What to do in Paris this weekend (Feb 27-March 1)

This weekend in Paris , the capital is in full swing mode: photo exhibitions (Robert Capa, Sebastião Salgado), museums reopening (the long-awaited Musée de la Vie romantique), savoir-faire in majesty at the Petit Palais, and a last call for prehistoric immersion at the Atelier des Lumières. Not forgetting a dose of nocturnal enchantment with the Jardin d’Acclimatation or Thoiry light trails. Here are our best ideas for filling your weekend, without wasting a minute.

Les 110 de Taillevent: when wine reveals itself at the heart of the experience

There’s no shortage of great restaurants in Paris, and no shortage of fine wine lists either. But few places are able to place wine at the heart of the experience without ever intimidating, while maintaining the highest standards. Les 110 de Taillevent is one such singular address. Here, wine is neither an extra nor a decoration; it is the starting point, the common thread and the true signature of the house. Read more.

Leonora Carrington: the surrealist exhibition at the Musée du Luxembourg in 2025

Until July 13, 2025, the Musée du Luxembourg is devoting a major retrospective to Leonora Carrington. This British artist, an emblematic figure of Surrealism, unveils her world of fantastic creatures. It’s a rare opportunity to contemplate so many works in a single Parisian venue. Read more.

Hôtel L’Aventure Paris: the new night-time address opposite the Arc de Triomphe

Facing the Arc de Triomphe, the L’Aventure Paris hotel offers a much-desired Parisian night out: intimate rooms, Costes restaurant, deep house club hidden beneath the cobblestones. We slowly make our way up Avenue Victor-Hugo, with the Arc de Triomphe cutting through the sky. Quietly, slightly set back, a discreet facade catches the eye: behind windows hemmed in with heavy curtains, theL’Aventure Paris hotel is more obvious than it is obvious. A former nocturnal address in the 70s, dear to Dani, the place has now been reborn as a luxury hotel in Paris 16, designed as a nightclub where you can sleep, dine and dance almost without changing the decor. Read more.

Robert Capa: the secrets of a legend at the Musée de la Libération de Paris

From February 18, 2026 to December 20, 2026, the Musée de la Libération de Paris invites image lovers to plunge into the world of Robert Capa, the legendary figure behind Magnum Photos. With stories from the field, iconic shots and a behind-the-scenes look at a photographer who made history, the exhibition promises a fascinating immersion into the secrets of a photographer who became a legend.

The Musée de la Vie romantique reopens at last

Good news for strollers and aesthetes: after two years of renovation, the Musée de la Vie romantique reopened in February 2026. The Musée de la Vie Romantique has a unique, intimate and timeless charm, with its artists’ studios, hushed salons and hidden garden. The perfect address for a poetic interlude in the heart of Paris.

The Art of Making at the Petit Palais

From February 24 to March 1, 2026, the Petit Palais hosts The Art of Making, a free exhibition celebrating the centenary of the Chambre de Métiers et de l’Artisanat. The concept: an inspiring dialogue between Parisian and Berlin craftsmen, where tradition, excellence and contemporary innovation meet. A great excuse to (re)discover this grandiose venue.

200 years of photography: a tribute to Sebastião Salgado at Hôtel de Ville

In 2026 and 2027, photography celebrates its 200th anniversary – and Paris marks the occasion with a tribute exhibition dedicated to Sebastião Salgado at the Hôtel de Ville. On view from February 21, 2026 through to May 30, 2026, this retrospective showcases a powerful, humanistic eye for raw beauty and global awareness.

Last weekend for “Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaurs” at Atelier des Lumières

If you love immersive experiences, it’s now or never: the Atelier des Lumières rolls out its spellbinding projections with “Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaurs”, on view until February 28, 2026. A spectacular plunge into the world of yesteryear, with gigantism, textures and visual thrills… to be experienced as a journey through time.

Illuminated fairyland: Japon en Lumières or Thoiry Lumières Sauvages

Fancy a different kind of outing, full of sparkle and magic? Until March 8, 2026, take a nocturnal stroll among the installations: Le Japon en Lumières at the Jardin d’Acclimatation for a delicate, dreamlike interlude, or Thoiry Lumières Sauvages at Wow Safari Thoiry for a luminous immersion in the heart of large-format decors. Two atmospheres, same “wow” effect.