🇫🇷 Paris
Paris is the City of Light, where world-class art, timeless architecture, and legendary cuisine create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else. Each arrondissement is a village with its own cafes, markets, and character.
Timezone
CET (UTC+1)
Currency
EUR
Language
French
Best months
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Getting around
Metro is fast and covers everywhere. Navigo Easy card for pay-per-ride. Velib bike-share is excellent. Walk along the Seine.
Major Annual Events
National holiday with military parade on Champs-Elysees and spectacular fireworks at the Eiffel Tower
July 14
All-night contemporary art festival with installations across the city
October
Free live music fills every street corner, park, and courtyard across the city
June 21
The pinnacle of global fashion with runway shows and events across the city
September-October
Neighborhoods
Le Marais
Historic, trendy boutiques, LGBTQ+ hub
Montmartre
Hilltop village, Sacre-Coeur, artists, wine bars
Saint-Germain
Literary cafes, galleries, Left Bank charm
Belleville
Multicultural, street art, emerging food scene
Live Events
20 indexedA festival celebrating coffee culture taking place in Paris during the week of April 6-12, 2026.
A metal music festival happening in Paris during the week of April 6-12, 2026.
A celebration of Art Deco heritage in Hauts-de-France featuring guided tours, exhibitions, workshops, and festive events.
A family-friendly fair in Seine-et-Marne featuring a floral market, plant exchanges, gourmet food stalls, and cultural activities.
A curated selection of Parisian experiences ending in April 2026, including exhibitions, shows, ephemeral restaurants, and pop-ups that are in their final days.
Fu Patisserie et coffee shop Paris 13e - cafe latteFu Patisserie et coffee shop Paris 13e - cafe latteFu Patisserie et coffee shop Paris 13e - cafe latteFu Patisserie et coffee shop Paris 13e - cafe latte The Paris Café Festival 2026 at the Carreau du Temple The Paris Coffee Festival is back from April 11 to 13, 2026, at the Carreau du Temple for a caffeine-packed edition. Coffee enthusiasts, come taste the finest flavors from around the world at this must-visit event! (/en/what-to-do-in-paris/shows-and-fairs/articles/176244-the-paris-cafe-festival-2026-at-le-carreau-du-temple) [...] Engines and bodywork rule the streets of Torcy (77)! The Parc des Droits de l’Enfant is hosting the new edition of Torcy On The Road, a gathering of vintage, European, American, and luxury cars and motorcycles. Enjoy a convoy ride, exhibitions, and free entertainment starting from 1 pm — each engine revving up the Seine-et-Marne region! (/en/what-to-visit-in-paris/walks/articles/342117-torcy-on-the-road-brings-together-vintage-cars-with-an-exhibition-and-free-musical-entertainment) [...] The Tulip Festival is making a comeback on the weekend of April 18 and 19, 2026, at the Legion of Honor Park in Saint Denis for what promises to be an exciting edition! Expect a lineup of activities, workshops, concerts, and performances suitable for all ages — all completely free and open to everyone. (/en/what-to-visit-in-paris/walks/articles/51734-seine-saint-denis-tulip-festival-2026-the-vibrant-and-free-spring-gathering-in-the-93)
Sponsored - From 9 to 12 April 2026, the Devenir Festival takes over the Cité de l’Économie in Paris’s 17th arrondissement, with performances, workshops, debates and tours. Admission is free. (/en/what-to-visit-in-paris/exhibit-museum/articles/343509-to-become-a-festival-of-performances-debates-and-workshops-at-la-cite-de-l-economie) [...] Art Paris 2026, the premier spring event for modern and contemporary art, will take place from April 9 to 12 at the Grand Palais. This 28th edition will feature 165 exhibitors from 25 countries, showcasing a diverse array of artists who celebrate and illuminate cultures from around the globe. (/en/what-to-visit-in-paris/exhibit-museum/articles/49162-art-paris-2026-the-contemporary-art-fair-set-to-take-over-the-grand-palais-in-paris-dates-and-program) [...] Italissimo, the festival celebrating Italian literature and culture, returns to Paris for a vibrant new edition from April 7 to 12, 2026. A perfect opportunity to explore the latest works in contemporary Italian writing and immerse yourself in this vibrant cultural scene. (/en/what-to-do-in-paris/shows-and-fairs/articles/137690-italissimo-2026-the-italian-literature-and-culture-festival-in-paris-dates-and-highlights)
Paris City Hall pays tribute to photographer Sebastião Salgado with a major exhibition, which will be open to the public free of charge from February 21 to May 30, 2026. (/en/what-to-visit-in-paris/exhibit-museum/articles/340905-sebastiao-salgado-takes-center-stage-in-a-free-photo-exhibit-at-paris-city-hall) [...] Visuels salles de spectacle et thétres - Accor Arena Paris extérieurVisuels salles de spectacle et thétres - Accor Arena Paris extérieurVisuels salles de spectacle et thétres - Accor Arena Paris extérieurVisuels salles de spectacle et thétres - Accor Arena Paris extérieur Ferre Gola in concert at the Accor Arena in Paris in April 2026 Ferre Gola, considered by many to be the king of Congolese rumba, has announced a concert in Paris next spring. See the singer live on stage at the Accor Arena on Saturday, April 4, 2026. (/en/what-to-see-in-paris/concerts-music-festival/articles/337716-ferre-gola-concert-accor-arena-paris) Back to the summary ## Suggested Activities Based on Your Interests ### Culture & Discoveries [...] At the start of the 20th century, European artists began to explore the arts of Africa and Oceania. The Quai Branly Museum chronicles this cultural encounter through a unique exhibition running from March 17 to September 20, 2026. (/en/what-to-visit-in-paris/exhibit-museum/articles/338320-exhibition-1913-1923-the-spirit-of-the-age-a-meeting-of-cultures-at-the-quai-branly-museum-photos)
The annual cherry blossom festival at Domaine de Sceaux in Hauts-de-Seine with stunning floral displays and scheduled events throughout the park and city.
