Sunday is lazy day. The weekend is drawing to a close, tomorrow the week begins again and we're often tempted to hang around after a good lie-in. But when you're lucky enough to be in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, there's no question of dawdling on the sofa: not with all those great outings awaiting you.
What do you mean you don't know what to do with your Sunday, May 25, 2025? Have you forgotten? Sunday is the day of brunches, the day of well-being, the day of beautiful walks, in short, it's the last day of the weekend ! So, let's make the most of it. Need more motivation? Just take a look at the great selection below!
That's right, because we're always on the lookout for the best things to do in and around the capital, so we've put together a roundup of the top things to do this Sunday. So you'll always know what to do! And did you know? We make daily selections, and even for the whole week! And if you're a fan of good deals, you'll want to check out , our guide to free and low-cost outings .
What to do for Mother's Day 2025 in Paris? Our ideas for outings and gifts for Mum
What to do in Paris for Mother's Day? Would you like to surprise your mother this Sunday, May 25, 2025? If so, you're in luck: there are plenty of great outings and gift ideas waiting for you in the four corners of the capital! Don't miss out on any good ideas, and follow the guide! [Read more]
Grandeur Nature II: the contemporary art exhibition in the gardens of the Château de Fontainebleau
From May 25 to September 21, 2025, take a stroll through the gardens of the Château de Fontainebleau and discover the works on display. The Grandeur Nature contemporary art trail is back for a 2nd summer edition, free of charge. [Read more]
Jardins, Jardin 2025 at the Parc de la Villa Windsor in Paris' Bois de Boulogne, photos and program
The Jardins, Jardin show, a not-to-be-missed event for gardeners and lovers of green spaces, returns this year to the Parc de la Villa Windsor, in Paris's Bois de Boulogne, from May 21 to 25, 2025. Featuring sublime gardens, equipment and advice, this is the not-to-be-missed show for garden lovers. Note that a free shuttle bus is available from line 1 to Les Sablons to drop you off at the show entrance and take you back. [Read more]
The Berlin Wall, a divided world: the exhibition at the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, our photos
A global symbol of the Cold War, the Berlin Wall divided the city in two for 28 long years. As the German capital celebrates the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Wall in 2024, the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine in Paris presents an original, well-documented exhibition at the heart of this Berlin cut in two. "The Berlin Wall. A world divided" is on view from May 14 to September 28, 2025. [Read more]
Une passion chinoise, the fascinating exhibition unveiled at the Musée du Louvre - photos
"Une passion chinoise, la collection de monsieur Thiers", the exhibition unveiled to us at the Musée du Louvre from May 14 to August 25, 2025, features more than 170 Chinese works from the collections of Adolphe Thiers. Installed on the Napoleon mezzanine, this retrospective highlights the richness of Chinese art from the XVIIIᵉ and XIXᵉ centuries, between porcelains, prints and imperial treasures. [Read more]
Fishing beyond the cliché: our photos from the 100% net and trawler exhibition at the Musée de la Marine
The Musée national de la Marine in Paris is devoting a photo exhibition to fishing, between fantasy, literature and reality in the field, entitled "La pêche au-delà du cliché, inédits de la collection", from May 14 to August 17, 2025. An opportunity to discover the maritime world and fishing communities through over a century of visual archives. [Read more]
Jeju, the Korean island of a thousand secrets at the Korean Cultural Center
Sponsored - When it comes to South Korea, you're bound to know Seoul. From May 22 to September 6, 2025, thanks to the Korean Cultural Center's major exhibition, you can also discover Jeju Island and its famous haenyeo divers, emblematic figures of a maritime culture listed as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. Jeju, an island of memories, legends, resistance and raw beauty. Free admission. [Read more]
Fête de la Nature à Paris et en Ile-de-France 2025: free good deals
The Fête de la Nature returns to Paris and the rest of France from May 21 to 25, 2025, for several days of free events to enjoy the beauty and biodiversity of parks and gardens in the capital and the Ile-de-France region, and to learn more about fauna, flora and ecology! [Read more]
The most beautiful rose gardens in Paris and the Île-de-France region, flowering nuggets to discover
Where are the most beautiful rose gardens in and around Paris? Paris and the surrounding area makes us see life in pink... literally! For lovers of beautiful plants, we invite you to discover the sublime rose gardens to be found in the capital and throughout the Ile-de-France region for magical, bucolic moments. [Read more]
10 must-see parks and gardens in Paris and the Île-de-France region in May 2025
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]
Roland-Garros 2025: all you need to know about the tournament
It's off to Roland-Garros 2025, from May 19 to June 8! Three weeks to enjoy the world's best tennis players at Porte d'Auteuil. Here's a roundup of all the latest news and information you need to know about the tournament! [Read more]
Exhibitions in Paris in May 2025: Top 10 must-sees
Would you like to discover a beautiful exhibition while taking advantage of public holidays and long weekends? Paris has a wealth of artistic discoveries in store for you in May 2025! Between major retrospectives, immersive exhibitions and new talents to watch, the capital is becoming more than ever the stage for unmissable cultural events. To make sure you don't miss a thing, discover our selection of the 10 must-see exhibitions in Paris in May. Museums, art galleries, cultural centers: let us guide you to the heart of contemporary creation and the treasures of the past! [Read more]
10 great outings to enjoy during the May bridges of 2025 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
How about getting off the beaten track? Looking for original outings in and around Paris? Here are 10 unusual visits to make the most of the May Bridges 2025 in the French capital. Atypical exhibitions, events and original walks await you! [Read more]
Top May terraces in Paris 2025: The best places to enjoy the sun
Looking for the most beautiful terraces in Paris? In this month of May 2025, sunny terraces are springing up all over the capital to offer you unforgettable moments of relaxation. Whether you're looking for lunch with friends, a coffee in the sun or an aperitif at the end of the day, discover our selection of the best terraces in Paris. Make yourself comfortable, sip your favorite beverage and let yourself be carried away by the summer atmosphere taking over the city. Here's where to enjoy May in Paris! [Read more]
Open-air film festivals in Paris: must-sees for spring-summer 2025
Discover the free open-air film festivals not to be missed in Paris this spring-summer 2025 to enjoy star-studded screenings. [Read more]
Piscines découvertes in Paris & Île-de-France, outdoor pools to swim in this spring-summer
Looking for an outdoor pool to cool off in and get a tan at the same time? We'll take you on a tour of outdoor pools in Paris and the Paris region. Here are just a few of the places to swim and sunbathe in the Paris region! So, shall we take a dip? [Read more]
France Miniature: 2025 program, attractions and new features at the Yvelines family park
If you're dreaming of travelling around France in a day, while entertaining your children with a variety of attractions, then France Miniature is the place for you. Come and take a children's tour of France, near Elancourt in the Yvelines. Scheduled to reopen on Saturday, April 5, 2025. [Read more]
Vénerie en fête: the traditional hunting and nature event in Fontainebleau
On Saturday May 24 and Sunday May 25, 2025, Fontainebleau celebrates Vénerie en fête, a major family event devoted to horses, dogs and nature. [Read more]
Foire du Trône 2025, the funfair is back!
The Foire du Trône returns to the Pelouse de Reuilly in Paris from Friday, April 4 to June 9, 2025. An opportunity for young and old to find ever bigger rides and ever more impressive attractions in the 12ᵉ arrondissement! [Read more]
The Grandes Eaux Musicales du Château de Versailles 2025 are back!
