Everything you need to do in Paris in July

Summer is here! To properly honor this radiant sunshine and the upcoming holidays, don't miss the most desirable events the capital has to offer. This month, note down in your diary a rooftop worthy of Saint-Tropez signed Minuty, a fascinating exhibition on urban art at the Petit Palais, the hidden Cira Mediterranean terrace on the Champs-Élysées, a wellness break to take care of your hair, and even an evening stargazing in the most beautiful parks in Paris. Are you stuck trying to find a place to celebrate Bastille Day? We have prepared a small, hand-crafted selection just for you. Here is a round-up of the chic and feel-good outings to add to your calendar.

The 16th arrondissement has nothing to envy of the French Riviera! The proof is at Brach Paris, the most coveted 5-star hotel in Western Paris, whose rooftop overlooking the Eiffel Tower hosts the Villa Minuty Mediterranean terrace all summer long. It must be said that, since its creation in 1936, the Château Minuty wine estate has extended its 220 hectares over the Saint-Tropez peninsula… and knows a thing or two about Provençal aperitifs! Thus, its exceptional wines can be found in this open-air space inspired by the Tropezian shores, totally redesigned in the colors of Minuty. Our recommendation? Arrive from 6 PM to secure a table or to enjoy the low light just before sunset. We start with the elegance and freshness of a Château Minuty Rose et Or 2025 (€15 a glass, €69 a bottle) or a Château Minuty 281 2024 (€120 a bottle) before nibbling on some good, sun-drenched products. Choices include: pepper cream, olive tapenade with fig, tuna rillettes, artichoke poivrade confit in olive oil, and pappa al pomodoro (choice of 3 spreads, €29). Nota bene: this year, Villa Minuty also offers a high shaded table for private hire that can accommodate 8 to 10 people.

Villa Minuty – Rooftop of the Brach Paris hotel, 1-7 rue Jean Richepin, Paris 16e. Open seasonally from 5 PM to 12 AM, no reservations - weather permitting. Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.

We’re loving Free People’s summer wardrobe, the Philadelphia-born brand that has made romantic dresses, loose fits, and bohemian codes effortlessly cool. At the crossroads of Coachella and Y2K aesthetics, its We The Free collection is available all summer long at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, as part of a pop-up that evokes warm sand and salty skin. The vibe? A mix of new summer-ready gems alongside the brand’s iconic pieces — lace slip dresses, perfectly cut barrel jeans, tailored jackets — plus a few highly fashionable statement items that complete the look.

Among our favourite picks to try in-store: the lace-trim satin mini skirt Meet Me In The Middle, paired with a fitted tank top (€50), the Lotty jacquard jacket with buttons (€208), the low-rise Fable jeans with a deliciously relaxed feel (€138), the iconic Emerson leather bag in ultra-soft leather available in all colours (€198), and the sublime Lana leather jacket with golden military embroidery, looking like it came straight off a couture runway and instantly topping our birthday wishlist (€820). Always sexy yet effortless pieces that enhance the silhouette with style and ease.

Free People at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, 40 boulevard Haussmann, Paris 9th. From July 19 to August 25, Monday to Saturday from 10am to 8:30pm, Sunday from 11am to 8pm.

Are your next holidays taking their time? While waiting to embark for the French Riviera (#soon), it is the Riviera itself that is settling on the Champs-Élysées… and more precisely at Cira, the brand-new terrace of the 5-star Paris Marriott Champs Elysees Hotel. In a sun-drenched courtyard with elegant decor, the red and white stripes of the armchairs match the beautiful, colorful plates and instantly propel you into a Sorrentino film. We start by toasting to summer with organic wines by Gérard Bertrand: Cote des Roses (€10), Orange Gold (€11), or La Grande Bleue for white wine lovers (€12). The cocktail team will delight in a Limoncello Spritz (€18) or a non-alcoholic Verger d’Amalfi (Ginger ale, peach syrup, lemon, €15). Salute!

