5 things to do in Paris this weekend

Escape the cold with our selection of indoor activities this weekend and choose options that will allow you to avoid the grayness and rain. From a multidisciplinary pop-up in the heart of Le Marais to a Russian restaurant offering authentic and affordable homemade dishes, discover what the city has to offer you this weekend.

Where to Eat - La Cantine des Tsars

Located steps away from the Louvre, this Russian restaurant has everything you need to warm up after a stroll in the cold. Offering authentic dishes, La Cantine des Tsars immerses visitors in the heart of Russian cuisine, in a baroque yet friendly setting. Conceived by the Ephemera group, the restaurant offers affordable homemade dumplings, perfect for enjoying during a break from shopping. On the menu? Small plates to start with: eggplant caviar, Olivier salad, salmon blinis, or their authentic pirozhkis for only €2.20 each. We then suggest trying a bowl of traditional borscht with sour cream or a serving of their authentic dumplings, Pelménis, filled with lamb or mushrooms. Complete it all with a glass of vodka, as is customary in Russia.

21 Rue du Roule, 75001

To Explore - LOADING. Urban Art in the Digital Age

The new exhibition is a paradise for street art enthusiasts. Starting December 6th, Parisians can explore an immersive exhibition dedicated to contemporary street art from around the world. Visitors will have the opportunity to rediscover street art in all its forms, from its beginnings in the New York subway to its cultural integration in the busiest urban centers worldwide. Beyond immersive video installations, the exhibition will also explore how these works have been widely digitized and shared on the internet and social networks, not to mention the recent emergence of NFTs. By transposing city streets onto the big screen, the exhibition's video installations allow viewers to experience this art form through a digital prism, without forgetting its historical origins on the facades of buildings worldwide.

Grand Palais Immersif - 110 Rue de Lyon, 75012

Where to Have Fun - The Nitro Factory Pop-up

The multidisciplinary studio is organizing its long-awaited pop-up, offering the city a festive and larger-than-ever Christmas-themed experience throughout the weekend. In Le Marais, from 11 am to 8 pm, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, visitors can spend the day shopping from over 14 brands, including Denui Paris, Allour Studio, Maison Epoche, while enjoying pizzas and panettones from Baldoria Pizzeria. Additionally, the event also offers Milanese Skincare facials, ideal for starting or ending the weekend. Finally, starting at 5 pm, the pop-up is hosting an alcohol-free aperitif with Iessi as well as natural wines presented by a specialized sommelier. Head to Le Marais for this playful pop-up with much to discover.

Kiff & Marais - 17 Rue des Gravilliers, 75003

Where to Shop - Vintage Designer Store Pop-up

Whether you're looking for a gift for a loved one or for yourself, there's still time to treat yourself. It's the last weekend to explore vintage archives thanks to the Parisian showrooms Marie Olive Clothing and Loulou French Vintage. The two fashion creators join forces for an exclusive boutique located in the heart of Le Marais, offering customers the opportunity to acquire archive pieces from Alaïa, Thierry Mugler, Céline, etc. Open from 11 am to 7:30 pm, it's the perfect place to refresh your wardrobe. Treat yourself to something special for the holidays through the expertise of the showrooms.

54 rue Charlot, 75003

Where to Party - Beleza Party

From 10 pm, put on your best outfit and head to the Silencio des Prés cinema for a dance-filled evening featuring some of the city's best DJs. Known for organizing parties with carefully curated line-ups, the Beleza collective is setting up again on the left bank, an opportunity not to be missed. On the agenda? DJ sets by Papi Julio, Bengala, Jeune Pouce, and Parisienne Gyal, offering guests a range of 100% afrobeats, dancehall, and drum'n'bass sounds to dance to until the early hours of the morning. The event is likely to fill up quickly, so we recommend booking your tickets as soon as possible.

22 Rue Guillaume Apollinaire, 75006