Our good plans – February
Restaurants
A retro chic restaurant, found a stone’s throw from the famous Père Lachaise in the 11th arrondissement. Ideal for meeting friends or a loved one, Diggity provides ambient music, subdued lighting and, most significantly, a menu that changes depending on the season, providing you with the freshest of ingredients. To avoid being disappointed, best to ring ahead and reserve a table in this popular spot!
A vast commercial centre on the periphery of Paris, it’s grand opening takes place on February 8th! With a food market of over 4000m², 20 kiosks and 3 bars, there is something for everyone to be found here. However, there’s more to Boom Boom than just the food – there is also an escape room, a cinema, indoor skydiving, with a handful of musical events throughout February. A day out for all ages, not to be missed!
Pompette, in Paris’ 9th arrondissement, is a unique dining experience. The Chef crafts delightful small plates, and the establishment offers a superb selection of natural and biodynamic wines to complement your meal. It’s a welcoming place to enjoy food and wine with friends or for an intimate dinner.
Favela Chic is a Franco-Brazilian restaurant, bar, and club located just a stone’s throw away from one of the most beautiful squares in Paris, Place de la République. Favela Chic offers the warmth of a fine dining experience, the freedom to enjoy lively cocktails, great music, and the company of friends. It’s the place where you can party like nowhere else, all together, into the late hours of the night, to savour every moment of life.
Visits & outings
The Carnaval de Paris, an annual event, takes place this year on the 11th of February! To join the singing and dancing colourful parade, head to Place Gambetta at 13:00. If you miss the initial departure, worry not – the parade makes its way across Paris and arrives at the Place de la République at 20:00! With the theme of ‘poetry, painting and philosophy’ this year, there are options for every member of the family – find your most colourful outfit and join the crowds!
Fred Radix brings his hit show, ‘La Claque’, to the Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse, diving into the history of applause in the theatre. Acting as a chief of applause deserted by his troupe in an 1895 theatre, he must rescue the play in three hours or face disaster. Showing throughout February in this historic Montparnasse theater, sign up for this interactive spectacle now.
The Church of Saint Ephrem in the heart of Paris offers outstanding acoustics and a remarkable ambience to listen to Chopin by candlelight. The events take place at various times throughout the month of February, so be sure to include this event in your agenda and book your ticket ahead of time to listen to some classical music in this stunning location.
For those who fancy themselves a cinephile, check out the numerous events hosted by Lost in Frenchlation in February! In an effort to allow non-natives to enjoy the French silver screen, they host either the latest films or the classics with English subtitles. With a cocktail event before or after each screening, and a variety of other events such as movie-inspired walking tours, comedy nights or film Q&As, this is truly a chance for immersion in French cinema!
