What to do in Paris in April? 8 events not to miss!

1. The Nikon Film Festival Awards Ceremony

The 15th edition of the Nikon Film Festival is coming to an end soon! After receiving an incredible 2137 short films and 146 mini-series – a record! – on the theme of superpowers, the public voting closed on March 20. Who will be the young cinema prodigies awarded the Jury Prize, the Media Prize, the Best Male and Female Performance, or even Best Screenplay for their 2-minute and 20-second short? The answer will be revealed on Wednesday, April 9, in the magnificent Grand Hall of the Grand Rex, with a lineup of renowned personalities both on stage and in the audience. Notable guests will include Noémie Merlant, the jury president, Kyan Khojandi, and the comedian Anaïde Rozam, recently introduced to the small screen in Culte. It's going to be a fantastic event!

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Nikon Film Festival 
Grand Rex
1, boulevard Poissonnière – 2nd Floor
April 9, 2025
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2. The Contemporary Art Fair Art Paris

Art Paris is making its grand return to the Grand Palais from April 3 to 6, 2025, reaffirming more than ever its status as a must-attend spring event for modern and contemporary art. In a completely renovated setting, this year’s fair welcomes 170 galleries from 25 countries, offering a demanding and balanced selection between the French and international scenes. Strong in its DNA that blends discovery and diversity, the 2025 edition is enhanced with new thematic platforms, exhibitions, and awards, featuring an exceptional VIP program with 31 exclusive events.

Two curatorial axes structure this ambitious edition: "Immortal: a look at figurative painting in France", led by Amélie Adamo and Numa Hambursin, and "Out of Bounds", a dive into contemporary creation under the sign of hybridization orchestrated by Simon Lamunière. Through roundtables, dedicated catalogs, and immersive journeys, Art Paris 2025 promises a rich and captivating experience, living up to its much-anticipated return under the nave of the Grand Palais.

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Art Paris
Grand Palais 
3, avenue du Général-Eisenhower – 8e 
From April 3 to 6, 2025
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3. The reopening of HOBA food court

For the past four years, HOBA has stood out from other food courts with its commitment to sustainability, and it’s getting a makeover for the upcoming season with some exciting new recruits in the kitchen. After reviewing a dozen equally delicious and tempting applications, our favorite spot in Martin Luther King Park has selected 5 chefs to tantalize your taste buds : Judith, at the helm of Odette, my daughter, a family Mediterranean canteen.specializing in cocas (savory filled slippers); Southi, who prepares delicious bánh mì at Banh Mi 17, a family-run Vietnamese sandwich shop; Minerva and Margot, who skillfully run Chulita, a torteria specializing in Mexican sandwiches. At the end of April, two chefs will join the team: Rebecca from Riv’K, who elevates French toast to a savory version with Levantine inspirations, and finally Bakus and Wassia, founders of Chachenga, specializing in Beninese street food with a focus on meats grilled on volcanic stones. Enough to delight everyone for the beautiful days ahead!

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Reopening of the HOBA food court
Parc Martin Luther King – 17th 
On April 3rd, starting at noon
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4. The Hanami festival at the Domaine de Sceaux 

Finally, spring has poked its nose out, and it's undeniably our favorite season ! Why ? For the longer days, the milder weather... and the parks and gardens that turn green and bloom. Our must-visit spot: the Domaine de Sceaux, in the Hauts-de-Seine, which celebrates the Hanami, the cherry blossom festival in Japan, every year. 

This historical park spans a stunning 184 hectares, on the plain of...Châtenay, where two magnificent groves rise. To the south, visitors can admire beautiful white flowers, while to the north, they'll discover 144 Japanese cherry trees adorned with pink blossoms. A sight to behold during a family picnic or with friends ! 

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Hanami
Departmental Domain of Sceaux
8, Claude-Perrault Avenue – Sceaux
All of April
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5. The Reopening of Jardin 21 

The Jardin21 is this little bubble nested in the Parc de la Villette where we love to dive in and wish we could never see it burst. Across 1500 m2, relaxation spaces meet the urban garden and the stage that hosts the best artists in the capital. We drink, we eat, we party until the early morning—what better way to welcome spring in style? Certainly none.

And to mark its grand return,Four days filled with music, encounters, and discoveries are organized from April 3rd to 6th. DJ sets, markets featuring local creators, dance performances, theater & batucada, workshops, and gardening lessons for both kids and adults : check out the detailed schedule here to select your activities, do some shopping, and, of course, tap your feet... 

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