5 things to do in Paris this weekend From December 19 to 21
In the blink of an eye, the week comes to an end and the last weekend before the holidays is on the horizon. It’s time to pull out your finest coats and brave the winter chill to venture beyond your cocoon. The streets are buzzing with activities, perfect for taking a break from the Christmas frenzy of holiday celebrations. Discover now what the city has in store for you this weekend.
Where to Eat: Chez Orson
Located on Rue du Dragon, Orson marks a new chapter in the journey of chef Esu Lee, already noted in Paris with JIP. Here, he presents a bistronomic table guided by memories of Korean meals, where fire plays a central role. The intimate and carefully designed dining room revolves around an impressive custom grill, the unique cooking tool, designed to control smoke and intensity. The menu unfolds in four courses, about fifteen plates, some for sharing, featuring reimagined banchan, seafood, grilled meats, and flame-treated vegetables. The result is precise yet generous cuisine, both personal and approachable, striking the right balance between Parisian rigor and Korean warmth. A recent hotspot already attracting attention, reservations recommended.
5 Rue du Dragon, 75006 Paris
To Discover: D’un Seul Souffle at the Grand Palais
With D’un seul souffle, Claire Tabouret unveils the behind-the-scenes of an extraordinary project: the creation of the future contemporary stained glass for Notre-Dame de Paris. Winner of the public commission launched at the end of 2024, the artist exhibits life-size models, sketches, and monotypes at Galerie 10.2, created in collaboration with the Simon-Marq workshop. Presented as a workshop in motion, the exhibition allows visitors to dive into the meticulous process of a work still in progress, designed to interact with the cathedral’s white light. It is also refreshing to see an exclusively female-led project at this scale: Claire Tabouret, Eva Jospin, and the artisans behind the scenes occupy the space with precision, without overplaying it.
Av. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 75008 Paris
Where to Have Fun: At the Trincamp Solidarity Collection
This Saturday, Trincamp hosts a solidarity lottery in collaboration with Florian Waldmann and Utopia 56. The concept is simple: you donate warm, functional, and good-condition clothes, and receive a lottery ticket. No tickets are sold, only donations. The clothes will then be redistributed by Utopia 56 to people living on the streets, in a context of urgent need. Prizes include prints from the photographer to be won during the draw at 6:30 PM. The collection runs from 11 AM to 6 PM at 130 Rue Oberkampf. A small gesture, a big help.
130 Rue Oberkampf, 75011 Paris
Where to Shop: At Dawn Christmas Market
Until January 4th, the At Dawn boutique transforms into an end-of-year market unlike any other. Hidden on Rue de Picardie in the 3rd arrondissement, this confidential address, run by Alyssa and Matthieu, offers a curated selection combining luxury vintage, emerging designers, design pieces, handmade jewelry, skincare, and fragrances from Asia, Europe, and America. The selection is conceived as a journey through rare pieces, set against a meticulously designed scenography.
13 Rue de Picardie, 75003 Paris
Where to Party: Omizs Party at Solum
On December 20th, the KOM“O”MIZS take over Solum once again for a special winter edition. The program features a night under disco balls and pastel lights, designed as a nod to the French Touch. Breakbot & Irfane lead the set with a mix of electronic music and modern disco. Joining them are OMIZS & E.T, familiar faces of KOM“O”MIZS nights, along with an extended line-up: Pälmeer, Saverio & Lew, Make Me Feel, Damien Morin, Mayungos & Dalel, Yous & Bady, Yok & Allard.
Left Bank, Pont Alexandre III, 75007 Paris
