What to do in Paris this weekend (September 6 to 8)
Cultural activities or outdoor events? We’ve selected the best times to enjoy Paris this September weekend. From unique trade fairs to exciting exhibitions and sensational shows, follow our program for an unforgettable weekend in the City of Light!
Back to School: a not-to-be-missed event at Galeries Lafayette
Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann is redefining back-to-school with its annual Back To School event. This year, on Saturday September 7, the iconic Parisian department store is transforming the fifth-floorChildren’s Area into a magical playground. It promises to make back-to-school an unforgettable experience for young and old alike. Get ready: from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., under the glass roofs of Galeries Lafayette, families can plunge into an enchanting universe. Here, surprises and entertainment punctuate your day!
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann – 40 Bd Haussmann, 75009 Paris
Find out more about the event: Back to School: a not-to-be-missed event at Galeries Lafayette
Keep up to date with the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
The second weekend of competitions (September 7-8) promises to be just as spectacular, with some grand finals. Para judo will take place at theArena Champ de Mars. Armchair fencing will take place in the majestic nave of the Grand Palais. Para-cycling road races will start in Clichy-sous-Bois. The wheelchair tennis tournament at Roland-Garros and the cecifoot matches at the foot of the Eiffel Tower will round off these sporting days in style.
Find out more about the Paralympic Games program: Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: the program of events.
Admire the Paralympic cauldron in the Tuileries Gardens
Sports and culture enthusiasts alike have the unique opportunity to admire the Olympic cauldron in the Jardin des Tuileries. This historic site in the heart of Paris is close to the Louvre Museum. Access is free, but you’ll need to reserve a time slot online. Indeed, for safety reasons and to guarantee a pleasant experience for all visitors, access to the basin is regulated by 15-minute time slots, available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. To book, simply visit the official event website: lavasque.paris2024.org.
Jardin des Tuileries – 75001 Paris
For details of the visit : How to see the Olympic cauldron at the Paralympic Games?
Which luxury pop-up to discover?
Join the launch of Chanel’s Premier Sound at Le Bon Marché
At the crossroads of luxury watchmaking and audio innovation, Chanel unveils the Première Sound. A hybrid jewel that redefines the codes of style and technology. The exclusive launch takes place at Bon Marché Rive Gauche, in a pop-up shop open until October 2. Alongside the Première Sound presentation, visitors can also discover a retrospective of Chanel’s first watches, illustrating the company’s evolution in the field of luxury watchmaking!
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche – 24 Rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris
To find out more about Chanel’s Première Sound, click here!
Read also: Chanel’s Première Sound: this fall’s most select accessory
Where to dine in Paris this weekend?
Try the new back-to-school restaurant, Meïda by Mohamed Cheikh
Mohamed Cheikh, winner of ” Top Chef ” in 2021, opens his first Meïda restaurant. This intimate restaurant features Mediterranean cuisine revisited with finesse. The spices and flavors of the Maghreb blend harmoniously with quality local produce. Don’t miss the chance to discover this place that combines tradition and modernity.
Meïda – 10 Place De La République, 93400 Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France
Find out more about this address: Mohamed Cheikh opens his first restaurant: Meïda
Which exhibition to visit this weekend?
Visit “La BD à tous les étages” at the Centre Georges Pompidou
Until November 4, 2024, the Centre Pompidou celebrates the ninth art form in all its spaces and for all ages! A major exhibition on level 6, Bande dessinée (1964 – 2024), offers an overview of the medium’s modern and contemporary history. A rich program of new events accompanies this exhibition. These include an exhibition in the heart of the museum , La bande dessinée au Musée (on level -1). The Bpi is not to be outdone, with an exhibition devoted to Hugo Pratt’s iconic hero Corto Maltese, on level 2.
Center Pompidou – Place Georges-Pompidou, 75004 Paris
See also: TOP exhibitions to see in September
Where to brunch this Sunday?
Enjoy a delicious immersive brunch at Ob-La-Di
For those in search of a healthy and delicious brunch, Ob-La-Di is the place to go. This small Scandinavian-style café offers a menu focused on organic and local ingredients. Their smoothie bowls, avocado toast onwholemeal bread and homemade granola are all healthy and tasty choices. The coffee, made by passionate baristas, is also a highlight of the establishment. Ob-La-Di is perfect for a light , nutritious brunch in a soothing, minimalist setting.
Address: 54 Rue de Saintonge, 75003 Paris
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, weekends 9am to 4pm
Where to have a drink on Saturday night?
Take time to chill out on the Toit de la Tour d’Argent
If you had to name just one rooftop, this would be it… For an afterwork, a romantic tête-à-tête or the beginnings of a sumptuous dinner, Le Toit de la Tour is the quintessential Parisian terrace with a view! This previously inaccessible terrace now offers an exceptional panorama. It extends the experience of the Tour d’Argent. This enchanting setting welcomes some thirty privileged guests for a magical interlude at the summit of the capital.
La Tour d’Argent – 15, Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris. Online reservations only.
Which store to discover this weekend?
Discover the new Courrèges boutique in the Marais district
Courrèges has inaugurated its new Parisian boutique in the heart of the Marais district. Nestled at number 27 rue des Francs-Bourgeois, this new 235-square-meter address reveals itself as a unique space reflecting both the heritage and future of the brand under the creative direction of Nicolas Di Felice. Designed by Belgian architect Bernard Dubois, the boutique perfectly embodies Courrèges’ contemporary vision. He has captured the essence of the brand by integrating design elements that combine geometric rigor, futuristic spirit and shimmering materials.
Courrèges – Marais – 27 Rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75004 Paris
