Everything You Need to Do in Paris in July

© Agathe Ingrand Offside.

Summer is here ! To properly celebrate the radiant sunshine and the upcoming holidays, don't miss out on the most desirable events the capital has to offer. This month, mark your calendar for the most festive event of the summer, the HEYTEA x Bao Family gourmet pop-up, the must-see Guerlain exhibition, the nocturnal opening of Parisian gardens, a magical facial treatment, and a highly desirable concept store filled with green gifts. Are you following us ?

Shopping alert ! We've discovered the perfect decoration store to find items that are both useful and stylish for a birthday, housewarming, wedding, or simply to treat yourself (#TreatYourself). The place to be is Well-Nest, an adorable slow concept store in the heart of the 11th arrondissement, which gathers everything we dream about right now. That is : eco-friendly, functional, and timeless treasures to turn your home sweet home into a cozy nest, all tastefully selected by the founders Aideen and Nathalie.

Why do we love it ? Well-Nest wins us over with its highly curated selection of brands, sourced from around the world, offering sustainable products while emphasizing artisans who respect both the planet and people, as well as 100% natural, recycled, and recyclable materials. It's the art of consuming less... but better !

Must-haves on site : twisted candles in all colors made from natural wax (€6), pretty vases in recycled glass (€39), organic cotton bath towels (€28), gorgeous linen tablecloths (starting at €149), summer throws made from recycled bottles (€75), stylish birch trays (starting at €27), unique tableware pieces (starting at €25), and a selection of beautifully decorated soaps (€8.90).

Well-Nest, 26 rue Saint-Ambroise, Paris 11th. Open Monday from 11 am to 6 pm, Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30 am to 7:30 pm.

This exhibition is free, and it's worth its weight in gold. Located on the Champs-Elysées, La Maison Guerlain continues to host fascinating art events related to its history. And what could be more Guerlain than gold ? More mesmerizing than ever, this precious metal that covers its bottles (and the medal to be won for the next Olympics !) is the theme of OR NORME, bringing together works by 16 particularly inspired artists.

Right away, you're greeted by a spectacular anamorphosis by Georges Rousse, hung behind Yves Klein's Gold Table, whose glass structure is filled with gold leaves. Other favorites : Wiktoria Wojciechowska's photograph of a medieval sculpture adorned with golden climbing plants (a marvel!), Martin Marr's large gold bars, and the kintsugi reinvented by artist Morvarid K.

OR NORME Exhibition at La Maison Guerlain, 68 avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris 8th. Exhibition until September 12th, free entry. Open Monday to Saturday 11am-8pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm.  

© Georges Rousse, ADAGP Paris, 2024 - Carolle Benitah - MorvaridK, Ecotone 10.

Attention bubble tea fans ! The Chinese giant HEYTEA is making its debut in Paris with a pop-up set up by the Bao Family. The concept ? Introducing Cheese Tea, a must-try drink in China: tea made from fresh fruits topped with a generous layer of fresh cheese. Promised : it's delicious ! The less adventurous can still opt for lactose-free versions.

Four drinks will be available at the Bao Express restaurant : Grape Boom (jasmine green tea, grape, €7.50), Mango Grapefruit Boom (mango, grapefruit, €6.90), Supreme Brown Sugar Bobo Milke (black tea, milk, brown sugar bobo, €6.50), and Cheese Green Tea (green tea, fresh cheese, €5.50). Ultimate treat : the Brown Sugar Bobo Bao Ice Cream (€ 8), a fried and soft bao filled with oolong tea ice cream, boba, and brown sugar syrup.

HEYTEA x Bao Family Pop-Up from July 5th to August 15th at Bao Express, 10 rue Bréguet, Paris 11th. Open everyday from 11 A.M to 10 P.M.

Concerts, shows, comedians, evenings, and free activities throughout July, interested ? The Garden Parvis festival returns for its 5th edition, delighting Parisians in need of good vibes. On the forecourt of La Défense, concerts by Ehla, Bomel, and Macadam Crocodile will make festival-goers dance every Thursday, while on Tuesdays and Fridays, DJ sets will be hosted by RFM teams. Feeling like laughing ? On Mondays, a Comedy Club sets up on the forecourt to discover new stand-up talents, while others play bingo with Drag Queens every Wednesday evening after a few games of pétanque, foosball, or ping-pong.