The Grandes Eaux Musicales and Jardins Musicaux at the Château de Versailles return to embellish the garden's basins and fountains for a new season. From April 1 to October 31, 2025, enjoy strolls around the estate's groves and fountains to the rhythm of Baroque music in a magical atmosphere worthy of Louis XIV. [Read more]
Maisons-Laffitte (78): a free gathering of classic cars once a month
Did you know? In Maisons-Laffitte, a classic car rally is held every last Sunday of the month. We'll show you around. [Read more]
Révélations 2025: the biennial arts and crafts show moves to the Grand Palais
It's back at last at the Grand Palais: the biennial Révélations, the international showcase of artistic and creative crafts, is open from May 21 to 25, 2025. Come and discover the skills of artists and craftsmen from all over the world through exceptional new works. [Read more]
Evening: an exclusive DJ set in a glass room perched on the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower
How about an exceptional DJ set at the Eiffel Tower? On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Salle Gustave Eiffel on the 1st floor of the Iron Lady will be transformed into a dancefloor for an exclusive event. Carlita will be on the decks, ready to rock Paris with a high-altitude electro set! Tickets open this Sunday, March 23 at 6pm. [Read more]
Scènes en Seine in Sartrouville (78): the free festival on the banks of the Seine with concerts & shows
The quays of Sartrouville are getting ready to put on a show with Scènes en Seine, the event that combines festivities, culture and the great outdoors this Sunday, May 25, 2025. With concerts, shows and entertainment of all kinds, the town invites you to enjoy a car-free afternoon full of surprises! [Read more]
Color Run 2025 in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (78): solidarity run, colored powder and DJ set
Would you like to take part in a festive, colorful race on the outskirts of Paris? Head for Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, in the Yvelines region (78), this Sunday, May 25, 2025, to take part in the 6th Color Run. What's on the program? Colorful runs, inflatable structures and a DJ set! [Read more]
Wizkid in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in May 2025
Wizkid announces his return to France with his "WIZKID // MORAYO // PARIS" tour. Join the Nigerian singer-songwriter live at the Accor Arena in Paris on Sunday, May 25, 2025, as he brings his Afrobeat sound to life! [Read more]
La Ruée des Fadas 2025: the crazy obstacle course in Yvelines (78)
Following the success of previous editions, the Ruée des Fadas returns to the Paris region. Scheduled for May 25, 2025, this totally frosty mud race welcomes you to the Yvelines! [Read more]
Madame Loyal at Cirque Micheletty with Acid Arab, Joachim Pastor, Barbara Butch
Expect an unusual open air experience at the Cirque Micheletty village in Villeneuve-la-Garenne, thanks to the return of Madame Loyal on May 24, 2025! On the program? Several stages and funfair-style entertainment! [Read more]
Chill & Golf: XXL indoor golf bar to open in Paris's 17th arrondissement
Chill & Golf, the very first indoor golf bar in Paris, opens its doors on June 4, 2025 in the 17th arrondissement. On the menu? State-of-the-art simulators and seasonal finger food, accompanied by shaken cocktails, all spread over two floors with a terrace. A new hybrid venue where people come to swing as much as to chill out, with friends, family or afterwork. [Read more]
Evening: an exclusive DJ set in a glass room perched on the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower
How about an exceptional DJ set at the Eiffel Tower? On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Salle Gustave Eiffel on the 1st floor of the Iron Lady will be transformed into a dancefloor for an exclusive event. Carlita will be on the decks, ready to rock Paris with a high-altitude electro set! Tickets open this Sunday, March 23 at 6pm. [Read more]
Scènes en Seine in Sartrouville (78): the free festival on the banks of the Seine with concerts & shows
The quays of Sartrouville are getting ready to put on a show with Scènes en Seine, the event that combines festivities, culture and the great outdoors this Sunday, May 25, 2025. With concerts, shows and entertainment of all kinds, the town invites you to enjoy a car-free afternoon full of surprises! [Read more]
Color Run 2025 in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (78): solidarity run, colored powder and DJ set
Would you like to take part in a festive, colorful race on the outskirts of Paris? Head for Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, in the Yvelines region (78), this Sunday, May 25, 2025, to take part in the 6th Color Run. What's on the program? Colorful runs, inflatable structures and a DJ set! [Read more]
Wizkid in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in May 2025
Wizkid announces his return to France with his "WIZKID // MORAYO // PARIS" tour. Join the Nigerian singer-songwriter live at the Accor Arena in Paris on Sunday, May 25, 2025, as he brings his Afrobeat sound to life! [Read more]
La Ruée des Fadas 2025: the crazy obstacle course in Yvelines (78)
Following the success of previous editions, the Ruée des Fadas returns to the Paris region. Scheduled for May 25, 2025, this totally frosty mud race welcomes you to the Yvelines! [Read more]
Madame Loyal at Cirque Micheletty with Acid Arab, Joachim Pastor, Barbara Butch
Expect an unusual open air experience at the Cirque Micheletty village in Villeneuve-la-Garenne, thanks to the return of Madame Loyal on May 24, 2025! On the program? Several stages and funfair-style entertainment! [Read more]
PSG Stadium Tour Spring Party & Playground: get your own ticket to the Parc des Princes this weekend!
Sponsored - Paris Saint-Germain opens the doors of the Parc des Princes to the general public for a unique and festive end-of-season event on May 24 and 25, 2025: the Stadium Tour Spring Party and Playground, a festive weekend for the whole family. [Read more]
Jardins, Jardin 2025: CHANEL unveils its fragrant & immersive garden in the grounds of Villa Windsor - photos
Chanel unveils its new ephemeral garden in the verdant setting of the 20th edition of the Jardins, Jardin event, in the heart of Villa Windsor park. From May 21 to 25, 2025, head to the Bois de Boulogne for an ultra-couture olfactory experience. [Read more]
Good Girl Coffee Shop: our photos of Carolina Herrera's café pop-up in Paris - last few days
From May 16 to 25, 2025, Carolina Herrera opens the Good Girl Coffee Shop in the heart of the Marais district, an experiential pop-up combining fragrance and entertainment. To mark the launch of its latest fragrance, the house unveils a New York-style café, with a menu designed by pastry chef Nicolas Paciello. [Read more]
Prada Picnic: Prada Beauty's free, gourmet, experiential pop-up at the Palais Galliera
This weekend, from May 24 to 25, 2025, Prada Beauty marks the most stylish rendezvous of the season with its very first Prada Picnic in the Square du Palais Galliera. A glamorous open-air interlude, conceived as an ode to couture make-up and the house's iconic fragrances, complete with ice cream tasting ... all free of charge. Free admission (priority admission by reservation only). [Read more]
"Tout à fait Thaï": Thailand celebrates at Bagatelle Park on May 24 and 25, 2025!
Sponsored - The "Tout à fait Thaï" festival comes to Paris for a colorful weekend on May 24 and 25, 2025 in the Parc de Bagatelle, with a program featuring Thai specialties, traditional shows, Muay Thai, wellness workshops and much more! [Read more]
Fête de la Bretagne 2025 in the 14th arrondissement of Paris: here's the program
The Fête de la Bretagne returns to the 14th arrondissement of Paris from May 16 to 25, 2025. For over a week, the Mission bretonne will be offering a wide range of events in the various districts of the capital's 14th arrondissement. Music, dance, cinema, storytelling and gastronomy... Once again this year, there's something for everyone. Here's the program! [Read more]
Le Grand Week-End de la Beauté 2025 at la Samaritaine: 4 days of free events in Paris
La Samaritaine celebrates the return of the sun with Le Grand Week-End Beauté, from May 22 to 25, 2025. Four days of free events, exclusive treatments and sensory discoveries in the smallest of Parisian department stores! [Read more]
Le Paris Beer Club: Paris Beer Festival returns May 19-25, 2025
Sponsored - The Paris Beer Festival returns from May 19 to 25, 2025: Save the date! The Paris Beer Club association is organizing a festival dedicated to craft beer at Ground Control Paris from May 19. Get your tickets now! [Read more]
Blooming, the Montaigne Flower Shop: a free haute-couture floral tour of Paris
From May 22 to 25, 2025, Blooming, the Montaigne Flower Show brings a couture garden to life in the heart of Paris. A free, enchanting stroll through the heart of the 8th arrondissement, just in time for Mother's Day. [Read more]
Mother's Day 2025 in Paris: a duo treatment at the Spa du Meurice and a sweet treat by Cédric Grolet
Mother's Day is fast approaching and you're looking for a gift idea that stands out from the crowd? Good news! We've got just the thing for the queen of your heart. The Hôtel du Meurice pampers mothers with a duo wellness package at the Valmont spa, accompanied by sweets from Cédric Grolet! [Read more]
Into The Light, the luminous, immersive exhibition, visits the Grande Halle de la Villette by night
Into The Light is the immersive exhibition illuminating the Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris from April 9 to August 31, 2025. On the program: a journey through works of light and sculpture, projections and contemplative installations. Take advantage of nocturnes every Thursday to visit the exhibition in a different way. [Read more]
Bordalo II: the Portuguese street artist presents his "Irréversible" exhibition in Paris, our photos
Portuguese street artist Bordalo II is back in Paris with a new solo exhibition entitled "Irréversible". Visit the 13th arrondissement of Paris from May 24 to June 28, 2025, to discover some 40 works, including his famous portraits of animals threatened with extinction. [Read more]
Les Machines Musicales Silencieuses: the unusual exhibition at Les Frigos de Paris!
