In May in Paris, do as you please! Exhibitions, outdoor activities, afterwork, parties… Discover the must-see events in Paris this May. From a beer festival to Versailles Electro, from bucolic strolls to candlelit evenings in a château, take part in events that are sunny and full of punch!
Admire the flowers at Abbaye de Chaalis
This sublime abbey, nestled 45 minutes from Paris, is a sight to behold. From May to June, enjoy its magnificent hidden rose garden, and all its plants over 3,500 m².
📍 Location: Dom. de Chaalis, 60300 Fontaine-Chaalis
🗓️ Date: Open every day from April1 to September 30, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Stroll through the hidden forest of Ermenonville
The Ermenonville forest is a hidden forest close to Paris to discover for a weekend. This 3,300-hectare haven of peace , populated by magnificent Scots pines , is sure to disconnect you.
📍Location: 1 avenue de Sylvie 60950 Ermenonville
Catch Pokémons in Paris’ first permanent store
Pokémon fans beware! A permanent corner has just opened in Paris at the Coin des Barons. You’ll find everything your collecting heart desires: plush toys, trading cards, rare items… In short, go for it!<
📍Location: 48 bis rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris
Lather up at the Paris Beer Festival May 19-25
Hop lovers beware. A huge beer festival takes over Ground Control. The Paris Beer Festival celebrates its 12th edition under the baton of the Paris Beer Club, and is divided into two parts. From May 19 to 23, a series of events will take place in some thirty cellars, bars and breweries in Paris and the Île-de-France region. These include “Tap Take Over” evenings (special evenings where the draught beers served are those of a single brewery), food and beer pairing initiations, XXL happy hours, tasting workshops, musical evenings and flash tattoos… Finally, the climax of the festival takes place on May 24 and 25. On the program: 200 exceptional craft beers to be tasted on draught, meetings with 62independent brewersfrom the craft beermovement, conferences… Far be it from us to put you under pressure, but this is the event not to be missed this month. More info and booking link here.
Watch the Eurovision final on the big screen and support Louane
On Saturday, May 17, the Place de la Bastille will be transformed into a gigantic free fan zone to experience the Eurovision final in a crazy atmosphere: DJ sets, giant karaoke and broadcasts on XXL screens are on the program. From 5 p.m. until 1 a.m., come and join in the fun and support Louane, who represents France with her song “Maman”. A perfect, festive and original way to enjoy Paris with family and friends in May!
📍Location: Place de la Bastille, 75004 Paris
Try the world’s best Italian restaurant in Paris
Did you know that the world’s best Italian restaurant is in Paris? At Il Carpaccio, lovers of fine dining can satiate themselves with a 6-course menu, priced at 175 euros. A la carte dishes range from 40 to 76 euros. Quite frankly, it’s worth a try!
📍Location: 37 avenue Hoche, 75 008 Paris
Enjoy the brand-new rooftop overlooking four Paris monuments
By the end of May, a brand-new rooftop will open in the 8th arrondissement, and more precisely on the most beautiful avenue in the world… And it’s hiding a secret: a breathtaking view of four Paris monuments. We bet it’ll be your next HQ!
📍Location: 26 Avenue des Champs-Elysées 75008 Paris
🗓️Date: opening end of May
Feast your eyes on Le Petit Prince, Atelier des Lumières’ immersive Odyssey
“What is essential is invisible to the eye, we can only see well with the heart”. The poetry of the novel The Little Prince, a true cultural phenomenon with hundreds of millions of copies sold since its creation, comes to life in an immersive exhibition made possible by Culturespaces and its cutting-edge digital projections. The Atelier des Lumières, a brand-new museum space located in the heart of the vibrant 11th arrondissement, (re)discover Antoine de Saint Exupéry’s work through a new prism.
📍 Location : L’Atelier des Lumières
📆 Date: multiple dates
🎟️ Price: €11 to €18
Shiver with terror with the Serial Killer exhibition
Are you a True Crime and detective series fan? This exhibition is chilling! At Galeries Montparnasse, Serial Killer immerses visitors in the lives of the world ‘s greatest serial killers. On site, visitors will have privileged access to the largest original collection of objects that once belonged to them! Jeffrey Dahmer, Charles Manson… Embark on an unforgettable journey into the minds of history’s most twisted minds!
📍Location: Galeries Montparnasse
📆 Date: multiple dates
🎟️ Price: from €20
Discover history differently with Napoléon: L’Épopée Immersive
At Galeries Montparnasse, this immersive virtual reality experience invites you to take part in Napoleon’s greatest battles. Take part in the most memorable moments of his era, such as the staff meeting before the battle of Austerlitz, the rise of the Vendôme column, the charge of the cuirassiers, or the icy atmosphere of the Berezina, converse with the Emperor and have your portrait taken at his side, thanks to AI. If only our history lessons had been this much fun…
📍Location: Galeries Montparnasse, 22 rue du départ, 75015
📆 Date: multiple dates
🎟️ Price: €14 to €22
Take a breath of fresh air at the immersive animal park Parrot World
Parrot World offers a full program of springtime activities to get you into the swing of things. Fully immersed in South American nature, discover a cross-section of its fauna with over 180 species, including jaguars, capybaras and over 200 parrots in its immersive aviary. The perfect family format for a tropical getaway near Paris!
