What to do in Paris this weekend (June 12-14)
This weekend, Paris is full of great ideas for outings. From the elegant Prix de Diane in Chantilly, to fashion and beauty exhibitions, sensory pop-ups, a new vegetarian restaurant on the Left Bank and a committed show at the Folies Bergère, the capital offers a rich, chic and inspiring program to make the most of the fine weather.
Get some fresh air near Paris for an ultra-chic event
Prix de Diane Longines 2026: equestrian elegance returns to Chantilly
The Prix de Diane Longines is more than just a sporting event. Every year, it brings together equestrian enthusiasts, lovers of elegance and the occasional curious onlooker. The 177th edition will take place on Sunday June 14, 2026, in the majestic setting of the Chantilly racecourse. An emblematic address, associated for over a century with the finest pages of French racing. Here, competition is lived in style. The horses, the jockeys, the grandstands and the hats create a very chic picture. The Prix de Diane Longines remains the most elegant equestrian event of the season. Read more.
Rediscover the genius of a designer through an extraordinary exhibition
Gianni Versace at the Musée Maillol: 450 pieces to be discovered from June 2026 in Paris
The Musée Maillol, located at 59-61 rue de Grenelle in the 7th arrondissement, will host this exhibition until September 6, 2026. Visitors will be able to take advantage of the entire summer season to explore this journey through fashion history. This is the largest exhibition devoted to the couturier in France since the late 1980s. Read more.
Keeping up with the latest beauty trends
Garnier’s Ambre Solaire celebrates its 90th anniversary with an exhibition
On June 13 and 14, Garnier Ambre Solaire celebrates its 90th anniversary with “La Plage Ambre Solaire”, an exhibition open to the public at Le Visionnaire, Espace François Dalle. A solar immersion in the heart of Paris. Ambre Solaire celebrates nine decades of sun protection with an exhibition designed as a journey through time. Set up for the first time in L’Oréal’s historic building at 14 rue Royale, “La Plage Ambre Solaire” traces the brand’s link with major French cultural developments. Read more.
BDK Parfums opens a temporary gallery in Paris
To celebrate its tenth anniversary, BDK Parfums is taking over Galerie Le Molière with an ephemeral address dedicated to perfume, art and sensory experiences. A confidential event to discover from June 6 to 14. To celebrate its tenth anniversary, French perfume house BDK Parfums has created an ephemeral gallery in the heart of Paris. Located in the 1st arrondissement, the venue invites visitors to discover the brand’s universe through an experience combining perfume, art and encounters. Read more.
Summer Mission by NUXE: the spirit of Yeu Island in Paris
From June 12 to August 31, 2026, the Maison NUXE unveils Summer Mission, a summer pop-up inspired by the Hôtel & Spa La Mission, on Yeu Island. A sunny interlude in the heart of rue Montorgueil. This summer, NUXE transforms its Parisian home into a vacation destination. With Summer Mission, the brand imagines an immersive, joyful and feel-good experience. The decor takes up the codes of the Hôtel La Mission: colorful bayadères, bleached wood, wicker, pool-blue floors, beach cabins, surfboards and a petanque court on pink sand. An Atlantic coast atmosphere, like a breath of sea air in the heart of Paris. Read more.
Lunch with friends in Saint Germain des Près
Fellows Saint-Germain: a vegetarian stopover that comforts the Left Bank
Already a fixture in the 10th arrondissement since 2024, Fellows crosses the Seine to the heart of the Saint-Germain district. Its new address is at Marché Saint-Germain, between the lively terraces. This left-bank arrival continues the spirit of the house: ultra-gourmet vegetarian cuisine that makes meat-eaters forget the absence of animal proteins, inspired by Italy but open to more distant influences. Read more.
Book a good Parisian show
Le Sel et le Miel at the Folies Bergère, a committed musical comedy
On June 16, 17 and 18, 2026, Paris will host a show with a strong message of tolerance, dialogue and fraternity. Presented at the Folies Bergère, the musical comedy Le Sel et le Miel aims to raise public awareness of the fight against anti-Semitism and all forms of discrimination. A must-see show.
