What to do in august

With Ludo & Sophie, explore cultural tours and family treasure hunts across Paris

What if cultural exploration could feel like child's play? It’s entirely possible with engaging, interactive tours through Paris’s most stunning museums and neighborhoods. Led by passionate guides, these family-friendly outings offer a simple and enjoyable way to create memorable, cultural experiences together.

The Mercato Xmas Market Disco: a Secondhand and Festive Christmas Market in the 19th Arrondissement

The Mercato Bolivar shop (19th arrondissement) is transforming into a true second-hand dancefloor, bringing together designers, artisans, vintage finds, a coffee shop, and even a late-night shopping disco with a DJ set… A Christmas market… under the glittering disco ball!

21G Dumpling, a sharing restaurant with homemade DimSum near Bastille

Just a stone's throw from the Marché d'Aligre, 21G Dumpling's Chinese restaurant serves up Taiwanese culinary must-haves: 100% homemade gourmet dimsums, including the famous Xiao Long Bao, to be enjoyed in the warmth of a Taiwanese night market. For the holidays, discover Xiao long bao chicken foie gras and scallops with vermicelli!

Tea time at Violetta et Alfredo in Paris: excellent and affordable.

Tea time for €22 in a Parisian tea room with enchanting decor? Violetta et Alfredo, nestled in Paris's 9th arrondissement, offers this option every day from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in 2025, including petits fours, savory creations, and homemade pastries. We tried it and we'll tell you all about it.

Breathe, a 100% plant-based Japanese restaurant serving vegan maki and sushi

Are you vegan but can't imagine giving up sushi, maki, or even fried chicken? Head to the vegan restaurant Breathe in the Sentier district for 100% plant-based Japanese specialties!

Maison Vérot, contemporary charcuterie with the seasons

Pâtés en croûte, pies, terrines, gold-medal-winning white ham and delicatessen dishes: Maison Vérot, a benchmark charcuterie, is constantly renewing itself with the seasons.

Give the gift of Japan this Christmas!

Be original this year and give the gift of a cooking class or cultural workshop with gift vouchers from Espace Japon! A true Japanese cultural center in the heart of the 10th arrondissement, it offers numerous cultural workshops and cooking classes throughout the year.

This chocolate shop in Yvelines offers unique hot chocolates with gourmet treats.

Chocolatier Chapon treats us to his expertise in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, in the Yvelines, with a tea room (or rather a chocolate salon) that delights lovers of fine cocoa. Discover exclusive hot chocolates served in the traditional way in chocolate pots, and a gourmet menu that showcases the house creations.

BIZZ'ART's eclectic evenings: music, gastronomy and festivities along the Canal Saint-Martin

Located in the heart of Paris's 10th arrondissement, along the Canal Saint-Martin, BIZZ'ART has been a festive oasis for years. Known for its friendly, eclectic atmosphere, this venue has established itself as a must for lovers of good music and lively evenings.

Les Tontons de Neuilly, the elegant bistronomic restaurant in Hauts-de-Seine

Les Tontons de Neuilly is located on Place Parmentier in Neuilly-sur-Seine in the Hauts-de-Seine department. This bistronomic restaurant, created by Alexandre Baizet, Gérard Castellani, and chef Rachid Djillali, offers generous French cuisine in a refined Art Deco setting, with a beautiful spacious dining room and a lovely terrace for sunny days.

Le 20 Maison de la Mutualité, the new creative and welcoming bistro just a stone's throw from Notre-Dame

In the heart of the 5th arrondissement, Le 20 is a new creative bistro hidden under the arches of the Maison de la Mutualité, where traditional cuisine flirts with the flavors of travel. A friendly place for a business lunch, dinner with friends, or a pre- or post-show meal in the Latin Quarter.

Kustom Tattoo: the Paris tattoo studio that pushes the boundaries of realism

Discover KUSTOM TATTOO, the tattoo studio in Paris specializing in realistic tattoos.

Épopée: the delicious bistronomic restaurant with Japanese chef Yurika Kitano at the helm.

Looking for a tasty bistronomic spot in the Charonne district of Paris? Head to Épopée, a restaurant for bon vivants that showcases sincere and oh-so-delicious dishes concocted by Japanese chef Yurika Kitano.

Davide Pascarella: realistic and refined tattoo artist in Paris

A tattoo artist specializing in realism, fine lines, and elegant tattoos, Davide Pascarella welcomes you by appointment only in his private studio in Paris.

RER B: closure of the central section in Paris in summer 2026 for works

The RER B will be suspended between Gare du Nord and southern Paris for 23 days, from July 25 to August 16, 2026, for modernization work on the Île-de-France rail network.

UCPA Sport Station Hostel in Paris

Discover the UCPA Sport Station Hostel Paris, an unusual youth hostel offering a fun and surprising sporting experience across 3,000 m² to suit all tastes. Various sports facilities are available for individual or team sports.

Motocultor Festival 2026: Judas Priest, Amenra, Eihwar... the rest of the lineup

After thrilling festival-goers this summer, Motocultor festival has already announced its return in 2026 with a new and unmissable 17th edition on Thursday 13, Friday 14, Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August in Carhaix, Brittany. What's on the program? Judas Priest, Airbourne, Godsmack, Within Temptation, Kittie, Soen, Ashen, Kim Dracula, Oomph! and Alcest, Amenra, Mass Hysteria, and Eihwar... here's the rest of the lineup!

Disneyland Paris: the complete calendar of attractions open and closed in December 2025

Disneyland Paris regularly updates its attractions with periods of closure for maintenance and renovation. To help you plan your visit, we invite you to check out the calendar of attractions that are open and closed this month. This will allow you to plan your stay, anticipate ongoing maintenance, and enjoy the park to the fullest without any surprises!

Visit the Christmas lights with Big Bus Paris

Panoramic views of Paris, flexibility, multilingual audio guides—discover an unusual tour of Paris on a double-decker bus with Big Bus, with a 15% discount on certain dates.

Fête du Bruit in Landerneau 2026: DJ Snake, Dropkick Murphys... the first names

The Fête du Bruit festival in Landerneau announces its return to Finistère, Brittany, on Friday, August 7, Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, 2026. What's on the program? Concerts by DJ Snake, Dropkick Murphys, Julien Doré, L2B, and Gogol Bordello.