For thisweekend of Friday May 3, Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5, 2024, it's time to get out and about in the fresh air of Paris and the Île-de-France region, but also cultural and gourmet outings. Discover the latest news, as well as restaurants for lunch and dinner, exhibitions to marvel at, concerts, festivals and parties to dance and gesticulate, films to thrill, and family or sports outings to get away from it all in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
There's still plenty to do this weekend: the Lily of the Valley Festival, Star Wars Day celebrations, a padel competition, the Fête du rire, the Père Lachaise workshops open house, beerpong and a bal guinguette... In short, you're sure to find what you're looking for in this selection of Paris outings!
So, what are we doing this weekend ? Here are the best ideas for keeping busy in Paris and the Ile-de-France region over the weekend of May 3, 4 and 5, 2024.
Foire de Paris celebrates 120 years with an exceptional anniversary edition
Foire de Paris celebrates its 120th anniversary! For over a century, this event has been the rhythm of springtime in Paris, and remains a must-see event, with its Tropiques Festival, entertainment and new products to discover! From May 1 to 12, 2024, Porte de Versailles will once again welcome France to a major event that promises to be more festive and innovative than ever. [Read more]
Suresnes Baguette Show: Hauts-de-Seine prepares to set the record for the world's longest baguette
Will the title of world's longest baguette go to France? Find out on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the "Suresnes Baguette Show" in the Hauts-de-Seine region of France! [Read more]
Star Wars Day 2024: celebrate May the 4th, the program in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Star Wars fans are gathering for May the 4th, the worldwide day dedicated to the space saga created by George Lucas, on May 4, 2024. The event invites fans of the saga to discover a wide range of activities in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. We take a look at the activities and other experiences around the franchise organized for the occasion! [Read more]
Le Jardin Sauvage at 360 Music Factory: an XXL version of the Parisian comedy club!
Le Jardin Sauvage, the stand-up show that's been making the capital laugh for nearly 8 years, takes over the 360 Music Factory every first Saturday of the month. On the program this Saturday, May 4, 6 talented comedians to discover during a lively show! [Read more]
Europe Day 2024 in Paris: concerts, entertainment and debates on the Hôtel de Ville forecourt
The Fête de l'Europe returns to the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris for an exclusive day on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Come and enjoy free concerts by Pépite, freekind. and Love'n'Joy, then take part in a wide range of activities, including games, sports and debates. Click here for the program! [Read more]
A padel competition open to all sets up in front of the Eiffel Tower
From May 3 to 5, 2024, all those curious about this tennis-like sport, padel, will be able to play the racket, during a unique competition, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower! [Read more]
Rambouillet celebrates the Fête du Muguet 2024: float parade, funfair and fireworks display
We know Rambouillet by its forest and the château that once served as the presidential residence... But have you heard of the Lily of the Valley Festival? Celebrated in the town for over 100 years, it's a must-see event in the Yvelines every May. [Read more]
La Fête du rire, a free comedy and solidarity event on May 5
La Fête du rire is a festive evening of solidarity that will take place on May 5, 2024 from 6:30 pm at Le Poiçon Paris, a lively venue in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. The evening is all about laughter: stand-up comedy, laughter yoga, a hypnosis show and other surprises! [Read more]
Yass - Presque Imparfait: one-off show date in May 2024 - PROMO
In his show "Presque Imparfait", Yass opens up on stage with disarming sincerity about society's expectations. Appearances, sport, nutrition, education: the comedian lays bare his daily life on May 3, 2024 at 8pm, at the Apollo Théâtre! PROMO [Read more]
French Beerpong Championship at the heart of the Foire de Paris, Porte de Versailles
In France, there are championships for everything, including beerpong, the American drinking game that involves a ping-pong ball, glasses and rarely sober participants. Try to win the French Championship, on May 4 and 5, 2024, at the Foire de Paris! [Read more]
Michel Bassompierre at Rosa Bonheur: the exhibition for animal lovers at Château Rosa Bonheur
Large, curvaceous animals have taken up residence at the Château de Rosa Bonheur: these are the works of Michel Bassompierre, who is exhibiting his sculptures from May 3 to September 30, 2024. [Read more]
Open house at Père Lachaise 2024: meet the artists of Paris!
Art lovers are invited to discover the latest edition of the Portes ouvertes des ateliers du Père-Lachaise, opening their doors to you from May 4 to 6, 2024. This is your chance to discover the painters, sculptors and photographers who will be revealing their work and their expertise! [Read more]
Races and walks in aid of Bleuet de France, departing from Les Invalides
To help raise funds for the war wounded, Parisians are invited to run or walk between 2.5 and 10 kilometers, starting at Les Invalides, with a route around the monument, on May 5, 2024. [Read more]
Rhum Fest 2024, the festival dedicated to rum, celebrates its 10th anniversary at the Parc Floral
Rum lovers take note: the Rhum Fest returns to Paris from May 4 to 6, 2024. With this trade show dedicated to rum, rediscover the art of distillation alongside producers from the four corners of the globe. Cocktails, a food court and masterclasses await you in the Parc Floral. [Read more]
A historical reconstruction in the heart of the Belle Epoque, at the Château de Breteuil
Château de Breteuil invites you to an unusual event, a historical re-enactment in the heart of the Belle Epoque, on May 5, 2024. Travel back to the time of Henri de Breteuil and discover the estate in its heyday! [Read more]
A free guinguette ball, to dance like it was 1840, at the top of the Butte-aux-Cailles.
