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May 2018 in Paris

Monday 15 Jan 2018 / Category: Things to do in Paris

May in Paris - a beautiful month with the promise of summer just around the corner! We love this time of year and Paris is gearing up for a spectacular season of cultural, sporting and gastronomic events. Tennis superstars descend for Roland Garros, jazz soirées along the Left Bank offer the perfect chance to unwind and, our personal favorite at La Cuisine, La Fête du Pain arrives in town! 

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Foodie Fun

A Taste of Paris - 17 - 20 May

For the gourmands among us there is no other place to be in April than the Taste of Paris festival at the magnificent Grand Palais. A four-day food extravaganza, this festival will unite food lovers with 27 world-renowned chefs and patissiers, including Alain Ducasse and Claire Heitzler. As well as hosting over 100 stalls from artisanal producers and a champagne bar, there will also be the chance to get involved with 45-minute culinary sessions led by top chefs. Expect pop-up restaurants, demonstrations, meet-and-greets and so much more!

Fête du Pain - 5 - 16 May

Can you imagine a Paris without bread? No? Good, neither can we! Paris welcomes back the Festival of Bread for its 23rd year, hosted - for the first time - right in front of the Notre Dame cathedral. For ten days, Paris will be celebrating the art of beautiful and lovingly made pain de tradition. Inside a huge 1200 metre-squared tent there'll be around 100 bakers showing off their skills as they craft upwards of three thousand traditional baguettes every day. Where do we sign? At the same time, the fiercely contested annual 'Best Baguette' competition will take place and the winner will be chosen to supply the President with a daily supply of baguette. Bread lovers, this is the week for you! Read more about it here.

Atelier des Lumières

Events

Atelier des Lumières - Running through until December

An exceptional sensory exhibit marking the opening of the Atelier des Lumières ! Presenting an immersive exhibition devoted to figures in the Viennese art scene, particularly Gustav Klimt - along with the musical collaboration of Luca Longobardi, this programme immerses visitors in a colourful and luminous works of Gustav Klimt, and his contemporaries - taking you through one hundred years of Viennese painting ! Find out more here

La Nuit des Musées - 19 May

Culture buffs and night owls rejoice - La Nuit des Musées makes a return for a night of fun! Organised by the Ministry for Culture, museums across Paris will throw open their doors until midnight for a special celebration of all the great cultural hubs in the city. While the full line-up of museums and events is yet to be announced, you can expect openings from Paris' biggest and best museums, including the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, and the Pompidou Centre. In addition to extended opening hours, many will be hosting readings, concerts and other activities too, this is a night not to be missed! For the top ten museum events in Paris, click here

Roland Garros - 21 May - 10 June

Paris welcomes back the titans of tennis for the chance to win the greatest clay court tournament in the world. For 3 weeks this year the Porte d'Auteuil will play host to the French open - the question is can Novak Djokovic and Garbiñe Muguruza retain their 2017 titles in this fiercely contested competition? All eyes will be on Paris as the summer season of tennis tournaments kicks off, this is not to be missed! More information here.

© Roland Garros

Culture Vultures

Open Artists' Studios - 5-8 May

If you've ever wondered how artists live and work in Paris, find out at this bi-annual event. For a long weekend you'll be invited into working studios and artists' workshops in the cool Père Lachaise neighbourhood. Meet the 36 participating artists, discover their latest works and share in an event that's been going for 30 years. 

Festival of Fashion, Design and Gastronomy - 5-6 May

The perfect way to spend your weekend in the North Marais - come and discover Klin d’œil at the beautiful Carreau du Temple. A mish-mash of gastronomy, art and fashion all under one roof. Enjoy 70 french creators on site Saturday 11h to 23h (with swing dance from 20h30 -23h) and Sunday from 11h-19h. Find out more here

Music

Tous à Opera - 4 - 6 May

Dedicated to opening the world of Opera for all, enjoy a weekend of free events across the City, particularly at one of the most magnificent Opera houses in Europe, the Opera Garnier! From free visits to a peek behind the scenes, be sure to take in a visit to the Opera house for a full day of activities on May 5th. You can find out more here

Saint Germain des Prés Jazz Festival - 24 May - 4 June

Paris' 6th Arrondissement on the Rive Gauche will once again be hosting it's annual Jazz festival as the nights finally become longer and warmer. Since its inception in 2001, the festival has been renowned for its line-up of international artists and this year will be no exceptions as Roberto Fonseca, Indra Rios Moore and Melanie de Biasio take to the stage - to name just a few of the incredible musicians taking part! Buy tickets, check out the full programme and start tapping your feet in anticipation here

© Pascal Bouclier

Central Paris Location

Last Minute Course Places

12 Nov 2024

  • French Market Tour and Cooking Class / Marché Maubert
  • Spend the morning like the locals, with a typical Parisian experience. A full immersion in to French culture with a French Market Tour followed by a hands-on French Cooking Class right in the heart of Paris !

  • Meet at 18 Place Maubert in front of the fountain, next to Metro Station Maubert Mutualité     Time: 9:30 - 13:30
  • Price: €189.00     Availability: 3 places left

13 Nov 2024

  • Evening Classes / Marais Tour and Cooking Class
  • Explore the most dynamic area of Paris, Le Marais and visit some of the finest food stores in Paris. Then, enjoy a hands-on cooking class creating a Traditional 4 course French meal.

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 16:00 - 20:00
  • Price: €189.00     Availability: 5+ places left

13 Nov 2024

  • French Pastry / The Best of French Pastry
  • The perfect three hour experience for those that love the ‘best of’ classic French Pastries. Enjoy creating the delights you find adorning the windows of your favorite Paris Pastry boutiques.

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 14:00 - 17:00
  • Price: €119.00     Availability: 3 places left

13 Nov 2024

  • French Baking Classes / French Baguettes and ‘Boulangerie’ Class
  • Three hours of French Bread heaven in the heart of Paris. Learn the tips and tricks to bring the French 'boulangerie' to 'chez vous'!

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 10:00 - 13:00
  • Price: €119.00     Availability: 2 places left

14 Nov 2024

  • French Baking Classes / Le Croissant & Breakfast Pastries
  • The 'Roi' of the Parisian breakfast table, Le Croissant ! Enjoy three hours of mastering this decadent, flaky, buttery French icon.

  • La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 9:30 - 12:30
  • Price: €119.00     Availability: 2 places left

Nutty for Chestnuts

Saturday 26 Oct 2024

Chestnut season is upon us! From October through December, one can find chestnuts popping up throughout Paris, from market stalls to street vendors! The French are a big fan of this nut, and they use it in a plethora of ways, like ground into flour, dried, boiled, roasted, and even candied!

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