May 29, 2025 is a public holiday! This non-working day, marked by theAscension Day, gives you the chance to take advantage of all the great things to do in and around Paris. For those who take the day off, it's even an opportunity to enjoy a long weekend of well-deserved rest. So, what are your plans for this bank holiday?
What to do this Thursday, May 29, 2025 Ascension Day holiday in Paris & Île-de-France, ideas for outings
Looking for ideas for Ascension Day in Paris, and in particular for this Thursday, May 29, 2025 holiday? We've come up with the best ideas for a great day out, with a host of events and good deals open on this day. [Read more]
If you're one of those gourmands who don't want to miss this opportunity to eat out, we've come up with just the right addresses to treat you to lunch or dinner this holiday. Whether in Paris or the Ile-de-France region, these favorite spots promise you a good time with your loved ones.
So which restaurants to visit in the Paris region for the May 29, 2025 public holiday and extended weekend? From good street-food addresses to superb gourmet restaurants, not forgetting neighborhood nuggets, here's something for everyone! And don't forget to keep an eye out for new adverts and discoveries, so be sure to check back regularly for other gourmet nuggets for this holiday!
Ayako, the Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant that puts on a show in Paris's 14th arrondissement
Looking for a great Teppanyaki address where the chefs put on a show, juggling with the food before treating us to their fiery cuisine? In the 14th arrondissement of Paris, Ayako Teppanyaki is sure to delight fans of Japanese cuisine, showcasing exceptional products to the delight of guests. [Read more]
L'écu de France, a gourmet restaurant in a historic setting on the banks of the Marne (94)
L'Écu de France is a gourmet French restaurant located in the heart of a former coaching inn dating from 1717, on the banks of the Marne River. A good address in the Val-de-Marne that's well worth the detour! [Read more]
Wadon Izakaya, a Japanese restaurant with a 5-course tasting menu at 39€ in Paris
Wadon Izakaya is the place to go for gourmets looking for authentic Japanese cuisine at the right price/quality ratio in the heart of Paris's 5th arrondissement. In the evening, the address offers a blind-tasting Omakase menu at €39 in five courses: we tell you more about this culinary experience. [Read more]
IRWIN, chef Irwin Durand's gourmet restaurant between terroir and memory
Embark on a sapid and memorable escapade on the arm of Irwin Durand. The young chef, long Guy Savoy's right-hand man, has opened his first restaurant in Paris, which he has soberly named IRWIN. [Read more]
Ojii Paris, an elegant Japanese restaurant with an intimate atmosphere and top-flight cuisine
This confidential address bridges the gap between Paris and Tokyo. Ojii is one of our favorite restaurants, transporting us into a chic, hushed world where we can savor refined Japanese cuisine. [Read more]
Le Cochon à l'Oreille, a stylish French bistro at Les Halles
Less well known than some of the institutions at Les Halles, Le Cochon à l'Oreille is nonetheless a French bistro with a lot going for it, embodied by an equally impressive owner. [Read more]
Maison Avoise, the excellent gourmet restaurant in Issy-les-Moulineaux
This is the nugget to discover. Maison Avoise is the relaxed, gourmet restaurant with top-flight cuisine created by Alexis Voisenet and his team in Issy-les-Moulineaux. Spoiler Alert: the address is well worth a visit. [Read more]
Oh my Jerk, a Jamaican street-food restaurant on the quays of the Canal Saint-Martin
Jamaican street-food comes to Paris! Oh My Jerk awaits us in the 10th arrondissement of Paris from February 28, to introduce us to a cuisine that is still too little known in the capital. See you there from February 28, 2025. [Read more]
Le Vendémiaire, a chic French-style brasserie a stone's throw from Les Invalides in the 7th arrondissement
Vendémiaire is a chic brasserie just a stone's throw from the Invalides. Here, chef Santiago Guerrero twists the classics to offer gourmet plates that demonstrate fine technique while highlighting French terroir, while pastry chef Asia Goncalves unveils refined pastries for dessert! [Read more]
