What to do in paris in august - activities

Year of the Shark, with Marina Foïs and Jean-Pascal Zadi: trailer and invitations

The Boukherma brothers ("Teddy") offer us the comedy of the summer with "Year of the Shark", a WTF variation on "Jaws" starring Marina Foïs, Jean-Pascal Zadi and Kad Merad. The first images from the film are now available. Enter the competition at the bottom of this article to win your tickets.

Europa Kids: the fun-filled inflatable village at Parc de la Villette

If you've only got one outing to make this summer, Europa Kids is it. From June 25 to August 28, 2022, the famous inflatable village in the Parc de la Villette will be entertaining young and old alike. Bouncy castles, giant slide, trampoline, water games... What more could you ask for?

L'Arche Javel, Rosa Bonheur's "guinguette" pool arrives

Get ready to swim, dance and chill on the Seine, on the Port de Javel side. The "L'Arche" aquatic complex project, an extension of the Parc André Citroën, is due to open this spring. With a floating pool, balneotherapy, guinguette and dance hall spread over 4,500 square meters by the Rosa Bonheur team, this is one spot you're going to love this summer in the 15th arrondissement.

Cherry Blossoms, the Damien Hirst exhibition at the Fondation Cartier

The Fondation Cartier invites British artist Damien Hirst from July 6, 2021 to January 2, 2022 to unveil his latest painting series called Cherry Blossoms (Cerisiers en Fleurs). A series of paintings that is part of the continuity of his researches, also showing the pleasure to meet – thanks to painting – the artist’s gesture again.

The Obélisque de la Concorde, a historical treasure just a stone's throw from the Louvre

Over the years, the Obélisque de la Concorde has become one of the capital's must-see monuments. It has been enthroned on the Place de la Concorde since 1836, donated by the Egyptian government as a sign of goodwill towards France, and is a source of wonder to passing visitors, whether they're heading for the Champs-Elysées or the Louvre. Want to find out more? Click here to find out more.

Albrecht Altdorfer, digital tour of the Louvre's exhibition

The Louvre invites German painting fans to discover an exhibition about Albrecht Altdorfer. The occasion to discover this major artist from the German Renaissance, with focus on big orders such as from Emperor Maximilian, and goldsmithery, landscaping and architecture where Altdorfer has been a pioneer. While we wait for the museum to reopen, enjoy the exhibition on a digital tour.

Inside Opéra, the immersive escape game at the Opéra Garnier: final days

The Opéra Garnier is home to a most curious experience, akin to an escape game, imagined by Team Break, the leader in escape games. Entitled Inside Opéra, this immersive game invites visitors to follow in the footsteps of the Phantom of the Opera. Last dates on January 12, 2020!

Team Break, the captivating escape game at Aéroville

Team Break, France's leading escape game company, offers five immersive, fun-filled rooms at its Aéroville complex. It's a chance to experience crazy adventures, escaping from a prison, a diabolical island, a haunted room or even defusing a nuclear bomb.

Detroit Police District, the escape game investigation at Kairos Escape Game - CLOSED ROOM

Want to solve an investigation and escape from a room by solving puzzles? Let's go to Kairos Escape Game, a stone's throw from Bastille, to try to thwart the plans of a serial killer in the Detroit Police District room! The opportunity to take the time of an hour for policemen. ROOM CLOSED SINCE SEPTEMBER 2019

Rusidda, the Republic's Sicilian grocery store

Lovers of Sicily meet in a little corner of paradise, Rusidda, a delicatessen and restaurant offering a whole host of island specialities, a stone's throw from the Place de la République. A little piece of Italy in Paris!

La Massara, the Sicilian pizzeria just a few steps away from République

Lovers of Italian cuisine once again meet at La Massara, a Sicilian pizzeria in the 3rd arrondissement, a stone's throw from République. An opportunity to savor delicious pizzas on the large terrace and to travel to Catania, Palermo or Syracuse for lunch or dinner.

Norma, the Sicilian restaurant within walking distance from République, Paris

Italian cuisine and sun lovers are all expected at Norma, a restaurant serving Sicilian specialties a stone’s throw from the Place de la République from June 15, 2020 for its full reopening. The occasion to travel to south Italy for lunch or dinner.

Yorgaki, the Greek café just a step away from Pigalle

Lovers of coffee and Greek gastronomy meet at Yorgaki, a new Greek café in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Let's drink a little ellenikos, friends?

Fruttini by MO, the exceptional ice cream shop just a few steps from Le Bon Marché

Lovers of fruit, sorbets and other ice creams go to Fruttini by MO, a new spot in the 6th arrondissement of Paris offering oranges, passion fruit, pears, apricots, almonds, bananas and other frozen lemons. The opportunity to refresh yourself as it should be this summer, especially during the heat wave...

Manhattan Terrazza, the friendly Italian restaurant in the 17th

Fancy an Italian restaurant in a cosy setting with divine cuisine? Let's go to Manhattan Terrazza, an establishment located in the 17th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Pereire metro station. It's an opportunity to savor various Italian specialties and to travel a bit for lunch or dinner.

Coronavirus: Marvel super heroes season at Disneyland Paris cancelled

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Disneyland Paris was expected to host at Walt Disney Studios the Marvel franchise this spring 2020, but they had to ultimately cancel this season as the park is closed.

Swoon exhibition at Fluctuart, last days

For its very first exhibition, Fluctuart invites street artist Swoon and her installation, Time Capsule, from June to September 22, 2019.

Atelier Mikki, the half-crepe half-maki restaurant in the 3rd district - our photos

Notice to the gourmets and gourmands! L'Atelier Mikki, a restaurant in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, invites you to discover its original flavors... The specialty of the house? A daring concept between the crepe and the maki! Shall we go there, friends?

Angel has fallen: review and trailer

Gerard Butler and Morgan Freeman are back in Angel has Fallen, a movie by Ric Roman Waugh out in French theaters on August 28, 2019. Trailer!

Once Upon A Time in Hollywood: review and trailers

Once Upon A Time in Hollywood is a Quentin Tarantino film starring Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio and out on August 14, 2019 in France. A look at the Hollywood from the 60’s-70’s and revolving around the murder of Sharon Tate by Charles Manson.