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What to do in Paris this weekend? (April 10-12)

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After such a beautiful sunny week, we’re continuing our momentum with a bunch of great Parisian plans to discover in every corner of the city. 


Friday, April 10

We’re treating ourselves to a healthy, seasonal lunch at Lago by Chloé Charles

You’ve probably spotted her in season 12 of Top Chef, also known as the best show in the world! For the past few years, Chloé Charles has been welcoming you to Lago, a private restaurant like no other. And since January, the venue has transformed into an incredible lunch spot. Each day, there’s a complete menu, served on a stainless steel platter. Just like at the cafeteria, you choose your starter, main course, and dessert from homemade dishes, made with seasonal ingredients. We gather around one of the large communal tables to savor all of this before clearing our plates at the end of the meal!

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Lago by Chloé Charles
25, rue Sedaine – 11th arrondissement
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Get ready for a treasure trove of cinematic gems at the Brazilian Cinema Festival in Paris!

The Brazilian Cinema Festival in Paris is back for its 28th edition at the L’Arlequin cinema, from April 7 to 14. It's a whole week to discover a curated selection of productions made in Brazil – featuring documentaries, fiction films, debates, artist interventions... In short, everything you need to satisfy both Rio lovers and cinema enthusiasts alike!

Brazilian Film Festival in Paris
Cinéma L'Arlequin 
76, rue de Rennes – 6th
From April 7 to 14, 2026
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Experience a unique musical and visual adventure at the Communale Saint-Ouen

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Communale Saint-Ouen
10 bis, rue de l'Hippodrome – Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine
Friday, April 10, 2026, from 8 PM to midnight
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Saturday, April 11

Discovering new contemporary talents at La Villette 

Since 2018, 100% L’Expo has been showcasing the vibrant young French creation in over 3,000 m² of La Villette's Grande Halle. Every year, a selected group of recently graduated artists is given the spotlight, showcasing a wealth of unique and meaningful works. It's a real launching pad for many and an exciting cultural experience for Parisians. It’s happening from April 8 to 26 at La Villette !

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100% The Expo
Grande Halle de la Villette
211, avenue Jean Jaurès – 19th
From April 8 to April 26, 2026
Free Entry 
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OnCompose your new signature fragrance with the Studio des Parfums

Attention all scent seekers in search of new top, heart, and base notes! To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Studio des Parfums invites you to a delightful weekend, designed as a dive into the world of fragrance. Three days to create your own custom perfume – thanks to the on-site AI, Lylo – and take it home for free! The cherry on top? The boutique also offers a pop-up perfume museum and plenty of fun activities around creation and the olfactory universe. 

20 years of the Studio des Parfums
21, rue des Ecouffes – 4th
From April 10 to 12, 2026
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We support the Ciné-Palestine festival at La Station – Gare des Mines

This Saturday, our favorite spot in the 18th – a.k.a. La Station – is hosting a evening focused on solidarity, humanity, and the seventh art, with its event in support of the 12th edition of the Ciné-Palestine festival. The program includes : a screening of the short film I signed the petition by Mahdi Fleifel, a discussion on the theme “Why boycott culture”, and of course, some DJ sets that'll get you moving with Promesses, Paloma Colombe, and Kasbah behind the decks. All funds raised will contribute to various programs supporting young Palestinian filmmakers and to the realization of...sation of projects. 

Support concert for the Ciné-Palestine festival
La Station – Gare des Mines
29, avenue de la Porte d'Aubervilliers – 18th
Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8 PM to 6 AM
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Sunday, April 12 

We're cheering on the runners of the Paris Marathon 

This Sunday, the Champs-Élysées will once again come alive with the footsteps of 60,000 runners in the famous 2026 Paris Marathon. And if you're not one of those who loves to lace up their sneakers and run more than 40 kilometers on the pavement, you can absolutely show up with your best signs and loudest cheers to support those who are giving it their all. 

Paris Marathon
Sunday, April 12, 2026
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Rediscovering the works of Pedro Almodóvar

This spring, Paris rolls out the red carpet for Pedro Almodóvar. From April 8 to May 26, join us for a comprehensive retrospective – co-organized by the Centre Pompidou and MK2 at MK2 Bibliothèque – celebrating the iconic filmmaker with screenings, discussions, and a special masterclass with the director. Get ready for an enchanting dive into the cult and vibrant works of the master of Spanish cinema. From Volver to La Piel que habito, and through must-see classics like Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and All About My Mother, all of the director's films will be screened throughout the cycle.

Pedro Almodóvar Retrospective 
MK2 Library
128 - 162, avenue de France – 13th
From April 8 to May 26, 2026
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