Sponsored - For 10 days, Galerie Aiguillage will host several sets of Musical Machines created by Jacques Rémus: the Double String Quartet (1987), Concertomatique N°2 (1992) and Orgabulles (2006). They will be silent, and there will be continuous video projections. [Read more]
Van Gogh, the last journeys: the exhibition at Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise - photos
Auvers-sur-Oise, the birthplace of Impressionism in the Île-de-France region, was home to the painter Vincent Van Gogh during the last years of his life. The château is extending its event exhibition, focusing on his last journeys, until November 2025. [Read more]
Discovering dinosaurs: the immersive exhibition arrives in Meudon (92) in May 2025 - CANCELLED
Get ready for a prehistoric invasion in Hauts-de-Seine (92)! On Wednesday May 21, Saturday May 24 and Sunday May 25, 2025, the travelling exhibition "Discovering dinosaurs" stops off in Meudon for a Jurassic face-to-face encounter with some twenty larger-than-life mastodons, punctuated by fun and educational activities for the whole family. [Read more]
Free street art exhibition by Djalouz in Paris 13th arrondissement: dans mon nid
Artist Djalouz takes over 13 Korner with his free exhibition "Dans mon nid", from May 22 to June 21, 2025 in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. On the program: works on canvas, sculptures, live painting, workshops for all and tattoos by appointment. We tell you all about it. [Read more]
Louis-Jean Desprez: the Swedish Institute dedicates a monographic exhibition to the artist, our photos
Painter, engraver, architect and traveler, Louis-Jean Desprez left his mark on the 18th century with his dramatic and enigmatic works. Fifteen of these works can be admired free of charge at the Swedish Institute. This monographic exhibition, part of the new layout of the permanent exhibition, runs from May 17 to October 26, 2025. [Read more]
Paradox Museum Paris unveils 5 new immersive experiences and a Hans & Gretel Café
Paradox Museum in Paris offers almost a hundred experiences in trompe l'oeil, optical illusions and sensory upheaval. You'll love being fooled and capturing surreal clichés. 5 new immersive experiences have been added to the itinerary, so it's time to put your senses to the test! As a bonus, a brand-new ultra-gourmand café awaits you: Hans & Gretel will catch you. [Read more]
Apocalypse, yesterday and tomorrow: final days of the exhibition at BnF François-Mitterrand
Is the apocalypse just around the corner? The BnF François-Mitterrand explores this age-old theme in an exhibition on display until June 8, 2025, from the Bible to the present day. [Read more]
Intimate Henner, the man behind the artist: the exhibition at the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner
The Musée Jean-Jacques Henner reveals "the man behind the artist" in a new exhibition on view from May 17 to October 13, 2025. [Read more]
A pack of wolves arrives at Espace Rambouillet: observation, feeding, bivouac and nocturne
An animal as fascinating as it is disturbing in the collective imagination, the wolf has had its own place in the forest since Espace Rambouillet reopened in April 2025. This is your chance to get to know the wolf through exceptional experiences! [Read more]
Trúc Lâm Thiền Viện: discover the traditional Vietnamese pagoda in Villebon-sur-Yvette (91)
Take a one-way ticket to Hanoi - or rather, Villebon-sur-Yvette - and discover the Trúc Lâm Thiền Viện pagoda, a little-known nugget in the Essonne department. [Read more]
Fête de la Nature à Plaisir 2025, the program of free events in Yvelines
The Fête de la Nature returns from May 21 to 25, 2025. To mark the occasion, the town of Plaisir is offering a wide range of free activities to help you discover biodiversity and local green spaces. Now's the time to sign up! [Read more]
Fête de la Nature at Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne 2025, a free weekend of festivities
The Fête de la Nature awaits you in Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne on the weekend of May 24 and 25, 2025. A rich program of events for all the family is on the agenda to (re)discover the local natural heritage. [Read more]
Fête de la Nature 2025 at the Museum of Natural History, free events at the Jardin des Plantes
The Fête de la Nature 2025 is being celebrated in style at the Museum d'Histoire Naturelle, with a whole host of events planned at the Jardin des Plantes for the whole family, on May 24 and 25, 2025! The village of nature awaits you. [Read more]
Fête de la Nature at the Arboretum de Chevreloup 2025, free events in Yvelines
The Fête de la Nature awaits you from May 24 to 26, 2025 at the Arboretum de Versailles-Chèvreloup, with an attractive free program! It's time to make the most of it! [Read more]
La Venue de l'Avenir by Cédric Klapisch, presented out of competition at the Cannes Festival 2025
Cédric Klapisch's new film, La Venue de l'Avenir, will be unveiled out of competition at the Cannes Festival 2025. [Read more]
Partir un Jour by Amélie Bonnin with Juliette Armanet, opening film at Cannes 2025
Partir un jour, the new comedy-drama by Amélie Bonnin, starring Juliette Armanet and Bastien Bouillon, is due in cinemas on May 13, 2025, and will open the Cannes Film Festival. Based on the César 2023 award-winning short film, the film explores the power of memories and life choices. [Read more]
Une pointe d'amour: a tender, daring road movie starring Julia Piaton and Grégory Gadebois
In Une pointe d'amour, Julia Piaton and Grégory Gadebois embark on a singular road trip, blending humor and emotion. Directed by Maël Piriou, this film promises an original and sensitive human adventure. [Read more]
Les Musiciens: a dramatic comedy about an impossible concert
In Les Musiciens, Grégory Magne reunites Valérie Donzelli, Frédéric Pierrot and Mathieu Spinosi to recount the chaotic preparations for an exceptional violin concert. [Read more]
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, presented out of competition at Cannes Festival 2025
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Part 2 (The Final Reckoning) brings the Tom Cruise-led spy epic to a close. Released in cinemas on May 21, 2025, with a preview at the Cannes Film Festival 2025! [Read more]
Anges & Cie: a celestial romantic comedy starring Élodie Fontan and Romain Lancry
Angels & Co., Vladimir Rodionov's directorial debut, is a fantasy comedy in which angels try to prevent a forbidden romance. In theaters May 7, 2025. [Read more]
Hurry Up Tomorrow: a psychological thriller starring The Weeknd and Jenna Ortega
The psychological thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow, directed by Trey Edward Shults, stars Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd), Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan. Released worldwide in cinemas on May 16, 2025. [Read more]
Les Maudites: a spellbinding horrific thriller starring Ester Expósito
A terrifying scream, an invisible presence and three women bound together by fear: The Cursed (El llanto) is a horrific thriller by Pedro Martín-Calero, starring Ester Expósito and Mathilde Ollivier. Released in cinemas on May 21, 2025. [Read more]
Final Destination Bloodlines: Death returns to haunt a new generation
The Destination Finale saga returns with Destination Finale Bloodlines, directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein. This new opus explores the origins of Death through an untold story. Scheduled for theatrical release on May 14, 2025. [Read more]
De mauvaise foi: a witty comedy starring Pascal Demolon and Philippe Duquesne
In De mauvaise foi (adapted from the book Les Pieuses Combines), Pascal Demolon and Philippe Duquesne shine in an offbeat comedy set against a backdrop of dilapidated châteaux, arranged marriages and religious intrigue. [Read more]
Imagi Park in Val d'Europe: fun, pleasure and adventure just a stone's throw from Paris!
Sponsored - Looking for an original outing with family, friends or even colleagues? Look no further. The Val d'Europe shopping center has just opened Imagi Park, a brand new area 100% dedicated to fun and adventure. Less than an hour from Paris, you'll find THE new address that combines shopping, dining and thrills... And there's something for everyone from 7 to 77! [Read more]
Minimaxxx: mega thrift shop clearance sale in Paris this weekend, with everything between €1, €2 and €3 max!
