For many years now, brownfield sites and third places have been popular in Paris, and each return of sunny days is an opportunity to discoveralternative venues that open their doors for spring and summer inthe capital, but also in other cities inthe Ile-de-France region.
Open to everyone, groupsof friends, and families, these unique and often highly original places are especially designed for those who dream of the outdoors, nature, and kindness. Most of them offer a programof craft and cultural workshops,exhibitions, and all kindsof activities.
In the evening, these derelict sites and third spaces morph into real nightlife hubs, with DJ sets, concerts and aperitifs that stretch as the days get longer. Come on, we won’t spoil all the surprises—check out these hot tips for an outdoor spring-summer season. But beware, some of these great venues haven’t announced their reopening date yet, so keep your eyes peeled!
88 Ménilmontant, La Bellevilloise’s ephemeral pop-up venue returns for the summer
On April 25, 2026, 88 Ménilmontant reopens its vegetated junkyard-terrace in the heart of Paris’s 20th arrondissement. [Read more]
Pygments, Gigolo Night, Cookie Open Air … Kilomètre25’s upcoming open-air nights
Kilometre25, the open-air venue tucked under the Paris ring road between Paris and Pantin, is back for the sunny season. On the lineup, just like last year, techno and house nights that hit hard, blending international stars with Parisian collectives! [Read more]
Jardin21, season 2026: a week of celebration, nature and cultural discoveries at the heart of Parc de la Villette
Sponsored - In April, Jardin21, the lively, greenery-filled community hub perched along the Canal de l’Ourcq in the 19th arrondissement, reopens its doors with a rich and varied lineup. Take the opportunity to kick off spring: community-led initiatives, gardening workshops, youth activities, festive evenings, a yoga session… Everything you need to escape without leaving Paris! Free admission. [Read more]
Les Roseaux, the new Hangar Y restaurant in Meudon, designed by Laura Portelli and Christophe Saintagne
Les Roseaux, the new restaurant at the Hangar Y in Meudon, offers seasonal cuisine by Laura Portelli and Christophe Saintagne, to be discovered from Wednesday to Sunday in 2025 in a bucolic setting. [Read more]
Le Sample, a third-party cultural and party venue in Bagnolet (93)
East of Paris, on the outskirts of Paris, Sample sets the pace for Bagnolet's cultural life, with numerous festive events and family activities throughout the year. [Read more]
Jardin des Traverses: a space for relaxation and urban agriculture on the Little Belt
The Petite Ceinture continues to come back to life with the arrival of the Jardin des Traverses, a space open to all, combining an educational greenhouse, a market garden, a community bar and a cultural stage! [Read more]
The TLM, the new living space on the Petite Ceinture in the 19th district, accessible and supportive of others
TLM is the spot that's waking up the Little Belt in Paris's 19th arrondissement. After closing for renovation, the TLM, located at 105 rue Curial in Paris's 19th arrondissement, reopened on March 26, 2024. This project, initiated by the Au fil du Rail collective following a call for projects from the SNCF, transforms a former railway hall into a living space dedicated to culture, sustainable fashion and responsible food, with the ultimate aim of bringing together all publics from all walks of life. [Read more]
L'Avant Poste: a committed, cultural third-location center in Seine-Saint-Denis
A new "tiers-lieu" in the Paris region! Called L'Avant Poste, this solidarity spot has taken over a postal building in Seine-Saint-Denis that has been vacant since 2014. To be discovered in Raincy, L'Avant Poste aims to facilitate interaction and collective initiatives in the department. [Read more]
Sist'Her, the committed and feminist third place, in the 10th district
It's the place to be if you're a freelancer, an entrepreneur or regularly telecommute to meet other passionate professionals, exchange ideas on certain subjects or develop your project in a well-supported environment: Sist'Her is the third place that puts feminism and sisterhood centre stage, on rue du Faubourg Saint Martin in the 10th arrondissement. Let us help you discover it? [Read more]
And also:Le 6B, La Ferme du Bonheur,La Gare...
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
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