Due to the Euro : several giant screens broadcast the matches to enjoy the excitement around a drink served at the central bar offering cocktails, beers, and mocktails. As for food, six counters selected by the Food Market® will be open every day. Choices include American, Mexican, and Levantine cuisine. The summer's best plan !

Garden Parvis Festival until July 26th at the foot of the Grand Arch on the forecourt of La Défense, Puteaux. Open Monday from 11:30am to 9pm, Tuesday to Thursday until 10pm, Friday until 8pm, and weekends until 5pm. Free entry. Information online.  

© Agathe Ingrand Offside.

Who said you couldn't see the stars from Paris ? This summer, some Parisian parks and gardens open their doors late into the night to offer budding astronomers the chance to observe the stars under the guidance of the French Astronomy Association.

The program ? Star observation and sky recognition workshops. What are these shining stars ? How to recognize and find them again ? Depending on the dates and times, it might even be possible to observe Saturn and the Moon through a telescope and discover nebulae or galaxies. The event is held in 15 Parisian parks, including Parc des Buttes Chaumont, Square Louis-XIII, Parc André Citroën, Parc Monceau, and Jardin du Ranelagh. No equipment needed, but bring a sweater for the cool evenings. Note : you can bring your binoculars or telescope and be guided by on-site facilitators.

Paris Under the Stars 2024. From Friday, July 5th to Saturday, September 7th. From 5 years old. Free and without registration. Schedule and parks list here.

The past 6 months have been tough on all fronts. If there's a time for a physical and mental "reset," it's during the summer! The natural brand Yodi offers legendary massages at its studio on Avenue Victor Hugo. The program includes facial, body, or combined massages ! Nota bene : the Mindful Facial sends you to seventh heaven with its technique combining Kobido, lymphatic drainage, and acupressure points to relax and reshape the neckline, shoulders, upper back, neck, face, and scalp.

Session result ? In addition to a total feeling of relaxation, the face is reshaped, illuminated, and wrinkles disappear along with stress.

Mindful Facial Massage. 15 Avenue Victor Hugo, Paris 16th. 1h30, €170. Online reservation.  

© Yodi (@yodibeauty).

Football isn’t Kylian Mbappé’s only passion! He recently inaugurated Symfolia, a monumental artwork at the Philharmonie de Paris, supported by his association Inspired by KM. Created by Rachel Marks and children from the association, this unique landscape is made entirely from recycled objects.

Explore this massive sculpture featuring music sheets, violin bows, flutes, piano parts, and percussion instruments, all symbolizing the Olympics and musical families. While there, enjoy concerts and performances, including dance show La ville dansée with Benjamin Millepied, the electro piece In-C by Joakim, and a classical concert with Chinese pianist Lang Lang.

Symfolia until September 8 at the Philharmonie de Paris, 221 avenue Jean Jaurès, Paris 19th. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12 to 6 pm. Free entry. Online information.

© Symfolia par Fatima Jellaoui et Rachel Marks. 

Just behind Versailles, Fermes de Gally offers a delightful countryside experience half an hour from Paris. Spread across 4 hectares, the farm houses adorable animals including sheep, dwarf goats, rabbits, donkeys, and pigs. The Andalusian mare and ponies roam the meadows in summer, and this spring saw the birth of many lambs and kids.

Visit Fermes de Gally. RD7 route de St Cyr l’Ecole, 78870 Bailly. Entry from €4.10 per person, free for children under 3. Open Wednesday, weekends, and public holidays from 10 am to 6 pm. Online reservations.

Calling all coffee enthusiasts! Join the Café d’Auteur workshop with professional roaster Yadh to learn how to roast your own coffee. After a masterclass on coffee characteristics and flavor profiles, you’ll practice drying, heating, caramelizing, and cooling. Take home 300g of your freshly roasted coffee!

Coffee Roasting Workshop. Ages 15 and up. 2 hours, from €120 per person. Online reservation.

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