On May 8, 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France, the day opens under the banner of remembrance. France marks the Victory of May 8, 1945, which signaled the end of World War II in Europe. An official holiday, to be sure, but above all a date that stands apart in history.
What to do in Paris this Thursday, May 8, holiday 2025, the best open plans
What to do this Thursday, May 8, 2025, in and around Paris? On this new public holiday, many places are closing their doors. To make sure you don't end up in the lurch, Sortiraparis reveals the places that are open and gives you all the tips you need for a pleasant Bank Holiday Monday. [Read more]
Yet the city does not retreat into the margins. The streets come alive, outings are conceived as you wander, and on May 8 it also leaves room for another quintessentially French ritual: the chine.
Flea markets and garage sales pop up here and there. Shoppers comb the stalls, compare prices, hesitate, and sometimes leave with next to nothing — or with a surprising find. Mismatched crockery, yellowed paperbacks, tired armchairs, worn-out vinyl records: everyday items that keep circulating.
Between the ceremonies and the stalls, the city finds its own rhythm. And the flea market, that day, fits right in.
This weekend, Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April 2026, Paris and Île-de-France’s flea markets and garage sales fling open their aisles to treasure hunters. Find the one(s) near you! [Read more]
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What to do in Paris this Thursday, May 8, holiday 2025, the best open plans
Flea markets and garage sales in Paris and Île-de-France this weekend, April 18–19, 2026.
