What to do in Paris in August?

23/07/2024
In Paris, Le Littré Gazette

Wondering what to do in Paris in August? Every month, the Hôtel Le Littré team shares its recommendations to help you make the most of your stay. We’ll keep you up to date with the most exciting temporary exhibitions, must-see events, entertaining family activities, as well as not-to-be-missed gourmet restaurants to delight your taste buds this August.

Are you ready to learn about some of the things to do and see in Paris? And find out more about the activities surrounding the Paris Olympic Games! If you need further advice or help booking activities, we encourage you to contact our concierge service.

Olympic Games festives zones

The Olympic and Paralympic Games fan zones promise an electrifying atmosphere, with giant screens to follow the competitions, live entertainment, tasty food stalls and a festive atmosphere. If you want to take part in this exceptional event, head to the fan zones until September 8 to join thousands of other enthusiasts and feel the Olympic excitement right in the heart of Paris!

Trocadéro Champions Park with Métro 6, stop at Bir-Hakeim.
Place Saint Sulpice is a 16-minute walk from the hotel.
La Cité Audacieuse is a 19-minute walk from the hotel.
Arène de Lutèce with Métro 10, stop at Cardinal Lemoine.
Parvis de la Marie du 15ème with Métro 12, stop at Vaugirard.

Start of the legendary Olympic marathon

The Olympic marathon is an event that has been on the program since the first Games in Athens in 1896. Scheduled for August 10, 2024 for the men and the following day for the women, the Paris 2024 Olympic Marathon will take on a spectacular and demanding course, paying tribute to the rich history of France and Paris over nearly 42 km. The good news is that there will be plenty of free viewing points. We advise you to consult the route map to choose spots in the communes between Paris and Versailles, such as Meudon, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Chaville… Alternatively, you can visit the Opéra Garnier or the Château de Versailles. However, you’ll need to arrive very early to be well placed in these strategic and culturally emblematic locations.

Picasso’s “Revoir” collection

The Musée National Picasso-Paris invites you to discover the three-storey collection of the great Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. Come and explore Picasso’s many facets through this exceptional collection, which reflects his varied aesthetic explorations and different artistic periods. The museum also offers thematic exhibitions, the first of which pays tribute to the artist Françoise Gilot.

National Picasso-Paris Museum, 5 rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris
Full price: 16 euros, concessions : 12 euros
Metro 4, stop at Châtelet, then Metro 1 and stop at Saint-Paul

Le Ciel de Paris

How about a table in the clouds before your big departure? Climb to the top of the Montparnasse Tower and settle into the comfortable seats of the Le Ciel de Paris restaurant. The carefully-crafted menu will take you on a journey through the finest products from France and around the world… Not forgetting the exceptional view!

Tour Maine Montparnasse, 56th floor Tour Maine Montparnasse, Av. du Maine, 75015 Paris
5min walk from the hotel
Approx. €100 per person

Colorova

This address is well known to Parisians. This tearoom-patisserie is tucked away in the little Rue de l’Abbé Grégoire, just a stone’s throw from the hotel. We invite you to savor the lunch menu, featuring genuine homemade dishes such as vegetable veloutés, quality meats and strawberry tarts… All this for a price ranging from €24 to €29.

47 rue de l’Abbé Grégoire, 75006 Paris
3min walk from the hotel