Finding activities open on May 1st in Paris is possible! Contrary to popular belief, not everything is closed on May 1st. Some castles, all amusement parks are open on May 1st. If you want to go to the theatre, we indicate below the plays that are performed on the 1st of May in Paris.
Ideas for family outings, on May 1st…
Must-see outings on May 1st
Activities to book very soon, on May 1, 2024…
- The Family visit “Street Art explained to children + mini-workshop”
- The treasure hunt “The Last Secret of Arsène Lupin” (from 10 years old)
- The treasure hunt “2 hours to discover the secret of Montmartre” (from 10 years old)
- The “Eternal Spirit of Montmartre” show visit
- The investigation visit “The Investigation of Père Lachaise”
- The investigation game “2 hours to unravel the secret of the Treasury of France” (from 12 years old)
- In Versailles • The treasure hunt “2 hours to save the King” (from 10 years old)
- In Versailles • The guided tour “Revolution Tour Versailles” (from 8 years old)
Fun walks in Paris on May 1st
- On an electric scooter • A 2-hour guided ride from 12 years old
- By electric quad bike • A ride from 9 years old
- By Tuk Tuk • A Tuk Tuk ride à la carte (for everyone)
- On the Seine • A cruise on the Seine (classic cruise, family, private cruise, restaurant cruise…)
- By bus • Discover Paris by panoramic bus
- On a Hoverboard • A 2-hour guided walk, from 8 years old
- On foot • Enigmes walks to do in 12 districts of Paris
Unusual outings on May 1st
- Behind the scenes of a cinema • The Rex Studios (from 6 years old)
- Paris in virtual reality • Flyview (from 8 years old)
- Paris in a hot air balloon • The Paris Generali balloon
These museums and monuments are open on May 1st
- The Museum of Illusions (1st)
- Rex Studios (2nd)
- The Grévin Museum (9th)
- The Chocolate Museum (10th)
- Paradox Museum (9th)
- Science Experiments (12th)
- The Eiffel Tower
3 castles open on May 1st
Exhibitions to see on May 1st
- Seth plays it from the age of 2 – Musée en Herbe
- The Egypt of the Pharaohs • From Khufu to Ramses II for all – Atelier des Lumières
- “Art of the brick”, the LEGO® art exhibition for everyone – Galeries Montparnasse
- Tutankhamun – The Pharaonic Immersive Experience from 8 years old – Galeries Montparnasse
- The World of Banksy from 12 years old – Banksy Museum
See animals on May 1
- THE ZOOLOGICAL PARK OF PARIS (in the 12th arrondissement)
- THE AQUARIUM OF PARIS (in the 16th arrondissement)
- THE RACECOURSE WITH THE FAMILY (in the 16th)
- THE SEA LIFE AQUARIUM (77)
- THE ZOO OF BEAUVAL (41)
- THE SAFARI ZOO OF THOIRY (78)
What to do on the evening of May 1st in Paris?
- The scooter in the evening
- ONE OF THE SHOWS of the moment (see above)
- A TUKTUK RIDE (1h30 RIDE)
- ELECTRIC QUAD : the ride from 1h30 to 19h30 to discover Paris in a different way
- PARIS BY NIGHT BY PANORAMIC BUS (10% discount on all tickets)
- THE MONTPARNASSE TOWER BY NIGHT(to enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Paris)
Daytime or evening shows scheduled on May 1st
Our discounted rates in May
Take advantage of our good deals for Saturday or Sunday
- The panoramic bus tour at night : -10% on all tickets
- The 1-day, 2 or 3-day pass on a panoramic bus : -10% on all tickets
- The Vedettes de Paris Family Cruise : reduced rate from 2 tickets purchased
- Electric scooter rental : -30% on all tickets
- Guided ride on an electric scooter : reduced price from 2 tickets purchased
- Paris by night by electric scooter : reduced price from 2 tickets purchased
- Commented ride in an electric quad : – 14% discount
- Guided Hoverboard ride : reduced price from 2 tickets purchased
- Electric scooter rental : -20% discount
- The Aquarium Ciné Aqua : reduced rate on adult and child duos
- Science Experiments : -5% on all tickets
- Escape Games in the streets of Paris : -10% discount
- Unusual guided tours : -10% discount
- The Riddle Walks : -20% discount
- Show visits with actors : -20% discount
Finding activities open on May 1st in Paris is possible! Contrary to popular belief, not everything is closed on May 1st. Some castles, all amusement parks are open on May 1st. However, May 1st is traditionally one of the most followed public holidays of the year along with December 25th and January 1st. While it’s true that most museums and shops are closed, we’ve found some very nice activities to do with the family on May 1st. To avoid asking yourself the question “open or closed?”, here is the list of places open on this holiday. Discover all our suggestions for outings, there is plenty to do! On the program, unusual visits, exhibitions, castles, animals…
