What to do in Paris this weekend (Jan 31-Feb 2)
This weekend, we’re heading to the best bakeries to prepare a good breakfast, we’re running photo exhibitions and we’re following the Serpent trail!
Where to go to prepare a great breakfast?
The 7 best bakeries in Paris: our guide!
Paris, the capital of gastronomy, is brimming with exceptional bakeries that raise the art of bread and viennoiserie to an incomparable level. Here’s a selection of the seven best Parisian bakeries, where quality, originality and passion meet. Read more.
Which exhibition to see urgently?
Peter Knapp at the Oana Ivan Gallery, a master’s exhibition
Galerie Oana Ivan, a new cultural space at 93 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, opens its doors with an exhibition devoted to Peter Knapp, a leading figure in photography and graphic design. This first exhibition highlights some fifteen works, including iconic fashion photographs and recent creations. Among the latter, collages scanned and printed on canvas using the inkjet process bear witness to the artistic evolution of Knapp, now 93. Read more.
Chinese New Year, where to have lunch in Paris?
Taokan, the elegance of Chinese gastronomy
Taokan has been serving its fabulous Cantonese cuisine for 13 years. Since then, the restaurant has made a name for itself as a safe bet. If the menu doesn’t change much, you know why you come. Above all, you’ll return with the greatest of pleasures. Taokan’s decor, conceived by designers Hélène and Olivier Lempereur, is characterized by its uncluttered elegance. With its pale leather banquettes and ebony furniture, each space invites sensory immersion. The cosy, Zen atmosphere transports guests far from the hustle and bustle of Paris. Read more.
What Parisian event shouldn’t you miss this weekend?
Fête du Printemps lights up the Champs-Élysées
On February 2, 2025, the Champs-Élysées avenue will be transformed into a veritable tableau vivant in the colors of China, celebrating the Spring Festival with a grandiose and festive parade. Read more.
What evening should you plan to have a good time?
Paris’s must-see comedy clubs
Paris is a stage open to laughter! The capital abounds in comedy clubs where emerging talents and established comedians shine every night. Here’s a selection of places where laughter is a religion. Read more.
What’s the must-have book for movie fans?
“Vilains Vilaines”: Julien Magalhães deciphers cinema’s villains
In his new book Vilains Vilaines, Les figures du mal au cinéma, Julien Magalhães explores the iconic antagonists of the 7th art with meticulous irony. A captivating journey to the heart of the myths, clichés and complexities of “evil figures”. We love it! Read more.
