May 1st holiday guide - activities

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Sphère, the beautiful gourmet restaurant on rue de la Boétie, Paris 8th arrondissement

Sphère is the name of a chic, spacious restaurant on rue de la Boétie in Paris's 8th arrondissement. With its beautiful designer decor and refined cuisine by Tetsuya Yoshida, it's sure to please.
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The free Arbor&Sens walking trail in the Fontainebleau forest, the Franchard Arboretum

Arbor&Sens is the name of this free, easy-to-use walking trail in the Fontainebleau forest, near the Château. Free, accessible to all and educational, this walk takes us on a discovery of tree species, their origins and their uses.
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Caillebotte, the affordable, gourmet bistro in Paris's 9th arrondissement

Caillebotte is the Bistrot Gourmand in Paris's 9th arrondissement, combining good food and conviviality with inventive, affordable cuisine. It's the kind of address that gets whispered about under the mantle, ideal for its excellent value for money, with a menu at €23 lunchtime and €43 evening. The quality of its dishes makes it a Parisian word-of-mouth favorite.
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Free rooftop, the Philharmonie's Belvedere reopens with an exceptional view

Fancy a free rooftop? Head for the roof of the Philharmonie de Paris, overlooking the Parc de la Villette, which is once again open to us from April to October. This is your chance to enjoy a 360° view without paying a penny.
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Didi Saïgon, the Vietnamese and Thai restaurant that awakens the taste buds in Val-de-Marne

Looking for a delicious Vietnamese and Thai restaurant in Val-de-Marne (94)? We've set out to discover Didi Saïgon, this new temple to Southeast Asian gastronomy which has opened its doors in Villiers-sur-Marne. With its spacious dining room and generous, authentic dishes, Didi Saïgon is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate.
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Le Tout-Paris at Cheval Blanc Paris

Le Tout-Paris, the sublime restaurant that rules the capital, wins its first Michelin star. Located on the 7ᵉ floor of the Cheval Blanc Paris, with a terrace boasting breathtaking views of the Seine and the capital's iconic monuments, you'll discover William Bequin's beautiful contemporary French cuisine, generous and well mastered.
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Hakuba Paris, the new Japanese restaurant at Cheval Blanc has opened its doors

Cheval Blanc Paris opens its Japanese restaurant. Hakuba has taken the place of the long-established Limbar. On the first floor of the palace, you can now discover the creations of sushi master Takuya Watanabe, in association with chefs Arnaud Donckele and Maxime Frédéric.
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Shiro, the Franco-Japanese Fusion restaurant in Saint Germain des Prés

Located in the Saint-Germain des Prés district, the bistronomic restaurant SHIRO offers Franco-Japanese fusion cuisine by chef Ryo Miyazaki in a chic, spacious setting. All summer long, SHIRO opens its flower-filled terrace, allowing you to enjoy a gastronomic moment on Boulevard Saint-Germain, SO CHIC!
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Rambolitrain Rétro 2024: large toy market and garden train at Rambolitrain, May 1

It's an annual tradition at Rambolitrain, the museum dedicated to the toy train in Rambouillet, to hold a festive day on May 1st. This year, discover this family event with the kids!
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Parc Saint Paul, a family theme park in the Oise region, for a day out with the family

Parc Saint Paul awaits us from March 30, 2024 for a new season of fun and games! In the heart of the Oise region, come and discover this charming amusement park in its authentic natural setting. A family-friendly park to discover as soon as possible.
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Nigloland: reopening of the theme park and new features for 2024

Nigloland, the famous amusement park located a few kilometers from Troyes, welcomes us for its new season, from Saturday March 30 to November 11, 2024. This year, the park offers a new attraction featuring butterflies.
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Winnoland, the affordable theme park in Essonne reopens for the 2024 season

Winnoland, formerly Babyland-Amiland, the human-sized amusement park in Essonne, is set to reopen for its 17th season on March 30, 2024. Now the most visited amusement park in the 91 region, it has plenty to delight families in search of entertainment. Each year, the park renews itself and has decided to lure older visitors with new, more adapted attractions.
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Ladurée Champs-Elysées reinvents itself, rediscover the tea room

The famous Ladurée boutique-teahouse on the Champs-Élysées has reopened its doors, totally transformed, after months of renovation. This iconic venue has been totally redesigned and is open every day from 8am to 10pm. Coffee shop, winter garden, dessert bar and even masterclass are on the program. Who's up for crazy tea times, macaroons and other delicacies?
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La Bauhinia restaurant, awakened by Quentin Testart's marine cuisine at the Shangri La Paris

La Bauhinia is the name of the sublime Shangri-La Paris restaurant named after a tropical flower. Under the leadership of new chef Quentin Testart and pastry chef Maxence Barbot, the menu is inspired by the sea, from Sri Lanka to Brittany, all under the sublime glass roof designed by architect Maurice Gras.
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Langosteria at Cheval Blanc Paris: Italy invites itself with treasures from the sea

A Langosteria restaurant is set to open at Cheval Blanc Paris in September 2021, with the desire to offer the best of Italian fish, seafood and shellfish in one of Paris's finest hotels.
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Dinner on a bus from Saint Germain to the Eiffel Tower!

One of the most original experiences the capital has to offer is eating in a bus with Paris as a backdrop. Discover the Bus Saint Germain 1920, the imperial bus that treats you to a Roaring Twenties atmosphere while admiring the most beautiful monuments the City of Light has to offer.
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Le Sentier des Maréchaux, the educational forest walk in the Chevreuse Valley

How about exploring the Sentier des maréchaux in the Vallée de Chevreuse? Just an hour from Paris, we're off on an educational walk through the Rambouillet forest, where nature and history meet.
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Le Ballon de Paris Generali at Parc André Citroën

Flying over Paris in a balloon has been possible since 1999 on the lawn of the Parc André Citroën with the Ballon de Paris, now also known as the Ballon Generali. To take in the view, breathe in the air and amaze the kids, try out an original ride in the world's largest balloon.
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Brasserie des Prés, charming and affordable, the hidden gem of Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Carefully tucked away in a bucolic courtyard in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Brasserie des Prés proves to be the neighborhood's best address, as delightful and charming as it is affordable.
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Colvert, chef Arnaud Baptiste's devilishly sexy bistro

In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the bistrot Colvert serves up some devilishly scoundrel bistronomy. Not surprising, with chef Arnaud Baptiste behind the stoves.