Tips for the weekend of September 6 to 8, 2024 in Paris: free or inexpensive outings

Sortiraparis has come up with the best ideas for free activities or cheap deals to do this weekend on September 6, 7 and 8, 2024 in Paris and the Ile de France region.

Do you have to break the bank to enjoy Paris? That's the cliché we're going to explode before your very eyes today. Yes, believe it or not, the capital is full of good deals for free and cheap outings, all year round. The trick is knowing where to find them.

Fortunately, we're scouring the four corners of the Paris region for the best deals on outings that allow you to enjoy yourself while saving money. The weekend of September 6, 7 and 8 , 2024 offers a host of new and affordable activities. Sortiraparis offers you its selection offree or low-costactivities to make the most of the weekend! And don't forget to consult this guide regularly, as it's updated week by week. Now that's practical!

All that's left to do is pick out the plans that most appeal to you and put together a great program with family, friends or even as a couple for this weekend, which promises to be full of great adventures. Sortiraparis has put together a selection of the best ideas for the weekend of Friday September 6, Saturday September 7 and Sunday September 8, 2024.

Good deals for the weekend of September 6, 7 and 8, 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region :

Must-See Tips :

Asian Street Food Festival at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes returns in September 2024
If you're a fan of Asian cuisine and street food in particular, head to the Grande Pagode de Paris Vincennes on Saturday September 7 and Sunday September 8, 2024 to fill up on exotic dishes from Japan to Vietnam, Thailand and China. It's a gourmet and convivial festival to take your taste buds on a journey to Asia. Admission is free with registration. [Read more]

Free Lumières Impressionnistes Festival in Chatou 2024, takes us back in time
The Lumières Impressionnistes festival returns for a 4th edition on September 6 and 7, 2024, on the theme: Let's celebrate together 1874 and the year of the first Impressionist exhibition! This free, festive event once again takes over the Hameau Fournaise in the Yvelines (78) with an exceptional program including sound and light shows, live arts performances and exhibitions. [Read more]

Paris is worth a party: our photos of the popular festival with banquet, balls and historic village
If you're a history buff or a lover of the city of Paris, this is the festival for you! With a historical parade, a Liberation dinner-show, an Olympic ball and an atmospheric village where you can travel back in time to the Middle Ages, the Liberation and the Belle Époque! [Read more]

Free nocturne at the Bourse de Commerce this Saturday, September 7, 2024
Would you like to visit the collections at the Bourse de Commerce? Take advantage of the free nocturne, this Saturday, September 7, 2024, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. [Read more]

La Peintinoire: last chance to visit the former skating rink transformed into an urban art museum
Attention street art fans! La Peintinoire is reopening its doors to the general public one last time! Head for the town of Cergy, in the Val-d'Oise region, to discover this former skating rink transformed into an ephemeral urban art museum, free of charge, before it disappears. See you on Saturday, September 7, 2024 for the "der des ders". [Read more]

Tip: the 2024 Carrot Festival, in Croissy-sur-Seine (78)
On Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8, 2024, the whole town of Croissy-sur-Seine is celebrating the vegetable renowned for making young and old alike lovable: yes, on the weekend of September 7 and 8, it's the Fête de la Carotte in Croissy, and we advise you to go along for the ride! [Read more]

Barbara Pravi in a free showcase in Paris
To celebrate the release of her new album "La Pieva", Barbara Pravi will be performing an exclusive free showcase this weekend in Paris. Catch the singer, author of the classic "Voilà", live at Fnac Bercy Village this Saturday, September 7, 2024. [Read more]

The Impressionist picnic at Chambourcy to relive the "Déjeuner sur l'herbe" (Lunch on the Grass)
How about taking a leap back in time to relive the "Déjeuner sur l'Herbe" at the Impressionist Picnic in Chambourcy, this Sunday, September 8, 2024? Please remember to register free of charge for the event. [Read more]

Emmaus Alternatives 2024 Solidarity Fair: clothes by the kilo, plants and entertainment
Emmaüs Alternatives returns for the 6th edition of its Foire Solidaire to be discovered on Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Montreuil. On the program? Second-hand shopping by the kilo, plant sales, foodtrucks and even free entertainment for young and old! [Read more]

Les Soleillades de Montrouge 2024: a festival of shows, rides and street art
The Fête des Soleillades returns to Montrouge's Allées Jean Jaurès on September 7 and 8, 2024. Come and enjoy a weekend of entertainment for young and old, with shows, music and street art! [Read more]

La Fête à Neuneu 2024, the funfair returns to the Bois de Boulogne
La Fête à Neuneu in the Bois de Boulogne returns from September 6 to October 13, 2024. Young and old are invited to Porte de la Muette to relive the spirit of the vacations. [Read more]

Paris Design Week: Eau Fraîche, the free sensory installation at the Archives Nationales
Paris Design Week 2024 offers a breath of fresh air with Eau Fraîche, a poetic and visionary installation on view until September 22 in the courtyard of the Hôtel de Soubise, at the Archives Nationales. [Read more]

"Astral forests": our photos from the free exhibition at the Swedish Institute in Paris
This autumn, the Swedish Institute unveils its "Astral Forests"! To be seen exclusively from September 6 to 22, 2024, this free group exhibition brings together the work of five talented Swedish artists at the crossroads of design, contemporary art and traditional Nordic crafts. Would you like a tour? [Read more]

