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What to do in Paris this week? (August 4-10)

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Finally, summer temperatures are back! This week, we’re diving into the heat and enjoying some unforgettable outdoor adventures.


Monday, August 4th

Get ready to be amazed by the street show Rouge Merveille

Get your eyes ready: right on the street, and as part of the Paris l'été Festival, the show Rouge Merveille is sure to dazzle everyone passing by. It’s an enchanting spectacle featuring a woman, Mé lusine Lavinet-Drouet, suspended above the void using just her arms. At the top of a vertical metal structure, set up this Monday in the Rachmaninov Garden in the 18th district, the acrobat unveils a breathtaking and sensational performance centered around the weightless body.

Rouge Merveille by Chloé Moglia
Jardin Rachmaninov – 18th
Monday, August 4 and Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7 PM

Free
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Tuesday, August 5

Discovering all kinds of talents with the Festival des Essentiels

For those who haven't left, or those who are already back, the Festival des Essentiels is returning between Paris and Montreuil for four days of art-filled fun. An itinerant and outdoor festival, with a lineup featuring a collaborative mural, inventive games, stunning dance performances, acrobatics galore, and a bunch of concerts. And this Tuesday will be no exception with a free program at Jardin Binet in the 18th: a coffee ceremony with the Théâtre des Ailes Ardentes; a concert of lyrical singing and cello presented by

The Moon in Your Eyes; a circus show by the company Eve & Eve; or a live concert with Romani, folk, and reggae sounds by La Rue Ketanou. 

Festival des Essentiels
From August 2 to 6, 2025
Free
More information and schedule


Wednesday, August 6

Let’s enjoy a movie under the stars on the roof of La Machine du Moulin Rouge

Outdoor film lovers and fans of the 7th art: every Wednesday evening, until September 10th, we're meeting at the Bar à Bulles at La Machine du Moulin Rouge. Here, on the terrace, a screen is set up and lounge chairs are arranged to bring you a unique cinematic experience. What's showing this week? The Sense of Celebration by Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache (2017) featuring Jean-Pierre Bacri, Jean-Paul Rouve, Gilles Lellouche, Vincent Macaigne, Eye Haïdara, Benjamin Lavernhe…

Movies on the Rooftop 
Terrace of the Bar à Bulles at La Machine du Moulin Rouge
4, cité Véron – 18th
From July 9 to September 10, 2025
More info and schedule


Thursday, August 7

We’re melting with joy with Jade Genin’s ice creams

As the temperatures rise in the capital, it’s time for us to set out on a quest for the best ice creams in Paris. This week, we’re excited to dive into the snowy granita by Jade Genin, true frozen delights that blend Japanese kakigori inspirations with Korean sweetness like bingsu. Staying true to her artisanal standards, the chef returns this season with an explosion of freshness and flavors, freshly grated every minute, without syrups, additives, or white sugars. Raspberry and lemon meringue, mango and passionfruit...intense chocolate, Bronte pistachio, and Tahitian vanilla... And surprise: two new unexpected creations are joining the menu this year, one featuring cucumber and the other bell pepper. 

Jade Genin
33, avenue de l'Opéra – 2nd
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Friday, August 8

Let's treat ourselves to a lyrical interlude in the heart of Montmartre

Classical music enthusiasts eagerly await this annual gathering.We can't wait! Until August 16, Les Arènes Lyriques are back in Montmartre for our delight. Enjoy 16 exceptional performances featuring lyric singers, violinists, pianists, and conductors, as the most famous melodies of classical music come to life in the iconic Parisian neighborhood, led by Ivan Velikanov, the music director for the 2025 edition.

Lyric Arenas 2025
Garden of the Arenas of Montmartre
25, rue Chappe – 18th
From July 23 to August 16, 2025
More info and ticketing


Saturday, August 9

Let's treat our bodies with a sports session and a brunch 

If you want to enjoy your summer in Paris and adopt a healthy lifestyle, we have just the plan for you. Every Saturday in August, book a combo that’s good for your body: a workout at EPISOD Pigalle (choose between Reformer Pilates or Athletic Lift), followed by an ultra-gourmet brunch at the Pigalle Hotel restaurant. It'll set you back €50 for a workout and brunch, including a hot drink, fresh juice, and two dishes of your choice. 

EPISOD Pigalle
39, avenue Trudaine – 9e
Le Pigalle Hôtel
9, rue Frochot – 9e
More info and reservations


Sunday, August 10

Enjoy oysters while dancing at Jardin 21

This is THE Sunday gathering for lovers of seafood delights and fans of dance-filled open-air parties. Meet us at noon at Jardin 21, the vegetable and festive haven in the 19th arrondissement, for a tasting of super fresh oysters and DJ sets all day long, featuring house, disco house, and techno. The perfect way to wrap up the weekend!

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Open Ouitres x Satabass
Jardin 21
12 a, rue Ella-Fitzgerald – 19th
Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 12 PM to 10 PM
Free entry
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