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What to do in Paris this long weekend? (May 8-11)

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Aah the joys of May and its lovely holidays! What more could we ask for than a fantastic long weekend? Looking for inspiration? No worries: here are our awesome ideas to have a blast in Paris for 4 days non-stop.


Thursday, May 8

Let's treat ourselves to the best tortelli in Paris at Salsamenteria di Parma!

With a rustic decor in warm colors, this Italian trattoria celebrates the specialties of a province rich in delights: Parma. There are tables scattered around, but the star is definitely the counter where we dive into big plates of charcuterie (Parma ham, culatello, coppa, mortadella), a lovely burrata, 24-month aged parmesan, perfectly golden polenta fries, and especially, delicious homemade fresh pasta – all kinds of stuffed tortelli, gnocchi, or impressive lasagna. We wash it all down with Lambrusco, served in bowls in the purest tradition of Parma!

Salsamenteria di Parma 
40, rue Saint-Georges – 9e
Tel.: 01 48 24 58 94
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We're filling up on sensations in this new lively spot that just opened in the 17th

Nestled between Parc Monceau and Batignolles, right in the heart of Rue Legendre, a 10,000 m2 living space has just opened its doors. I present to you La Fondation, the new hotspot that dazzles us with a lineup featuring a 5-star hotel, two restaurants, a panoramic rooftop, office space with suspended gardens, a gym with a climbing wall, a semi-Olympic swimming pool, and so much more. It's a delight for food lovers and for those who adore sports and wellness!

The Foundation
40, rue Legendre – 17th
Tel.: 01 78 77 70 00
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Friday, May 9

We're all going to the Opera (for free)!

How about experiencing opera like never before? From May 9 to 11, around twenty opera houses and lyric companies are opening their doors for free to the public for the initiative Everyone at the Opera. This includes 4 venues in Île-de-France: Palais Garnier, Opéra Comique, Opéra Royal de Versailles, and Opéra de Massy. This 18th edition is boldly titled "Melting-pot" to celebrate the fusion of influences at the heart of this underappreciated art form. Marina Viotti, mezzo-soprano, and François Chaignaud, dancer-choreographer, will be the spokespersons for the event.

Everyone at the Opera
From May 9 to 11, 2025
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We're in love with the Dubai Chocolate by Maurice Sfez and Yann Couvreur

Unless you live in a cave, you surely know...surely not to be missed next to the Dubai chocolate. This treat – inspired by knafeh, a traditional Levantine dessert – contains within a milk chocolate tablet a creamy pistachio filling, tahini, and grilled angel hair. In short, the ultimate delight in a single bite. And no need to hop on the next flight to the UAE to enjoy it: Maurice Sfez and Yann Couvreur have decided to collaborate to bring us their version. What can you expect? Food porn, pastry and chocolate expertise, and above all, a moment of pure 100% decadent pleasure. A must-try at their respective cafés!

Yann Couvreur Café
17, boulevard de Vaugirard – 15th
Maurice Café
14, rue Rambuteau – 3rd


We discover Words, the new show at the Théâtre de la Concorde

Clarice Lispector was long considered one of the most influential Brazilian authors of the 20th century – she refused to define her gender – often compared to Virginia Woolf or James Joyce, with works of surgical precision and reflections on gender and women’s conditions. The Brazilian playwright Luiz Fernando Lobo has chosen to adapt Words into a performance that engages all our senses and explores themes of womanhood, the unconscious, and exile. A theatrical disorder, in which actress Tuca Moraes completely surrenders to a resolutely explorative quest.intimate, where language, feelings, sounds, and light intertwine. Discover it right away at the Théâtre de la Concorde!

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Words
Théâtre de la Concorde
1, avenue Gabriel – 8th
From May 6 to May 14, 2025
More info and tickets


Saturday, May 10

We’re enjoying music with Groove Kitchen at the Communale!

Do you love great food, fine wine, and wonderful music? We have just what you need! With Groove Kitchen, savor a gourmet dinner where each dish is crafted to pair perfectly with a live music piece and the wine that complements it. Yes, you read that right: a menu entirely designed around the melodies played throughout the evening. At the helm, artist Bomel and the independent label Triple-Double, who have envisioned this unique sensory experience. Add to that an exceptional chef – Marin de Bausset (former Bocuse) – and Louis Flamant (former head waiter at Plaza Athénée), and you've got an evening that delights both your taste buds and your ears.

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Groove Kitchen
Communale Saint-Ouen
10 bis, rue de l'Hippodrome – Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine
Saturday, May 10, 2025
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We're sipping on twisted cocktails at Bar 228

In celebration of World Cocktail Day – happening on May 13th – Bar 228, the iconic counter at the Le Meurice hotel, is getting ready to delight our taste buds. What's on the menu? Two classic mixology drinks, the Bloody Mary and the Espresso Martini, completely reimagined by skilled mixologists. Starting this weekend and running until May 18th, enjoy these Hollywood film favorites and hotel bar superstars, but with a 2.0 twist in a chic setting!

Bar 228

Le Meurice
228, rue de Rivoli – 1er
More info


Sunday, May 11

Diving into the light with the new exhibition at the Grande Halle de La Villette

Until August 31, the Grande Halle de La Villette presents Into The Light, an immersive exhibition where the human body serves the light and vice versa, through 15 absolutely fascinating conceptual works. As you move through the rooms, you'll experience stunning transformations in perception. From the origins of the world, with light as the source of life and the first spectacle of humanity, to how humans have adapted this energy into their daily lives, using it to enhance architecture, light becomes a spectacle in itself, a playground to be reinvented with each installation and material.s, with music accompanying them.

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Into the Light
Grande Halle de La Villette
211, avenue Jean-Jaurès – 19th arrondissement
Until August 31, 2025
More info and tickets


Let's go!Here are the new creations with orange blossom by Claire Heitzler! The pastry chef **Claire Heitzler** is embracing springtime and has prepared a **new seasonal collection** that **celebrates the orange blossom**. On the menu? A **cake with orange blossom** that is deliciously moist; a **Néroli sweet and subtle** made with a crunchy almond sablé, a soft biscuit, a light orange blossom mousse, and a lovely strawberry marmalade; and finally, a **pistachio and orange blossom ice cream** adorned with a crunchy feuilletine and a tasty crumble. In short, a range of sweet treats with an enchanting scent and floral notes!

Claire Heitzler
9, rue du Parc – Levallois-Perret
Phone: 01 47 39 94 74
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