What to do in paris when the weather's fine guide - activities

Where can you dance for free outdoors this summer in Paris?

Ahhh summer, with its guinguettes, sunshine, vacation atmosphere and late-night dance parties on the quays, at Bastille or at the BNF... Whether you're a dancefloor aficionado or an amateur, here are the free open-air dance evenings in Paris this week!

What to do in Paris with toddlers Our favorite outings with 0-3 year-olds

While the capital is becoming more and more kid-friendly, there's still a long way to go to find addresses that are equipped and, above all, adapted to the little ones! Children's cafés, kid-friendly restaurants or activities specially designed for the youngest, aged 0 to 3.

Jardin d'été 2023: launch of the Musée du Quai Branly's free, festive festival

The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac invites you to plunge into the spellbinding world of Japanese summer festivals with its summer event, Jardin d'été, from July 8 to August 27, 2023. This edition features the Aubusson tapestry Ashitaka relieves his demonic wound, inspired by the famous Japanese animated film Princess Mononoké directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It's a unique opportunity to discover this spectacular work of art, and to enjoy a host of free events, including an open-air cinema.

The free Louis Lumière open-air swimming pool in Paris this summer 2023

A free swimming pool in Paris' 20th arrondissement? As it does every year, the Mairie de Paris is setting up free outdoor swimming pools to cool off and have fun. We're off to discover the one at the Centre sportif Louis Lumière on the Porte de Bagnolet side, from July 8 to August 20, 2023.

La Bergerie Ovinpique, sports and leisure activities at the Bergerie Nationale this summer

During the 2023 summer vacations, the Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet is welcoming young and old alike to prepare them for the 2024 Olympic Games with its sporting, fun but above all free activities for the whole family. So, are we going to try and secure our place at the Paris Olympics this summer?

Cinescale 2023: 3rd edition of the Montmartre open-air film festival

The Cinescale open-air film festival returns to Montmartre for its 3rd edition on August 22 and 23, 2023, featuring short films on intergeneration and travel.

Paris's Bois de Boulogne: one of the capital's green lungs

Along with the Bois de Vincennes, the Bois de Boulogne is one of the two largest green spaces accessible by metro. Situated to the west of the capital, it's a sublime place to live, offering sublime green landscapes and a beautiful botanical heritage.

Easter vacations 2023, with the family and at the Philharmonie de Paris

Games, music, exhibitions... During the Easter vacations, from April 22 to May 9, 2023, the Philharmonie de Paris has put together a program of activities that should please young and old alike!

The unusual walks of Fontânebleau, to discover the forest with donkeys

If you are looking for an original activity to do with or without children during the vacations, Fontânebleau organizes hikes on request, ranging from one hour to four hours in Achères-la-Forêt, where donkeys live peacefully.

What to do with the kids at Vallée Village? Our 5 favorite activities

La Vallée Village is the outlet village that offers the products of the big luxury brands, next to the Val d'Europe shopping center, in Seine-et-Marne. It's not necessarily the place you'd think would be the most kid-friendly in the area, but there are a few things to do with the kids if you feel like going on a family shopping spree!

The Château de Versailles, a witness to French history just a stone's throw from Paris

Located southwest of Paris, in the Yvelines department, the Château de Versailles is one of the region's most visited tourist sites. With 7 million visitors a year (approximately), the estate offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in history - history with a capital H - and in the daily life of the court between the 17th and 18th centuries.

The Musée de la Libération de Paris, a visit to the heart of the Resistance

Lovers of contemporary history will be delighted by the new Musée de la Libération de Paris - Musée du Général Leclerc - Musée Jean Moulin. Inaugurated in August 2019, it brings together works and other historical documents from the Musée du Général Leclerc, originally located above the Gare Montparnasse, as well as from Antoinette Sasse and the Fondation du Maréchal Leclerc de Hauteclocque.

Violetta and Alfredo, the tea room inspired by the Opera, our photos

Opera and pastry lovers meet at Violetta et Alfredo, a tea room inspired by Giuseppe Verdi's famous work, La Traviata. The opportunity to enjoy the most musical Tea Time in Paris!

Louvre Museum: Must-see masterpieces

The Louvre Museum is one of the most visited museums in the world, and houses some of the most famous works. Here are the must-sees on your next visit.

Ladurée's flower-filled terrace on the Champs-Elysées

On sunny days, Ladurée offers a flower-filled terrace on the Champs-Élysées! It's the perfect place to relax over breakfast or tea, surrounded by hundreds of roses.

L’Air des Géants, the free open-air inflatable exhibition of La Villette - our pictures

Party never stops in La Villette. And what would a party be without a huge inflatable structure? From July 1 to 24, 2022, come and discover the crazy “L’Air des Géants” exhibition to enjoy for free in the La Villette park.

Guided tour in Paris: discover the shooting locations of your favorite Netflix series

From July 11th to 17th, Netflix organizes guided tours around Paris to discover the shooting locations of its iconic series. On the program, Emily in Paris, Lupin and many others. And it's free!

Orlinski’s sculptures take over the 8th arrondissement, enjoy the open-air exhibition

Richard Orlinski unveils new pieces in the streets of Paris: from the Concorde to Madeleine, by the rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, you might run into huge and strange animals… A fabulous open-air exhibition to enjoy from June 9 to July 9, 2022.

Bältis, the Lebanese organic ice cream parlour that awakens the Marais

Looking for delicious ice cream in Paris? We're off to discover Bältis, the brand-new ice cream parlour on rue Saint-Antoine, a stone's throw from place des Vosges. Good, organic and gourmet, it's sure to please.

The Jardin des Plantes rose garden unveils its beautiful colors

The Roseraie du Jardin des Plantes, located along the Galerie de Minéralogie, to the right of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle or to the left if you're coming from the Seine, is a wonderful place to discover in spring and especially in June. With its 390 species of old and modern roses, it's a magnificent and free rose garden, in addition to the superb rosebushes that stand proudly in front of the Muséum.