5 things to do in Paris this weekend From October 17th to 19th
In the blink of an eye, the week is coming to an end, and the weekend is already on the horizon. It’s time to bring out your finest coats and face the autumn chill as you venture outside your cocoon. More than ever, the streets are buzzing with activities to suit every taste. Discover now what the city has in store for you this weekend.
Where to eat: At Gramme with Super Huit
This Saturday, Gramme Paris 11 welcomes the Super Huit team for a one-day residency. The event brings together two Parisian addresses dedicated to generous and accessible cuisine: Gramme, a contemporary canteen in the 11th district, and Super Huit, an intimate Marais restaurant run by chefs Louis Lafourcade and Giulian Maiuri. For the occasion, both teams take over the kitchen and counter together, offering continuous service from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. On the menu: a rotating selection of plates, natural wine, homemade cocktails, and a musical atmosphere designed to accompany the twelve hours. For those interested, reservations can be made online or by phone.
96 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris
To discover: Wish This Was Real by Tyler Mitchell at the MEP
The Maison Européenne de la Photographie is dedicating an exhibition to Tyler Mitchell until January 2026, Wish This Was Real, his first solo show in France. The exhibition unfolds in three parts: Lives / Freedoms, Postcolonial / Pastoral, and Family / Fraternity. It brings together a selection of images created over the past decade, around recurring themes in his work such as intimacy, the representation of Black bodies, transmission, and the staging of personal narratives. In 2018, just months after graduating from the Tisch School of the Arts in New York, Mitchell shot a series with Beyoncé for the cover of Vogue US, becoming the first Black photographer to sign the magazine’s cover. Two years later, he collaborated with Harry Styles on a portrait series, several of which are now on view at the MEP, including Flotation and Curtain Call. The exhibition reveals both aesthetic and political coherence: natural light, domestic or pastoral settings, bodies captured in moments of idleness or preparation. Mitchell questions the place of gentleness in African-American representation and offers images that escape dominant narratives. References to Tumblr, skate culture, and Spike Jonze’s cinema punctuate the early sections, while images of family groups in bourgeois interiors, adorned with portraits of ancestors, explore the ideas of continuity and memory. Together, they sketch a visual imagination rooted in intimacy, tenderness, and remembrance.
5/7 Rue de Fourcy, 75004 Paris
Where to have fun: At the Louvre Film Club
We all know Cinéma Paradiso in the Cour Carrée, a summer rendezvous turned ritual for outdoor film lovers. This time, the Louvre breaks free from collaborations and launches its own film club. From October 17 to 26, 2025, in the Michel Laclotte auditorium, the museum presents From David to Kubrick, a screening series designed in dialogue with the retrospective dedicated to Jacques-Louis David. From Barry Lyndon to La Marseillaise, including Napoléon by Abel Gance and La Nuit de Varennes, the program explores the great forces that shaped the painter’s life and work: revolution, power, idealism, propaganda. An exclusively male selection, where historical fiction and political frescoes engage in conversation with David’s canvases. Around ten screenings are scheduled, with ticket prices ranging from 5 to 10 euros.
75001 Paris
Where to shop: At La Bonne Pioche
Founded in 2014 in Paris, La Bonne Pioche began with online and offline pop-up sales before settling at the Galeries Lafayette in 2020 for a temporary corner. Two years later, the store opened permanently in the 11th arrondissement. Since then, the brand has focused on offering a selection of clothing and objects that highlight what already exists. The concept relies on a consignment system, largely fed by private wardrobes. Each piece is chosen based on quality, cut, and durability, regardless of era or brand. You’ll find essentials from Lemaire or Ganni, vintage classics from Céline or Max Mara, as well as lesser-known labels with timeless cuts. Alongside textiles, the shop also offers a selection of jewelry and handcrafted objects, made locally or carefully sourced. Soaps, ceramics, accessories — each item is conceived as an extension of the wardrobe: simple, useful, and thoughtfully made.
69 Rue de la Fontaine au Roi, 75011 Paris
Where to party: At Petit Bain with Lumia
On October 18, Lumia returns to Petit Bain, reviving what defines its parties: a DJ booth set up in the middle of the crowd, inspired by the golden years of the Boiler Room (but better). This format, adopted since the collective’s beginnings, encourages direct flow between artists and audience, without barriers or distance. This time, the collective heads to Australia and New Zealand, two scenes where UK Garage has taken root far from London. On the lineup: 33 Below, a New Zealand producer based in London, and Charlie Shell, a young figure from the Australian scene. They’ll share the night with Mafille, Pia Concept, and a closing set by Redstain back-to-back with Neutral.wav. As with every edition, hosting duties will be handled by Ewan Rchd, a familiar voice of the collective’s parties.
7 Port de la Gare, 75013 Paris