📍Location: Parrot World, Rte de Guérard, 77580 Crécy-la-Chapelle
📆 Date: multiple dates
🎟️ Price: from €14 to €22
Dive into the heart of science with this immersive museum
Science Expériences has been imagined, thought out and designed with a scientific committee: an astrophysicist, a marine life specialist, a vulcanologist, a PhD in molecular biology, a PhD in biology and a researcher in quantum optics. That’s how professional they are! In this immersive museum, visitors are invited to plunge right into the heart of science with a fun-filled interactive tour: virtual reality, video-mapping to admire the aurora borealis, rooms dedicated to the abyss and volcanoes, the human body, nature, space and electrostatics… It’s an experience that will appeal to curious young and old alike!
📍Location: Science Expériences, 16 Cour Saint-Emilion, Paris, 75012
📅Date: multiple dates
🎟️ Price: from €14 to €22
Defy the laws of gravity (and lots more besides) at the Paradox Museum
A sudden urge to leave terra firma behind? The Paradox Museum, temple of illusion, awaits you on boulevard des Italiens. Through a series of immersive experiences, dare to defy the laws of gravity, notably in the Zero Gravity Room, where you can literally walk with your feet on the ceiling. And to top it all off, take a gourmet break at Hans & Gretel, a veritable sweet heaven, ideal for recharging your batteries!
🌀 One Saturday a month, don’t miss the Midnight Paradox, a nocturne with even more illusions, where hypnotists, paradox storytellers and magicians follow one another to blow your mind!🌀
Plunge into Viking times at Carré Sénart
Vikings… what an evocative universe! Well, the Cité Immersive Viking immersive exhibition is sure to delight everyone’s curiosity, with an experience for the whole family. Several themed rooms with 360º projections, as well as a collection of absolutely fantastic objects, provide the perfect mix of virtual immersion and historical knowledge. An exhibition designed for the whole family. Good news: tickets for children under 6 are free.
📍 Location: level 0, next to the BERSHKA store and next to exit/entrance 1B, Westfield – Carré Sénart All. du Préambule, 77127 Lieusaint, France
📆 Date: open every day (except Monday)
🎟️ Price: €11.90 (free for children under 6)
Marvel at a Candlelight concert
The famous candlelight concerts that have taken France by storm never cease to reinvent themselves, with this month’s eclectic line-up. Dua Lipa, Vivaldi, Pink Floyd, a Coldplay VS Imagine Dragons battle, a jazz concert or anime music… In May, Candlelight really does what it likes.
📍 Location: Paris
An electro evening at the Château de Versailles
On May 18, for the third edition, the royal gardens of the Palace of Versailles invite you to a monumental electro evening. For this exceptional date, the Château de Versailles will be decked out in its finest neon lights, and you’ll be treated to 4 hours of fiery sets, from 8pm to midnight, led by Bon Entendeur and Kavinsky, with opening acts Nathalie Duchêne and Radio Cargo, and a warm-up by Cosmoconection to keep you dancing all night long.
📍 Location: Château de Versailles
🗓️ Date: May 24, 2025
Dream of the châteaux of Vaux-le-Vicomte during candlelit evenings
The magical nights at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte are back! Lovers of magical experiences, the splendor of Vaux-le-Vicomte is yours to discover in the beauty of the night, by the light of 2,000 flickering candles… The highlight? A sublime fireworks display every Saturday evening… Ready for château life from May 24?
📍 Location: Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
🗓️ Date: May 24 to September 27
Join So Foot and Trashtalk’s Brocante Sports in May 2025
Created in 2022 by So Foot and Trashtalk the Incroyable Brocante Sports is an annual treat for collectors of sports merchandising. The good news is that the two media, which specialize in the round ball and the orange ball respectively, have already announced the date of the new 2025 edition. Enough to fill your collection!
📍 Venue: 81, rue du Charolais, 75012 Paris
🗓️ Date: May 18, 2025
Celebrate Lily of the Valley in Rambouillet
While lilies of the valley are traditionally offered on May 1st, the festivities can continue in Rambouillet a few days later. For the Fête du Muguet, the white flower will be honored with a myriad of colorful events.
🗓️ Date: May 17 and 18, 2025
Celebrate bread at the foot of Notre-Dame Cathedral
As Notre-Dame Cathedral shines since its reopening, a much-loved Parisian event returns to the forecourt! The Fête du Pain version 2025 is gearing up for its 29th edition, and this truly ephemeral open-air bakery will take place from May 1 to 11. We can’t wait!
📍 Location: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame – Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris
🗓️ Date: May 1-11, 2025
Vibrate at the Musée d’Orsay with the Moulin Rouge
When two prestigious Parisian institutions meet, it’s bound to sparkle. And that’s exactly what’s in store for the weekend of May 24 and 25 at the Musée d’Orsay. The Moulin Rouge’s various artists will take to the stage among the museum’s emblematic works for a wide range of events combining music, shows and crafts.
📍 Location: Esplanade Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, 75007 Paris
🗓️ Date: May 24 and 25, 2025