What to do in Paris this weekend (1 to 3 March)
Cultural activities or outdoor events… We’ve selected the best things to do in Paris this March weekend. From unique fairs to exciting exhibitions and sensational shows… Follow our programme for an unforgettable weekend in the City of Light!
Where to dine on Saturday evening?
Taste an original menu by Chef Bertrand Valegas at the Mandarin Oriental
From 26 February to 2 March, immerse yourself in an exceptional gastronomic experience at the Mandarin Oriental’s Camélia. French Chef Bertrand Valegeas takes the helm to create an all-new menu. Let yourself be carried away by the flavours of the shores of the Bay of Navarino with a carefully crafted menu, starting with a tasting of Koroneiki olive oils accompanied by sourdough bread toasted with oregano, and continuing with starters such as the Mediterranean Tuna ‘Lakerda’.
Pour clôturer ce repas d’exception, laissez-vous tenter par des desserts divins tels que “Meli”. Une création subtile à base de miel des ruches du restaurant Oliviera, de pollen et de glace à la camomille. Ou bien, optez pour le Crémeux de fromage de chèvre, yaourt grec – citron vert, chocolat blanc, glace au yaourt et génoise aux amandes.
To round off this exceptional meal, let yourself be tempted by divine desserts such as ‘Meli’. A subtle creation made with honey from the Oliviera restaurant’s beehives, pollen and camomile ice cream. Or opt for ‘Goat’s cheese cream, Greek yoghurt – lime, white chocolate, yoghurt ice cream and almond sponge cake’.
Hôtel Mandarin Oriental Paris – 251 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris
What activity should you choose this weekend?
For an unusual experience, take a hot-air balloon ride
When you take your place in the basket of a hot-air balloon, you’re in for an unusual experience that will literally transport you to the heavens. Where vertigo has no place. Where the gentle rise of the balloon slowly lifts you above the ground.
One of the most extraordinary sensations of a hot-air balloon flight is the proximity of the clouds. You feel as if you’re brushing against them, caressing their cottony softness as you fly among them. It’s a moment of pure magic that evokes an incomparable feeling of freedom.
Pour en savoir davantage sur cette activité, consultez notre article: Vivez l’expérience insolite d’un vol en Montgolfière à proximité de Paris
To find out more about this activity, read our article: Enjoy the unusual experience of a hot-air balloon flight near Paris
Which exhibition to see this weekend?
Tutankhamun, the pharaonic immersive experience
À partir du 3 février 2024, les Galeries Montparnasse se métamorphoseront en un espace captivant de 3 000 m² pour accueillir “Toutankhamon, l’expérience immersive pharaonique” . Cette aventure ludique a été dirigée par la même équipe d’exposition qui a su captiver le public avec les expositions sur Ramsès et Toutânkhamon à la Villette. Elle promet ainsi une expérience aussi riche que fidèle.
From 3 February 2024, Galeries Montparnasse will be transformed into a captivating 3,000 m² space to host ‘Tutankhamun, the Pharaonic Immersive Experience’ . This playful adventure has been led by the same exhibition team that captivated audiences with the Ramses and Tutankhamun exhibitions at La Villette. It promises an experience as rich as it is faithful.
For more exhibitions, read: TOP exhibitions to see in February
Where to have a drink on Saturday night?
For a night out with the VIPs, the Castel
Laissez-vous séduire par l’élégance et le glamour qui règnent dans ce repaire des célébrités. Le restaurant Castel est bien plus qu’un simple restaurant, c’est un véritable sanctuaire de la scène branchée parisienne. Niché discrètement dans le quartier chic de Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Castel est réputé pour être l’un des lieux les plus en vogue de la capitale. L’établissement attire régulièrement des célébrités et des personnalités influentes. Soyez immédiatement captivé par son ambiance feutrée et résolument tendance.
Let yourself be seduced by the elegance and glamour of this celebrity haunt. Castel is much more than just a restaurant, it’s a veritable sanctuary of the Parisian hip scene. Nestled discreetly in the chic Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, Castel is reputed to be one of the capital’s hottest spots. The establishment regularly attracts celebrities and influential personalities. You’ll immediately be captivated by its cosy, trendy atmosphere.