Galeries Lafayette celebrates its 130th anniversary: anniversary table, creations & collectors' goodies
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann is celebrating its 130th anniversary in style! From September 6 to October 27, 2024, the department store has an avalanche of surprises in store, starting with the Anniversary Table suspended under the Coupole, as well as exclusive fashion collections and goodies signed by your favorite designers! [Read more]

Paris Design Week 2024: when art and design intersect under the POUSH dome
Paris Design Week returns from September 5 to 14, 2024, with a host of diverse artistic events. Once again this year, POUSH is taking part in the event with the "Stool for Thoughts" exhibition from September 5 to 8, 2024. It's an opportunity to discover the works of some forty guest or resident artists under the POUSH dome. [Read more]

Paris Jazz Festival at Parc Floral 2024: free concert program
The Paris Jazz Festival returns to the Parc Floral from June 26 to September 8, 2024, with just as many musical talents to discover in a bucolic setting. Here's the program of free concerts! [Read more]

Paris Design Week 2024: immerse yourself in Chromaverse, a colorful VR experience from Meaningful Studio
Meaningful Studio invites us to preview its VR experience Chromaverse, a magical journey through color and light to be experienced from September 4 to 8, 2024. [Read more]

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Culture tips :

Musée du Louvre: a free nocturne on September 6, the first Friday of the month
It's the perfect opportunity to take advantage of every month, without exception: the Musée du Louvre opens its doors free of charge to all visitors, on the first Friday of each month, after 6pm. Next date to remember: September 6, 2024 . [Read more]

LV Dream by Louis Vuitton: free exhibition, boutique, café and chocolate shop
The famous Maison Louis Vuitton opens LV DREAM, a free exhibition and gift store that also features a café and a chocolate shop in collaboration with Chef Pâtissier Maxime Frédéric of Cheval Blanc Paris. While the exhibition is by reservation only, the boutique and café are open to the public. [Read more]

Paris Design Week: MUJI and Studio 5-5 install a house in a Marais townhouse
For Paris Design Week 20024, from September 5 to 14, Japanese brand MUJI takes over the Hôtel d'Albret in the Marais district. Together, they set up a manifesto house, housing a unique collection of ready-made objects. [Read more]

Paris Design Week 2024: two works based on the world of perfume at Maison D'ORSAY
From September 5 to 14, 2024, Paris Design Week returns to the capital! Enjoy two works of art in the window of the D'ORSAY perfume house, in the 7th arrondissement. [Read more]

Paris Design Week 2024: Paul Cocksedge's mirror installation at Hôtel de Sully
For Paris Design Week 2024, the Hôtel de Sully is transformed into a visual playground by Paul Cocksedge's installation, from September 4 to 14. With his mirrors, the British designer blurs the boundaries between 2D and 3D, inviting visitors to become part of the prestigious décor of the Place des Vosges institution. [Read more]

The Petit Palais in Paris and its hidden treasures, the free museum, opening hours and exhibitions
The Petit Palais, home to the Musées des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, is a true architectural masterpiece. Designed by Charles Girault for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, this museum is a treasure trove. And since admission is free, you'd be wrong not to take advantage of it. [Read more]

Kiosks celebrate the Games with free events in squares and gardens around Paris
Every year, the Mairie de Paris organizes Kiosques en fête, a program of free events in the gardens of Paris. For this special year, the kiosks are getting into the spirit of the Olympic Games, with a rich program of free events. With 40 kiosks offering music, shows, readings, DJ sets and more, from May to December, you're in for a treat! [Read more]

La Coulée Verte de Paris, the unusual and hidden walk from Bastille to Vincennes
Paris's Coulée Verte René-Dumont, formerly known as the Promenade Plantée, is a beautiful, little-known walk for Parisians, taking us on a verdant journey from the Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes over the Viaduc des Arts. It's an unusual and shady way to discover Paris, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. [Read more]

What to do in Barbizon, the famous village between art and nature?
How about a trip to Barbizon? This charming village, 50 km from Paris, immerses us in art and nature on the edge of the Fontainebleau forest. Discover our tips for the perfect day out or weekend break. [Read more]

Tourism: Val-d'Oise village named one of France's most beautiful villages retains its title
Did you know that there's a town in the Paris region that's on the prestigious list of France's most beautiful villages? And the good news is that this year, it has retained this famous label. So which village is it and where exactly is it located? We've got the answers! [Read more]

Wat Thammapatip, the unusual pagoda for an immersion in Thailand less than 1 hour from Paris
In Moissy-Cramayel, Seine-et-Marne, it's a place that immediately plunges you into another culture, immersing you in a country far removed from Paris, its metro and its rain. Welcome to Wat Thammapatip International, the unusual pagoda of 77. [Read more]

Moret-sur-Loing : Medieval and Impressionist city among the most beautiful detours in France
Discover Moret-sur-Loing, this medieval and impressionist city among the Most Beautiful Detours of France, only one hour from Paris. Visit this charming town, famous for its Sucre d'Orge, its royal city and the landscapes of Alfred Sisley. [Read more]

