What to do in may

Wednesday bachata and Colombian salsa nights at the Comptoir Général.

After the success of the Cuban salsa evening "El Solar" on Tuesdays, catch "La Dominicaine" and "Caliventura"—the new Wednesday lineups at the Comptoir Général.

Performance, workshop, and concert: the Night of Museums 2026 program at the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles

The Wallonie‑Bruxelles Centre is taking part in Night of Museums on Saturday, May 23, 2026, inviting visitors to discover this little slice of Belgium in Paris.

Museum Night 2026: An artistic evening at the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris.

On the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Irish Cultural Centre welcomes you to a cultural evening this Saturday, May 23, 2026. Come discover this institution, which puts Ireland and its culture in the spotlight, for this special night!

Night at the Museums 2026: a late-night visit to the AP-HP Museum at Kremlin-Bicêtre Hospital (94)

On the occasion of the European Night of Museums, the Museum of Assistance Publique–Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), based in Kremlin-Bicêtre, invites you to explore its collections this Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Self-guided, evening visit to the Jouy Textile Print Museum (78) for Museums Night 2026.

The Musée de la Toile de Jouy opens its doors to curious visitors this Saturday, May 23, 2026, as part of the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums. Discover the program for this cultural nocturne.

Night of Museums 2026: an unusual evening at the Museum Factory in the prefiguration space (95)

For the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums in Paris and Île-de-France, La Fabrique du Musée in Gonesse invites you to a special nocturnal program. Here’s what to expect for this cultural evening on May 23, 2026.

Night of Museums 2026 at the Museum of Urban Transport of France (77): the event program

The Urban Transport Museum is taking part in this year’s edition of the Night of Museums on Saturday, May 23, 2026, inviting visitors to explore more than 70 transport vehicles tracing the evolution from 1863 to the present day. An enthralling evening awaits!

A musical tour for the European Night of Museums 2026: the program at Rentilly Castle (77)

The Night of Museums comes to Paris and Île-de-France this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a new edition brimming with exceptional late-night happenings. This year, Château de Rentilly joins the celebration and reveals its lineup for a special evening in this 22nd edition.

Rivages, the discreet restaurant, rebrands as a seafood restaurant.

In Paris’s 9th arrondissement, the Rivages du Scribe Paris Opéra restaurant is reinventing its entire menu for 2026, focusing on seafood and French coastal fishing. We tried it, and here’s the full rundown.

Night of Museums 2026: free admission to the exhibition at the Maison de Banlieue et de l'Architecture (91)

What to do for the 2026 Night of Museums in Essonne? This Saturday, May 23, 2026, we’re taking you on a tour of the program at the House of Suburbs and Architecture. Put it on your calendars!

Crimson Desert: Pearl Abyss’s highly anticipated RPG now launched

Crimson Desert, the open-world action-adventure game developed by Pearl Abyss, has been available since March 19, 2026, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. Drawing inspiration from games like Elden Ring, it promises an immersive experience featuring exploration, fast-paced combat, and epic storytelling. Here’s everything you need to know.

Pacifique in Belleville: an institution of Cantonese cuisine in Paris

In Belleville, Pacifique is one of those places that helps tell the story of the neighborhood. Opened in 1983, this Cantonese restaurant in the 19th arrondissement preserves a tradition-steeped cuisine, balancing dim sum, sharing dishes, rotisserie items, and long tables—echoing the yamcha houses that long left their mark on Paris.

HOLI 2026 at the Jardin d'Acclimatation: India's festival of colors is back in Paris — the date.

The Jardin d’Acclimatation lights up in a thousand hues for the 7th edition of Holi, the famous Indian festival of colors. On May 31, 2026, the must-attend spring event returns, offering artisan workshops, Indian food trucks, live performances, and a splash of pigment.

Free evening hours at the Bourse de Commerce: book your tickets for Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Want to visit the Bourse de Commerce’s collections? Take advantage of the free late opening, held on the first Saturday of each month, to discover this essential art venue in Paris. The next date to note in your calendar: Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Martin Schongauer: The Beau Martin painting exhibition at the Louvre Museum, photos

Discover Martin Schongauer, a German painter from the Middle Ages whose talent has endured through the centuries. The Louvre Museum is staging a retrospective devoted to this "Bel immortel," from April 8 to July 20, 2026.

Paris Catacombs reopen, what does the new route look like?

After several months of closure, the Catacombs reopen to the public on April 8, 2026. Restoration of the historic vaults, modernization of facilities, and a new scenography: here’s what’s changed.

Seine-et-Marne: have you heard of this Templar chapel stuck in limbo, a genuine medieval treasure?

Nestled in the Fontainebleau forest in Vaudoué, the Fourches Templar Chapel—the oldest Templar chapel in France, dating back to 1150—continues its restoration in 2026 thanks to devoted volunteers.

Yvelines: The Templar Commandery and its historic chapel reinvented as the Digital City

In Élancourt, in the Yvelines, the Commandery of the Templars of La Villedieu has weathered the centuries, reinventing itself as a true digital hub, set between a listed medieval chapel, free exhibitions, and innovative tools for everyone.

Raviolis Nord Est: the Paris-based chain specializing in Northeast Chinese dumplings

Since 2009, Raviolis Nord Est has been bringing a culinary tradition from northeast China to Paris. With a three-generation family heritage, handmade dumplings, affordable menus, and five Paris locations, the brand ticks all the boxes for gourmets.

In Paris, the Picasso Museum is dedicating an exhibition to Henry Taylor — our photos

In Paris, the Picasso-Paris Museum is presenting an exhibition devoted to Henry Taylor running from April 8 to September 6, 2026. Through portraits and a number of works, the American artist probes collective memory and brings his painting into dialogue with Picasso’s work. Conceptualized with the artist, the parcours unfolds through the museum’s galleries.