Thrift shops galore, low prices and a great atmosphere ... the MINIMAXXX clearance sale returns to Paris on May 24 and 25, 2025! This weekend, shop over 2,000 second-hand items for €1, €2 or €3... on a roll of the dice! [Read more]
Jardins, Jardin 2025: CHANEL unveils its fragrant & immersive garden in the grounds of Villa Windsor - photos
Chanel unveils its new ephemeral garden in the verdant setting of the 20th edition of the Jardins, Jardin event, in the heart of Villa Windsor park. From May 21 to 25, 2025, head to the Bois de Boulogne for an ultra-couture olfactory experience. [Read more]
Le Grand Week-End de la Beauté 2025 at la Samaritaine: 4 days of free events in Paris
La Samaritaine celebrates the return of the sun with Le Grand Week-End Beauté, from May 22 to 25, 2025. Four days of free events, exclusive treatments and sensory discoveries in the smallest of Parisian department stores! [Read more]
Good Girl Coffee Shop: our photos of Carolina Herrera's café pop-up in Paris - last few days
From May 16 to 25, 2025, Carolina Herrera opens the Good Girl Coffee Shop in the heart of the Marais district, an experiential pop-up combining fragrance and entertainment. To mark the launch of its latest fragrance, the house unveils a New York-style café, with a menu designed by pastry chef Nicolas Paciello. [Read more]
Prada Picnic: Prada Beauty's free, gourmet, experiential pop-up at the Palais Galliera
This weekend, from May 24 to 25, 2025, Prada Beauty marks the most stylish rendezvous of the season with its very first Prada Picnic in the Square du Palais Galliera. A glamorous open-air interlude, conceived as an ode to couture make-up and the house's iconic fragrances, complete with ice cream tasting ... all free of charge. Free admission (priority admission by reservation only). [Read more]
Fresh Headspa Paris: the hair care and cranial massage center for sublimated hair
Sponsored - In the mood for springtime renewal? Treat yourself to a Headspa or energy cut at Fresh Headspa Paris, and release stress, stimulate hair growth and rebalance your scalp with tailor-made hair care! [Read more]
Club House by All.com: experience Roland-Garros differently in the heart of Paris!
Sponsored - In the run-up to the Paris Grand Slam, the Pullman Paris Montparnasse is offering a unique experience for tennis enthusiasts and lovers of exclusive atmospheres. Thanks to the ALL x Roland-Garros partnership, from May 19 to June 8, the hotel is transformed to offer a privileged setting where sport and elegance meet. [Read more]
Belly studio: a microformer-based lagree studio that's worth a try
If you like low-impact sports, you'll love lagree! Freshly opened in the 8th arrondissemet of Paris, Belly Studio offers group classes on microformer to sculpt your body. [Read more]
Stripd Studio: a high-end lagree and pilates reformer studio in the 8th arrondissement
If you're a muscle-building enthusiast, Lagree could be just what you're looking for. Considered a high-end sport, it's gaining ground in Paris. We tried out a session at Stripd, in the 8th arrondissement: here's our feedback. [Read more]
Color Run 2025 in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (78): solidarity run, colored powder and DJ set
Would you like to take part in a festive, colorful race on the outskirts of Paris? Head for Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, in the Yvelines region (78), this Sunday, May 25, 2025, to take part in the 6th Color Run. What's on the program? Colorful runs, inflatable structures and a DJ set! [Read more]
Urban tennis pop-up at Molitor for a month of urban art and sport
In the run-up to Roland-Garros, urban tennis takes over the Molitor swimming pool in Paris's 16th arrondissement with a pop-up combining sport and urban art, from May 15 to June 15, 2025, between free exhibition and artistic terrain. [Read more]
Spark Club: group classes in infrared saunas to burn maximum calories
How about trying out a new approach to sport? Spark Club reinvents group classes by imagining a futuristic gym where each session takes place in an infrared sauna, guided by a virtual coach. An innovative experience that overturns the codes of traditional fitness. We tell you all about it. [Read more]
Les Mains d'Odile, a confidential wellness address in the heart of a Parisian cocoon
In the heart of the 2nd arrondissement, in a refined setting with a cocooning spirit, awaits you a confidential wellness address for personalized facial and body treatments. Introducing Les Mains d'Odile. [Read more]
Canoe and kayak trips around the former Meunier chocolate factory in Seine-et-Marne (77)
Feel like taking to the open sea? In the heart of the Marne Valley, the Torcy Canoe Kayak Association offers beautiful, bucolic river trips along the Marne in a verdant setting. [Read more]
Climb Up Paris - Porte d'Italie: the largest bouldering and climbing gym in Paris
Sponsored - Climb Up Paris - Porte d'Italie, the capital's largest climbing gym, is a 4000m² air-conditioned living space: a gym for initiation, training and fun at Porte d'Italie. A café - bar - snack bar area, for dinner, lunch or refreshments after a hard day's climbing! [Read more]
A padel court at the foot of the Eiffel Tower for two months
Padel, a sport that has become increasingly popular in recent years, will be back at the foot of the Eiffel Tower from May 20 to July 9, 2025, with an ephemeral padel court on the Quai du Port de Suffren, open to all. [Read more]
Versailles hosts the Biennale d'architecture et de paysage d'Île-de-France 2025 to create "The Living City"!
Sponsored - From May 7 to July 13, 2025, Versailles becomes the setting for a major cultural and civic event with the third edition of the Biennale d'architecture et de paysage d'Île-de-France, the Bap! Initiated by the Île-de-France Region, this free event, open to all, offers a bold reflection on the urban challenges of tomorrow, through nine exhibitions and a pavilion, conferences, workshops and meetings in the royal city's emblematic sites. [Read more]
Jardins, Jardin 2025 at the Parc de la Villa Windsor in Paris' Bois de Boulogne, photos and program
The Jardins, Jardin show, a not-to-be-missed event for gardeners and lovers of green spaces, returns this year to the Parc de la Villa Windsor, in Paris's Bois de Boulogne, from May 21 to 25, 2025. Featuring sublime gardens, equipment and advice, this is the not-to-be-missed show for garden lovers. Note that a free shuttle bus is available from line 1 to Les Sablons to drop you off at the show entrance and take you back. [Read more]
"Tout à fait Thaï": Thailand celebrates at Bagatelle Park on May 24 and 25, 2025!
Sponsored - The "Tout à fait Thaï" festival comes to Paris for a colorful weekend on May 24 and 25, 2025 in the Parc de Bagatelle, with a program featuring Thai specialties, traditional shows, Muay Thai, wellness workshops and much more! [Read more]
Hors-Ligne: the festival for alternative travel between Ground Control and Communale
Explore Brittany, Germany or Tunisia at the Hors-Ligne festival, which takes a different approach to travel through festive events, from April 19 to July 27, 2025, between Ground Control and Communale. [Read more]
Festival Jogging 2025: the arts and sports event at Carreau du Temple
From May 22 to 25, 2025, the Jogging Festival returns to the Halle du Carreau du Temple. The event puts the spotlight on exhibitions, shows, workshops, practices and projects at the crossroads of arts and sports. [Read more]
Jardin Bonheur 2025: the garden and nature festival in Levallois
Jardin Bonheur is the annual nature festival organized by the town of Levallois-Perret. For this 19th edition, numerous free events await young and old alike. We're off to the Parc de la Planchette on May 24 and 25, 2025. [Read more]
Circulation(s) 2025: date and programme of the European festival of young photography at Le Centquatre
The Circulation(s) festival returns to 104, from April 5 to June 1, 2025. For the past 15 years, this event dedicated to young European photography has been a not-to-be-missed fixture in Paris. [Read more]
Révélations 2025: the biennial arts and crafts show moves to the Grand Palais
It's back at last at the Grand Palais: the biennial Révélations, the international showcase of artistic and creative crafts, is open from May 21 to 25, 2025. Come and discover the skills of artists and craftsmen from all over the world through exceptional new works. [Read more]
Club Barrière Paris: a gaming stronghold on the Champs-Elysées
Sponsored - Want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a casino, right in the heart of Paris? Head for Club Barrière on the Champs-Élysées! Located on the world's most beautiful avenue, the Club Barrière is the latest addition to France's casino scene. Poker fans can look forward to a wide range of cash games and weekly tournaments. Fans of cash games can wager at the Blackjack, Ultimate poker, Punto Banco or Sic Bo tables. [Read more]
The Edge: the highest-rated 4D virtual reality experience in Paris!
Sponsored - The Edge offers ultra-immersive virtual reality experiences for friends, colleagues and family. The "Ganymede" experience plunges us into a science-fiction adventure combined with highly realistic physical sensations. A complete change of scenery guaranteed! [Read more]
Club Pierre Charron: the best Poker and Blackjack in Paris
Sponsored - Just a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées, Club Pierre Charron offers the most comprehensive range of casino games in Paris, in elegant surroundings. Open 7/7 from 12.30pm to 6.30am, the Club offers 27 tables of card games (Poker, Blackjack...). Designed with epicureans in mind, the Club also features a bar, a 24-hour restaurant and a cosy smoking room-library with cigar cellar. [Read more]
Club Circus: Paris' poker temple
Sponsored - Located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, next to the Parc des Princes, Club Circus Paris is a gaming club where you can enjoy the atmosphere of a casino for an evening or an afternoon. Poker fans will be delighted with the cash game on offer, in addition to the traditional games. For fans of tournaments, a rich new grid has been introduced. [Read more]
Treat your mother to a timeless journey with TIME TRIPPER
Sponsored - Come and experience an unforgettable journey through time at Time Tripper, the escape game in the heart of Montparnasse and Arcueil in the Val de Marne. Time Tripper is open on public holidays in May! Book a unique moment with your mom this Mother's Day! [Read more]
Come aboard a space shuttle or a pirate ship at Kairos Escape Game!