Carousel, trampoline, playground... 3 things to do with children in the Tuileries Gardens
Planning a trip to the Tuileries Gardens? With the whole family, even young children, it's the ideal place for a stroll or, better still, some really fun activities. [Read more]

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Bons plans Loisirs :

Hardcore Henry: the first film shot in subjective view lands on Prime Video
Hardcore Henry, Ilya Naishuller's 2016 sci-fi action film, arrives on Prime Video on September 6, 2024. This unique film immerses viewers in a first-person adventure, where every moment is filled with adrenaline and suspense. [Read more]

Happiness Therapy - A comedy-drama starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence on Prime Video
Happiness Therapy, a film by David O. Russell, tells the story of the rebirth of two lost souls who find and support each other in their quest for happiness. Available on Prime Video from September 1, 2024. [Read more]

The Fall Guy, an explosive adventure with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt already on VOD: our review
The Fall Guy, directed by David Leitch and starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Hannah Waddingham, is a comedy-drama in which a stuntman attempts to rescue a missing star and win back the woman he loves. (Re)discover the film on VOD for purchase from August 29, 2024 and for rental from September 4, 2024. [Read more]

Free platforms for watching films and series without spending a penny
With the number of platforms multiplying, it's sometimes hard to stay financially reasonable. Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Paramount, Canal+, and many others, how do you choose? Today, we're offering you an alternative that's just as good quality, but much cheaper: free streaming platforms. Here's a quick overview. [Read more]

Gare aux Docs 2024: a free, committed film festival on the tracks of the REcyclerie
Are you interested in an open-air film festival on the railroad tracks of Paris' Petite Ceinture? Then head for the REcyclerie, from August 23 to September 8, 2024, to enjoy documentaries on a wide range of subjects. [Read more]

Ciné-Jardins: the free outdoor film festival in the gardens of Paris
For its 10th edition, the outdoor film festival Ciné-Jardins unveils a fine program. Join us in the gardens of Paris and its inner suburbs from August 22 to September 14, 2024, for some great free evenings. [Read more]

Make It Clap: shoot your own horror film in a mass-market shooting facility
Want to get scary with friends, but also have fun making a short film? Head for Make It Clap, a film studio open to the general public in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, where you can shoot your own horror film based on a script in 2h30/3h. It's the perfect opportunity, for Halloween in particular, to have fun with friends and awaken your inner comedian with two possible scenarios! [Read more]

Louis Vuitton: a free series on Nicolas Ghesquière, the House's iconic artistic director
In the constellation of fashion greats, Nicolas Ghesquière shines, the visionary artistic director behind the Louis Vuitton Femme style revolution. The series "Nicolas Ghesquière: Shaping Fashion", offers an exclusive insight into his inspiring career, his secrets and his successes, free to discover on YouTube. [Read more]

Little ciné : free screenings for the little ones at La Villette
Little Villette, the children's facility at La Villette, offers free screenings of short films for toddlers, up to five or six years old. Every Saturday and Sunday at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 pm. [Read more]

Dior Paris 30 Montaigne, boutique - museum, café and restaurant
The mythical Dior address at 30 Avenue Montaigne reopens its doors and reveals its new face. Renovated and redesigned, this is a new address that should seduce all fashion addicts but also fine gourmets in search of a gourmet café or a refined restaurant. [Read more]

MINISO, the brand for plush toys and adorable lifestyle objects, opens a store on the Champs-Élysées
An avalanche of adorable plush toys and "kawaii" gadgets arrives on the Champs-Élysées with the opening of the MINISO flagship! The ultra-mimi lifestyle brand's biggest store invites fans of cuteness and inveterate collectors to (re)discover its irresistible products, through multiple universes and collaborations. Opening this Saturday, June 22, 2024! [Read more]

Maison Diptyque Paris: boutique - immersive art gallery and creative workshops dedicated to perfume
Diptyque opens the doors to Maison Diptyque, a unique concept store in Paris, halfway between boutique and art gallery. In the refined setting of a 400m2 Parisian aesthete's apartment, each room depicts a facet of the brand's universe, from the library to the garden, including a museum space and an ephemeral gallery exhibiting the most fashionable artists. The address also offers creative workshops, artistic encounters and plenty of other surprises... [Read more]

Les Sales Voleurs, a new thrift shop with a heist feel in Paris' 20th arrondissement
A hidden thrift shop has arrived in Paris' 20th arrondissement! This new second-hand hot spot is sure to cause a stir in the capital, with its concept of unbeatable prices and weekly price reductions! Whether you're looking for clothes, linen or accessories, you'll be in for a treat! [Read more]

Destocking of the oldest haberdashery in Paris: vintage ribbons, braids, bangs and trimmings
The oldest haberdashery in Paris, Ultramod, is organizing a major couture clearance sale! Before one of its two boutiques on rue de Choiseul (3) closes, take advantage of a 50% discount on a selection of unique vintage items, from antique ribbons to rabbit-hair felts, from a minimum purchase of €100, until September 15, 2024. [Read more]