Castel – 15 Rue Princesse, 75006 Paris
For more festive restaurants, read: Where to dine during Paris Fashion Week?
Which spa to book for a weekend of relaxation?
For an immersive experience of aquatic treatments, the Spa Cléméns
Nestled in a luxurious and soothing setting, the Spa Cléméns embodies excellence in relaxation and body treatments. In a discreet institute, almost hidden away on the border of the 6th and 7th arrondissements of Paris, the establishment unveils treatments like no other.
To enter the spa is to be enveloped in an atmosphere of relaxation and serenity. The subdued lighting and enchanting scents create a cocoon where you can relax and forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Spa Cléméns – 14 rue des Saints-Pères, 75007 Paris
To find out more about this Spa: The unusual experience of aquatic treatments at Spa Cléméns
Where to brunch this Sunday?
For a taste of Kids Friendly Brunch, Andia Paris
This tasty brunch in the heart of Paris is an absolutely unique place. Adjacent to the Ranelagh Gardens, Andia Paris is a former Auteuil railway station that has been a restaurant since the 1990s. Enjoy healthy, varied dishes in a decor that is both modern and bohemian. Viennese pastries, makis, sashimi, marinated meats and salads for vegetarians… In short, there’s something for everyone! Enough to please the most gastronome among you. Your children will also be able to help themselves to their lunch. Afterwards, they can run off as quickly as possible to the creative leisure workshop on the ground floor of the restaurant.
Andia Paris – 19, chaussée de la Muette, 75016 Paris
For more kid-friendly brunch addresses, read: Top 7 of the best kid-friendly brunches in the capital
Which trendy boutique to visit this weekend?
The Saint-Laurent Babylone bookstore and gallery is the place to go to find the finest in submersible art.
Saint Laurent is opening a new space dedicated to art and culture, located at number 9 rue Grenelle, in the very chic Sèvres-Babylone district. Designed by Anthony Vaccarello, the House’s artistic director, this new cultural showcase represents a reinvention of Saint Laurent Rive Droite, currently closed for renovation. Saint Laurent Babylone now brings together all the House’s passions. From photography to music and painting.
Saint Laurent Babylone – 9 Rue De Grenelle, 75007 Paris
Pour en avoir davantage sur cette adresse, découvrez notre article : Saint Laurent ouvre sa librairie-galerie à Babylone
To find out more about this address, read our article: Saint Laurent opens its bookshop-gallery in Babylone
What exceptional opportunity is on offer this weekend?
To start or expand your vinyl collection: Paris Loves Vinyl
Sunday 3 March 2024 will mark the kick-off of the 12th edition of the gigantic vinyl sale. Paris Loves Vinyl has meticulously selected the most qualified vendors to meet the requirements of this major event. More than 70 professionals and music enthusiasts were present. Among them are renowned French labels, eminent diggers from the record industry, and a host of international vendors from all over Europe, Brazil, Japan and elsewhere.
To find out more about this sale, read our article: Paris Loves Vinyl: a sale of 100,000 vinyl records in Paris
Which series should you choose to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Paris Fashion Week?
The New Look: the Christian Dior series
« The New Look » se profile déjà comme un incontournable pour les passionné(e)s de mode. Le Pitch : à Paris, durant l’Occupation nazie, l’influence de Coco Chanel dans le monde de la mode s’achève peu à peu. De son côté, Christian Dior émerge comme l’étoile montante de la mode. Insufflant une nouvelle vie au monde avec son style révolutionnaire et emblématique. Réalisée et scénarisée par Todd A. Kessler, à qui l’on doit des succès tels que Les Soprano et Dawson, la série « The New Look » s’érige en une saga biographique. Ainsi, elle est déployée sur 10 épisodes.
‘The New Look’ is already shaping up to be a must-see for fashion fans. The Pitch: in Paris, during the Nazi Occupation, Coco Chanel’s influence in the fashion world is gradually waning. For his part, Christian Dior emerges as the rising star of fashion. Breathing new life into the world with his revolutionary and iconic style. Directed and scripted by Todd A. Kessler, whose credits include such hits as The Sopranos and Dawson, ‘The New Look’ is a biographical saga. It is spread over 10 episodes.
To find out more about the series, read our article: The New Look: the series about Christian Dior is finally available
