What to do in Paris this weekend (August 1-3)

Fancy going out in Paris this weekend? Between a lunch break on the Île Saint-Louis, a Dior fashion exhibition and a shopping spree at Galeries Lafayette, here are our ideas for making the most of the capital.

Where to book a table for lovers of Ile Saint-Louis and French cuisine?

Les Fous de l’Île: the lively, gourmet bistro on Île Saint-Louis

Located 33 rue des Deux Ponts, in the heart of the Île Saint-Louis, Les Fous de l’Île reinvents the spirit of the Parisian bistro by injecting a dose of freshness, terroir and conviviality. Taken over in 2025 by Joseph Valat, a young entrepreneur from Aveyron, the restaurant has become a lively brasserie, accessible without being banal, warm without being conventional. Here, chic without fuss reigns supreme. Read more.

Where can you indulge your shopping cravings and stay on trend?

Fashion, art and design: Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann blows in the wind of innovation

Summer 2025 at Galeries Lafayette is all about creativity, with responsible fashion, international pop-ups and photographic art. Read more.

Where to get a nice hotel room for your guests in Paris?

Left bank, discreet elegance and intimate luxury: welcome to Hôtel Montalembert

Since 1926, Hôtel Montalembert has stood at the corner of rue du Bac and rue Montalembert, in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the district of intellectuals, publishers and art galleries. The first boutique hotel in Paris, it retains today its artistic soul, discreet and warm, in perfect harmony with its Parisian surroundings. Read more.

How to please a fashion and dance fan in Paris?

Dior and dance: the elegance of movement on show in Paris

Galerie Dior pays tribute to the world of choreography with an exhibition celebrating the influence of dance in the House’s creations. Read more.

Where to go for a chic, transporting drink in Italy?

Campari invites itself to the Hôtel du Collectionneur for a summer of Italian flavors

This summer, the Hôtel du Collectionneur is transforming its patio into a veritable Italian cortile, in collaboration with Campari, the iconic spirits brand. With its Parisian Art Deco aesthetic and sophisticated Milanese ambience, the operation is part of a growing trend for summer brand activations in exceptional locations. Read more.