What to do in paris this weekend - activities

The Grande Parade with dancers and acrobats returns to the Jardin d'Acclimatation this weekend!

The Grande Parade at the Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris's 16th arrondissement returns this Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, 2024. Why not take advantage of the festive entertainment on offer at this verdant amusement park, with friends or family?

Wam Park 77 in Fontainebleau, the leisure park with giant slides and water games, is back!

Looking for a water park just outside Paris? The fun area with games and beach reopens its doors this June 2024 for the summer season. Tested and approved, we invite you to discover Wam Park Fontainebleau (77) at Lac de La Grande Paroisse, a leisure park with a wide range of water activities: ski lifts, water jumps, inflatable water structures, floating terraces, canoes and pedalos. If you want to feel like you're on vacation without leaving the Paris region, this is the ideal spot to have fun with family and friends.

La Fête des Pîtres: concert, treasure hunt and free exhibitions at La Monnaie de Paris

La Monnaie de Paris invites you to take part in the new edition of its Fête des Pîtres, on June 15 and 16, 2024. Over an entire weekend, enjoy free events, exhibitions and concerts for the whole family.

5 free castles around Paris to visit on Sunday, July 7, 2024, the 1st Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of every month, certain monuments, and in particular châteaux, open their doors to us for a free visit. How about taking advantage of this Sunday, July 7, 2024, to treat yourself to one of the sublime châteaux of our Ile-de-France heritage? Don't forget, some of them require free advance reservations, so be sure to check and prepare your visits in advance.

Nuit Blanche 2024 in Paris: Carnival and skateboarding on the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville (75)

Once again, the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville is the place to be for Nuit Blanche. On Saturday June 1, 2024, take a trip to the heart of the capital to discover the various performances organized for this unusual nocturne.

Nuit Blanche 2024 in Paris: a funereal carnival in red and white at the Villa Belleville in the 20th arrondissement

Nuit Blanche opens the doors of cultural establishments to the general public, on the night of June 1 to 2, 2024. For the occasion, the Villa Belleville, in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, invites us to discover its artists in residence.

Nuit Blanche 2024: an unusual soccer match at Stade Charléty in the 13th arrondissement

During the Nuit Blanche in Paris, contemporary art is everywhere... Everywhere! This Saturday, June 1, 2024, head to the Stade Charléty for a highly original sporting and artistic event.

Jardins, Jardin 2024 at the Parc de la Villa Windsor in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris: photos and video

Jardins, Jardin, the unmissable event for gardeners and lovers of green spaces, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is moving to the Parc de la Villa Windsor in Paris' Bois de Boulogne from May 30 to June 2, 2024.

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at the Château de Versailles: the program of events

For the Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024, the Château de Versailles is offering a wide range of events to help visitors discover the richness of the gardens of Versailles.

The Edge: a virtual reality experience with 4D sensations in Paris

THE EDGE offers a new generation of virtual reality. Take advantage of the fine weather in May and June to enjoy a 4D VR experience in the heart of Paris: surreal physical sensations guaranteed!

Hotel Pilgrim's rooftop terrace for relaxing over the rooftops of Paris

Looking for a beautiful rooftop terrace, as if you were sitting on the rooftops of Paris? Then head for Hôtel Pilgrim, where you'll find a confidential terrace where you can relax in the evenings on sunny days, while admiring the whole of Paris and the Collège des Bernardins building just opposite.

Unusual visit: Relive the construction of the Eiffel Tower in VR

Looking for an unusual way to visit the Eiffel Tower? Viality Tour takes you on an immersive virtual reality tour of the Iron Lady, and plunges you into its history, at the time of the 1889 Universal Exhibition.

Escales d'Ailleurs Festival at Château de Plaisir, a program of free shows and concerts

The Escales d'Ailleurs Festival awaits you this Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the Château de Plaisir en Yvelines. More than 10,000 people are expected to attend this free, open-air cultural event. Click here for the program!

Festival Coulée Douce 2024, the program of free street shows in Paris' 12th arrondissement

The Coulée Douce Festival returns to the capital's 12th arrondissement on Saturday June 8 and Sunday June 9, 2024, on the Promenade Plantée in the Jardin de Reuilly (Coulée Verte). Enjoy a festive weekend of free shows open to all.

Urban Art Fair 2024: the Street Art Fair unveils at Carreau du Temple, our photos

The Carreau du Temple hosts the eighth edition of the international urban art fair: the Urban Art Fair. From April 25 to 28, 2024, street-art enthusiasts won't want to miss this event, which brings together the best of international urban art in a single venue.

Celebrate the Year of China at the Musée Guimet : A festive and lively weekend

China invites itself to Paris at the Musée Guimet! On April 27 and 28, 2024, a festive weekend marks the launch of the Year of China at the Musée Guimet, offering a rich program for a plunge into the Chinese cultural universe. With a wide range of activities and surprises, this event promises to be a wonderful discovery. Discover the program.

Onze Bouge 2024, the 11th arrondissement's festival of free shows, is back!

The very cool Onze Bouge festival returns for another edition in the streets of Paris' 11th arrondissement, from May 16 to 20, 2024. On the program: dance, theater, music and comedy shows, all presented free of charge for all our enjoyment - we're running, of course.

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.

La Trêve, the exceptional exhibition at the Basilique Saint-Denis dedicated to Jeux Antiques

La Trêve is the name of the exhibition-installation awaiting us at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis from April 5 to September 15, 2024, offering a unique journey through inhabited portraits, photographic frescoes and costumes loosely inspired by the ancient Olympic Games. We take you on a journey of discovery...

10 must-visit parks and gardens in Paris and the Ile-de-France region in April

In April, the flowering season is in full swing. Here are 10 must-see parks and gardens in and around Paris in April, featuring wisteria, iris, azaleas and rhododendrons to delight flower lovers.