Maison5: music, art, fashion, gastronomy and sport in a 1,800 m2 experience store in Paris
This summer, fans of design, music, fashion, sport and beautiful bodies have a date with Maison5! From June 15 to September 15, 2024, this 1800 m2 experiential house opens its doors to free exhibitions, judo classes, DJ set evenings with a famous label, haute-gastronomy signed by an ex-Top Chef & a Parisian palace chef and several ultra-cool masterclasses! [Read more]

Paris Paris, the new exhibition at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, combining culture, fashion and gastronomy
Paris reinvents itself under a surreal sky with the "Paris Paris!" exhibition at the Bon Marché Rive Gauche from August 24 to October 20, 2024. On the program? Fashion, iconic cafés, culinary delights and hip culture, the best clichés are respected to unveil a postcard Paris, stylish version! [Read more]

Book Off, the best second-hand bookshop in Paris: photos and report
With its three stores dotted around Paris, the Japanese brand Book Off is well established in the capital. And with good reason: it's one of the best second-hand bookshops, with its vast selection and ultra-affordable prices. [Read more]

Saint Laurent Babylone: the Maison Saint Laurent bookshop and art gallery in Paris
Maison Saint Laurent inaugurates its own bookshop-gallery in the 7th arrondissement of Paris: Saint Laurent Babylone. Open from Wednesday to Sunday, the new hybrid cultural haunt for art and fashion lovers organizes monthly exhibitions, book signings and DJ sets, among shelves stocked with fine art books and a cutting-edge selection of magazines and vinyl. [Read more]

Climbing District Saint-Lazare, a climbing gym and coworking space hidden in a chapel
How about a climb in an atypical location? Climbing District is located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, close to the Saint-Lazare train station. Housed in a hidden former chapel, this climbing gym, which looks like an old library, is sure to surprise. Tip: coworking spaces with free wifi and coffee shop. [Read more]

Soccer: free tickets for Paris FC matches at Stade Charléty all season long
Just like last year, tickets to see Paris FC's Ligue 2 matches are once again completely free for all fans! [Read more]

Paris Plages 2024's free swimming pools in the Bassin de la Villette, here we go!
Swimming at the Bassin de la Villette is back for Paris Plage 2024, from July 6 to September 8, 2024! You can enjoy the summer with 2 pools and 2 paddling pools of different depths, set up in the Bassin de la Villette, on the Quai de la Loire side. It's up to you to swim, in a relaxed or even rhythmic way, in a summer atmosphere, all free of charge. [Read more]

Pari Roller, the free night ride to discover Paris on rollerblades
Every Friday evening of the year, take advantage of the Pari Roller event to discover the city of Paris in a different way, thanks to a totally free night stroll, on rollerblades, scooter or bike! [Read more]

Rituals opens its Mental Relaxation Oasis on the Champs-Élysées, a first-of-its-kind concept in Paris
Rituals opens a boutique on the Champs-Élysées, welcoming its first "Mind Oasis" in France, this October 12, 2023. This new 500 m2 address showcases the brand's full range of skincare, wellness and home products, as well as a vast space dedicated to relaxation, offering two unique experiences: mental relaxation and hydromassage, in the heart of Paris. [Read more]

An unusual, arty skatepark at the Centre Pompidou for the Paris 2024 Olympics
A one-of-a-kind skatepark has set up shop at the Centre Pompidou for the Paris 2024 Olympics. The "Cycloïde Piazza", created by artist Raphaël Zarka, is accessible from July 26 to September 15, 2024. [Read more]

Climb Up, the biggest climbing gym in France opens in Paris - our photos
One of the biggest indoor climbing gyms in France, Climb Up, is located on the avenue de la Porte d'Italie in the 13th arrondissement. A huge brand new complex designed as a real place to live, which will satisfy all climbing and bouldering enthusiasts. [Read more]

The Pontoise swimming pool, this Art Deco jewel in Paris has reopened: prices, activities and squash
The legendary Pontoise swimming pool, an Art Deco jewel listed as a Monument Historique, reopened its doors in early December 2023 after extensive renovation work. Located at 19, rue Pontoise in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, this historic swimming pool, designed by the same architect as Molitor and Pailleron, invites you to discover its unique architecture and new facilities. Fitness, weight training and squash await you. [Read more]

Handball: Paris-Saint-Germain home schedule
Paris-Saint-Germain Handball is back for another season! For as little as 13 euros, you can attend all their home matches in the league, Champions League and Coupe de France! [Read more]

Les Prises De La Bastille: bouldering on a new Climbing District creation
Now there's a concept with a good name! Just a stone's throw from the Bastille, a landmark in history, come and try your hand at climbing in a Climbing District, and attempt the Prises de la Bastille! [Read more]

Manga Book Festival at Brétigny-sur-Orge shopping center (91)
Attention manga fans, the Aushopping shopping center in Brétigny-sur-Orge is organizing its very first book festival around Japanese comics, with a host of events on the program, from August 31 to September 7, 2024! [Read more]

Gamescape, the historical adventure escape game just a stone's throw from République
Looking for an escape game out of the ordinary? Let's head for Gamescape, located a stone's throw from République, which offers no less than three unique adventures, plus a giant escape game for large group team building. Conceived by three game enthusiasts, Gamescape takes you back in time to different locations in Paris. Will you come out of these adventures unscathed? From €19/person [Read more]

