Which cultural sites in Paris are open on 1 and 8 May, Ascension Thursday and Whit Monday?
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Many cultural venues in Paris are open on 1, 8 and 14 May 2026 and Whit Monday (25 May 2026)! On 1 May, Labour Day, enjoy a family outing at the Parc zoologique de Paris, the Jardin d'Acclimatation or the Aquarium de Paris, an incredible visual experience at the Atelier des Lumières or in the world of Dalí Paris. On 8 May, treat yourself to a visit to the Panthéon, the Louvre or the Château de Vincennes, unless you prefer the more confidential atmosphere offered by the Musée Maillol or the Palais de Tokyo. On Ascension Thursday and Whit Monday, many museums and monuments also remain open, such as the historic Conciergerie, the exotic Musée national des arts asiatiques - Guimet or the National Museum of Natural History and its Grande Galerie de l'Evolution (Great Gallery of Evolution), not to mention the plethora of chateaux to discover the region's heritage, such as Vincennes, Fontainebleau, Maisons or Vaux-le-Vicomte.
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The Parc Zoologique de Paris: a whole world to explore.
The Parc Zoologique is open to visitors year round, …
Before Versailles, there was Vaux le Vicomte !
Located 50 km southeast of Paris, Vaux le Vicomte offers the …
AT GRÉVIN, THE STAR IS YOU!
⭐ How about a special moment with your favorite personalities? ⭐
Immerse …
The Parc Zoologique de Paris: a whole world to explore.
The Parc Zoologique is open to visitors year round, …
Before Versailles, there was Vaux le Vicomte !
Located 50 km southeast of Paris, Vaux le Vicomte offers the …
A royal residence on the edges of Paris.
The Château of Vincennes was used as royal residence from the 12th …
Let yourself be dazzled by the 1,113 stained glass windows in this gem of Rayonnant Gothic architecture.
The …
One museum, 4 continents
The museum is located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and was designed by architect …
The Museum of the History of Immigration
The Musée de l'histoire de l'immigration (Museum of the History of …
A truly unique monument and collection.
Located in the very heart of Paris, the Bourse de Commerce is …
An iconic French heritage site and a stunning view over Place de la Concorde.
Once the Garde-meuble de la …
AT GRÉVIN, THE STAR IS YOU!
⭐ How about a special moment with your favorite personalities? ⭐
Immerse …
The Parc Zoologique de Paris: a whole world to explore.
The Parc Zoologique is open to visitors year round, …
Before Versailles, there was Vaux le Vicomte !
Located 50 km southeast of Paris, Vaux le Vicomte offers the …
A unique view of the Champs-Élysées, the world’s most beautiful avenue.
The Arc de triomphe was begun in …
A royal residence on the edges of Paris.
The Château of Vincennes was used as royal residence from the 12th …
Let yourself be dazzled by the 1,113 stained glass windows in this gem of Rayonnant Gothic architecture.
The …
One museum, 4 continents
The museum is located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and was designed by architect …
The Museum of the History of Immigration
The Musée de l'histoire de l'immigration (Museum of the History of …
A truly unique monument and collection.
Located in the very heart of Paris, the Bourse de Commerce is …
An iconic French heritage site and a stunning view over Place de la Concorde.
Once the Garde-meuble de la …
AT GRÉVIN, THE STAR IS YOU!
⭐ How about a special moment with your favorite personalities? ⭐
Immerse …
The Parc Zoologique de Paris: a whole world to explore.
The Parc Zoologique is open to visitors year round, …
Before Versailles, there was Vaux le Vicomte !
Located 50 km southeast of Paris, Vaux le Vicomte offers the …
A unique view of the Champs-Élysées, the world’s most beautiful avenue.
The Arc de triomphe was begun in …
A royal residence on the edges of Paris.
The Château of Vincennes was used as royal residence from the 12th …
Let yourself be dazzled by the 1,113 stained glass windows in this gem of Rayonnant Gothic architecture.
The …
A truly unique monument and collection.
Located in the very heart of Paris, the Bourse de Commerce is …
An iconic French heritage site and a stunning view over Place de la Concorde.
Once the Garde-meuble de la …
The banks of the Seine are dotted with architectural wonders: iconic museums such as the Musée d'Orsay and the Louvre, iconic monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Conciergerie, the Palais de Chaillot, the Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries, not to mention the charm of its many bridges and footbridges... A daytime or evening cruise offers you the opportunity to admire the splendour of these treasures from a completely different angle as you glide along the river.
