What to do in Paris this weekend (May 22-24)

This weekend, Paris takes on an air of summer before its time. From chic picnics and gastronomic festivals to secret gardens in 5-star hotels, vegetarian restaurants on the Left Bank, waterside guinguettes and cultural rooftops overlooking the Eiffel Tower, the capital is full of great ideas for enjoying the summer in style. Here’s our selection of not-to-be-missed events from May 22 to 24.

A chic picnic in the gardens of Paris

SO/ Paris x Veuve Clicquot: the picnic celebrates Parisian summer

With the arrival of summer, SO/ Paris has teamed up with Maison Veuve Clicquot to create a summer experience in the heart of Paris. Conceived as a gourmet and elegant interlude, this offer invites hotel guests and out-of-town visitors alike to enjoy a refined picnic, combining nomadic gastronomy, Parisian art de vivre and champagne tasting. Read more.

Experience haute gastronomy at an extraordinary festival

Taste of Paris celebrates 10 years of exceptional gastronomy

From May 21 to 24, 2026, the Grand Palais becomes the epicenter of the Paris culinary scene for four days. For its 10th edition, Taste of Paris is pulling out all the stops. Haute gastronomy, meetings, tastings and new experiences. Read more.

Stay in a 5-star hotel for a bucolic atmosphere

The Jardin de l’Hôtel SAX, a confidential oasis in the heart of the 7th arrondissement

Hidden behind the façade of the Hôtel SAX Paris, Le Jardin unveils a verdant refuge as elegant as it is unexpected, conceived as a parenthesis far from the hustle and bustle of Paris. In this intimate patio, surrounded by rattan furniture, a turquoise pool, statues and a swimming pool heated to 29°C, you can sit down at chef Émile de France’s table to enjoy refined seasonal cuisine, from late breakfast to dinner with friends. Burrata with heirloom tomatoes, carpaccio of yellowtail with citrus fruits, tender beef filet or Wagyu SAX Burger: the menu is generous without losing elegance. A confidential, sunny and very Parisian address, ideal for lunching, toasting or prolonging the moment at the water’s edge.

Discover the best vegetarian recipes in Paris

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-lovers forget the absence of animal proteins, inspired by Italy but open to more distant influences. Read more.

Flaner on the banks of the Seine

Annette K reopens her XXL guinguette in Paris: swimming pool, DJ sets and terrace at the port de Javel-Bas

The warm weather is finally here, and with it comes a Parisian guinguette that’s sure to get party-goers’ hearts beating. The Annette K barge reopens its doors to kick off the summer season. Moored at the Port de Javel-Bas in the 15ᵉ arrondissement, this XXL floating address promises a sunny, festive atmosphere. Read more.

Gain height in a trendy cultural venue

Han Rooftop: the Musée Guimet reopens its Korean terrace overlooking the Eiffel Tower

This summer 2026, a Parisian museum is offering a change of scene in the heart of the 16th arrondissement. The Musée national des Arts asiatiques – Guimet is reopening its rooftop in the colors of Korea. Named Han Rooftop-Guimet, this perched space promises festive evenings with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower. Read more.