For a real leap back in time, join us on May 5, 2024 at the top of the Butte-aux-Cailles, for a free guinguette ball open to all! A Sunday to dance like it's 1840, and have the time of your life! [Read more]
5 free castles around Paris to discover this Sunday, May 5, 2024, 1st Sunday of the month
On the first Sunday of every month, certain monuments, and in particular châteaux, open their doors to us for a free visit. Why not take advantage of this Sunday, May 5, 2024, to treat yourself to one of the sublime châteaux of our Ile-de-France heritage? Don't forget, some of them require free advance reservations, so be sure to check and prepare your visits in advance. [Read more]
Paris Centre Piéton, the first 4 car-free arrondissements on Sunday May 5, 2024
Once a month, Paris Breathes! In addition to the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, the first 4 arrondissements are going green and car-free, eliminating motor vehicles for one day. Next event: Sunday, May 5, 2024! [Read more]
10 must-visit parks and gardens in Paris and the Ile-de-France region in April
In April, the flowering season is in full swing. Here are 10 must-see parks and gardens in and around Paris in April, featuring wisteria, iris, azaleas and rhododendrons to delight flower lovers. [Read more]
8 superb medieval villages to discover around Paris
Discover medieval villages near Paris? It's entirely possible. The heritage-rich Île-de-France region offers historic escapades that take us back in time. Here's a selection of 8 gems that we've loved, and that we invite you to discover. [Read more]
April 2024 exhibitions: great things to do in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Looking for a great exhibition in Paris or the Ile-de-France region in April 2024? Let us guide you through the program of new exhibitions, and enjoy some great discoveries in this beautiful spring month! [Read more]
Free exhibitions to see in April 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Pic-and-pic-and-collegram... It's not easy to choose the right outing to brighten up our month of April 2024. Fortunately, we've put together a short list of free exhibitions to see this month, so you're guaranteed a good time! [Read more]
Flea markets and garage sales in Paris on the weekend of May 4-5, 2024
Are you interested in flea markets, garage sales and ephemeral markets in Paris? Then check out the list of bargain-hunting opportunities on the weekend of May 4-5, 2024 in Paris! [Read more]
The best brunches in Paris: our favorite addresses
Sunday brunch has become a must for Parisians and tourists visiting the capital. And to help you find THE perfect spot to tantalize your taste buds, the editorial team has put together a guide to the best brunches in Paris. So, friends, why not book your Sunday? [Read more]
Le Tableau volé: a lost masterpiece reveals buried secrets with Alex Lutz and Léa Drucker
Pascal Bonitzer's comedy-drama Le Tableau volé, starring Alex Lutz, unveils a thrilling investigation into a lost art. Opening May 1, 2024. [Read more]
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace returns to theaters for its 25th anniversary
"Star Wars: The Phantom Menace", directed by George Lucas and starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman, will return to theaters on May 4, 2024, marking its 25th anniversary. This exceptional re-release will be available in over 250 cinemas across France on World Star Wars Day. [Read more]
Back to Black, the biopic about Amy Winehouse: Our opinion and the trailer
Marisa Abela plays Amy Winehouse in Sam Taylor-Johnson's new film. Entitled "Back to Black", in reference to the legendary album by the British singer who died in 2011, the biopic opens in French cinemas on Wednesday April 24, 2024. Discover our review and the film's trailer. [Read more]
Challengers by Luca Guadagnino with Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor: Our opinion
Challengers, Luca Guadagnino's new romantic drama featuring a love triangle between Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor, set against the backdrop of a tennis match, opens in cinemas on April 24, 2024. [Read more]
Netflix: new films and series for April 2024
Netflix subscribers, a new month means new content! And to find out what's in store for you, let's discover together the calendar of new films and series for April 2024. [Read more]
Prime Video: new Amazon Originals and Exclusive films and series in April 2024
April 2024 promises a wealth of new discoveries on Prime Video, with previously unseen Amazon Originals and Exclusives, and plenty of other surprises. [Read more]
Disney+: new films and series for April 2024
Discover the new films and series for April 2024 on Disney+, for a magical spring! [Read more]
Boom Boom Villette: we tested the first Food & Leisure Market in the heart of La Villette
Boom Boom Villette is France's first Food & Leisure Market, taking the place of Vill'Up at La Villette, and offering a wide range of restaurants and leisure establishments. We tried out the food section, and tell you all about it! [Read more]
Tutankhamun, the 3000 m² Pharaonic immersive experience is extended in Paris
Tutankhamun, the Pharaonic immersive experience, unveils. We're off to experience a unique adventure, a playful escape game and a 3,000 m² exhibition in Paris, designed by the team behind the Ramses and Tutankhamun exhibitions at La Villette, until June 30, 2024. [Read more]
An evening with the Impressionists: we tried out the virtual reality experience at the Musée d'Orsay
Un soir avec les impressionnistes - Paris 1874 is the virtual reality experience offered by the Musée d'Orsay from March 26 to August 11, 2024, to mark the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist exhibition. Relive this very first exhibition in Nadar's studio, meet legendary artists such as Monet and Renoir, and immerse yourself in 19th-century Paris. We've tried it, we'll tell you! [Read more]
May's unusual visit: Relive the construction of the Eiffel Tower in VR!