Among the delights on the menu of this refuge of good taste: tomatoes, stracciatella, and basil pesto (€15), amberjack tiradito, bottarga flakes, and finger lime pearls (€20), or a divine vitello tonnato (€18), followed by an octopus seared over vine shoots with its Mediterranean herb risotto (€42) or a grilled gilthead seabream with its herb virgin sauce, peas, and fresh mint (€49). Don't skip the lovely desserts, between the chicest frosted lemon in Paris (€14), a pistachio and morello cherry tiramisu (€12), or ice creams and sorbets from the king Philippe Faur (€6 per scoop). Also note: the Sunny Menu at lunch with starter - main or main - dessert at €35 during weekdays, musical evenings every Thursday, as well as a fabulous Sunday brunch. Plenty to enjoy at any time in this Eden preserved from all Parisian bustle, where time passes slowly and in total discretion.

Cira, 70 avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris 8e. 01 53 93 55 06. Open Monday to Saturday from 12 PM to 10 PM (last service at 9:30 PM) and Sunday from 5 PM. Sunday brunch from 12:30 PM to 3 PM. Reservations at 01 53 93 55 06 or on SevenRooms.

Some might think that street art only belongs to the street. For others, like the artist Logan Hicks, “We should bring the city to the museum”! The Petit Palais takes on this challenge with flying colors: after the phenomenal success of the We are Here exhibition in 2024, street art once again invades all the rooms of the Petit Palais, bringing together 75 French and international artists including D*Face, Invader, and Shepard Fairey, and more than 200 works, canvases, tags, installations, and sculptures.

A particular favorite is the work Rêverie by Speedy Graphito (photo), a French artist who explores multiple facets of art through his acrylics, from impressionism and tapestry patterns to modern art. “I like the painting to reveal itself gradually”, Speedy confided to us on the day of the opening, advising to stop, contemplate, and discover every detail of the canvas little by little. We also love Shooting from the lip by Conor Harrington and its beautiful reference to La Haine, for a painting that interprets the different facets of Europe: “I look at the world, I worry about it, and I try to channel that into my paintings. I don’t paint what I like, I paint things that I try to understand or that concern me”, he admitted to us then. But the highlight of the show is the Concorde room, which transforms into a true art gallery from floor to ceiling in a kaleidoscope of works, each more colorful than the last. And because street art is above all a popular art, the exhibition is accessible to everyone… for free!

We are (still) Here until September 20th at the Petit Palais, open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. Free entry.

© Petit Palais - Nicolas Bore

On Bastille Day, Paris dresses to the nines and multiplies the opportunities to party. On the program: the unmissable firefighters' balls on July 13th and 14th, the fireworks let off on July 14th at 11 PM from the Eiffel Tower, and the rooftops to admire it from the front row. Whether you dream of a sunset aperitif, an exceptional dinner, or an open-air dancefloor, there is something for everyone.

To admire the fireworks in the best conditions, head to the rooftop of French Kiss (1 rue du Moulin, Vanves) which offers a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower and will offer a great brasero with a DJ set and live concert. Another spot to check off: the rooftop of the Kimpton Saint-Honoré (27-29 boulevard des Capucines, Paris 2e), which is organizing a Burger & Champagne evening from 7 PM to 1 AM. Lovers of more exclusive experiences will book A Night Under the Lights, the grand evening designed by Kinugawa Rive Gauche at the Hôtel Sax (55 avenue de Saxe, Paris 7e). Finally, the biggest party-goers can finish the festivities on the dancefloor of the headline electronic evening event, set up in the courtyard of the Palais-Royal from 4 PM to 12 AM: grab the last tickets quickly!

This is the new duo that will save your hair! If you only swear by ultra-advanced skincare routines, it's time to offer the same special treatment to your scalp. This is the exact goal of Fresh Head Spa, the Parisian address located near the Champ-de-Mars that transforms hair care into a true wellness experience. For its new ritual, the spa is partnering with Démélé, a brand-new premium hair brand shaking up the codes with a five-step care routine inspired by skincare. The result? Formulas designed to rebalance the scalp and reveal shinier, stronger, and visibly healthier hair.

