May in Paris is one of the best times to visit and enjoy the city: the weather begins to get warmer and the plethora of events expand in tandem with the rising temperature.
Here’s a short-list of some things to do and see in Paris now and many continuing to the following months.
Nos Cinema de Quartier
April 25 2013 to May 25 2013
Everyday 9am to 6pm (Except Sundays) (Metro Jules Joffrin, Line 12). The City Hall (Mairie) of the 18eme Arr. – Free Exhibition of old Paris cinemas from the 18th district. Project done in collaboration with the Paris-Louxor Association, great timing as the beautifully designed Louxor just reopened across from the Metro Barbes.
Face, Dos, Profile
March 28 2013 to July 6 2013
Everyday from 9am to 5pm (Except Sundays)- Free exhibition on fashion from 1931 includes many french designers and photos of items such as dresses and accessories from that time.
Galerie du Credit Municipal de Paris – 55 Rue des Francs-Bourgeois 75004 – Metro Hotel de Ville or Rambuteau (Lines 1 and 11)
French Open
26 May- 9 June 2013
Roland Garros Stadium
Website: French Open Website
La Nuit des Mus?es
May 18 2013
Once a year the museums open for an entire night free to the public.