputation. Founded in 2006 by Zen Okawa, the house upholds the tradition of authentic Japanese cuisine, switching from a Nipponese lunch canteen to a gourmet Izakaya at dinner. [Read more]
A summer rooftop bar with an unbeatable view of Paris reopens atop an iconic museum.
Spring–summer 2026, the Musée d’Orsay takes to the skies… and to new heights. Its terrace reopens with a panoramic view of Paris, an arty-chic vibe, and a bar inspired by Art Nouveau. A discreet rooftop, but not for long. [Read more]
The loveliest terraces at Fitz Group restaurants to soak up the sunny days in Paris
Sponsored - May is here, and with it the irresistible urge to enjoy terraces at the first hint of sun. Good news: the Fitz Group’s terraces are open. Five spots ready for sunny lunches, lingering breaks, and open-air dinners. [Read more]
Experimental Cocktail Club: Paris's iconic speakeasy and cocktail bar since 2007
In the heart of the Sentier district, the Experimental Cocktail Club has been hiding behind a discreet door since 2007, in the spirit of Parisian speakeasies. This spot in the 2nd arrondissement offers a cocktail menu that blends reinvented classics with signature creations, crafted with precision and balance. A pioneering venue for Paris's contemporary cocktail culture. [Read more]
Little Red Door, the cocktail bar where you can savor a truly immersive sensory experience
Rue Charlot, in the Marais, Little Red Door draws you in with its anthracite façade, where a red-painted door hides in plain sight. Welcome to this Paris cocktail hotspot, an address that feels like a genuine experience. [Read more]
This rooftop bar is tucked away atop a historic Paris cinema, offering views of the Sacré-Cœur.
In Paris, the Louxor Bar keeps the screening going atop the Louxor Cinema. In Barbès, this spot blends Egyptian decor, inspired cocktails and seasonal cuisine. With its view of the Sacré-Cœur, the film continues… on the bar side. [Read more]
Family-friendly shows to see in Paris over the weekend of May 8, 2026.
The May 8, 2026 long weekend is a perfect excuse to plan a family outing in Paris: kid-friendly performances, magic, circus, musical comedies, and visual shows to discover from May 7 to 10. [Read more]
Palomano: the kids' mini-city opens a new playground in Montrouge (92)
Palomano, a go-to destination for kids, rounds out its Île-de-France locations with a new playground in Montrouge, inviting families to live, marvel, and imagine all the possibilities for a few hours. [Read more]
What to do with the little ones in Paris? The ideal outings for children aged 0 to 3 years
Before heading back to school, finding outings tailored for the little ones can be tricky—the so‑called “toddler” age range. Yet Paris has plenty of spots designed specifically for families, places where every visit is a gentle invitation to awaken the senses and let the youngest ones marvel at their own pace. [Read more]
Avon'Ânes, stroll and stroke donkeys just steps from Fontainebleau-Avon station.
In the beautiful Domaine de Bel Ebat, the Avon'Ânes association cares for rescued donkeys and invites you to go for a ride with them. [Read more]
A free biodiversity museum featuring large aquariums in Puteaux (92)
On Île de Puteaux in the Hauts-de-Seine, inside Lebaudy Park, you’ll find the Naturoscope — a venue devoted to the environment that aims to raise awareness for both children and adults through exhibitions and educational activities. [Read more]
Family: Jardin d’Acclimatation opens a pirate-themed space.
All aboard! Le Jardin d’Acclimatation unveils a new pirate-themed game activity. Ready, little sailors? [Read more]
The Ecancourt educational farm in Jouy-le-Moutier, for a walk to discover the animals.
Near Jouy-le-Moutier, the Ecancourt farm welcomes families all week long to discover its residents and the world of farming at the same time. [Read more]
Metro and RER updates: closures, work, and demonstrations in Paris this Monday May 11, 2026
In a flash, get all the latest updates on traffic and transportation in Paris, refreshed in real time. Whether it's the Metro, RER, or Transilien services operated by RATP, construction work, ongoing circulation, major events, or demonstrations — we provide all the essential information you need before heading out in Paris this Monday May 11, 2026. [Read more]
Weather in Paris and Île-de-France today, this Monday May 11, 2026, and tomorrow
What’s the weather like right now in Paris and Île-de-France? Check the forecast daily before planning your activities. Rain or snow, sunshine or clouds—whether it’s cold or warm, good weather or bad—the city is yours to enjoy! Here’s your weather update for Paris and Île-de-France for Monday May 11, 2026 [Read more]
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On May 16, 2026
