Every Friday evening, it’s the same old story: what shall we do this weekend? Look no further: Paris Secret has found the must-see events of the moment! Exhibitions, festivals, free events, great bars and restaurants in the capital, tours, family outings… All you have to do is choose from this list of unmissable activities. Who can we thank? Thank you, Paris Secret!
Visit this 33-hectare park 30 minutes from Paris for Hanami
In early spring, nature takes on a very special hue in Neuilly-sur-Marne, in Seine-Saint-Denis. The city is organizing a Hanami at Parc du Croissant-Vert for 2026: acelebration of Japanese cherry blossomsthat marks the return of sunny days and is directly inspired by the Japanese tradition of observing sakura, the pink and white flowering trees that symbolize spring.
📅Dates: This March, peak bloom on the 15th
🎟️Price: free
Fancy an arty outing that’s a change from the usual museums this weekend? Head to the Patinoire de Saint-Ouen, transformed into a temporary temple of street art for the second edition of Urbain de Paname.
Until March 22, 2026, more than 60 artists are taking over this brutalist spot on the outskirts of Paris, with a five-star cast: Banksy, Invader, JR, Kaws, Obey, as well as JonOne, Vhils and Speedy Graphito. From pioneers to current stars, the exhibition offers an XXL panorama of urban art in a venue that is as raw as it is inspiring.
📅 Until March 22, 2026
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet in this sublime Second Empire setting
In the family of all-you-can-eat buffet brunches, Paris Secret offers one of the largest, most prestigious, and most gourmet. Just a stone’s throw from the Opéra Garnier, discover one of the most beautiful Sunday brunches in the capital, with sweet and savory buffets that will leave you spoiled for choice… Welcome to the Café de la Paix.
Among this weekend’s must-see events, don’t miss Potted Potter, the hilarious musical that condenses the seven Harry Potter books into 70 minutes of laughter, songs, Quidditch, and fire-breathing dragons at the Théâtre du Gymnase. A family show that is as irreverent as it is endearing, for curious Muggles and die-hard fans alike.
4,000 m², 500 street artists from 28 different countries, including big names such as BANKSY, CHANOIR, INVADER, JR, JONONE, KAWS, MISS TIC, MR CHAT… In short, all the big names in graffiti and stencil art who responded to the call from DIZE and SNAKE and took over a unique space in La Défense with tags, murals, installations, paintings, and digital art. The best part: it’s designed for the whole family, and you have until June to visit this XXL exhibition!
This weekend, immerse yourself in the enchanting world of La Cité Immersive des Fables, a poetic experience that reinvents Jean de La Fontaine’s famous stories! Thanks to 3D projections, lighting effects, smells (yes!), and a soundtrack by Bon Entendeur, the animals from the fables come to life before your eyes. Featuring an exceptional cast (Laurent Stocker from the Comédie-Française, Marie s’infiltre, Charles Berling, Alexandre Astier, Arielle Dombasle, and more), this 360° adventure transports you between humor and wonder. It’s sure to refresh your memory!
Admire the oldest cabinet of curiosities in Paris
This nearly 200-year-old institution is a unique and eclectic shop that is the oldest cabinet of curiosities in Paris. Between its antique educational charts, stuffed animals, and works of art, this wonderful place is sure to enchant you!
Book your table at this splendid Art Deco restaurant
Nestled in the heart of the Montparnasse district, La Coupole is much more than just a restaurant: it is a veritable monument to the cultural and artistic life of the capital. For almost 100 years, this Art Deco institution has been the beating heart of the neighborhood thanks to its extraordinary atmosphere and gastronomic reputation.
📆 Opening hours: Open every day from 8 a.m. to midnight – closes at 11 p.m. on Sundays and Mondays
Looking for a fun and original thing to do with your family? Look no further, this is it. Jurassic World by Brickman features 6 millionLEGO® bricks assembled to create 50 impressive creations inspired by the Jurassic World universe, including 15 life-size dinosaurs. What’s more, you can create your own sculptures with 2 million bricks available to the public and creative workshops!