Science Experiences, the concept between museum and theme park at Bercy Village
Science Expériences is a unique concept combining museum and amusement park to bring science to life for children. With scientific experiments, virtual reality and video mapping, it uses the latest technologies to bring science to life for children... [Read more]

Giant swimming pool, virtual reality: a free immersive space by EDF at the Pavillon Gabriel
During the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Pavillon Gabriel on the Champs-Elysées will be transformed into an immersive space thanks to EDF. It's a free, interactive experience open to all! [Read more]

Tour Eiffel Effect, the breathtaking immersive experience on the Eiffel Tower: free gift voucher
Alert friends, a new, never-before-seen immersive experience opens its doors this July 10, 2024 on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Tour Eiffel Effect is the name of this VR team game that will take you on a fantastic adventure to rebuild the Eiffel Tower and fly all around it in the final, apotheosis-like moment. Good news: for the opening, it's free from July 10 to 22 for anyone with a ticket to go up. [Read more]

Virtual Room: the virtual reality space at the Palais des Congrès, Porte Maillot - CODE PROMO
After a space in Bastille, Virtual Room opened a new address a stone's throw from the Palais de Congrès, in Porte Maillot, on February 12, 2024. This new establishment is home to the very best in virtual reality. Ready to plunge into a virtual world? - PROMO CODE FOR A 30% DISCOUNT - [Read more]

The Edge: the virtual reality revolution in the heart of Paris' 3rd arrondissement - promotional code
Virtual reality fans, THE EDGE opens a monumental space in the heart of Paris! Dive into an immersive VR experience inspired by "Ready Player One", where realistic sensations and space adventures await you. [Read more]

Escape Game Aventure, the escape company for kids, in Puteaux (92)
Would you like to introduce your children to escape games? Head for Escape Game Aventure in Puteaux, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, to discover rooms designed entirely for children. Ready for adventure? [Read more]

Noli, Korean games: the free, fun exhibition at the Korean Cultural Centre
The Korean Cultural Center offers a fascinating and entertaining tour of Korean games, from the 18th century to the present day, from vintage toys to video games, in a free exhibition from May 24 to October 5, 2024! [Read more]

Unusual visit: Relive the construction of the Eiffel Tower in VR
Looking for an unusual way to visit the Eiffel Tower? Viality Tour takes you on an immersive virtual reality tour of the Iron Lady, and plunges you into its history, at the time of the 1889 Universal Exhibition. [Read more]

The AccroCamp Créteil 94 accrobranche, for tree-climbing on the Ile de Loisirs.
It's possible to go accrobranching at the Créteil leisure park, just a stone's throw from the wave pool. Accrocamp offers an adventure course to delight all adventurers, young and old alike. Whether you're into zip-lines or safe trampolines, here's a beautiful structure in the heart of nature to delight you. [Read more]

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Good plans Food & Drink :

Brasserie des Prés, charming and affordable, the hidden gem of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Carefully tucked away in a bucolic courtyard in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Brasserie des Prés proves to be the neighborhood's best address, as delightful and charming as it is affordable. [Read more]

Under the Sea, the first immersive restaurant in Paris by Ephemera that takes us under the ocean
Under the Sea is the name of the first immersive restaurant in Paris. An unusual and affordable concept imagined by the Ephemera group. Head to the 13th arrondissement in the heart of a hidden room of the MK2 Bibliothèque for an original experience during a meal. [Read more]

Food Society Paris, the giant Food Court on 3 500 m2 at the Ateliers Gaîté in video
Food Society is moving to the Montparnasse district of Paris, opening its doors this Thursday, October 20, 2022. Imagine a 3,500 m2 food court with 15 crazy restaurants, as well as a cocktail bar and bar, a central bar and a cellar-grocery open 7/7 days in the Ateliers Gaîté on the Montmarnasse station side in the 14th arrondissement. We set out to discover this huge food spot and find out what's in store. [Read more]

Au Pied de Cochon, gourmet cuisine at Les Halles day and night
Day or night, the brasserie Au Pied de Cochon delights Parisians and tourists alike with its traditional, generous French cuisine. A legendary address to try at least once in your life. [Read more]

TiTi Palacio, the huge bar-restaurant and coworking space
TiTi Palacio is the huge 500 m2 bar-restaurant that has opened its doors in The People Paris Marais, itself located in the new Félicité Paris Sully-Morland eco-neighborhood. [Read more]

Bouillon Julien, one of Paris' finest restaurants in affordable mode
Le Bouillon Julien, an Art Nouveau gem in Paris, offers an affordable culinary experience all year round. Discover its history and accessible menu. [Read more]

Bleu Coupole, the Printemps restaurant and tea room with private terraces
Bleu Coupole is the name of Printemps Haussmann's new restaurant and tea room, which opened on March 19, 2022 and is located under the dome on the 6th floor of Printemps Femme. Forget the dark brasserie that used to be there, make way for the restaurant next to the bay windows, which reveals a lovely panorama of Paris and several privatizable terraces, with Elvira Masson's fine dishes on the menu for starters. [Read more]

Living Kitchen at Zoku Paris: restaurant and rooftop terrace
We're off to discover Living Kitchen, the trendy rooftop spot from Zoku Paris, offering a restaurant, bar and festive terrace in the 17th arrondissement. [Read more]