On-site, count on about 1h30 of pure disconnection. The experience begins with a hair diagnosis and a tailor-made beauty prescription before moving on to the famous water arch, whose delicate trickling provides an immediately soothing effect. This is followed by a scalp massage with slow, enveloping movements, which dissipates tension and invites true letting go. The Rituel Démélé is then applied step by step before rinsing, drying, and the final touch with the brand's serum: the hair regains a supple, light, and silky texture, with a natural shine that stands out from the very first brush stroke. A cocooning protocol that does as much good to the mind as it does to the hair, and whose benefits extend long after leaving the salon.

Fresh Head Spa, 20 rue de l’Exposition, Paris 7e. Open Thursday to Tuesday from 10:30 AM to 7 PM. The Démélé routine can be found online or at Fresh Head Spa.

Who said you couldn't glimpse the stars from Paris? This summer, certain Parisian parks and gardens are opening their doors until late at night to offer budding astronomers the chance to observe the stars under the guidance of the Association Française d'Astronomie.

The program? Stargazing and sky-spotting workshops. What are these stars shining bright? How to recognize and find them? 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 meeting point is set in more than 15 Parisian parks including the Arènes de Lutèce, the Parc Martin Luther King (17e), the Parc des Buttes Chaumont, the Parc Monceau, the Parc de Belleville, or the Jardin du Ranelagh. No equipment needed, but take a sweater just in case for the slightly cool late evenings. Note: you can bring your own pair of binoculars or telescope and get guidance from the guides on site.

Paris sous les étoiles 2026. From June 27th to September 5th. From 5 years old. Free and no registration required. List of schedules and parks involved here.

© AFA

Did you know that Andy Warhol, before being a painter, was a great photographer? An eye sharpened by advertising, fascinated by the mundane, obsessed with everyday details: it is precisely this perspective that Banal Objects reveals, the exhibition to discover at Saint Laurent Rive Droite until mid-July. Here, forget the essential screen prints. Artistic director Anthony Vaccarello brings together rarely spotlighted shots, unvarnished snapshots, where authenticity dialogues with the elegance of the Saint Laurent universe.

Make way for raw Polaroids and 35 mm shots captured in the late 70s: everyday objects, flowers, portraits… Under Warhol's lens, the most ordinary becomes irresistibly desirable. In the minimalist and cozy decor of the historic boutique, each image reveals the artist's unique ability to transform daily life into an object of fascination. The result? A pop, intimate, and ultra-desirable interlude that lets us discover a new side of the king of Pop Art between two fittings for loafers and summer dresses.

Banal Objects, until July 15th at Saint Laurent Rive Droite, 213 rue Saint-Honoré, Paris 1st. Open Monday to Saturday from 10 AM to 7:30 PM, Sunday from 11 AM. All exhibited works are available for sale.

© 2026 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Licensed by ARS, New York.

Put on your prettiest workout gear, your sneakers, your sunglasses, and your hats, then head upstairs. Dancefloor Paris is partnering with Canopy by Hilton Paris Eiffel Tower for an exclusive series of dance masterclasses that will make your Saturday mornings vibrate. Meet up on the iconic rooftop of the Eylau Paris hotel, with its breathtaking view over the roofs of the capital and the Iron Lady.

On the program: 1.5 hours of dance accessible to all levels, two Saturday mornings a month at 9:45 AM, to start the weekend right. And because effort always deserves a reward, a complimentary drink is offered after the class. The concept? Each session celebrates an icon and their musical universe. From Beyoncé to Britney Spears, via Bad Bunny or Céline Dion, there is something for everyone. Come enjoy the first edition this Saturday, June 6th, to awaken your inner Tate McRae. Spots are limited: get booking!

Dancefloor Summer Rooftop, 16 avenue d’Eylau, Paris 16th, 7th floor. Saturdays June 6th and 20th, July 4th and 18th, September 5th, at 9:45 AM. Info and bookings online. €38.

