What to do in Paris this weekend (May 9-11)
This weekend, it’s all about food, wine and dolce vita! Between a crocodile cocktail in one of Paris’s finest hotels, and the flowery soul of Monet, indulge in the Parisian art of living.
Where can you relax with friends over a nice pin and some good food?
Marla: the Mediterranean bistro that wakes up the 18ᵉ
A relaxed bistro where the spirit of sharing meets Mediterranean creativity: welcome to Le Marla, the new spot gently shaking up Paris’s 18ᵉ arrondissement. Following the success of Le Django, Nicolas Rodriguez and his partner Jean-Marc Yao have launched Le Marla, an address that resembles its creators: sincere, warm and without fuss. Here, classic French cuisine is happily twisted with Mediterranean influences, giving rise to a lively, cheerful table that invites sharing. Read more.
What is the most urgent food event to attend?
Taste of Paris: when gastronomy becomes pop and ephemeral
From May 8 to 11, the Grand Palais Éphémère transforms itself into a gourmet temple with the Taste of Paris event, featuring top chefs, original creations and affordable tastings. It’s one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year for Parisian gourmets. Taste of Paris returns from May 8 to 11, 2025 for a new edition dedicated to accessible culinary creation, the art of living and celebration. In the spectacular setting of the Grand Palais Éphémère, this festival transforms the plate into an ephemeral work of art. Read more.
Where can you escape and get drunk on artistic vibes?
Giverny in bloom: the Maison de Monet reopens its doors
Where to stroll in springtime less than 100 km from Paris? Giverny is one of the world’s most poetic getaways. On April 1, 2025, Claude Monet’s famous house and its enchanting gardens finally reopened their doors to the public. Nestled in the Eure region of France, this charmingly picturesque residence is a place of pilgrimage for all art and nature lovers. Claude Monet, the emblematic figure of Impressionism, lived here from 1883 to 1926, creating a veritable floral theater around him. Its water garden, water lilies, tulips and roses as far as the eye can see, and its Japanese bridge, inspired some of his most famous masterpieces. Read more.
Where can you enjoy a 5-star aperitif and prepare for the Roland-Garros atmosphere?
Lacoste invites itself to the Shangri-La: a taste experience like no other
An unexpected encounter between hotel luxury and sporting lifestyle. Lacoste invests in the prestigious Shangri-La Paris for a summer of gastronomy, design… and crocodile. Until October 30, 2025, Lacoste unveils a unique collaboration with the Shangri-La Paris luxury hotel, offering Parisians and tourists alike two complementary, carefully staged experiences. Read more.
What’s your new ultra-chic skincare routine?
Maison Kitsuné launches Kitsuné Bien-Être: the fragrance that changes everything
After fashion, music and coffee, Maison Kitsuné takes on beauty. And as always with the Franco-Japanese brand, the results exceed expectations. Here’s a closer look at a range that combines hinoki wood and Haussmann parquet. The first creation in the Kitsuné Bien-Être line, Note de Hinoki is much more than a fragrance: it’s an immersion. Conceived with perfumer Barnabé Fillion, this singular scent evokes both the hushed salons of the Palais-Royal and the spirituality of Japanese temples. Read more.