Take a gourmet break in this sublime hidden tea room
At Paris Secret, we love finding hidden gems that few people know about. This weekend, we recommend an unusual place tucked away in Paris’s 11th arrondissement: a tea room hidden in a bakery, with a truly remarkable Art Nouveau style… A charming place to discover.
La Cheese Experience fills the Grands Boulevards with an unusual experience combining culture and gourmet food. On the agenda: a multisensory activity for the whole family where cheese comes to life. During this interactive journey, the Cheesiz, characters with strong personalities, tell you their story in 3 dimensions. Meanwhile, you push a cheese cart that you taste along the way, and that you can pair with wines or fruit juices. We’re melting (literally).
This weekend, discover “TOI,” an immersive journey of self-discovery. In total, there are no fewer than eight rooms where you can wander, play, interact, make decisions… and each of your reactions will change the course of events in real time. The essence of the experience? Define your aura and learn more about yourself. Ready to try it out? It’s happening at MOIR in the 14th arrondissement.
Visit the French people’s favorite monument 2025
The jewel of the Oise region, the Château de Chantilly charms visitors with its art collections, remarkable gardens, and timeless setting. Located just 25 minutes by train from Paris, it is one of the most beautiful heritage sites in the country. It was recently voted France’s favorite monument for 2025, confirming its status as a must-see!
📆 Opening hours: Open every day except Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
🚇 Access: By TER train from Paris Gare du Nord (25 min journey)
Book a table at the oldest restaurant in Montmartre
Le Bon Bock is a Parisian institution, founded almost 150 years ago. In this authentic setting, a favorite haunt of artists, you can enjoy generous, expertly prepared traditional cuisine: duck with Suzette sauce and melt-in-the-mouth potatoes, Normandy beef… Pure bliss!
🕒Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with continuous service
🎟️Average price: 45 euros
Fancy a shot of humor and good cheer? Head to Kidology, the brand new Comedy Club located at 39 boulevard Saint-Michel. This hybrid venue combines stand-up comedy, cocktails, and refined Mediterranean cuisine in a chic and futuristic atmosphere.
From Thursday to Saturday, five comedians take to the stage each evening for hour-long shows (at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.), all in a friendly atmosphere where the audience rewards the artists with tips.
Before or after the show, extend the evening with a drink or dinner at the venue’s bistronomic restaurant.
Have a coffee in the oldest café in Paris
One of the capital’s oldest treasures is hidden away in the heart of the lively Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. Its name? Le Procope. An establishment founded in 1686 by Francesco Procopio dei Coltelli, an Italian chef working in the City of Light. Very quickly in Paris, this café—now known as the oldest in the world —became the most popular place for artists, thinkers, and intellectuals of the time…
Try the largest all-you-can-eat buffet in the Paris region
Do you like traveling and eating? How about combining the two? This huge 2,500 m² restaurant nestled in the 77 offers more than 200 different dishes and all-you-can-eat with a lunch menu for €19. Italian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Cameroonian… flavors that will take your taste buds on a journey.
🕦 Every day: 12 p.m.-3 p.m. and 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
💰Weekday lunchtime (€19) | Weekday evenings (€27.80) | Sunday evenings (€29) | Friday & Saturday evenings (€32)
Admire Delacroix’s works for free in this church
You know it without really knowing it. The Church of Saint-Sulpice, nestled in the heart of Paris’s 6th arrondissement, is a Baroque masterpiece located in the Odéon district. But what is perhaps less well known is that it hides genuine works of art by a very famous painter: Delacroix. And you can see them for free all year round.
Try this entirely plant-based Italian restaurant
With its huge glass roof, this 720 m² plant-filled restaurant is undoubtedly the most beautiful Italian restaurant in Paris! In fact, rumor has it that they serve the best truffle pasta, as well as a traditional tiramisu that rivals those served in Italy.
Browse through books in this sublime hidden market in the 18th arrondissement
If you like unique places with a real identity and extra soul, then you’ll love the Halle Saint-Pierre. Tucked away in Paris’s 18th arrondissement, in the heart of the Montmartre district, it has everything from a bookstore and a café to a museum! A magical place to discover!
