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Latest Developments and Events This Week in Paris
Time Out Paris Food & Drink Awards recognise standout restaurants while concerts and a classic vehicle parade take place across the city.
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Hakuba at 8 quai du Louvre in Paris 1er received the top honour as best restaurant of 2025 at the Time Out Paris Food & Drink Awards.
Restaurant Recognitions This Week
Plénitude at the Cheval Blanc Paris, located at 8 quai du Louvre in the 75001 arrondissement and led by three-Michelin-star chef Arnaud Donckele, maintains its position among the highest-ranked gastronomic venues according to La Liste assessments. L'Arpège at 84 rue de Varenne in the 75007 arrondissement continues its long association with chef Alain Passard. Septime holds its Michelin star alongside Écotable recognition for its neo-bistro approach. Le Gabriel at 42 avenue Gabriel in the 75008 arrondissement lists a dinner menu at 278 euros. Selva operates from 6 rue Popincourt in the 75011 arrondissement with South American cuisine, while Forest focuses on well-being menus with indoor and terrace options.
Le Marais Activities and Venues
Place des Vosges offers a central point for picnics or relaxation within its 17th-century arcades and red-brick buildings, adjacent to the free Maison de Victor Hugo museum. The Musée Picasso in Hôtel Salé holds over 5,000 works. The free Musée Carnavalet covers Paris history from its origins onward. The Musée d’art et d’histoire du Judaïsme stands in the Jewish Quarter. Rue des Rosiers in the Pletzl area features establishments such as L’As du Fallafel and Florence Kahn. Shopping routes run along rue des Francs-Bourgeois, rue Vieille du Temple and rue de Turenne.
Events Scheduled This Weekend
Between 82 and 157 concerts, festivals and events are listed for Paris this weekend. Damso performs at La Défense Arena and Aya Nakamura at Stade de France. The Tokyo Waves electronic music series, curated by Jen Cardini with female DJ sets and live performances, continues on the Garden Level of the Palais de Tokyo through 29 August 2026. The Summer Crossing of Paris, featuring approximately 700 vehicles more than 30 years old, occurs on Sunday 19 July 2026. Additional immersive shows include a 3D projection with live orchestra at the Church of Saint-Eustache and a 400-square-metre Pirate Experience at the Maison de l’Océan.
Residents and visitors can check official venue listings and ticket platforms for current availability on the listed dates and locations.