Junk Burger, the gourmet and affordable smash burger counter in Paris
A gourmet smash burger under €10 in Paris? This is the challenge launched by Junk Burger, a scrumptious takeout counter expecting you rue Montmartre. Perfect for a meal on-the-go to the rhythm of your Parisian rambles! [Read more]

Le Gainsbarre, the café-restaurant and cocktail bar at the Maison Gainsbourg
Le Gainsbarre is the name of a hybrid café-restaurant by day and cocktail bar-restaurant by night in the Maison Gainsbourg, the famous house transformed into a museum in honor of the artist. With a decor evoking the artist's early piano-bar years, come and enjoy a room service menu from lunch to dinner. [Read more]

Boulangerie Pâtisserie l'Équilibre, the best in French patisserie Paris 15e
L'Équilibre is the Boulangerie Pâtisseries that everyone flocks to in Paris's 15th arrondissement. With a baker and pastry chef who is a former palace sous chef, the pastries, viennoiseries and sourdough breads are as luxurious as they are gourmet, and at a more affordable price. We love the classic, excellently executed, all in a historic boutique. [Read more]

Used Book Café, the literary coffee shop
The Used Book Café is the coffee shop library of the Merci Concept Store. A coffee shop like no other since it offers you the possibility to read while enjoying a simple and home-made menu. [Read more]

Café Renoir, the superb hidden terrace of the Montmartre Museum
Café Renoir, hidden in the garden of the Montmartre Museum, awaits you for a break in its glass roof or in its green garden in summer. Just a step away from the Sacré Coeur, come to make a bucolic and greedy pause within this hidden and confidential terrace-tea room which proposes a sweet and salty offer. [Read more]

Pink Mamma's brilliant Italian tea time under its green canopy
Discover the new Italian Tea Time at Pink Mamma which awaits you from now on with its sweet and salty delights in its sublime glass roof. [Read more]

Café de la Rose Lancôme by Nina Métayer on the Champs-Elysées
Alert, the Café de la Rose Lancôme opens its doors in the famous Champs Élysées boutique. And to satisfy your taste buds, what better than the World's Best Pastry Chef, aka Nina Métayer? [Read more]

Rose Bakery at the Maison de Balzac, the café-tea room and terrace in a bucolic garden
A confidential coffee shop tucked away in the hidden, leafy garden of the Maison de Balzac, here's something to tempt us. With its all-organic, homemade menu, luminous setting overlooking a relaxing garden and Eiffel Tower view, it's hard not to be seduced. [Read more]

Fu Castella opens a patisserie-tea room in the Marais for divine snacks and tea times
Fu Castella is the ultra-moist pastry shop that's already all the rage in Paris's 13th arrondissement. Fu Castella has now set up shop in the Marais, Paris 4th arrondissement, offering a beautiful tea room with exotic sweets, original tea times, ice creams and hot and cold drinks for you to try. [Read more]

Christophe Michalak's bakery, patisserie and chocolate shop Étienne Marcel, Paris 1er
Gourmet alert, Christophe Michalak has just opened his new boutique in the 1ᵉʳ arrondissement of Paris. Head to rue Etienne Marcel to discover this new gourmet spot, which for the first time brings together pastry, bakery and chocolate all in one place. [Read more]

Atti café, the Korean coffee shop with original tarts and lattes
Atti Café is the name of the Korean coffee shop in Paris's 2nd arrondissement. We're off to discover this cosy place with its original specialities. [Read more]

Pâtisserie Nèulo, the temple of flan by Pierre-Jean Quinonero
Nèulo is the name of the Provencal patisserie-concept store imagined by Gauthier Rosario and Pierre-Jean Quinonero, French Dessert Champion. Originally dedicated to waffles, the 5th arrondissement Paris venue has changed its tune to become a paradise for all types of flan. From marble flan to lemon flan and the famous vanilla flan, this is the spot for fans of the iconic Parisian pastry. [Read more]

Coeur Sacré, Montmartre's rooftop bar-restaurant and designer boutique
Coeur Sacré is the name of this new living space in the heart of the Butte Montmartre. On the menu: a duplex featuring a designer boutique, delicatessen, bakery, exhibition space, coffee shop and, don't forget, a rooftop with lounge bar and restaurant! [Read more]

Khayma Rooftop Bar: an affordable rooftop-bar with views on Paris
An affordable rooftop in Paris, it can exist! Head to the last floor of Generator Paris to discover Khayma Rooftop Bar, a super-trendy terrace with beautiful views on the Sacré Coeur. [Read more]

Sequoia, the rooftop terrace of the Kimpton St Honoré Paris in barbecue mode
We're off to the 10th floor of the Kimpton St Honoré Paris to discover SEQUOIA, its superb rooftop terrace bar with 360° views over the rooftops of Paris and its beautiful monuments. And this year, an American-style barbecue is on the program. [Read more]

Laho: the Parisian rooftop with a sublime view is back!
Laho, Paris's rooftop restaurant at Gare de Lyon, with its breathtaking 360-degree views, is back for sunny days this April 26, 2024. We're off to find this splendid spot just a stone's throw from Gare de Lyon, with its verdant setting, unique sunset and gourmet menu... all perched 60 meters high! [Read more]