This is the event you can't miss for an unforgettable date: every Wednesday evening, Le Melville, the famous Parisian jazz club, takes to the open air just a stone's throw from the bois de Boulogne, at the foot of the magnificent 18th-century château in the jardin de Bagatelle. A dream setting where jazz, gastronomy, and English gardens blend, ideal for enjoying the sunset which gives way around 10 PM to a beautiful starry sky. On the agenda: an exceptional 4-course dinner-concert, during which the talented musicians of Le Melville offer us an enchanting jazz session in front of the rotunda. They are warmly applauded by the guests and cheered on by… the garden's magnificent peacock, who also enjoys the show! A timeless interlude that feels like being at the Court of the Roi Soleil.

On the menu, a selection specially designed and imagined for the occasion by chef Malcom Ecolasse, who loves to mix inspirations (Latin, Asian, and Tunisian…) and successfully offers his guests a sensory taste journey to accompany the music. On the menu: French toast with butter served with smoked scamorza, stracciatella, kiwi, onion pickles, scallions, and cashew nuts; then corvina carpaccio drizzled with leche de tigre and leeks, a chicken fillet decorated with beautiful pommes dauphine, and to finish, a caramelized mille-feuille with two lemons. Selected wines and cocktails of the day accompany these finely crafted dishes. Warning: from the marriage of all these pleasures, a moment so romantic is born that you will fall in love all over again!

Jazz à Bagatelle - Jardins de Bagatelle, 42 Route de Sèvres à Neuilly, Paris 16th. Every Wednesday, from June 2nd to July 29th. Welcome from 7:30 PM, concert at 8:30 PM. 4-course dinner + concert, €110. Booking at the latest on the Thursday preceding the event. In case of bad weather, a voucher will be offered.

At Shangri-La Paris, we already adored the gourmet Chinese restaurant Shang Palace, the indulgent afternoon teas, and the stunning Eiffel Tower-view terrace in summer. Always eager to surprise Parisians, the iconic palace in the 16th arrondissement is unveiling a brand-new restaurant located just to the right of the lobby entrance. Its name: Les Salons du Prince.

Spread across several salons listed as historic monuments and richly decorated to celebrate the heritage of Prince Roland Bonaparte’s former residence, this new venue welcomes guests continuously throughout the day, from breakfast through dinner. It’s a truly cozy jewel box with boudoir-like charm, where the piano plays by itself and guests are pampered with five-star service.

By the fireplace, around crisp white tablecloths and nestled into elegant Empire-style armchairs, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast from 8 a.m., complete with a basket of breads and pastries, fruit juice, and a hot drink (€45). Pure bliss!

For an elegant lunch or an intimate dinner with serious romantic potential, diners can share a Dim Sum Basket (vegetarian, king crab, chicken & shrimp, 6 pieces, €32), Mini Croque-Monsieurs with black truffle (€18), or the decadent Nuggets & Caviar (€49). Silky and delicate, the Gambero Rosso carpaccio with stracciatella, pomegranate molasses, and sumac melts in the mouth like a caress (€39), while the tuna tartare with avocado, calamansi lemon vinaigrette, and basil oil reveals wonderful depth and roundness (€28).

Also worth trying: the crisp little gem lettuce salad with king crab, avocado, and parmesan shavings (€62), Linguine with Caviar (€69) or bottarga with creamy sauce and fresh chives (€42), vegetarian, chicken, or salmon club sandwiches (€32, €35, €42), and steamed sea bass fillet with buttermilk sauce, salmon roe, and citrus rice (€45).

Pastry Chef Timothy Lam adds the finishing touch with desserts such as vanilla flan, hazelnut choux pastry, a delicate Fleur de Vanille entremets, or a seasonal dessert (€22). In short: a charming cocoon where you’ll want to linger.

Les Salons du Prince au Shangri-La Paris, 10 avenue d’Iéna, Paris 16e.  Open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Please note that from May 7 onward, Les Salons du Prince will welcome guests until 6 p.m. Reservations recommended online or by phone at +33 6 61 86 56 86k.

