What to do in Paris at the weekend ( March 7-8, 2026)

With the weekend just around the corner, Paris comes alive with a thousand possibilities. Whether you’re a gourmet, art lover or wellness enthusiast, the capital offers a rich and varied program. From tea time at the top of the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel, to Italian delights at the Michelin-starred Il Carpaccio restaurant, to a refined sports break at Annette K., there’s something for everyone. Museums reopen with renovated itineraries, including the Musée de la Vie Romantique. . LArt lovers can also head to the Château de Chantilly for the Dessins du Seicento exhibition. An anthology of addresses and experiences to live or to offer, to make the most of this weekend in Paris.

Test Faubourg Saint-Honoré, the new chocolate temptation from Maison Élysée

In the heart of the 8th arrondissement, a patisserie pays delicate homage to French tradition. At the Maison Élysée café, the Saint-Honoré is reinvented in an intensely chocolatey version.

Just a stone’s throw from the presidential palace, the Maison Élysée café cultivates the art of the elegant break. Its latest creation, Le Faubourg Saint-Honoré, celebrates both the patron saint of bakers and the legendary address where this great classic was born.

Under its generous silhouette, the caramelized puff pastry crisps delicately. The chocolate-covered choux puffs reveal a 64% Manjari cream from Madagascar, subtly infused with buckwheat seeds. A hazelnut crunch punctuates the whole. The texture is precise, the delicacy mastered.

For the week of February 10, a special Valentine’s Day edition adds a more romantic note to this already very Parisian sweetness. At 12 euros each, the temptation is savored on the spot, in this singular location facing the Élysée Palace.

📍 Maison Élysée
88 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm
Free admission
Booking recommended on The Fork
Price: €12 each
Available exclusively at the Maison Élysée café.

Admire the magnolias in bloom at the Palais-Royal (an early bloomer that enchants Paris)

In the heart of Paris, a procession of blooming magnolias lights up the gardens of the Palais-Royal even before the official arrival of spring. A delicate spectacle that transforms the capital into a tableau vivant.

In the shade of the stone galleries and under the soothing gaze of Buren’s columns, the magnolias offer an early flowering of rare gentleness. Their petals, immaculately white or tinged with soft pink, seem to hang in the cool Parisian morning air. Long before cherry trees and wisteria, these symbol trees of rebirth create a poetic backdrop, attracting walkers, photographers and nature lovers alike.

At the Palais-Royal, the experience goes beyond a simple stroll: it’s an invitation to take your time. On the benches facing the flower beds, you slow your pace, inhale the subtle fragrance of the flowers and let the sweetness of the moment sink in. The changing light of the Paris sky magnifies every branch, every nuance, every shadow cast on the ancient facades.

This phenomenon of early flowering, favored by mild winters, offers an unexpected interlude in the city calendar. It’s one of those suspended moments when Paris, still wintry, is already touched by the promise of spring.

📍 Jardin du Palais-Royal
To access the magnolia avenues, visit the gardens located between Paris’s 2nd and 1st arrondissements. Open every day

Subway: Palais Royal

Book a tea time overlooking the Iron Lady at the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel

Until March 7, 2026, Le 10e Ciel invites you to take a weightless gourmet break. A sweet rendez-vous where Paris is contemplated from cloud height.

Perched atop the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel, Le 10e Ciel lives up to its name. Facing the Eiffel Tower, the panorama is almost unreal. It’s here that chef Alexandre Willaume imagines a limited-edition tea time, served as a luminous interlude in the heart of late winter.

At the table, three pastry creations interact with a plate of seasonal fruit. Textures are balanced, sugars are controlled. A glass of champagne punctuates the meal, accompanied by a selection of carefully chosen teas. As your gaze glides over the rooftops of Paris, daylight slowly fades and the moment takes on a new density.

Priced at 55 euros per person, this tea time in Paris is a precious stopover, ideal for celebrating an occasion or simply treating yourself to a moment for two, suspended between sky and city.

📍Le10e Ciel – Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel
22 rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris
From February 20 to March 7, 2026
Tea Time: 3:30 pm to 5 pm
Rooftop Bar: 6 pm to 1 am
Tea Time rate: €55 per person
Booking strongly recommended: https: //www.rooftop10eciel.fr/fr/

Rediscover the newly renovated Musée de la Vie romantique

After 17 months of renovation, the Musée de la Vie Romantique reopens its doors, offering a renovated, immersive tour of the 19th century.

Located in the Pigalle district of Paris, this museum invites visitors to explore the richness of Romanticism through a tour reorganized over two levels. The first floor recreatesAry Scheffer‘s world, his interior and his era, immersing visitors in the intimate atmosphere of a Romantic artist’s studio. Upstairs, four major themes – nature and landscape, sentiment, literature and fantasy – allow visitors to discover the diversity of the movement through painting, music and texts.

The renovation, entrusted to master craftsmen, combines respect for the historic building with modernity: air treatment, UV protection and watertightness between house and greenhouse ensure comfort and conservation. The renovated tour makes the experience more fluid, while preserving the original charm of the place, a tribute to art and romantic life.

