May 1st holiday guide - activities

Top 23 most beautiful villages and walks near Paris, nuggets to discover

Escape around Paris with these 23 must-see getaways within 100 km of the capital.

Sherwood Parc: France's largest adventure park is just 30 minutes from Paris!

Accrobranche, paintball, archery... With over 25 activities on 15 hectares in the Parc Régional de l'Oise, accessible in 30 minutes from Paris by train, Sherwood Parc is THE biggest activity park in France, and it's just had a complete makeover. See it in pictures!

Parc Astérix celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2024: the program and new features

Parc Astérix is looking forward to a new season in 2024. And this special year, which celebrates the 65th anniversary of Asterix and the 35th anniversary of the Park, promises many surprises. A new attraction, a musical and a new float are all on the program, and we tell you all about it.

Paradox Museum Paris, a crazy journey of optical illusions

Paradox Museum, 90 experiences of trompe l'oeil, optical illusions and sensory upheaval await you in Paris. You'll love being fooled and capturing surrealist images. Would you like to try it out?

La Mer de Sable: the 2024 season of the theme park in the Ermenonville forest (60)

La Mer de Sable, this lovely children's amusement park, awaits you once again for the 2024 season. Come and experience the gold rush, take on the cowboys, sail on the wild river, cross the suspension bridge and even take a pony ride with your children aged 2 and over. Here's the program!

A beach hut in Paris: an all-inclusive, all-you-can-eat brunch (and fiesta in the evening!)

Take off for the beach and the sun: the one and only beach hut in Paris open all year round! Forget you're in the capital and imagine you're on vacation for a visit. At Cabana Beach, it's brunch every weekend and fiesta every night!

Swimming pools open on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 holiday

How about a trip to the pool this 1ᵉʳ May 2024? It's a public holiday, so the pools are closed, you might ask... Well not necessarily, the majority of pools are closed, but there are still a few exceptions where you can swim and splash around in the water.

May 1st demonstration in Paris: several metro stations closed this Wednesday

Due to the historic May 1st demonstration, RATP has announced the closure of several metro stations all day this Wednesday in Paris.

May 1st: how to sell and where to find lilies of the valley in Paris and the Ile-de-France region?

Offering lily of the valley on May 1st is a real tradition, these little bells being considered as good luck charms! For this special day, two options are open to you: improvise yourself as a lily of the valley salesman to get a little money or walk in the forests around Paris with your family in search of the precious sprigs of luck.

Our 3 favorite shows to see with the kids on this May 1st holiday

The May 1st holiday means family outings. With the mild, slightly rainy weather ahead, we're off to discover the best shows of the moment, warm and sheltered from the wind!

Hwaro Grill, the authentic Korean barbecue in the 15th arrondissement, awakens our taste buds

Like a craving for grilled meats with good Korean flavors? We take you to discover Hwaro Grill, this new Korean restaurant which has just opened its doors in the 15ᵉ arrondissement of Paris. An authentic Korean barbecue, run by Koreans and warmly decorated, we run.

Where to see the most beautiful wisteria in Paris and the Ile-de-France region?

Are you fascinated by the beauty of wisteria? From April to May, they reveal all their beauty. To make the most beautiful discoveries and take the most beautiful photos of these famous blue-purple flowers, we reveal the must-see and sometimes hidden and secret spots.

Fu, the coffee shop and brunch pastry shop in the 13th arrondissement, takes you on a journey to Asia

Are you tempted by a new pastry and coffee shop with Asian flavors? Matcha, sesame and pandan, as well as durian and kimchi, enliven the cakes and dishes in this new spot opening in Paris's 13th arrondissement. From breakfast to lunch and afternoon tea, of course, it's all about unusual treats and brunch every day. We take you on a discovery tour.

Bêp Viêt, the delicious vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant in Paris 13th arrondissement

Bêp Viêt is the name of a new Vietnamese restaurant that has opened near Avenue d'Italie in Paris's 13th arrondissement. The menu features a short selection of Vietnamese cuisine's flagship flavors and specialties, but without the meat. We've tested it and we'll take you on a tour...

Q Bar, the excellent Thai restaurant and cocktail bar in the 11th arrondissement.

We'd like to take you on a tour of Q Bar, a Thai restaurant featuring homemade dishes made with fresh ingredients, and historically the first Thai bistro to open in Paris. Exotic cocktails, astonishing pad thai and superb, flavorful plates await you in a pretty, unique decor.

The 3 valleys trail, an open-air hike from Massy (91) to Ile Saint-Germain (92)

Fancy a hike through some of the most beautiful parts of Hauts-de-Seine? Get your shoes ready and set off on the PR7, the Alto-sequanese hiking trail that links the town of Massy (91) to the Parc de l'Île Saint-Germain, near Issy-les-Moulineaux (92).

French Kiss, the rooftop restaurant, bar and all-you-can-eat brunch

A new Eiffel Tower-view rooftop bar, restaurant, terrace and all-you-can-eat weekend brunch? We'll take you on a tour of French Kiss, the new spot on the outskirts of the Parc des Expositions at Porte de Versailles, where you're sure to want to relax.

Living Kitchen at Zoku Paris: restaurant and rooftop terrace

We're off to discover Living Kitchen, the trendy rooftop spot from Zoku Paris, offering a restaurant, bar and festive terrace in the 17th arrondissement.

Foire de Paris 2024 and Lépine competition at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

The Foire de Paris returns to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from May 1 to 12, 2024. This flagship event in the Paris trade show calendar promises good times, great deals and innovative discoveries, thanks in particular to the Lépine competition.

Aventure Floreval, the family adventure park just outside Paris

Aventure Floreval is a huge accrobranche park that welcomes young and old adventurers in the middle of the forest, with lots of fun activities! In addition to 400 workshops on 22 tree-climbing courses, accessible from age 3, an outdoor escape game, mini golf, an animal farm and a catering area await you. Open until November 3, 2024.