Sponsored - Come and experience extraordinary adventures at Kairos Escape Game, located in the heart of Paris, at Bastille! If you've always dreamed of traveling into space or sailing the seas in search of hidden treasure, these two unique escape game missions offer you an unforgettable experience. [Read more]
Cross the centuries at the Louvre: we tested the virtual reality experience - CODE PROMO
Step back in time at the foot of the Louvre thanks to a never-before-seen virtual reality tour, available from April 5, 2025. An immersive journey, combining historical reconstructions, guided tours and sensory experiences, to (re)discover the Louvre like never before. For the May bank holidays, we've got a promo code for you! [Read more]
La Magie Opéra, in virtual reality: we tested the immersive VR experience at the Palais Garnier
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Palais Garnier, the Bibliothèque de l'Opéra invites you to a unique virtual reality experience! From May 7 to August 31, 2025, plunge into the heart of this iconic monument, explore its emblematic locations and experience legendary arias in VR. A dreamlike, immersive adventure like never before! Our verdict. [Read more]
Oh la vache! a fun family escape game at the Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet
Until November 2, 2025, the Bergerie nationale de Rambouillet welcomes you for a family escape game, around the secrets of its cheese making, to learn more in a fun way! [Read more]
L'Aventure Fantastique: our test of the immersive journey between escape game and role-playing game - CODE PROMO
How about an immersive experience in a medieval fantasy world? Immerse yourself in l'Aventure Fantastique, become a mage or a warrior, fight terrible creatures and succeed in your quest, in the basements of Paris! Want to try it out? We've got a 20% discount code! [Read more]
Disneyland Paris: Quiz Room launches a Disney and Pixar quiz for the Disney Music Festival
Attention Disney fans! Since May 1, 2025, Quiz Room has been offering a dedicated themed quiz in partnership with Disneyland Paris, to launch the park's new season, Disney Music Festival. Ready to sing along to your favorite Disney songs? [Read more]
Imagi Park: Speed Park and Fort Boyard Aventures now open in Val d'Europe
Val d'Europe is transforming itself to become a leading destination for indoor leisure activities in 2025! Imagi Park, Seine-et-Marne's indoor leisure park, opens two new experiences to visitors on April 23, 2025: Speed Park and Fort Boyard Aventures. Action game, karting, bowling, virtual reality or immersive restaurant, discover all the offers available or to come! [Read more]
Escape Hunt celebrates its 10th anniversary with a treasure hunt
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Escape Hunt Paris is launching Opération Lingots d'Or, an immersive treasure hunt from May 1 to June 30, 2025, combining puzzles, urban exploration and team adventure. A total of three gold ingots await you... Can you find them? [Read more]
Bar & Beer Spa Paris: an unusual beer spa
Sponsored - Discover Bar & Beer Spa Paris, an unusual new venue with a concept straight from Eastern Europe: come and try a beer spa! Beer Spa Paris opens its second beer spa in the 15th arrondissement, this time with a bar area where you can enjoy a drink before or after your moment of relaxation. Book now! [Read more]
Deyrolle, the cabinet of curiosities with 1001 treasures, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris
For almost two hundred years, Deyrolle has been a veritable scientific and educational institution. Located on rue du Bac, this cabinet of curiosities is a veritable goldmine for all: collectors, enthusiasts, families, the curious... [Read more]
At the heart of the pack, cani-rando forest walks in Val-d'Oise
Near Parmain, in the Val-d'Oise countryside, Au cœur de la meute invites you and your huskies to embark on a cani-balade in the heart of the Ile-de-France forest. [Read more]
Unusual: board a vintage train on the Chanteraines park railroad (92)
Parc des Chanteraines, located in the towns of Villeneuve-la-Garenne and Gennevilliers, is one of the largest green spaces in the Hauts-de-Seine department. As an added bonus, the park also boasts a railroad, where you can board an old-fashioned train on certain days of the month. [Read more]
Unusual: sleep with the wolves in the Loudges at Thoiry Zoo (78)
A night alone with the wolves, cap or no cap? From June 2024, Thoiry Zoo will be offering you the chance to sleep up close to these fascinating animals and spend a night at the zoo. [Read more]
TrantranZai Montparnasse, for spicy Sichuan noodles and ravioli in Paris!
Sponsored - If you're a lover of Chinese cuisine, you've got to try TrantranZai, which specializes in Sichuan noodles and ravioli. Its 3rd address, in the Montparnasse district, transports us to a Chinese night market for an authentic culinary experience, with hearty dishes, a family atmosphere and immersive decor! [Read more]
Cocktails and Barbecue on an ephemeral terrace: discover the Palapa at the Pullman Bercy (Paris 12è)
Sponsored - Hidden terrace, festive afterwork, summer atmosphere: the Palapa reopens its doors in the 12th arrondissement! Enjoy house cocktails, tasty grills and a moment of pure sharing with friends or colleagues, every evening in the open air. [Read more]
Diwali Paris: an Indian-Antillean fusion restaurant with a summer terrace at La Défense
Sponsored - Located in Rueil-Malmaison, just a few minutes from Paris in the Hauts-de-Seine department (92), Diwali is the ideal place for lunch with colleagues or a company meal. Close to La Défense, this restaurant offers a refined setting and gourmet Indian cuisine, perfect for a moment of conviviality and relaxation. Looking for a place to celebrate a birthday, wedding or other private event? Diwali offers privatization of its space to make your celebrations unforgettable. [Read more]
A dinner in Bali for an exotic escape at the Djakarta Bali restaurant
Sponsored - Djakarta Bali is the place to go for a culinary trip to Indonesia, offering delicious dishes prepared in the purest tradition. For total immersion, on the first Friday evening of each month, a dancer in traditional dress transports you to Bali with her royal and warrior dances, then to the island of Java with more noble and slower dances. For Mother's Day, treat yourself to a moment of escape in Bali [Read more]
Aqua Restaurant, the terrace restaurant with an exceptional view of the Seine!