We had already sung the praises of Tessa Ponzo, pastry chef at Michelin-starred restaurant Irwin. During the latest Michelin ceremony in Monaco, the virtuoso pastry chef won the coveted Passion Dessert Award for her extraordinary and deeply inspiring work, which had already captivated us during a dinner at Irwin Durand’s restaurant.

From May 16 through September, food lovers should rush to FUMO’s pop-up in the Marais to discover her creative vision of ice cream, seasoned with savory accents to create an entirely new tasting experience.

Using artisanal and 100% organic ice creams and sorbets from Ardèche-based Terre Adélice (fittingly, Tessa is originally from Nyons), unexpected toppings are added to achieve umami perfection: olive oil, burnt rice, wasabi seeds, Espelette pepper, cardamom, and pepper (seasoned ice cream starting at €7.50).

The result? Unprecedented texture combinations playing against the cold and paired with kombuchas from ArchiPel (ice cream and beverage pairing starting at €13.50). A gourmet event imagined by Mélanie Rozencwajg, founder of FUMO, conceived as an evolving collaborative project featuring other chefs in the future.

FUMO : Pop-up glacier expérimental, 59 rue Charlot, Paris 4e.  Open from May 16 to September 20, Wednesday through Sunday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Who hasn't dreamed of flaunting the arch and infinite glamour of the Crazy Horse dancers? Paris's most desirable cabaret has just launched Crazy Attitude, the ultimate experience to book via Airbnb: 1.5 hours of total immersion behind the scenes in a small group with a dance class led by a Crazy Girl—who can top that? The meeting point is the cabaret entrance to start with a tour of the theater. There, a dancer tells you the history of the venue, shares a few secrets, and answers all your questions about outfits, choreography, and her pro tips for keeping up the pace and dancing in dizzying heels (by Louboutin, of course). Then, head to the official rehearsal studio for a private class you'll remember for the rest of your life...

We start with a few warm-ups to become aware of our bodies in space. Then your teacher for the day gives you advice on controlling your breathing, owning your queenly posture... and learning to walk with as much sensuality as a member of the troupe, swaying "as if you had a crocodile tail." No need to be shy: here, we step out of our comfort zone and work on our confidence with a true pro. Finally, learn a short group choreography to immortalize by placing your phone near the mirror: for us, a few leg moves and swaying strides to Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps! Honestly: weeks later, we’re still floating on cloud nine...

Masterclass Crazy Attitude, from €90. Information and bookings on lecrazyhorseparis.com. Crazy Horse, 12 avenue George V, Paris 8th.

© Pauline Darley

Auguste Renoir invites himself to the Musée d’Orsay until July 19th with the exhibition Renoir and Love: Happy Modernity. Festive balls and summer guinguettes are the essence of the most colorful paintings by the Impressionist master, often described as the "painter of happiness." It’s impossible to miss the artist’s great masterpieces, from Bal du moulin de la Galette to Danse à la campagne, not forgetting the heart of the matter: Le Déjeuner des canotiers (Luncheon of the Boating Party). A fabulous exhibition, after which you definitely don't go home! The real chic? Prolong the ecstasy by hopping on the RER A for a timeless stopover on the Île des Impressionnistes…

We head to Maison Fournaise, the historical HQ where Monet, Sisley, and Renoir used to put the world to rights and paint by the water. It’s the indispensable cultural after-party: leaving the museum walls to find the light, the wind in the willows, and that chic guinguette atmosphere that hasn't aged a day. We sit on the balcony, under the striped hangings so recognizable from Renoir's most famous painting. It is right here that the painter brought Le Déjeuner des Canotiers to life. To match the canvas, we treat ourselves to the dedicated menu signed by Christian Le Squer, a three-star chef: crispy fried smelts to eat with your fingers, a melting pot-au-feu style chicken, and faisselle with amaretto cherries for a touch of retro indulgence. Magical!

