5 things to do in Paris this weekend

As life seems to have regained its rhythm, the week is coming to an end, and the weekend is on the horizon. The summer festivities and beautiful weather are extending beyond the back-to-school season, so it's time to enjoy the mild temperatures by venturing outside your cocoon. More than ever, the streets are buzzing with activities to satisfy all tastes. Discover now what the city has in store for you this weekend.

Where to eat: At Faubourg Daimant with Cheynese 

This back-to-school season, Faubourg Daimant is teaming up with chef Cheynese, recently spotted at the helm of Chop Chop, for a gourmet collaboration around one dish: Peking-style glazed oyster mushrooms inspired by Peking duck. Available exclusively at this cool vegan hotspot that reinterprets bourgeois cuisine with its own twist, this four-hand creation will be served from September 10 to 24, 2024. Between the wheat pancakes to be filled with BBQ oyster mushrooms, enhanced with hoisin sauce and toasted sesame aioli, and the reinterpreted Belle Époque ambiance – marble, velvet, and elegant glass roof – the experience promises to delight the senses, while affirming a committed vision of contemporary gastronomy.

20 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75010 Paris

To discover: Les Traversées du Marais 

For its 10th edition, the Les Traversées du Marais festival promises to showcase this famous Parisian district in a new light, celebrating the diversity and richness of the local cultural scene. From September 13 to 15, this multidisciplinary, entirely free celebration offers an immersion in a thriving artistic universe through live performances, installations, and participatory workshops. With surprises in store, this anniversary edition invites you to wander through emblematic locations such as the Maison de Victor Hugo, the Centre Pompidou, and the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature, while offering moments of exchange and discovery.

Where to have fun: At the Superpowers Workshop by LEGO

In a context where access to play spaces is limited for two out of five families, and one in five families never shares playtime together, the LEGO Group is committed to changing this reality with the Superpowers Workshop. This innovative space, where children become the architects of their own experience, redefines the traditional codes of art galleries by merging creativity with the magic of play. Supported by influential figures like Sarah Andelman and visionary artists such as Aurélia Durand, Chen Fenwan, and Ekow Nimako, this workshop highlights play as an essential tool for social inclusion. The campaign Play is Your Superpower embodies LEGO's desire to encourage moments of sharing, joy, and creativity, transcending age, gender, and origin barriers.

3bis Rue Papin, 75003 Paris

Where to shop: At a thrift sale at Snow Bunny 

If you're planning to splurge this weekend, we highly recommend stopping by the thrift sale at Snow + in the 3rd arrondissement. Shop the wardrobes of 11 fashionistas offering vintage and designer pieces at affordable prices. You'll discover a diverse selection, ranging from luxury to streetwear, as well as high-end ready-to-wear. All tastes will be satisfied! The store will open its doors from noon to 8 pm, a word of advice: come early!

6 Rue de la Corderie, 75003 Paris

Where to party: At Slice with Camporeale & Co

Calling all fans of sounds from across the Channel! This Friday, September 13, DJ and producer Camporeale invites you to an open-air electronic music party at Slice, the new venue of Cracki Records, from 6 pm to 11 pm. On the program: exclusive sets and back-to-back performances that promise to push the boundaries of the genre. Among the artists, you'll find Camporeale, Yawy, Kiiki, Joke NK from Dimension Klub, as well as GOUZOU, K1000, and Mezzer from Bavardages, accompanied by Lag In, a new hope of the local scene. As for the food, it will be provided by Bang Bang Belleville.

14 Av. Léon Gaumont, 75020 Paris