What to do in Paris this weekend (May 16-18)
This weekend in Paris, we’re escaping while staying put, from Cannes to Provence, we’re escaping to the last century!
Where to eat in a superb Parisian institution?
This legendary Parisian landmark hides an unexpected literary prize…
Some places have a soul, others a memory. Le Wepler has both. Leaning against the Place Clichy since 1881, this century-old brasserie has become much more than a simple gourmet address. At the crossroads between Montmartre and Pigalle, it embodies an entire section of Parisian cultural life. Read more.
Which fashion exhibition to see urgently?
Maison Worth at the Petit Palais: a lesson in haute couture
From May 7 to September 7, 2025, the Petit Palais unveils a flamboyant retrospective devoted to the Maison Worth, an absolute pioneer of haute couture. In collaboration with the Palais Galliera, this exhibition brings together over 400 pieces – garments, sketches, paintings – to tell the story of how visionary couturier Charles Frederick Worth transformed fashion into art. Read more.
What skincare products should you treat yourself to as summer approaches?
Spring Escape at the InterContinental Paris Le Grand: a chic, targeted detox
Just a stone’s throw from the Opéra Garnier, a new treatment experience invites you to slow down, lighten up and refocus. Called Spring Escape, this rejuvenating interlude is offered by Algotherm Dermo Ocean Spa in partnership with La Verrière du Grand Hôtel. Nestled in the heart of the InterContinental Paris Le Grand, it combines aesthetic expertise and sensory pleasure in an original format: 50 minutes of personalized slimming treatment, followed by a signature detox cocktail under the palace’s majestic glass roof. Read more.
Where can you find Provence for the time of a drink?
Villa Minuty, the art of living from Saint-Tropez on the rooftops of Paris
All summer long, the prestigious winegrowing estate is taking up residence at the top of the Brach Paris, a hotel designed by Philippe Starck, for a brand-new activation: the Villa Minuty. Nestled in a setting reminiscent of the Presqu’île de Saint-Tropez, this hedonistic interlude offers an immersive experience based around its emblematic cuvées, in a setting overlooking the capital. Read more.
How to experience the Cannes Film Festival from Paris?
Cannes at UGC: what you’ll miss if you don’t go out
From May 7, UGC is launching a unique operation to bring the Cannes Film Festival to life in its own cinemas. The event kicks off on May 13 with a live broadcast of the Opening Ceremony presented by Laurent Lafitte, followed by the film Partir un jour by Amélie Bonnin, in the Official Selection. Read more.
