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What to do in Paris this week? (June 16-22)

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It's beautiful outside, it’s warm, and this weekend, summer is really kicking off! What more could you ask for? Fun outings? Grab your calendars, Bonbons, because there are great plans to brighten up your sunny week!

Monday, June 16

We’re discovering a floral and summery program at Perchoir Ménilmontant

This summer, the brand of Scottish gin Hendrick’s is getting into the Parisian spirit and taking over one of the capital's most iconic rooftops, Perchoir Ménilmontant in the 11th arrondissement, boasting one of the finest views of the Sacré-Cœur. On this occasion, a floral and immersive decoration paying tribute to the rose gardens of Scotland accompanies a Hendrick's cocktail menu, allowing guests to explore the entire range. The menu includes, in addition to the famous Hendrick's Gin & Tonic with its cucumber garnish, four other unique cocktails. DJ nights will also be organized throughout the summer as part of the series of events “Unusual Times by Hendrick’s Gin.”

hendrick's gin perchoir menilmontant

Unusual Times by Hendrick’s Gin
Le Perchoir Ménilmontant
14, rue Crespin du Gast – 11e
From May to September 2025


Tuesday, June 17

We discuss struggles and asylums with Judith Davis at the Saint-André des Arts cinema

Hello The Asylum, the new film by Judith Davis, will premiere on June 17 and 24 at the Saint-André des Arts cinema. The asylum is both our mad world and a sweet refuge called Permanent Hospitality, where militant, maternal, or capitalist overflow finds shelter… and perhaps an exit. After each screening, Judith Davis will engage in discussions with fascinating guests, such as sociologists Jules Naudet, Bruno Cousin (on the 17th) and Monique Pinçon-Charlot (on the 24th).

Hello Asylum
Cinema Saint-André des Arts
30, rue Saint-André des Arts – 6th
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 8 PM
More info


Wednesday, June 18

We're joining an immersive wine tasting at the Atelier des Lumières

This Wednesday, the Atelier des Lumières is hosting the 2nd edition of the Languedoc Art of Vibration, an immersive tasting where wines from the AOP Languedoc become a multisensory experience. Created with Franco-American artist Roman Hill, this unique journey blends monumental projections, textures filmed under a microscope, and organic rhythms inspired by the energy of wine. In a dreamlike setting, reds, whites, and rosés reveal their nuances… to see, smell, taste, and vibrate. Cheers!rave; art in all its forms!

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Languedoc Art of Vibration
The Workshop of Lights
38, rue Saint-Maur – 11th
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 7 PM to 9:30 PM
Entry possible until 9 PM, with continuous screening and tasting until 9:30 PM, so you won't miss any of your AOP Languedoc immersion!
More info and tickets


We're discovering Tuna Mess on the stage of the Passage to the Stars

Tails/Tales is the wonderfully wild and moving show by Tuna Mess, a Belgian performer, visual artist, and designer who dives into the deep waters of trans identity through a daring metaphor: the tuna... and its tail. Blending intimate confessions and cabaret chaos, pop culture, and baroque sounds, Tuna swims upstream with flair, accompanied live by Martin Pérénon, a French pianist and composer. It's a hybrid show that's funny, sharp, and ultra-sensitive. You leave feeling shaken, touched... and a little tuna-ed!

Tails/Tales
The Passage to the Stars
17, cité Joly – 11th
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
More info and tickets


Thursday, June 19 

Let’s enjoy a great brasserie to support a good cause

From June 16 to 22, 2025, La Tablée des Chefs is serving up a new edition of Solidarity Week: an event that combines delicious food with a beautiful cause. For one week, the committed brasseries of the Bertrand, Nouvelle Garde, and Joulie groups – from La Coupole to Bellanger, and including Le Pied de Cochon and Le Procope – will donate a portion of their proceeds to the association. The goal? To finance cooking workshops for young people in colleges and homes, and to take concrete steps against food insecurity. One plate, one gesture, a tastier future. In short, let’s do it together!able for a good cause !

