What to do in Paris this weekend (Nov 21-23)

This weekend in Paris, we’re giving way to wonder. We’re switching from one universe to another for our greatest pleasure. Get ready to be amazed.

What can you do with these children to create a magical moment?

Les illuminations des Champs-Élysées 2025, an enchantment from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe

At 6.30pm on Sunday November 17, Paris will once again be ablaze. The Champs-Élysées, the legendary thoroughfare where the heart of the capital beats, will be decked out in lights. At dusk, the autumn air will have that festive, impatient fragrance. That special thrill of evenings of promise. All along the avenue, shop windows will already be glittering. Onlookers will pause, gazing up at the plane trees as they prepare to light up. Read more.

Which mythical Parisian square to visit to enjoy the beauty of the festive season?

Christmas in Paris: the Place Vendôme illuminations, an enchanting ritual in the heart of luxury

The magic of Christmas once again invites itself to the legendary Place Vendôme, ready to shine brightly for the festive season. The Comité Vendôme will inaugurate its illuminations on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, for an enchantment that will last until January 12, 2026. In the middle of winter, strolling through this historic district, at the heart of Parisian luxury, becomes an enchanting ritual: the lights, shop windows and soft evening atmosphere transform every stroll into a veritable fairytale interlude. Read more.

Which new Parisian restaurant to try this weekend?

Billie, the season’s new must-visit address

Billie is the new Parisian address that’s already getting people talking. Nestled on rue des Petits-Champs, this restaurant designed by César Gourdou and Nicolas Saltiel features a warm decor, cognac leather banquettes and a subdued atmosphere. You can listen to vinyl records around the marble bar, while a DJ booth comes to life every evening. At table, it’s all about comforting transalpine recipes: mushroom carpaccio, vitello tonnato, pasta cacio e pepe with lemon or mascarpone cake. With its impeccable cocktails and exquisite dishes, Billie is the new place to be this autumn.

Which immersive exhibition are you most eager to discover?

Destination Lune: the immersive experience that transports Paris to the lunar surface

The Atelier des Lumières presents “Destination Moon: an immersive journey with Tom Hanks”, an exhibition that brings the conquest of the moon to life as never before. In this 10-meter-high former foundry, visitors find themselves plunged into the heart of the Apollo missions and the ambitions of the Artemis program, thanks to NASA images, a masterful soundtrack and captivating narratives. Guided by the French voice of Tom Hanks, the experience blends restored archives, emotions and space discoveries. A spectacular interlude to discover before it closes on December 4, 2025.

What surprising and (almost) secret outings can you make in Paris?

Deyrolle: delve into Paris’s most fascinating cabinet of curiosities

To visit Deyrolle is to enter a world apart, out of time. Located on rue du Bac since 1831, this cabinet of curiosities is a veritable treasure trove of natural history, poetry and unique expertise. You’ll discover naturalized animals of rare beauty, multicolored butterflies presented under glass, emblematic teaching boards and a multitude of astonishing objects that arouse curiosity. Every piece tells a story, every detail awe-inspiring. A visit to Deyrolle is a singular cultural experience, at once educational, artistic and profoundly Parisian. A visit not to be missed.

Which exhibition on an exceptional woman to see in Paris?

Colette’s many worlds at BnF

The Bibliothèque nationale de France is devoting a masterly exhibition to Colette until January 18, 2026. Through 350 manuscripts, photographs, paintings and objects, we discover a multi-faceted figure: writer, actress, dancer and journalist. Far from freezing her image, the exhibition explores her darker side, her audacity and her independence. We meet the Colette of the music halls, the collaborator of artists such as Marie Laurencin and Matisse, but also the entrepreneur who opened a beauty salon in 1932. Her novels and intense journalistic activity complete this profound portrait of an elusive woman.