What to do in Paris this weekend (October 3-5)

This weekend, as Parisian fashion comes to an end, we’re going for elegance! Horse racing, fine dining and haute-couture cocktails.

Where to enjoy the last rays of sunshine for lunch?

Les Tontons de Neuilly: the new bistronomic address to discover

Born of the complicity between Alexandre Baizet, Gérard Castellani and chef Rachid Djillali, this address opened on July 5, 2025 and embodies the spirit of a table d’amis. Just a stone’s throw from Paris, the atmosphere is warm and relaxed, perfect for extending the bistro tradition with a touch of modernity. Read more.

Where to enjoy an ultra-chic outdoor event?

The world’s best thoroughbreds in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Paris-Longchamp racecourse

On Saturday October4 and Sunday October 5, 2025, the Paris-Longchamp racecourse is set to vibrate to the rhythm of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, a key event in the international equestrian calendar. A veritable institution, this legendary race brings together the world’s best thoroughbreds every year, offering a unique spectacle of speed and emotion. Read more.

Which fashion exhibition to see at the end of Fashion Week?

Louis Vuitton celebrates 100 years of Art Deco

The year 2025 celebrates the centenary of the 1925Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, a founding moment for the Art Deco style. Louis Vuitton, already present at this exhibition, celebrates this page of history with an exhibition that traces a century of design, elegance and shared creativity. Read more.

Where to enjoy a café couture?

Nespresso opens its first coffee shop in Paris, in a private mansion in the Marais district

It’s a world first for the Swiss brand: Nespresso is launching its own coffee shop, and has chosen Paris to set the scene. The new location is at 47 rue Vieille du Temple, in the Marais district. The space is housed in the Hôtel des Ambassadeurs de Hollande, a historic 17th-century building. The contrast between architectural heritage and caffeinated innovation is striking. Read more.

Where can you go to enjoy a signature cocktail like no other?

Bar du Boubalé’s menu is inspired by tales from the Arabian Nights, and we love it!

Just a stone’s throw from the Opéra Garnier, the Bar de l’Hôtel Mazarin unveils a new cocktail menu designed by head bartender Nicolas Faure. Inspired by the history and elegance of the place, this original selection combines revisited classics and contemporary creations with a strong personality. Each cocktail recounts an era, a fragrance, an emotion. All this in a hushed setting designed by Quentin Pradelle, where velvet, marble and subdued lighting create an intimate setting. The service, precise without being stuffy, contributes to making this bar a place for insiders rather than passers-by. Open to the public every evening, the bar is positioned as a new, confidential address for lovers of cutting-edge mixology in central Paris. A refined interlude between Parisian heritage and contemporary spirit, to be discovered over a signature cocktail.