What to do in Paris this weekend (Feb 21-23)
This weekend, we’re slowly letting in the first flowers that herald spring, through exhibitions and cozy cafés! A bit of art and a party with your girlfriends – we’ve had enough of winter!
Where to have lunch in an art-filled setting?
L’Atelier d’André, a souvenir of surrealist Paris
On the Left Bank, home to some of the 20th century’s most eminent artists, a table has emerged from the ordinary. L’Atelier d’André opened its doors in January 2025. Inspired by André Breton’s surrealism, this restaurant, designed by Jérémy Quélin and styled by art curator Joséphine Fossey, shakes up the milieu and blurs the lines between art and gastronomy. Come and relive the great Paris! Read more.
Which ultra-chic exhibition to discover this weekend?
Alessandro Furchino Capria: floral exhibition at Saint Laurent
Italian photographer Alessandro Furchino Capria, known for his work in the world of glossy paper, unveils his very first solo show in Paris. Presented at Saint Laurent Babylone, this exhibition highlights a series of images taken in 2020, a period marked by isolation and a rediscovery of the simple elements of everyday life. Read more.
Which absolutely charming café to visit in Paris?
Désirée: a cosy florist café to discover
Set up in the 19ᵉ arrondissement, Désirée is a hybrid space where floral art and gourmet break mingle. On the left, a café serving hot drinks and homemade pastries. To the right, a flower store offering fresh, local arrangements. The ambiance is soft and soothing, ideal for a break from the hustle and bustle of Paris. Read more.
What type of business should you get into?
Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées Book Club
Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées, in partnership with Éditions Points, is launching Le Book Club des Champs. This book club will be aimed at literature enthusiasts. Conceived as both a digital and physical space for exchange, this event will enable book lovers to meet each month around a common reading and a specific theme. Read more.
Where can you meet up with your girlfriends for a festive dinner?
La Brasserie des Arts: Paris is rocking!
Those of you who think Saint-Germain-des-Prés is a dull place need not worry. The Brasserie des Arts is the place to spend the night! It’s also the place to eat. The most chic (and scoundrelish) brasserie in Paris. Located on rue Saint-André-des-Arts (as you’d expect), this brasserie draws its inspiration from the cultural history of the area, which has seen the likes of Oscar Wilde, Pablo Picasso and Albert Camus pass through its doors. All of them artists, dreamers and a little bit crazy. Architect Jessica Mille has breathed an Art Deco spirit into the place, with green velvets, glass fixtures and poetic frescoes. Read more.
Which documentary to watch this weekend to nourish your photo culture?
In praise of English kitsch in “I Am Martin Parr
France 5 offers a journey into the unique world of Martin Parr with the documentary I Am Martin Parr, le photographe so British. Directed by Lee Shulman, this film explores the fascinating career of this master of ironic, social photography. With his sharp eye and sometimes wry sense of humor, Martin Parr is one of the most influential photographers of his time. For over fifty years, he has captured British society with an instantly recognizable style, oscillating between satire and tenderness. The documentary I Am Martin Parr, broadcast on France 5 from February 14 to July 27, 2025, looks back at his extraordinary career. Read more.