Jardin21: a green, festive and family-friendly wasteland along the Canal de l'Ourcq
Along the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq, between Pantin and de la Villette, Jardin21 is the spot not to be missed this summer. DJ sets on Wednesdays, dance parties on Thursdays, children's workshops on Saturdays and Sundays... there's no doubt that everyone is welcome at Jardin 21: families with baby carriages, party-goers looking for a good bass, teenagers! [Read more]

88 Ménilmontant: La Bellevilloise's short-lived summer wasteland opens up to us
88 Ménilmontant reopened its doors on April 12, 2024, offering a green wasteland terrace and boutique workshops in the heart of Paris's 20th arrondissement. [Read more]

Polpo Plage, the beach terrace on the Seine with Marina and electric boats in brazier mode
Polpo plage awaits you with its deckchairs and straw-hut-style bar! You'll be able to enjoy a lovely summer beach terrace, with your feet in the sand, and a marina where you can take a boat trip on the Seine! This year, brasero evenings await you as a bonus. [Read more]

The Bombardier: the English bar a stone's throw from the Pantheon
An English pub located next to the Pantheon, The Bombardier is a must in the 5th arrondissement for a good beer or to watch a match with atmosphere! [Read more]

The terrace of Fluctuart, a cocktail bar in a floating urban art center
Want to enjoy the sun while sipping a good cocktail in a beautiful cultural place? Let's go to the open-air terrace of Fluctuart, a floating urban art center in the 7th arrondissement. It's also an opportunity to admire the breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower or the Grand Palais. [Read more]

La Guinguette du Quai Liberté: the festive terrace on the banks of the Seine returns in fine weather
La Guinguette du Quai Liberté, a veritable oasis in the heart of Paris's 15th arrondissement, returns on May 3, 2024 for a colorful summer on the banks of the Seine! With its chill ambience, electrifying music and sipping cocktails, get ready for memorable evenings with friends right through to October! [Read more]

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Bons plans Shows :

Cultural Olympiad Paris 2024: Laissez-nous danser, the show at the Théâtre du Châtelet
The Théâtre du Chatelêt hosts its latest show organized as part of the Cultural Olympiad of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. From September 6 to 8, the Laissez-nous danser show brings together 250 instrumentalists, choir members, chorus members, dancers, circus performers and actors on stage for an unprecedented experience. [Read more]

How to become a Parisian in one hour? : Olivier Giraud's show at the Théâtre des Nouveautés
How to become a Parisian in one hour? Olivier Giraud explains it all with offbeat humor at the Théâtre des Nouveautés. This funny show, 100% in English, is ideal for tourists discovering Paris as well as for Parisians ready for self-deprecation! [Read more]

Random Comedy Club: stand-up comedy show Sunday evenings at the Chouchou hotel in Paris
Every Sunday evening, the Chouchou hotel invites you to its table for its traditional rendez-vous: the Random Comedy Club comedy show. In the guinguette, among the aperitif boards and cocktails, the new seeds of comedy and stars of laughter take turns on stage for a lively stand-up show, 100% made in France! [Read more]

The Sebastopol Comedy Club: stand-up comedy in a Paris hotel
The Sebastopol Comedy Club is the unusual comedy stage that awaits you in the heart of the 123 Sebastopol hotel in Paris. Every weekend, in the heart of a hotel, you'll find a stand-up stage hosted by established artists. [Read more]

The Juicy Comedy comedy club at Juicy Pop: the place to laugh!
Sponsored - Discover Juicy Comedy: a comedy club in the 20th arrondissement that welcomes the capital's best comedians in a chill setting with an urban and American decor, for artist sets on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9pm! [Read more]

Classique au Vert: the 2024 program for the free concert festival at the Parc Floral de Paris
The Classique au Vert Festival returns to the heart of the Parc Floral de Paris from June 26 to September 8, 2024. Classique au Vert invites music lovers and neophytes alike to enjoy a good tempo and good weather with established and up-and-coming artists. [Read more]

Singing in the pool: a swimsuit opera by the Butte aux Cailles swimming pool
Have you always dreamed of listening to opera with your feet in the water? The Butte aux Cailles swimming pool welcomes you on August 31 and September 1, 2024 for an exceptional musical program. [Read more]

Seine Canada Festival: music programming during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
This summer, to coincide with the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, French-Canadian urban culture will be celebrated on the water at the Seine Canada Festival. In addition to sports and fashion, the event will also host a series of free concerts. Join us from July 27 to September 8, 2024 on the Fluctuart barge in Paris for live performances by Cœur de Pirate, Robert Charlebois and FouKi. [Read more]

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Good plans for children and families :

The Maison des Petits, with its free workshops for children, moves to the Parcelle du 19M
Since the opening of La Parcelle, the Maison des Petits at Le Centquatre has been occupying part of the premises, offering a welcoming space for children and families. [Read more]

The Jardin d'Acclimatation's paddling pool and beach, the perfect place to cool off!
In summer, from May to September (weather permitting), the Jardin d'Acclimatation transforms itself into a fun-filled seaside resort. Come and enjoy the joys of water and relaxation in the heart of Paris. Children and adults alike will find plenty of deckchairs to relax on. [Read more]

