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What to do in Paris this weekend? (March 20-22)

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Friday, March 20

We’re crazy about the Original Cookie by Mamiche and Dumbo

How could we not think of this sooner? Dumbo and Mamiche, two giants of Parisian food, have teamed up to create a chocolate chip cookie that is simply divine. Both houses decided to focus on the essentials, with a fine cookie featuring beautifully golden (and delightfully crispy) edges and a heart that’s soft and chewy. Hurry up: it’s available at Mamiche and the four Dumbo locations in Paris, but only for a limited time

Mamiche
45, rue Condorcet – 9th
32, rue du Château d'Eau – 10th

Dumbo 
6, rue de Poitou – 3rd
64, rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle – 9th
14, rue des Petites Écuries – 10th
121, rue Oberkampf – 11th


Let’s embrace Scandinavian fashion with the pop-up Samsøe Samsøe

Attention all fashion enthusiasts who love to wander around the Marais, ready to discover vintage treasures and all sorts of new finds! Throughout the month of March, the pop-up Samsøe Samsøe will take you to Copenhagen and unveil its new Herø bag. This accessory is rooted in Scandinavian craftsmanship and guided by Danish design principles, emphasizing balance, simplicity, beautiful curves, and meticulous details. The pop-up is designed to offer a true minimalist and Scandinavian experience right in the heart of the Marais, where you can come and enjoy...

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Pop-up Samsøe Samsøe
119, Vieille-du-Temple Street – 3rd floor


We're diving into a world of cinematic discoveries at the Cinemasio Festival!

Three days, 25 filmmakers. For its very first edition, the Cinemasio Festival invites us to the Forum des images to...Discover a plethora of stories! A festival that shines a spotlight on the diversity of Asian talent in French cinema, featuring films, meet-and-greets, competitions, a focus on Yoko Tani, a masterclass with Davy Chou, a podcast with Quoc Dang Tran, roundtable discussions… For its opening night, the festival presents a screening of In the Kitchen of Nguyen by Stéphane Ly-Cuong, with the film's team in attendance, followed by a karaoke session!

Cinemasio Festival
Forum des images 
2, rue du cinéma – 1st
From March 20 to 22, 2026
More info and tickets


Saturday, March 21

We're going to see Freak Slug in concert at La Bellevilloise 

The self-taught British musician, Freak Slug, whirls you into her universe filled with nostalgia, 90s influences, daydreaming, quirkiness, and experimentation. Bursting onto the scene with her viral track “Radio, the artist explores sunny sounds (L.A. vibes), but isn't afraid to venture into darker and psychedelic tones. So if you love female punk and everything that vibes around it, join us this Saturday night at La Bellevilloise! 

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Freak Slug
La Bellevilloise
19-21, rue Boyer – 20e
Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 6:30 PM
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Discovering documentaries in all their forms, with family, at the Gaîté Lyrique 

The festival Les Grands Yeux is back at the Gaîté Lyrique this weekend! Designed for an audience aged 7 and up, this festival showcases documentaries in all their forms — film, podcast, exhibition... — and makes them accessible. Expect meetings with directors, workshops, and exchange moments. Created in collaboration with ARTE, the selection of documentaries aims to open young eyes to the world, nature, and contemporary issues. 

The Big Eyes 2026
The Gaîté Lyrique
3bis, rue Papin – 3rd
Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 2 PM to 7 PM
Free 
More info 


Let’s take a joyful getaway to nature for the arrival of spring at the Barn

Parisians craving nature and calm: it's time for you to treat yourself to a charming escape, where you can disconnect for a weekend. Nestled just 45 minutes from Paris, in the heart of the Haute Vallée de la Chevreuse Regional Natural Park, Le Barn and its beautifully restored old barn welcome you for a complete immersion among horses and the forest. Enjoy cozy rooms, a warm restaurant, a rejuvenating spa, and a permaculture garden. The cherry on top? To celebrate the arrival of spring…In springtime and on beautiful days, the venue invites us for an evening styled like cozy dinner gatherings, featuring generous cuisine, seasonal products, and a warm atmosphere.  

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Le Barn
Le Moulin de Brétigny – Bonnelles (78)
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Discover bold fanzines at the Fanatic'Zine Festival 

A literary object that grows outside traditional circuits

Totally free from editorial norms, the fanzine is exposed to the Fun of Chance for the Fanatic'Zine Festival. Throughout the day, about sixty authors and publishers, closely linked to the CESAN comic and illustration school, come together to present unique works with marginal sensitivities and often invisible aspirations. A wonderful showcase of alternative comics!
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Fanatic'Zine Festival 
Le Hasard Ludique
128, avenue de Saint-Ouen – 18e
Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 12 PM to 8:30 PM
Free entry
More info


Sunday, March 22 

And remember: we go vote for the second round of the municipal elections 

On Sunday, the people of Paris are called to the polls for the second round of the municipal elections. So, before heading to brunch or enjoying a sunny stroll, don't forget to stop by your polling station to cast your ballot. A simple yet essential act to engage in the democratic life of the city !

Sunday, March 22 from 8 AM to 8 PM
Find your polling station!


Let’s have a yoga session in a magical setting!

This Sunday, the Bristol introduces its Wellness Sundays, a brand new Sunday gathering designed as a wellness break in the heart of its Salon Versailles. An experience for yourself, to be enjoyed in the cozy and iconic atmosphere of the palace on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, all with a view of the hidden garden. So, the first meeting will take place this Sunday, March 22, with a session of pilates, yoga, and relaxation, aimed at reactivating energy, releasing tension, and gently boosting vitality. Perfect for the change of season and to welcome spring with ease.

Wellness Sundays 
Le Bristol Paris
112, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré – 8th
Sunday, March 22, 2026
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