What to do in Paris this weekend (July 3–5)?
From open-air festivals to hidden terraces, gourmet delights, sports broadcasts, and fashion shows, Paris is brimming with ideas for outings to make the most of the first weekend in July. Culture, lifestyle, and unique discoveries set the tone for this selection of must-see events from July 3 to 5.
Enjoying the Seventh Art at a museum
Cinéma Paradiso Festival: 4 Magical Evenings Under the Stars at the Louvre
Four days to experience Paris in a whole new way, with your eyes fixed on the screen and the sky. From July 2 to 5, 2025, the Cinéma Paradiso festival returns to the Cour Carrée at the Louvre for its 5th edition, combining monumental screenings, refined cuisine, and an electrifying musical atmosphere. A multifaceted, sensory experience conceived by brothers Elisha and Nathanaël Karmitz, founders of MK2. Read more.
A Transalpine Journey Without Leaving Paris
Dolcevita-sur-Seine: The Festival That Brings a Touch of Rome to Paris
Every summer, the Arènes de Lutèce takes on an Italian flair. From July 2 to 6, 2026, the Dolcevita-sur-Seine festival returns for an exceptional fifth edition, organized to mark the 70th anniversary of the sister-city partnership between Paris and Rome. For five days, open-air movies, concerts, exhibitions, talks, and culinary delights will celebrate the cultural ties that have united the two capitals since 1956. Free and open to all, the festival transforms this historic site in the 5th arrondissement into a true Italian piazza, filled with the spirit of la dolce vita. Read more.
Discover Paris’s Hidden Gardens
Hidden away at this address in the 1st arrondissement is one of Paris’s best-kept-secret garden terraces
In Paris, the most beautiful terraces are rarely the ones you can see from the street. You discover them almost by chance—behind an unassuming door, at the end of an inner courtyard, or down a passageway known only to a select few. That’s precisely what makes the Cour Jardin at Chez Suzy so charming—a hidden gem tucked away just a stone’s throw from Place des Pyramides, which is making its grand return for the summer season. Read more.
Cool off in luxury this weekend in Paris
Place de la Concorde: Matthieu Carlin’s frozen pastries are the highlight of the Hôtel de Crillon’s gourmet summer
In Paris, the summer heat invites you to slow down and cool off. To satisfy this craving for refreshment, head to the Crillon on Place de la Concorde for a gourmet escape, available through August 16, 2026. Read more.
Let’s all get behind Les Bleus
Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel: a 430-square-meter lounge and Food & Foot to get you in the spirit of the 2026 World Cup
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, three Parisian venues stand out for their soccer-themed atmosphere: the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel (15th arrondissement) with its 430 m² private lounge and “Food & Foot” menu created by Alexandre Willaume, the Parc des Princes (16th arrondissement) for its official fan zone atmosphere, and the Trocadéro Fan Zone (16th arrondissement) for its direct view of the Eiffel Tower. Among these options, the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel offers the most premium experience, combining big-screen broadcasts, an immersive setting, and gourmet cuisine at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. A venue designed for groups of friends, after-work gatherings, and corporate events from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Read more.
Get into fashion this weekend
Fashion exhibitions in Paris right now
More than ever, Paris confirms its status as the world’s fashion capital with an exceptional program of exhibitions in 2026. From 18th-century salons to contemporary designers, from textile know-how to African or Korean influences, these exhibitions tell the story of fashion as a cultural, artistic and societal phenomenon. Whether you’re an aficionado of haute couture, the history of costume or simply curious to discover beautiful exhibitions, these events are the perfect opportunity to take an elegant cultural break in Paris. Here are ten fashion exhibitions not to be missed. Read more.
