Mother's Day returns on May 25, 2025. It's another opportunity to cherish and celebrate your mother, and let her know just how dear she is to you! And why not take the opportunity to spend some quality time together? Paris has plenty of great ideas for outings, perfect for spending a lovely day with your mom!
So, for Mother's Day, we're unveiling our best plans for celebrating those who have given us so much. There's plenty to do, from beautiful exhibitions to great restaurants, hot shows, rejuvenating walks and more unusual activities! The choice is yours. And if you're on a tight budget, don't worry: there are plenty of great ideas for free outings all over the capital. We'll be happy to tell you all about them!
Please note that this guide is updated as we post new listings and make new discoveries. Don't hesitate to consult it regularly until you've found your heart's desire!
Here are a few ideas for outings in Paris to spend a lovely day with your beloved mom!
Beautiful parks, gardens and squares in Paris and the Ile-de-France region to stroll in
Paris is overflowing with magnificent parks and gardens, verdant settings that invite you to relax, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. Discover the most beautiful green spots in the capital and Ile-de-France for a lovely stroll in the Paris region! [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]
Fête de la Nature in Paris and the Ile-de-France region 2025: free green initiatives
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]
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]
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]
The superb Roseraie du Parc Lebaudy on the Ile de Puteaux
We're off to Puteaux, on the banks of the Seine just outside Paris in the Hauts-de-Seine department, to discover the Parc Lebaudy and its sublime rose garden, free and open to all. A real beauty, it features almost 1,600 rose bushes and 200 varieties of roses in a French-style landscaped garden. [Read more]
The beautiful Jardin des Plantes rose garden unveils its beautiful colors
The Roseraie du Jardin des Plantes, located along the Galerie de Minéralogie, to the right of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle or to the left if you're coming from the Seine, is a wonderful place to discover in spring and especially in June. With its 390 species of old and modern roses, it's a magnificent and free rose garden, in addition to the superb rosebushes that stand proudly in front of the Muséum. [Read more]
Fête de la Bretagne 2025 in Paris, the program of festivities
The Fête de la Bretagne returns to Paris from May 16 to 25, 2025, in the 14th and 15th arrondissements. Don't miss this not-to-be-missed event for friends of Brittany, which this year offers a rich program of music, dance, gastronomy, storytelling and, of course, Fest-noz! [Read more]
Les kiosques en fête, launch of 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. With 40 kiosks offering music, shows, readings, DJ sets and more, from May to December, you're in for a treat! And the new season gets underway at the beginning of May 2025! [Read more]