La Tablée des Chefs, the Solidarity Week
From June 16 to 22, 2025
More info


We're traveling to Athens... without leaving the 11th

Headed to the 11th for a sunny evening: Wine Is Fine arrives from Athens!

and settles into the kitchens of Le Cornichon for a tasty summer collaboration. Homemade tarama, grilled lamb, herbed bouyourdi… a menu that dances between Brittany and the Mediterranean, to be savored from 6:30 PM to 2 AM. A relaxed atmosphere, beautiful plates, sweet prices (€3 to €39): a one-way ticket to Greece, without leaving Paris.

LE CORNICHON X WINE IS FINE
Thursday, June 19
2 rue des Goncourt – 11th


Friday, June 20

Vibe with DJ Pee .Wee at Wanderlust

This Friday – the eve of the Music Festival – we’re heating things up and getting ready to groove at Wanderlust, which is hosting a star: DJ Pee .Wee, the groovy (and a bit groggy) alter ego of Anderson .Paak. A California superstar with multiple Grammy Awards and the funky half of the duo Silk Sonic with Bruno Mars, he’s trading his drumsticks for turntables and delivering a super soulful DJ set, blending funk, hip-hop, and West Coast vibes. It’s going to be a sunny evening, run by one of the most vibrant musicians of his generation. In short, on June 20, we dance Cali-style or we don’t dance at all.

Dj Pee .Wee
Wanderlust
32, quai d'Austerlitz – 13th
Friday, June 20, 2025, from 11 PM to 6 AM
More info and tickets


Saturday, June 21 

We're celebrating 10 years of the Refugee Food Festival

For its 10th anniversary, the Refugee Food Festival is touring 12 French cities to celebrate hospitality through gastronomy. Driven by the Refugee Food association, this festival highlights the culinary talents of refugee chefs by pairing them with local establishments, from neighborhood bistros to Michelin-starred restaurants. Together, they offer unique menus that blend culinary traditions from around the world. In Paris, it's happening from June 16 to 29 at several well-known establishments among food lovers. Beyond the meals, the festival…I also offer cooking workshops, festive brunches, and roundtables, creating spaces for meeting and dialogue around cooking and hospitality. The initiative also aims to promote the professional integration of chefs in the restaurant industry: we really count on you to support them.

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Refugee Food Festival
From June 16 to 29, 2025 
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We're celebrating music on the streets of Paris

June 21 is a day that many eagerly await each year. Not only because it marks the longest day on the calendar, thanks to the summer solstice, bringing back the sun and warmer temperatures, but also because it’s the Fête de la Musique, a unique celebration where every corner of the city pulses with music. Free concerts, spotlighting amateur groups, festive parades in the streets... All levels and genres come together for one magical evening. The cherry on top? For this special occasion, some metro stations will stay open all night!

Music Festival
Saturday, June 21, 2025
More info


Sunday, June 22 

We discover a poignant play about chemsex at the La Reine Blanche theater

As part of its collaboration with the Lavoir Moderne Parisien, the La Reine Blanche theater presents this week on its stage Chemical Loves, a powerful and emotional play. We follow Candide, who has just arrived in Paris and falls under the spell of Ilyes. Their story unfolds to the rhythm of chemsex, teetering between euphoria and excess. Through the confidences of a support group, the show explores intimacy, the search for connection, pitfalls, and loneliness, with a raw and touching honesty. A theater experience that shakes you up, enlightens you, and makes your heart race.

Chemical Loves
Théâtre La Reine Blanche
2 bis, passage Ruelle – 18th
From June 17 to June 22, 2025
More info and tickets


Let's treat ourselves to a frozen break at Badiani

To celebrate its first birthday in Paris in the heart of the Carrousel du Louvre, the famous Florentine house Badiani is pulling out all the stops! Featured: the YOYO, a frozen creation in limited edition that smells like summer. This 100% Italian ice cream sandwich perfectly combines homemade artisanal gelato between two ultra-crispy wafers. A concentrated burst of sweetness and freshness, ready to melt hearts in Paris all summer long. Guaranteed happiness in every bite.

Badiani Gelato
Carrousel du Louvre
99 Rue de Rivoli – 1st
Yoyo available starting June 16, 2025