Almost everything is open on May 8 in Paris and its surroundings. May 8 is a public holiday, but especially on this day, a public holiday does not mean a holiday! This year, May 8 is a Monday, it is the occasion for a great 3-day weekend . Discover our suggestions for family outings for the weekend of May 6 to 8. The program is very rich, one day will not be enough.
Tourist activities in Paris on May 8
The great classics to do on May 8
Workshops or cultural and fun visits for children on 8 May
Up to 20% off
- The Palais Royal investigation (from 10 years old)
- Workshops at the Museum of Magic:
– Workshop for 6-10 year olds
– Workshop of magic of the Cathedrals - Pastry workshops at Sweet Bazar
Fun ideas to discover Paris on May 8 …
- TUK-TUK : the ride from 1h30 in the streets of Paris (with children of all ages)
- QUAD : 1h30 tour of Paris (with teenagers)
- HOVERBOARD : 1h30 ride on the banks of the Seine (from 8 years old)
- ELECTRIC SCOOTER with or without animator, day or night (from 12 years old) – 30% discount on scooter rental
- CRUISE on the Seine (classic version) or special children’s version (for 8-12 year olds), or the private cruise for 2 to 12 people
- HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT WITH THE BALLON DE PARIS
Museums open on May 8 in Paris
All museums usually open on Mondays are open on Monday, May 8
Play tourist by visiting a Parisian monument on May 8
And also:
- See Paris by PANORAMIC BUS with the day pass (-10% on all tickets)
- See Paris BY NIGHT by PANORAMIC BUS (10% on all tickets)
Have fun in an amusement park
- Parc Asterix (60)
- The Sand Sea (60)
- France Miniature (78)
- Disneyland (77)
- Jardin d’Acclimatation (Bois de Boulogne)
- Rex Studios (Paris 2nd)
Castles in the Paris region
- the Palace of Versailles (78) and the Musical Fountains Show
- the castle of Breteuil (78)
- the castle of Rambouillet (78)
- the castle of Vincennes (94)
- the Château de Chantilly (60)
- the Château de Pierrefonds (60)
- the castle of Vaux le Vicomte (77)
- the castle of Fontainebleau (77)
- the castle of Champs sur Marne (77)
Other ideas for outings around Paris
Where to see animals with children?
- The Zoological Park of Paris (in the 12th arrondissement)
- The Ferme de Paris (in the 12th arrondissement)
- The menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes (in the 5th arrondissement)
- The great gallery of Evolution (in the 5th arrondissement)
- The Aquarium of Paris (in the 16th arrondissement)
- The Sea Life Aquarium (in the 77)
- Beauval Zoo (41)
- the Thoiry Safari Zoo (78)
Daytime or evening shows scheduled for May 8
Our discounted rates in May 2024 in Paris
- The Bateaux-Mouches cruise : 25% discount on the adult ticket
- 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
- 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
