Bonjour, listeners, and welcome to your friendly guide for what to do in Paris this week! Today, Sunday, February 15, 2026, kick off your day with the breathtaking Before Sunset screening at the Center for Contemporary Arts—wait, no, that's not quite right, but here in the City of Light, dive into the newly reopened Museum of Romantic Life, showcasing a fresh look at painter Ary Scheffer and the romantic movement, as Le Monde reports. It's the perfect romantic stroll through history, with renovated exhibits that pull you into 19th-century Paris vibes. Swing by the immersive Luminescence: L'Odyssée Céleste at Saint-Eustache Church, where Sortiraparis highlights this upgraded 3D sound-and-light show painting celestial wonders across vaulted ceilings—running through April, it's a cosmic escape that mesmerizes with starry projections and ethereal music. Tomorrow, Monday, February 16, catch the tail end of Chinese New Year festivities at Chinagora in Val-de-Marne, featuring fireworks and lion dances lighting up the night, according to Sortiraparis. Then, on Tuesday, February 17, join the Mardi Gras fun with beignets at Hugues Pouget bakery in the 6th arrondissement—picture fluffy, sugar-dusted delights celebrating the season. That same day, witness a vibrant lion dance at Village Royal in the 8th, all decked in red for the Year of the Fire Horse. Midweek, from February 16 to 18, explore the free Chanel exhibition at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr auction house, displaying 367 iconic pieces from 1995 to 2023 by Lagerfeld and Viard—dresses, coats, jewelry that scream Parisian chic, free entry for a fashion fix. Don't miss ongoing gems like Expanded Drops at Maison Francis Kurkdjian, where photographer Christelle Boulé turns fragrances into visual art until March 29, or the extended double exhibition at Grand Palais featuring Claire Tabouret's "D’un seul souffle" and Eva Jospin's "Grottesco" through March 29—contemporary art that pulses with energy. For families, hit Vertical World climbing gym in Montparnasse with glow-in-the-dark walls, or Color Room for messy paint explosions in Charenton-le-Pont. Art lovers, the Facing the Sky exhibition at the Museum of Romantic Life spotlights Paul Huet's sky paintings from February 14 to August 30. This weekend, blend into the buzz at Bonne Montmartre, France's first Norwegian coffee shop near the hill, sipping Oslo brews with Nordic pastries. Cap it with Louis Vuitton’s Tea Time by Maxime Frédéric for couture-inspired sweets that taste like luxury. Paris is alive with culture, feasts, and thrills—grab your beret and dive in! Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