Sponsored - Just a stone's throw from the Suresnes bridge, Aqua Restaurant welcomes you 7 days a week, summer and winter, for lunch and dinner, aboard its elegant barge with a breathtaking view of Paris and the Seine. Come and enjoy creative, refined Italian cuisine on a beautiful terrace with DJ set in the evening, and a tasty family brunch on Sundays. Private parking and port if you come by boat! [Read more]
Black Angus, the restaurant that sublimates meat in Paris
Sponsored - The Black Angus restaurant on the Place de la République in the 11th arrondissement of Paris has just opened its doors. The restaurant specializes in premium Black Angus meat, available in 3 formulas: Black Red, Black Lover and Black Prime, served with salad, crispy fries and creamy mashed potatoes... and the chef's own sauce! [Read more]
ONYX, a new gourmet restaurant with a 4-metre-high Onyx wall
Sponsored - Opened in July 2024, the brand-new ONYX gourmet restaurant offers the cuisine of Michelin-starred chef Nassim KOUTA in a chic, plush setting. On two levels, you'll be captivated by the majestic 4-metre-high Onyx marble wall. [Read more]
Ayadi Gourmet, Fatteh's committed Syrian street-food counter in Paris
Ayadi Gourmet is the first street-food or rather street-good counter in Paris specializing in Syrian Fatteh. Located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, this mini takeaway restaurant-counter offers a unique specialty made entirely in-house from the finest produce. And as the icing on the cake, we tell you all about the restaurant's commitment to the underprivileged. [Read more]
Ground Control: the 12th arrondissement's festive food court and committed cultural spotlight
Ground Control, near Gare de Lyon, is a hybrid third-place where gastronomy, culture and social commitment come together. With its many restaurants, bars, boutiques and events, this convivial space invites you to discover and share in a festive, accessible atmosphere. [Read more]
Jeannine: the comforting canteen with local produce in the 20th arrondissement
Tucked away in the 20th arrondissement, Jeannine is the warm, no-fuss neighborhood cantine we all dream of having right on our doorstep. Local produce, inventive cocktails at affordable prices and a friendly atmosphere: everything here is homemade... and from the heart. [Read more]
Seeklo: A modern Indian restaurant in the Oberkampf district
Sponsored - Located in the vibrant Oberkampf district of Paris, Seeklo is an Indian restaurant offering a modern, creative take on the great classics of Indian cuisine. Reserve your place now! [Read more]
L'écu de France, a gourmet restaurant in a historic setting on the banks of the Marne (94)
L'Écu de France is a gourmet French restaurant located in the heart of a former coaching inn dating from 1717, on the banks of the Marne River. A good address in the Val-de-Marne that's well worth the detour! [Read more]
La Véranda, the brasserie-restaurant of the Trianon Palace in its green setting at Versailles
At the Waldorf Astoria Versailles -Trianon Palace, on the edge of the Château de Versailles park in the Yvelines department, we're off to discover La Véranda, the chic, light-filled brasserie that is one of the hotel's two restaurants. Accessible to all, this restaurant on the right wing offers a bistronomic menu orchestrated by Chef Frédéric Larquemin, we tell you all about it. [Read more]
Wadon Izakaya, a Japanese restaurant with a 5-course tasting menu at 39€ in Paris
Wadon Izakaya is the place to go for gourmets looking for authentic Japanese cuisine at the right price/quality ratio in the heart of Paris's 5th arrondissement. In the evening, the address offers a blind-tasting Omakase menu at €39 in five courses: we tell you more about this culinary experience. [Read more]
As in Vietnam, the authentic Vietnamese restaurant Paris 13e
Want to feel like you're in Vietnam? We've tracked down a great Vietnamese restaurant in Paris's 13th arrondissement, and we're sure you'll be telling us all about it. Typical dishes, a beautiful space, we tell you all about it. [Read more]
All-you-can-eat buffet and low-cost brunch at Jaipur Café every day
Sponsored - Jaipur Café, located in the 10ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, offers an all-you-can-eat buffet for just €24.90 and €26.90 at weekends. A gourmet bargain with delicious Indo-Pakistani dishes in a warm atmosphere. [Read more]
Pizza Viva: Pane Vivo's new Adriano Farano pizzeria opens in Paris 5th arrondissement
Pizza Viva, the name of an artisanal pizzeria in Paris, has just opened its doors in the 5th arrondissement, a stone's throw from rue Mouffetard in the Latin Quarter. Conceived by Adriano Farano, the founder of Pane Vivo, it offers Neapolitan pizzas that are digestible, gourmet and well-sourced, thanks to a dough made from ancient durum wheat and a century-old natural sourdough. [Read more]
All-you-can-eat brunch: buffet, drinks and cocktails at Miami Boulevard
Sponsored - You don't know Miami Boulevard? It's the ultimate brunch paradise, offering an XXL version of a 180° buffet in a place that'll propel you into a whole new ambience. A gourmet, all-you-can-eat formula for just €29 (buffet, drinks and even cocktails!) Brunch remains open on public holidays and May bank holidays, so remember to book ahead! [Read more]
Proost: the Temple de la Madeleine coffee shop in the 11th arrondissement
Feel like savoring some madeleines in Paris's 11th arrondissement? Head for Proost (like the writer's famous madeleine, but different), a coffee shop and temple to the madeleine located on rue Popincourt, offering a range of gourmet creations. We've tried it and told you all about it! [Read more]
Ernestine Café, the cosy family coffee shop with children's play area, in the 18th arrondissement
Rue Joseph de Maistre, at the foot of the Butte Montmartre in the 18th arrondissement, welcomes you with a pastel-green façade, stamped "Ernestine Café": it's here that you'll discover a welcoming, family-run neighborhood café and canteen, offering a home-made menu at very affordable prices. [Read more]
Hanami Tea Time in Paris: a flowery tea room dedicated to fluffy sweet and savoury pancakes
Fancy a picnic under a cherry blossom tree? Then head for Hanami Tea Time. Nestled in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, this tea room offers a tasty gourmet break in an ultra-flowery setting. What's on the menu? The inevitable fluffy pancakes in sweet and savory versions, accompanied by a variety of gourmet and exotic beverages. [Read more]
Chambelland, the gluten-free bakery and tea room in Paris
If you're looking for a certified gluten-free bakery, want to try out gluten-free breads and pastries for your health, or are looking to vary your diet, Boulangerie Chambelland, now in the 17th, 16th and 11th arrondissements with a tea room, has something to tempt you. In-house production, traceable from A to Z, organic products, original breads and addictive new cookies, there's plenty to tempt not just the intolerant. [Read more]
Manie Café, the 16th arrondissement's coffee shop for specialty coffees and pastries
Looking for a great cup of coffee in Paris's 16th arrondissement? Head for Manie, the coffee shop offering specialty coffees, matcha and ube lattes, accompanied by cakes, cookies and gourmet pastries by Alexis Beaufils. [Read more]
Ladurée at Pavillon Gravelle: the bucolic tea room and restaurant in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes
In the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, Ladurée Gravelle unfurls its charm in a former Napoleon III pavilion, planted in the middle of a romantic garden, complete with rose bridge and flower-filled swing. A bucolic haven where the art of tea time, brunch and lunch (au vert) can be savored like an enchanted escapade. [Read more]
An elegant Tea Time to be savored in the hushed library of a Paris mansion
An exceptional Tea Time lurks behind the gates of the Saint James Paris. Every weekend, this confidential château-hotel in the 16th arrondissement opens its Bar-Bibliothèque to aesthetes of taste. At the helm, pastry chef Coline Doussin creates a tasting experience in which every mouthful balances finesse, surprise and indulgence. A hushed luxury to be savored without haste. [Read more]
All-you-can-eat brunch at the Serpentine, just a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe
In the 17th arrondissement, in the heart of the Miss Fuller hotel, the Serpentine is a restaurant with an arty spirit, where you can enjoy a gourmet all-you-can-eat brunch every weekend, as well as on weekends and public holidays. The menu features homemade and seasonal products, including a seafood buffet, a range of quiches, comfort dishes, refined desserts and other tempting dishes for good value. [Read more]
All-you-can-eat brunch cruise on the Seine: Le Diamant Bleu launches its Sunday brunch in Paris
Discover Le Diamant Bleu's new all-you-can-eat brunch cruise: gourmet buffet, children's entertainment and breathtaking views over Paris. Take advantage of a 10% discount thanks to the promotional code: SORTIRAPARIS10 [Read more]
All-you-can-eat brunch at the Peninsula Paris
A Palace brunch as refined as it is gourmet? We'd like to take you on a tour of the Peninsula Paris' Sunday brunch, which has a lot going for it. With a wide choice of dishes, gilded ceilings and live music, it's almost like being in Paradise. [Read more]
Plat/form, a cultural and festive terrace on the banks of the Seine, returns this spring/summer
Plat/Form is the ephemeral living space that awaits you in Paris at the foot of the BNF. On the menu: a terrace on the banks of the Seine, a food menu imagined by chef Chloé Charles, street art and programming for young and old. [Read more]
Lacoste at the Shangri-La Paris: a sweet and stylish pop-up with waffles and ice cream in front of the palace
Lacoste takes to the court at the Shangri-La Paris with a pop-up until mid-October 2025. Stylish street food and tennis spirit in palace mode: summer promises to be sporty, fresh and gourmet! [Read more]
The Marguerite 1606 summer terrace with Eiffel Tower view at Domaine de la Reine Margot
The summer terrace of the Marguerite 1606 restaurant at the Domaine de la Reine Margot in Issy-les-Moulineaux is a haven of peace just outside Paris. With an unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower, you can enjoy bistronomic cuisine inspired by produce from the orchard and kitchen garden, in a listed setting that invites you to unwind. [Read more]
Bachir and his Lebanese ice creams return to Galeries Lafayette Champs-Elysées
Sponsored - The return of fine weather promises to be gourmet with Bachir ice creams in a pop-up at Galeries Lafayette Champs-Elysées! Following the success of its previous pop-ups at Galeries Lafayette Champs-Elysées, Lebanese ice cream maker Bachir is back until June 9 to treat strollers on the legendary Parisian avenue. [Read more]
Les Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet, the must-see food court in Paris Haussmann
Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet is the ideal place to discover the specialties of the capital's various culinary brands. Good news for gourmets, who can enjoy the delicious counters and shelves of this XXL version of the delicatessen. [Read more]
Etsi Le Traiteur, the Greek caterer of Franco-Greek chef Mikaela Liaroutsos
Franco-Greek chef Mikaela Liaroutsos continues to bring the cuisine of her childhood to Parisians, this time through a fabulous caterer, Etsi le Traiteur. [Read more]
Champagne Lombard moves to the heart of Paris for its centenary.
