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What to Do in Paris This Weekend? (August 14-16)

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Lucky enough to be in Paris during the emptiest weekend of the year? Make the most of it to rediscover the capital without the crowds! Exhibitions, restaurants, nights out, or hidden gems: here are our best tips for enjoying Paris when everyone's away.

Friday, August 14

Discovering the completely absurd vacations of Kourtney Roy

What if we used August to question our own vacations? At Citéco, Canadian photographer Kourtney Roy subverts the clichés of mass tourism with ultra-colorful, ultra-cinematic, and deliciously strange images. Paradise beaches, impersonal hotels and fake smiles: behind the postcard, the artist has fun revealing the absurdities of our escape fantasies. The cherry on top: the exhibition is free this weekend.

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City of Economics1 General Catroux Square – 17thFriday, August 142pm to 6pmFree this weekend
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We're dancing all night long with Camion Bazar

Friday night, we're ditching those squeaky-clean clubs and their carefully curated playlists. Camion Bazar rolls into La Station – Gare des Mines for a Voltage night designed as a true playground for electronic music lovers. The concept: two DJs facing off, four turntables, two mixing desks, and nothing but vinyl. Techno, all night long, two spaces and an outdoor area – exactly the kind of night where you show up «

just for a drink » and where you find yourself still there at daybreak.

La Station – Gare des Mines29 avenue de la Porte d'Aubervilliers – 18thFriday August 14 from 11pm to 6amMore info and tickets


Saturday August 15

Treating ourselves to a colorful Japanese break in Montmartre

Looking for somewhere that breaks away from typical Parisian bistros? Head to Coloré, a charming little restaurant tucked away on rue du Ruisseau, just a stone's throw from Montmartre. Here, the Japanese chef imagines homemade cuisine where French, Japanese and vegetable influences come together around fresh ingredients (and of course, beautifully colorful ones). At lunch, you'll find balanced plates bursting with freshness; in the evening, it's all about little creations to share, paired with artisanal sake or bottles from small vineyards. An address as lovely as it is delicious, perfect for a Saturday lunch with a bit of a twist.

Coloré20 rue du Ruisseau – 18eMore info


We're seeing Calder before his huge retrospective disappears

It's the last weekend to discover Calder, Dreaming in Balance at the Louis Vuitton Foundation. Over fifty years of creation by the celebrated American artist are brought together in an exhibition that naturally plays with his moving sculptures, his mobiles and his playful forms. A great cultural outing to squeeze in before the exhibition closes for good Sunday evening.

Fondation Louis Vuitton8, avenue du Mahatma Gandhi - 16th arrondissementUntil Sunday, August 16, 2026More info


Sunday, August 15

Brunch with live concert in a former train station

This Sunday, Poinçon transforms its brunch into a real musical gathering with Rio Karibe Duo. On the menu: an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring fresh, seasonal produce, accompanied by a live concert in this former 14th arrondissement train station transformed into a cultural venue. A refreshing alternative to the standard brunch with scrambled eggs and unlimited orange juice.

Poinçon124, Avenue General Leclerc – 14thSunday, August 16 from 11am to 4pmMore info


Let your creativity run wild in Ménilmontant

There's nothing quite like a Sunday evening dedicated to a little writing session. Join us at 88 Ménilmontant alongside the Phare collective for a workshop focused on travel stories. A unique way to extend your vacation vibes or imagine yourself on a beach at the other end of the world.

88 Ménilmontant88, rue de Ménilmontant — 20thSunday, August 16 from 3pm to 5pm
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