Restaurant Monsieur at the Hotel Lancaster Paris: a culinary Tour de France near the Champs-Elysées
Housed in an intimate, century-old hotel just a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, Monsieur celebrates the terroir of France with a monthly menu dedicated to the specialties of a different region. [Read more]
Wagon Bleu Paris, an unusual Corsican-inspired restaurant in a century-old Orient Express carriage
In the heart of Paris's 17th arrondissement, the Wagon Bleu is a Parisian institution reborn with a gourmet and festive concept that's well worth the detour. This unusual restaurant, set in an authentic 1925 Orient Express carriage, offers generous Corsican-style cuisine and a lively program of DJ sets on weekends. [Read more]
Spiti Sou, the astonishing Greek bistronomic bar-restaurant with beautiful dishes to share
Spiti Sou is the restaurant that lets you savor Greece as you've rarely tasted it in Paris! Here, you'll find refined, sharing cuisine, where gourmet tapas and comforting dishes battle it out to the delight of gourmets. [Read more]
Restaurant Eunoe: a friendly, affordable neighborhood nugget near Atelier des Lumières
Restaurant Eunoe is a neighborhood nugget offering seasonal, inventive cuisine at affordable prices! Located in the heart of Paris's 11th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Atelier des Lumières, it's the perfect place for a gourmet break. [Read more]
Rosie, the trendy brasserie at Bastille
For lovers of fine Parisian brasseries, Brasserie Rosie awaits you in the capital's 11th arrondissement, a stone's throw from Place de la Bastille. What's on the menu? Delicious and generous traditional brasserie dishes at very affordable prices, accompanied by fine vintages or tasty cocktails. [Read more]
Juste, the affordable seafood restaurant for good oysters in Paris's 9th arrondissement
Juste is the restaurant in Paris that takes you from shellfish to shellfish, for lunch, dinner or even an aperitif! On the menu: oysters, mussels and French fries, fish burgers, seafood platters and iodized tapas for great value! [Read more]
Dame Nation, the affordable neighbourhood restaurant in the 11th arrondissement
It's a good neighborhood address in Paris that proves that good food at low prices is possible. Dame Nation is a warm-hearted restaurant offering tasty seasonal cuisine on a menu that evolves according to inspiration, with gourmet delights and comfort as the common thread. [Read more]
Persil: the inventive vegetarian & pescetarian restaurant in Paris's 11th arrondissement
Persil is a neighborhood nugget waiting for you in Paris's 11th arrondissement. This Berlin-style restaurant offers inventive cuisine with a menu that's half vegetarian, half vegan. An address that puts everyone in agreement! And when the weather's nice, you can sit out on the terrace! [Read more]
Mamine Batignolles: a granny-style tapas restaurant in Paris with an adorably kitsch decor
A comforting restaurant that feels like home in the heart of Les Batignolles, that's Mamine. Here, it's as if grandma were behind the stove, serving traditional dishes that play on our childhood favorites, all in a kitsch setting that we love! [Read more]
Brasserie Charlie, great classics & seafood in an Art Nouveau spirit in Neuilly-sur-Seine
Located on the charming Place Parmentier in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Brasserie Charlie is the place to go for purists who love typical Parisian dishes and the iodized flavors of its seafood platters. This new-generation brasserie also boasts a setting that echoes Art Nouveau and the Belle Époque in a modern, trendy spirit, with a touch of humor! [Read more]
Brasserie Rosie Lou: when the Basque coast arrives on the Grands Boulevards
Brasserie Rosie Lou is the place to be if you want to feel like you're on vacation, while catching up with friends in a trendy, chill atmosphere. The little sister of Brasserie Rosie, this second restaurant awaits you just a stone's throw from the Grand Rex in Paris, offering gourmet dishes with a Basque accent! [Read more]
What to do this Thursday, May 29, 2025 Ascension Day holiday in Paris & Île-de-France, ideas for outings