Sponsored - To celebrate its centenary, Maison Lombard is investing in the heart of Paris with the opening of an exclusive Pop-Up Store. From May 24 to June 9, 2025, champagne lovers will have the opportunity to discover the world of the House in an ephemeral space located in the prestigious Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. [Read more]
The Brach terrace, Paris 16th, in Italian mode
Le Brach's spacious, cosy terrace, located on the 1st floor of the trendy hotel in Paris's 16th arrondissement, is going Italian, in a nod to the forthcoming opening of Le Brach Rome. [Read more]
Fifi and Charles, the Top Chef couple on the Kimpton Rooftop for an exceptional menu
Philippine Jaillet and Charles Neyers, Top Chef 2025 candidates, are taking over the Sequoia, the Rooftop of the Kimpton Paris, every Sunday from this April 6, 2025 for the summer season. Would you like to discover elegant, convivial cuisine, served in a setting offering a 360° panoramic view of the capital? Reservations are now open! [Read more]
The private, leafy terrace of the Jardin Français at the Bristol Paris
A haven of peace where luxury and nature meet, a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, the Jardin Français at the Bristol Paris is the ideal place for lunch or dinner, surrounded by rose bushes and orange trees in bloom. [Read more]
Quai de la Photo in Paris: Jonk's photographs adorn the summer terrace
With the arrival of fine weather, the number of terraces in Paris is on the rise. For a sunny, artistic break overlooking the Seine, head for the Quai de la Photo terrace in the 13th arrondissement. This year, urbex photographer Jonk will be exhibiting 33 images from his "Naturalia" series. [Read more]
Chill & Golf: XXL indoor golf bar to open in Paris's 17th arrondissement
Chill & Golf, the very first indoor golf bar in Paris, opens its doors on June 4, 2025 in the 17th arrondissement. On the menu? State-of-the-art simulators and seasonal finger food, accompanied by shaken cocktails, all spread over two floors with a terrace. A new hybrid venue where people come to swing as much as to chill out, with friends, family or afterwork. [Read more]
Molitor's superb rooftop terrace in Paris overlooks the swimming pool in bar and restaurant mode
Molitor's rooftop terrace bar-brasserie, with views over the capital and its superb swimming pool, awaits you this summer 2025! It's the ideal spot to share a cocktail or aperitif with friends, and enjoy live music on special evenings. [Read more]
The Rooftop Garden Terrace at Cheval Blanc Paris for summer 2025
Fancy a hot terrace-garden? Head for the 650 m² rooftop of Cheval Blanc Paris, which is reopening its verdant terraces for sublime moments above the Paris skyline from May 15 to September 15, 2025. [Read more]
Han Rooftop at the Musée Guimet: Korean terrace with Eiffel Tower view for summer 2025
Han Rooftop at the Musée Guimet reopens in Paris on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Nestled atop the Museum of Asian Art in the 16th arrondissement, this ephemeral Korean terrace welcomes you all summer long with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower, Korean specialties, and cultural programming under the Parisian sky. [Read more]
Néroli, the Mediterranean cocktail bar in the 11th arrondissement
Sponsored - Néroli, a new cocktail bar in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, welcomes you in a warm atmosphere with refined cocktails, sunny Mediterranean cuisine and a lovely summer terrace. Featuring spirits from France and abroad, as well as many local products, this bar in the 11th district smells like vacation, especially during Happy Hour from 6pm to 8pm! [Read more]
Poisson Lune, the ephemeral terrace at the Palais de la Porte Dorée, returns for summer 2025
Poisson Lune, the hot terrace at the Palais de la Porte Dorée, is back for its 7th edition from May 15 to the end of September 2025. Enough to brighten up the summer season and delight young and old alike! [Read more]
Le Rooftop du Brach: the perched terrace with a view of the Eiffel Tower, Provence and the French Riviera
Arguably one of the most beautiful rooftops in Paris, the perched terrace of Le Brach, in the 16th arrondissement, offers panoramic views of the capital while soaking up the sun. For summer 2025, this confidential haven will be decked out in the colors of Provence and the French Riviera, offering the flagship vintages of an emblematic wine estate on the Var coast, accompanied by bites as fresh as they are gourmet. [Read more]
At the Drawing Hotel, a confidential Cuban-style rooftop opens in Paris, near the Louvre
In the heart of Paris, not far from the Louvre Museum, the Drawing Hôtel is heading into the summer season! From May 15, 2025, you'll find yourself on the rooftop with its beautiful view, which, for this spring-summer season, puts Cuban culture in the spotlight. [Read more]
Speechless: the program for the queer and ethical cocktail bar in the 11ᵉ arrondissement of Paris
Fancy a tasty cocktail in Paris's 11th arrondissement? The Speechless bar on rue de Montreuil offers an attractive menu of house cocktails and vegetarian tapas, as well as themed evenings throughout the year. Check out the program! [Read more]
Jules Verne: immerse yourself in the extraordinary journeys of the famous writer, at the Hôtel des Rêves
Around the world in 80 days, to the center of the Earth or the abyss... These are just some of the adventures written by Jules Verne that have inspired generations of young and old alike. At Hôtel des Rêves, we invite you to immerse yourself in these worlds of travel, starting May 21. [Read more]
Mizu in Pantin and La Courneuve: a poetic choreography of ice, puppetry and dance
Created in 2025, Mizu is an open-air performance in which contemporary dance and ice puppetry interact in a dreamlike universe. Signed by Satchie Noro and Élise Vigneron, this delicate work is to be discovered free of charge on May 23 and 25, 2025 in Pantin and La Courneuve. [Read more]
Poussière: a puppet show at the Théâtre Dunois
With Poussière, Compagnie Infra takes over the Théâtre Dunois stage from May 21 to 27, 2025, as part of the 12th International Biennial of Puppetry Arts. A sensory, metaphorical show that questions our relationship with the destruction and reconstruction of living things. [Read more]
Patson at the République: a stand-up show that promises to be generous and hard-hitting
Le République theater welcomes Patson until July 26, 2025, with an American-style stand-up show that's direct, energetic and loaded with humor. The comedian delivers a no-holds-barred moment with his audience. [Read more]
Babour Sauvage: a new cultural and festive barge in the heart of the Parc de la Villette
Babour Sauvage, moored on the Canal de l'Ourcq opposite the Cabaret Sauvage, is positioned as a new cultural and festive venue in Paris. Concerts, DJ sets, cabarets and comedy will intersect in an intimate, eclectic setting. [Read more]
Victor Hugoat, n°1 of French rap: when Victor Hugo meets Jul on stage
What if Victor Hugo had been a rapper? That's the offbeat challenge taken up by BART in Victor Hugoat, n°1 du rap français, a show that's part lecture, part musical performance and part literary humor. Scheduled at the Grand Point Virgule until June 26, this one-man show revisits the writer's life through a contemporary flow and a healthy dose of self-mockery. [Read more]
Prince Comedy Club: comedy, cocktails and stand-up in the heart of Paris
The Prince Comedy Club combines stand-up, concerts and a festive atmosphere in a hybrid venue in the 6th arrondissement. An address to discover for evenings full of laughter and good humor. [Read more]
Cabaret in Paris: transformist dinner show at the Artishow in the 11th arrondissement
L'Artishow Cabaret seems to mix humor, emotion and transformist performance in a convivial atmosphere. A dinner show in Paris to enjoy solo, as a couple or with friends, from Thursday to Sunday. [Read more]
Puccini's Il Trittico at the Opéra Bastille: an opera in three acts to discover in Paris
Opéra Bastille presents Puccini's Il Trittico from April 29 to May 28, 2025. Three short operas, three worlds, for a unique musical journey between comedy, mysticism and drama. [Read more]
The Moulin Rouge at the Musée d'Orsay: relive the Paris of 1900 during this festive and artistic weekend
The Musée d'Orsay goes into cabaret mode as Moulin Rouge performers take center stage! Don't miss this festive weekend on Saturday May 24 and Sunday May 25, 2025. [Read more]
Disney Music Festival: we tried out the new musical season at Disneyland Paris
A music festival featuring all the greatest hits from Disney and Pixar studios? It's happening at Disneyland Paris, from April 19 to September 7, 2025, with the Disney Music Festival. [Read more]
Music at the museum: the musical program at the Musée Jacquemart-André
The Jacquemart-André museum hosts a variety of shows and concerts: discover the new musical season in 2025 and museum news. [Read more]
Sacré Sound Festival 2025: Arthur H, Sabîl & Vincent Segal... the program
The Sacré Sound Festival is back for a second year. To be discovered in several atypical Parisian venues from May 18 to June 5, 2025, this year's musical event welcomes Arthur H, Éléonore Fourniau, Neta Elkayam and Sabîl & Vincent Segal. [Read more]