Le Parc de Sceaux et ses cerisiers en fleursLe Parc de Sceaux et ses cerisiers en fleursLe Parc de Sceaux et ses cerisiers en fleursLe Parc de Sceaux et ses cerisiers en fleurs Hanami in Sceaux: City’s Lineup for Japan 2026 Celebrations The town of Sceaux is celebrating Hanami, not just in the Sceaux Park but throughout the town with a series of lively events. From April 4 to 19, 2026, a packed program awaits visitors, including a market, workshops, concerts, martial arts demonstrations, and traditional Japanese performances. We’ve got all the details. (/en/what-to-visit-in-paris/walks/articles/342878-hanami-in-sceaux-the-city-s-plan-for-japan-2026) [...] Fu Patisserie et coffee shop Paris 13e - cafe latteFu Patisserie et coffee shop Paris 13e - cafe latteFu Patisserie et coffee shop Paris 13e - cafe latteFu Patisserie et coffee shop Paris 13e - cafe latte The Paris Café Festival 2026 at the Carreau du Temple The Paris Coffee Festival is back from April 11 to 13, 2026, at the Carreau du Temple for a caffeine-packed edition. Coffee enthusiasts, come taste the finest flavors from around the world at this must-visit event! (/en/what-to-do-in-paris/shows-and-fairs/articles/176244-the-paris-cafe-festival-2026-at-le-carreau-du-temple) [...] Sponsored - From April 3 to May 31, 2026, the Art Deco Spring makes its comeback in Hauts-de-France, offering guided tours, exhibitions, workshops, and festive events celebrating the region’s rich heritage. (/en/what-to-visit-in-paris/history-heritage/articles/337851-the-spring-of-art-deco-2026-an-architectural-journey-through-northern-france)
A celebration of traditional and contemporary crafts across Europe, featuring artisan demonstrations and exhibitions.
An exhibition unlike any other to discover during Easter time. From April 3 to May 3, 2026, at Galerie Joseph, pastry chefs, chocolatiers, and artists explore the egg and its symbols with the free exhibition Eggxtraordinaire. An offbeat event you simply have to see! (/en/what-to-visit-in-paris/exhibit-museum/articles/288369-eggxtraordinaire-a-free-offbeat-and-delicious-exhibition-not-to-be-missed-in-the-marais) [...] The Palais de Tokyo in Paris presents a monographic exhibition by Pauline Curnier Jardin from April 3 to September 13, 2026. Through installations, films, and performances, the French artist explores rituals, gender, and representations of the body in a sensory journey that brings together major works and recent creations, in collaboration with Madrid’s Museo Reina SofĂa. (/en/what-to-visit-in-paris/exhibit-museum/articles/339613-pauline-curnier-jardin-at-the-palais-de-tokyo-an-exhibition-on-myths-and-bodies-our-photos) [...] Visuels salles de spectacle et thĂ©tres - Accor Arena Paris extĂ©rieurVisuels salles de spectacle et thĂ©tres - Accor Arena Paris extĂ©rieurVisuels salles de spectacle et thĂ©tres - Accor Arena Paris extĂ©rieurVisuels salles de spectacle et thĂ©tres - Accor Arena Paris extĂ©rieur Ferre Gola in concert at the Accor Arena in Paris in April 2026 Ferre Gola, considered by many to be the king of Congolese rumba, has announced a concert in Paris next spring. See the singer live on stage at the Accor Arena on Saturday, April 4, 2026. (/en/what-to-see-in-paris/concerts-music-festival/articles/337716-ferre-gola-concert-accor-arena-paris)
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Last updated: Apr 5, 2026, 3:32 AM