Restaurant Maison Fournaise, Ile des Impressionnistes, 78400 Chatou. Menu Déjeuner des Canotiers, until July 19th, €39. Access: RER A, Chatou-Croissy station. Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 3pm then from 7pm to 10pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm. Reservation at 01 30 09 05 30.

Renoir and Love Exhibition at Musée d'Orsay, 1 rue de la Légion d'Honneur, Paris 7th. From March 17th to July 19th. 

Until July 19th, the Petit Palais opens its doors to host the new exhibition Visages d’artistes, from Gustave Courbet to Annette Messager. Visitors are invited to discover the art of the portrait and self-portrait through a hundred works—paintings, sculptures, photographs, decorative arts—spread over nearly two centuries. The tour extends into the permanent collections and is distinguished by highlighting 13 contemporary female artists who exhibit their portraits as a response to the resolutely masculine history of the portrait. Thus, past and present dialogue for a fascinating exhibition that resonates with this central theme of the portrait.

Between heritage and modernity, this exhibition shakes up the codes of the portrait. Here, materials vibrate and faces come alive: each work stares at you, challenges you, and establishes a dialogue, like a hall of mirrors, a conversation with art. But the quintessence of the show is the self-portrait; we discover those of Gustave Courbet, Léon Bonnat, and Jacques-Émile Blanche, but also more contemporary works: a hyperrealistic sculpture by Hélène Duprat—a disturbing self-portrait that questions representation. A crush on Tenax et Stamina. This double-sided triptych isn't meant to just be looked at: it demands that you walk around it, confront it, stand on tiptoe. Apolonia Sokol, the artist, reinterprets two great paintings: Courbet’s The Sleepers and Pelez’s Grimaces and Miseries. She draws inspiration, reinvents, and turns the self-portrait into a powerful political and personal manifesto. In short, rush to the Petit Palais to discover this fascinating exhibition, full of surprises and twists.

Visages d'artistes, at Petit Palais, from March 18th, 2026 to July 19th, 2026.

In March, how about enjoying a waffle at sunset with a view over the Seine and the Eiffel Tower. At the bar of its restaurant Le Tout-Paris, Cheval Blanc now offers irresistible Goûters Gaufrés, a sweet and savory gourmet break designed to enjoy a slice of Parisian luxury. The best strategy is to book at 5:45pm so you can order the sweet waffles created by chefs Maxime Frédéric and Sacha Vadier, served until 6pm, and then continue with the savory versions imagined by William Béquin under the guidance of chef Arnaud Donckele.

Expect to pay €40 for a sweet waffle decorated with a rosette reminiscent of Notre-Dame de Paris, topped with chocolate sauce and cocoa, hazelnut praline spread or creamy caramel and vanilla milk jam, accompanied by hot chocolate infused with almond and hazelnut, vanilla and tonka or chai-style. The afterwork crowd may prefer the savory combination at €55, which includes a cocktail of your choice and a gluten-free savory waffle such as radish with horseradish and herbs, salmon with dill and lemon cream, or the ultimate temptation of truffle with goat cheese and rosemary. Be sure to toast on the balcony at sunset and capture the moment.

Les Goûters Gaufrés de Cheval Blanc at Le Tout-Paris, 8 quai du Louvre, Paris 1st arrondissement, served Monday to Saturday from 3:30pm to 6pm for sweet waffles and from noon to midnight for savory versions, to be enjoyed at the bar or on the balconies weather permitting, without reservation. 

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Calling all coffee lovers whose café budget explodes every month, but who are determined to stick to Dry January. What if you learned latte art techniques to recreate those foamy masterpieces at home ? Head to Oberkampf, the ultimate coffee shop neighborhood, to join Julien, Cristina and their team of roasters for a hands-on latte art workshop.

The session starts with an essential introduction to the basics, before practicing steam wand techniques to froth milk like a pro. Once you’ve mastered a silky-smooth foam, it’s time to unleash your creativity and design your own patterns. The cherry on top ? Tasting your own creations (fingers crossed they turn out well), paired with sweet treats to end the experience on a high note.

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