Wizkid in concert at Paris' Accor Arena in May 2025
Wizkid announces his return to France with his "WIZKID // MORAYO // PARIS" tour. Join the Nigerian singer-songwriter live at the Accor Arena in Paris on Sunday, May 25, 2025, as he brings his Afrobeat sound to life! [Read more]
Notre-Dame de Paris: upcoming concerts in 2025
Since its grand reopening on December 7, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has been attracting many faithful visitors. While many come to discover the incredible reconstruction carried out by the workers and carpenters, others plan to visit to admire the restored edifice in music. Discover now the program of concerts to come in 2025 at Notre-Dame de Paris. [Read more]
Opera a Palazzo: lyrical performances at the Musée Jacquemart André
From September 21, 2024 to June 28, 2025, opera arias will take over the Musée Jacquemart André, to the delight of music lovers. An opportunity to rediscover opera, up close to the artists, thanks to exceptional performances. [Read more]
The Adidas Arena: the new cultural and sports venue in Paris
Built as part of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Adidas Arena was officially inaugurated on February 11, 2024. We tell you more about this huge new cultural and sporting venue in the north of the capital. [Read more]
Le Son de la Terre : a barge dedicated to Jazz and World Music on the Seine in Paris
This spring, a new musical and gourmet barge is mooring in Paris. Le Son de la Terre, as it is called, awaits music lovers, jazz and world music enthusiasts, in the 5th arrondissement to offer them a unique experience combining concerts, bistronomic table and cocktail bar. [Read more]
Les Misérables: Victor Hugo revisited by Madame Thénardier
The Théâtre de l'Épée de Bois hosts a tight but ambitious adaptation of the novel Les Misérables, brought to life by the ironic perspective of Madame Thénardier. The show runs from May 22 to June 8, 2025, and offers a lively, contemporary retelling of Victor Hugo's masterpiece. [Read more]
Gisèle Halimi, a fierce freedom: a moving theatrical tribute at La Scala Paris
With Une farouche liberté, the La Scala Paris theater will highlight the life and struggles of Gisèle Halimi, a major figure in feminism and justice. From May 14 to 31, 2025, Marie-Christine Barrault and Hinda Abdelaoui will embody her words of struggle and emancipation on stage. [Read more]
Le Bonheur conjugal: Tolstoy at the heart of intimacy at Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse
Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse presents Le Bonheur conjugal, an adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's text starring Anne Richard, opening May 23, 2025. A delicate reflection on love, everyday life and the passage of time. [Read more]
Les Vies authentiques de Phinéas Gage at the Théâtre du Rond-Point
From May 15 to 25, 2025, the Théâtre du Rond-Point will host a production freely inspired by the real-life fate of Phinéas Gage, a little-known figure in 19th-century America. Between biography and poetic fiction, this show explores the upheavals of identity as it is tested by the body and society. [Read more]
C'est Décidé, Je Deviens Une Connasse! at the Comédie Oberkampf in Paris
Discover C'est Décidé, Je Deviens Une Connasse, a hilarious show at the Comédie Oberkampf in Paris until [date]. [Read more]
Daddy by Marion Siéfert: when theater explores the murky zones of the virtual world
Marion Siéfert presents Daddy from May 22 to 25, 2025 at the Grande Halle de la Villette, an immersive show that plunges into the world of video games to question contemporary forms of domination and abuse. [Read more]
Couples, etc. a play that plunges you into the twists and turns of love at the Théâtre de l'Épée de Bois
The Théâtre de l'Épée de Bois presents Couples, etc., a contemporary creation by Susana Lastreto, from May 2 to 25, 2025. The play plunges you into the intimacy of relationships. [Read more]
Léocadia: Jean Anouilh's fairytale comedy at the Lucernaire
Jean Anouilh's Léocadia can be seen at Le Lucernaire from May 21 to July 27, 2025, in a poetic staging by David Legras. [Read more]
Peau d'homme : Laure Calamy in the cult comic strip at Théâtre Montparnasse
From January 23, Peau d'homme, the iconic work by Hubert and Zanzim, comes to life at Théâtre Montparnasse in a creation by Léna Bréban. Starring Laure Calamy in the title role, this theatrical adaptation blends an initiatory tale, songs by Ben Mazué and choreography by Leïla Ka for a spellbinding new stage experience. [Read more]
Les Marchands d'Étoiles: the deeply moving play wins a Molière award - our review
The play Les Marchands d'Étoiles, after a triumph in Avignon, is extended in Paris at Le Splendid from January 7 to June 29, 2025. A moving and funny play, awarded at the Molières 2025. [Read more]
Les Petits Bateaux du Jardin des Tuileries, playful sailboats to sail on the Grand Bassin
In the center of the Jardin des Tuileries, around the large octagonal basin (on the Concorde side), funny sailboats are generously pushed by children from all around the basin. A historic Tuileries tradition, the Petits Bateaux are one of the Garden's flagship family attractions. [Read more]
Mission Forêt: the nature playground at Espace Rambouillet - our photos
In addition to its giant trampoline course in the trees, Espace Rambouillet has opened a new play area for youngsters, Mission Forêt, for fun in the great outdoors! [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]
Cocorico, the free educational farm in Herblay-sur-Seine (95)
In Herblay-sur-Seine, don't miss Cocorico, the town's educational farm: free and open to all, it's a great opportunity for a family outing to the farm. [Read more]
The Grange aux Moines educational farm, for a rural outing in La Ferté-Alais (91)
Fancy a day out in the great outdoors? In La Ferté-Alais, the Grange aux Moines educational farm is the place to be for the whole family! [Read more]
The Montparnasse Tower Observatory has a free plan for families
Want to see Paris from above with your kids? Until October 29, 2025, admission to the Montparnasse Tower Observatory is free for children under 12, every Wednesday and Sunday. It's a great way to get away from it all! [Read more]
Special offers: free workshops and activities for children at Lafayette Anticipations
Every spring and every weekend, Lafayette Anticipations offers a family program, with plenty of activities to do with the kids. [Read more]
L'Atelier Rodin, the kid-friendly space for discovering the sculptor's work with the whole family, is back!
From April 5 to August 31, 2025, the Rodin Museum is reinstalling the Atelier Rodin, to introduce budding sculptors to the work of the French sculptor. A great family outing in the museum and gardens! [Read more]
Smile World: indoor fun for all the family at Bercy 2
The Bercy 2 shopping center invites you to discover Smile World, a 4,100 m² indoor leisure complex opened on February 5, 2025. Electric go-karting, a trampoline park and laser games await visitors for fun-filled moments with family and friends. [Read more]
Il était une ville, the playful design exhibition, at the Galerie des Enfants in Beaubourg
From February 13 to June 30, 2025, the Galerie des Enfants at the Centre Georges Pompidou hosts a new exhibition by artist Sara de Gouy: Il était une ville. [Read more]
Weather in Paris and Ile-de-France today, this Friday May 23, 2025 and tomorrow
What's the weather like right now in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? Check the weather forecast every day before planning your outings. Whether it's rain, snow or sunshine, cold or hot, fair or foul, the capital belongs to you! Here's your weather forecast for Paris and Île-de-France this Friday May 23, 2025 [Read more]
Info Metro RER trains, closures, works and demonstrations in Paris this Friday May 23, 2025
In the blink of an eye, you'll have access to all the information you need about traffic in Paris, updated in real time. RATP Metro RER and Transilien, roadworks, traffic, major events and demonstrations, we give you all the practical information you need to know before going out in Paris this Friday May 23, 2025. [Read more]
Transport in Île-de-France: disruptions and works this weekend of May 24 and 25, 2025
The RATP and SNCF networks will be experiencing further disruptions this weekend, May 24 and 25, 2025. Several RER, Transilien and metro lines will be affected by work and disruptions, and we'll tell you everything you need to know to plan your journeys. [Read more]
Transport in Paris and the Île-de-France region: disruptions this week from May 19 to 25, 2025
Metro, RER, Transilien and tramways: the week of May 19-25, 2025 is marked by major disruptions on the Île-de-France public transport network. Several lines will be affected by night-time interruptions, section closures and construction work. Here's the lowdown, so you don't get stuck. [Read more]
Tramway T2's Porte de Versailles station closed until February 2026
From March 3, 2025 to February 2026, the Porte de Versailles terminus on tramway T2 will close, as part of a project to improve operating conditions on the line and carry out restructuring work. [Read more]
All our invitations and promotional codes of the week
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Dates and Opening Time
On May 25, 2025