Planète Kids, free summer workshops for children at the GoodPlanet Foundation
To mark its reopening on April 6, the GoodPlanet Foundation is inaugurating its new cultural season, "Les champion.nes du vivant", with free workshops for children! [Read more]

Naturoscope, the free museum of biodiversity and its large aquariums, in Puteaux (92)
On the island of Puteaux, in the heart of the Parc Lebaudy, you'll find Naturoscope, a place dedicated to the environment that aims to raise awareness among young and old through educational exhibitions and events. [Read more]

The Boom Boom Villette kids club: free entertainment for children every Saturday and Sunday
Every Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm to 4pm, Boom Boom Villette, the brand-new foodcourt in the 19th arrondissement, offers free entertainment for children in its kid-friendly area. [Read more]

Free guided tours for children at the National Assembly
Having already opened its doors to the public, the National Assembly continues to invite citizens to discover this mecca of democracy, from an early age, with a dedicated children's trail! [Read more]

Le Jardin du Dragon: the must-see children's playground at Parc de la Villette
The Parc de la Villette is one of the capital's largest parks: combining sport, large lawns and ruby-red infrastructures, the park is the playground of families and children, who have a blast in the outdoor play areas. [Read more]

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News :

Strikes, demonstrations, weather, transport :

Info Metro RER trains, closures, works and demonstrations in Paris this Monday September 9, 2024
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 Monday September 9, 2024. [Read more]

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Good plans coming soon :

Stories in color: an exhibition on 350 years of Bulgarian Kilim tradition
Sponsored - For the first time in over a century, authentic Bulgarian kilims from the 19th and 20th centuries will be presented in France at the Galerie de l'Institut Culturel in Paris, organizer of the event. Discover these historic weavings, from Thursday April 18 to June 14. Come and take part in the exhibition opening on April 18 from 6.30pm! [Read more]

Art3F: the international contemporary art fair returns to Porte de Versailles - invitations
The Art3F contemporary art fair is back for another Parisian edition: meet us from September 20 to 22, 2024 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles for a fair aimed at all art enthusiasts. Download your invitations! [Read more]

World Cleanup Day 2024: help pick up litter near you
We're rolling up our sleeves to take part in World Cleanup Day 2024, which takes place all over the world on September 20. In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, numerous actions are being organized to help clean up litter. [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2024: pedal along the Seine à Vélo cultural route
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, enjoy the culture of the Paris region by bike, along the Seine à Vélo cycle route, which links Paris to the sea. On the program, discover the surrounding area as if in an open-air art gallery. [Read more]

Moon Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival: meaning and origins of this Asian festival
Every year, several Asian countries celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, better known as the Moon Festival, on the evening of the 15thᵉ day of the eighth lunar month. This year, the date is Tuesday, September 17, 2024. So, what's the story behind this festival and where does it come from? Let's find out. [Read more]

Paris Vinyl Sale 2024: the giant vinyl auction at the Bastille Design Center
Attention Parisian music lovers! The Paris Vinyle Sale returns to the Bastille Design Center on Sunday, September 22, 2024, with nearly 50,000 vinyl records of all kinds at low prices. [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2024: visit the L'Echiquier Opéra Paris hotel, an Art Nouveau building
Located in the Grands Boulevards district, the L'Echiquier Opéra Paris hotel will be opening its doors to visitors from September 21 to 22, 2024, to mark the Journées du Patrimoine. [Read more]

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: celebrate natural heritage at UNESCO
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris, UNESCO headquarters is opening its doors to you! Join us on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, 2024, to discover the emblematic building, which also contains many treasures. [Read more]

September 2024 Grand Parade at the Jardin d'Acclimatation with dancers and acrobats
The Grande Parade at the Jardin d'Acclimatation, in Paris's 16th arrondissement, returns this Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024. Why not take advantage of the festive entertainment on offer at this verdant amusement park, with friends or family? [Read more]

Street Food festival 2024: Asian delicacies in Paris 3rd arrondissement
In the run-up to the Moon Festival 2024 in Paris, entertainment and street food await you in the 3rd arrondissement's Chinatown, rue au Maire, rue Réaumur and rue Volta. From September 13 to 15, 2024, Asian delicacies, music and entertainment are on the program. [Read more]

Journées du Patrimoine 2024: secret plans on display at the Service Historique de la Défense (94)
The military archives of the French Ministry of the Armed Forces are opening their doors to us on September 21 and 22, 2024, on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), to reveal some of the secrets of history... [Read more]

Promenade pour un Objet d'Exception 2024: an art trail through the houses of avenue Montaigne
Avenue Montaigne and Rue François 1er are transformed into an ephemeral gallery from September 12 to 15, 2024, for the new edition of the Promenade pour un Objet d'Exception. On the program? 26 luxury brands - from Chanel to Dior, Gucci to Jacquemus - reveal iconic pieces and works of art chosen or designed for the occasion. [Read more]

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Bons plans Invitations :

All our invitations of the week
Every week, we find invitations, goodies, cinema tickets, dinners and lots of other gifts for you. Click here to discover our current invitations. [Read more]