Looking for an unusual way to visit the Eiffel Tower? Take an immersive virtual reality guided tour of the Iron Lady and immerse yourself in its history, at the time of the 1889 Universal Exhibition. Take advantage of a PROMO CODE for the month of May. [Read more]
Science Expériences, the ideal family outing for the Easter vacations
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]
Seven Squares: we tested the new indoor leisure space at Boom Boom Villette
Looking for an unprecedented playful adventure in Paris? Head for Seven Squares at Boom Boom Villette, an indoor leisure space that opened its doors on April 4, 2024. From digital bowling to virtual reality, laser tag and interactive mini-golf, this gigantic 5,000m² leisure space promises an immersive experience for gamers, families and children alike... We've been there, we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Eternelle Notre-Dame: our verdict on the immersive historical experience in virtual reality
Notre-Dame de Paris as you've never seen it before: discover the immersive virtual reality experience "Eternelle Notre-Dame", an astonishing show that plunges you into the heart of history. First offered at La Défense, it is now also available on the cathedral's forecourt. [Read more]
Nikito Domus: our test of the immersive leisure space in Rosny-sous-Bois
Looking for some family fun? Head for Nikito Domus, in Rosny-sous-Bois, an indoor leisure space that opened its doors on April 6, 2024. This 10,000 m² complex offers a unique immersive leisure experience near Paris. From bowling and electric karting to virtual reality and live entertainment, Nikito Domus is THE new place to be for an afternoon of fun! We've tested it, we'll tell you about it... [Read more]
Secrets Hunters: The Disappearance of the Zanetti Train, the mysterious escape game on board a train
Secrets Hunters, the new escape game address in Paris, invites you to discover its latest challenge: "The Disappearance of the Zanetti Train". Immerse yourself in the enigma of the luxurious train that disappeared in 1911 and try to solve its mystery. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this is the adventure for you! [Read more]
Disappearing worlds: get up close to dinosaurs in virtual reality at the Jardin des Plantes - our test
Ready to meet dinosaurs at the Jardin des Plantes? From October 14, 2023, the National Museum of Natural History will take a leap into the past, thanks to an immersive experience in virtual reality that will make us live the history of the Earth. [Read more]
What to do in Paris this weekend with the kids, May 4 and 5, 2024
What's on this weekend in Paris with the family and kids? This weekend, May 4 and 5, 2024, we'll be taking advantage of all the great things to do and see in Paris! On this weekend's program: some great cultural and fun outings! [Read more]
An Air Force air show & drone show at the Château de Versailles this summer
To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace, an air show awaits the curious and passionate at the Château de Versailles on June 28, 2024. A promising show taking place as part of the Grandes Eaux Nocturnes in the Sun King's gardens. [Read more]
Woofest 2024, an obstacle course with your dog, just a few kilometers from Paris
Woofest, formerly Woof Run, is back on September 14 and 15, 2024, a few kilometers from the capital, in Chaumont-en-Vexin, in the Oise region. The only race in the area where you can have fun with your dog in an obstacle course, canicross or walk! [Read more]
Paris Vinyl Sale 2024, the giant vinyl sale at the Bastille Design Center
Attention Parisian music lovers! The Paris Vinyle Sale returns to the Bastille Design Center on Sunday, May 19, 2024, with nearly 50,000 vinyl records of all kinds at low prices. [Read more]
Transport in Île-de-France: work scheduled for the weekend of May 4 and 5, 2024
New works are scheduled for this weekend of May 4 and 5, 2024 on the Paris and Ile-de-France networks of the RATP and SNCF. We take a look at the disruptions expected on the metro, RER and Transilien networks this weekend. [Read more]
Cannes Festival 2024: A Palme d'Or honor for Meryl Streep, also guest of honor
Meryl Streep is guest of honor at the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival 2024, on May 14 at the Grand Théâtre Lumière. On this occasion, she will receive an honorary Palme d'Or. [Read more]
Boom Boom Villette: workshops, karaoke, concerts, soccer... Discover this month's program
Want to party or keep the kids busy at Boom Boom Villette? The Food & Leisure Court offers a varied program, with showcases of emerging talent, DJ nights, big-screen soccer broadcasts and drag bingo evenings. Don't miss these musical, sporting and entertainment highlights! [Read more]
Line 4: traffic disrupted on the entire line this Sunday morning, May 26, 2024
Avis aux usages de la ligne 4, des perturbations sont à prévoir sur votre ligne ce dimanche 26 mai 2024. Traffic will be completely interrupted in the morning until midday. [Read more]
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From May 3rd, 2024 to May 5th, 2024
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