📍 Musée de la Vie romantique
16 rue Chaptal, 75009 Paris
Open Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 6pm
Closed on Mondays
Full price: €7, reduced price: €5
Website: https: //www.museevieromantique.paris.fr

Dinner at Il Carpaccio: Italian gastronomy at its best in Paris

In the heart of the Royal Monceau, Il Carpaccio has established itself as one of the world’s most prestigious Italian restaurants. In 2026, it took 2nd place in the 50 Top Italy ranking.

Located on Avenue Hoche, this Michelin-starred restaurant combines Parisian elegance with Italian authenticity. Chef duo Oliver Piras and Alessandra Del Favero offer subtle, inventive cuisine with a deep respect for transalpine traditions. Each dish reflects a subtle balance between creativity and precision, in the refined setting of a palace where conviviality and excellence come together.

The Da Vittorio house in Brusaporto inspires this exceptional gastronomic work, and the patisserie, orchestrated by Yazid Ichemrahen and Alexandre Favre, confirms the sweet mastery of the place. This international recognition confirms the talent of the team and the attention paid to every detail, making Il Carpaccio an unmissable landmark for lovers of Italian gastronomy in Paris.

📍 Il Carpaccio – Royal Monceau
37 avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris
Open every day
Lunch: 12h to 14h30
Dinner: 19h to 22h30
Reservations: +33 (0)1 42 99 88 28
Website: https: //www.royalmonceau.com/fr/restaurant/il-carpaccio

Stroll through the Château de Chantilly and discover Seicento drawings

From March 7 to June 14, 2026, Château de Chantilly opens its doors to 17th-century Italy. The exhibition Drawings of the Seicento, based on the collections of the Musée Condé.

For the first time, the entire collection of Italian Seicento drawings held by the Musée Condé will be on display. More than fifty works, half of which belong to the museum, highlight the great masters. From Baroche to Guerchin, via the Dominiquin, in dialogue with contemporary engravings. Late Mannerism, Bolognese and Roman classicism, as well as rare Neapolitan and Spanish pieces, offer a rich and varied panorama of 17th-century Italy.

Visitors can discover reconstructed ensembles and never-before-seen works on loan from private collections. On the artists’ paths you’ll find masterpieces by Bernardino Poccetti or Giovanni Baglione. Each drawing has been restored as part of an extensive conservation campaign. They bear witness to the quality and rarity of the Duc d’Aumale’s collection.

📍Châteaude Chantilly – Cabinet d’arts graphiques Prince Amyn Aga Khan
60500 Chantilly
Exhibition from March 7 to June 14, 2026.
Open daily: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Price: €12, concessions: €9
Website: https: //www.chateaudechantilly.fr

Immerse yourself in the world of Anette K, a place of well-being

Between swimming, climbing and squash, Annette K. reinvents sports in a chic and friendly setting. Her Montparnasse club offers a unique experience combining performance and relaxation.

In Paris, Annette K. stands out for its hybrid approach to sport and well-being. Located at 149 rue de Rennes, the Montparnasse club boasts four squash courts. There are also fifty climbing lanes and a swimming pool on a converted barge combining an athletics track, solarium and guinguette. Every space has been designed to combine performance and comfort. All with furnishings by Sarah Lavoine that perfectly echo Parisian elegance.

Whether you come to challenge yourself, train or simply relax, Annette K. offers a complete experience. Here, sport is combined with pleasure and conviviality, in a refined and luminous setting.

📍AnnetteK. Montparnasse
149 rue de Rennes, 75006 Paris
Open daily
Website: https: //www.annettek.fr/

Perform with two sporting challenges to experience (or encourage): Hoka Semi de Paris and Verticale de la Tour Eiffel

In March 2026, Paris becomes a playground for runners and enthusiasts of self-improvement. On March 8, thechallange begins with the Hoka Semi de Paris. On March 21-22, during the Verticale de la Tour Eiffel, the capital invites athletes and spectators to vibrate.

The Hoka Semi de Paris is one of Europe’s most emblematic running events. On March 8, some 50,000 runners will set off over 21.0975 km through the avenues and monuments of Paris. The route crosses Boulevard Saint-Germain. It then skirts the banks of the Seine, passing close to the François-Mitterrand Library. The route continues on to the Château de Vincennes and passes under the eye of the Hôtel de Ville before finishing at the Place de la Bastille – a real postcard of the city. The race is accessible to beginners and experienced runners alike. It combines performance, fun and popular celebration, cheered on by thousands of supporters all along the route.

From March 21 to 22, another challenge awaits athletes: the Verticale de la Tour Eiffel. This event is organized as part of the EcoTrail Paris. This spectacular uphill race takes participants up the steps of a monument that has become a competition course. A unique experience where physical effort and emotion meet. This is as true for the runners as it is for those cheering them on from the Champ-de-Mars or around the Eiffel Tower.

Whether you’re a competitor or a spectator, these events make Paris an intense sporting scene. March is a unique month for thrill-seekers.

📍 Hoka Semi de Paris
Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Distance: 21.0975 km.
Course: Boulevard Saint-Germain → quais de Seine → Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand → Bois de Vincennes → Hôtel de Ville → Bastille.
Public: experienced runners, beginners, associative registrants.

📍 Verticale de la Tour Eiffel
Dates: March 21 and 22, 2026.
Event: Ecotrail Verticale de la Tour Eiffel.
Format: unique stair race in the structure of the Eiffel Tower.
Public: qualified participants and supporters.