Visit this castle, which is just as beautiful as Versailles but less crowded
Life in a castle is also possible in St-Germain-en-Laye! One hour from Paris, in the 78 department, this charming town is home to a sumptuous royal residence that rivals Versailles! With its Renaissance-style architecture, its gardens in the pure French classical tradition and others in the English style, its view of the Seine valley and the forest, this building is well worth a visit!
Try out Paris’ festive restaurants
Paris, the City of Light, offers a thousand opportunities to celebrate life and friendship over a drink or a meal. Night owls and epicureans can discover restaurants with splendid decor where they can feast with friends.
Head to iconic venues (such as the Maison de l’Océan or the Théâtre Odéon) or unusual locations in the capital (such as the Musée Grévin or the INJA – Institut National des Jeunes Aveugles) to enjoy concerts by candlelight. Dusting off classical composers or highlighting current talents is the brilliant concept behind Candlelight. So, Chopin, Vivaldi, Charles Aznavour, or Bad Bunny?
📆 Date: multiple dates
The Montparnasse Tower observatory will close its doors on March 31 for many years to come. The tower is getting a makeover and will be completely transformed! So head to the top of the tower for the very last time.
For an arty and inspiring weekend, be sure to include a visit to the Musée National Picasso-Paris in your itinerary. Housed in the sumptuous Hôtel Salé in the heart of the Marais, this museum offers one of the world’s richest collections dedicated to Pablo Picasso, with more than 5,000 works to explore, from paintings and sculptures to drawings and personal archives that recount the artistic revolutions of the 20th-century master. Stroll through the bright rooms to understand how Picasso constantly reinvented his art, admire pieces he collected himself (from Cézanne to Matisse), and immerse yourself in his bold and fascinating world.
A bucolic and secluded retreat in the heart of the 13th arrondissement. For a peaceful outing this weekend in Paris, head to Rue Dieulafoy: nestled in the 13th arrondissement near Place d’Italie and Rue de Tolbiac, it offers a bucolic and residential atmosphere, with low houses and pastel-colored facades. Easily accessible from the Tolbiac or Maison Blanche stations, it is popular with photographers and walkers in search of a more intimate Paris.
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A free park on the outskirts of Paris offering a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower. For a nature getaway just a stone’s throw from the capital this weekend, head to the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud: a vast, free princely park designed by André le Nôtre. Here you will find remarkable gardens, the 17th-century Grande Cascade hydraulique waterfall, and a belvedere offering a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower.
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Admire the magnificent sakura trees in Martin Luther King Park in the heart of the 17th arrondissement for free! Fancy a spring break in Paris this weekend? Martin Luther King Park, a vast 10-hectare space in the 17th arrondissement, is transformed into a Japanese landscape in spring thanks to its cherry tree-lined paths and meadows. Admission is free and the peak season generally runs from March to April, with the flowers reaching their peak around mid-March.
La Halle de Saint-Denis: a historic and lively covered market in the heart of the region. If you’re looking for a simple and authentic outing this weekend, head to La Halle de Saint-Denis. Built in 1893, it is the largest covered market in Île-de-France: several hundred stalls offer fruit, vegetables, cheese, and specialties from around the world. Both an industrial heritage site and a popular market, it is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Discover this former prison, which now houses a magnificent and unusual 2,600 m² library.
Did you think you knew all the secrets of Paris? What if we told you that the 10th arrondissement hides a former prison, now a magnificent municipal media library? Welcome to the Françoise Sagan Media Library, a former medieval leprosarium that has had a thousand lives before becoming a municipal library. Listed as a historic monument thanks to its remarkable facade, staircases, and galleries, it is the second largest media library in Paris!
Try the artisanal burek, stretched by hand on the “magic table.” For a gourmet break that’s a change from the classics, head to Holy Burek Paris, which brings Balkan expertise to 66 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière (10th arrondissement). The restaurant offers bureks made with hand-stretched filo pastry, filled with spinach, veal, chicken, cheese, or potato.