Find activities open on May 1st in Paris, it's 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 popular holidays of the year with December 25 and the January 1st. If it is true that most of the museums and stores are closed, we have found very nice activities to do with your family on May 1st. To avoid the "open or closed" question, here is the list of places open this holiday. Discover all our suggestions for outings, there is plenty to do! On the program, unusual visits, exhibitions, castles, animals?

Exhibitions to see on May 1st in Paris
- Imaginary worlds ? Speedy Graphito at the Musée en Herbe (from 3 years old)
- Pop Airat the Grande Halle de la Villette (for all)
- Cezanne and Kandinsky, at the Atelier des Lumières (from 6 years old)
- The world of Steve McCurry at the Maillol museum, the exhibition of exceptional photos (from 7 years old)
- Machu Picchu and the treasures of Peruat the Cité de l'Architecture (from 7 years old)
- The world of Bansky (for teens)

Fun ideas to discover Paris on May 1st ...
- KIDS TOUR 1h30 panoramic bus ride (for 7-12 year olds). In the morning at 11am
- TUK-TUK : the walk from 1h30 in the streets of Paris (with children of all ages)
- ELECTRIC QUAD 1h30 to 19h30 to discover Paris differently
- CRUISE ON THE SEINE with
- the FISHING BOAT (-30% on adult tickets)
- the PARISIAN BOATS
- SPECIAL VERSION FOR CHILDREN(ages 8-12)
- a PRIVATE CRUISE
- FLYVIEW : virtual reality flight over Paris (-20% on all tickets)
- ENIGM WALKS, original treasure hunts, without a guide (from 7-8 years old)
- BALLOON OF PARIS Ballooning over Paris

A cultural and entertaining visit on May 1st
up to 20% discount
- Street Art explained to children (For ages 6-99)
- The heroes of mythology at the Tuileries (from 6/7 years old): cultural treasure hunt
- The eternal spirit of Montmartre (from 6 years old): visit with actors
- The investigation of Father Lachaise (from 6 years old): treasure hunt
- Investigation of love in Saint Germain (from 10 years old): survey visit
- The last secret of Arsène Lupin (from 10 years old) : treasure hunt on the Saint-Louis island
- 2 hours to save the king (from 10 years old) : treasure hunt in the park of the Palace of Versailles

Playing tourist by visiting a Parisian monument on May 1st
And also :
- See Paris by PANORAMIC BUS with the day pass where the 2 hour tour

Have fun in an amusement park
- Parc astérix (60)
- France Miniature (78)
- Disneyland (77)
- Jardin d'Acclimatation (Bois de Boulogne)
- Rex Studios (Paris 2nd)

Castles to visit on May 1st around Paris
Daytime and evening shows scheduled on May 1:

The Sea of Sand
The amusement park about the conquest of the West. Ideal for 3 - 11 years old
- Open from April to November
- In Ermenonville (Oise, 60)

Max and the great magician
A very participative magic show. For the 4-11 years old
- Until June 26, 2022
- At the théâtre de la Boussole (Paris 10e)
From 7?

The beautiful smooth pear of the prince of Motordu
A delightful theatrical adaptation of the classic children's book. Ideal for ages 4 and up
- until June 19, 2022
- At the theater Le Lucernaire (Paris 6e)
From 12?

The Magic Hat
Magic at a child's level. For 3 to 10 years old
- Until August 31, 2022
- At the Antre magique (Paris 9e)
Reduced rate: up to -63%

Circus Bormann: "Time Travel
A traditional family circus. From 3 years old
- Until August 14, 2022
- At the Bormann tent (Paris 15e)
Reduced rate: up to -55%

teens
A very funny show that speaks to pre-teens. For the 9/12 years old
- Until May 28, 2022
- At the Grand Point Virgule theater (Paris 15th)
Tickets from 16 ?

My little classics
Musical awakening that is fun, educational and participatory. Ideal for 5 - 12 years old
- until June 26, 2022
- At the theater La Boussole (Paris 10e)

The Bearer of History
A jubilant, funny, original and imaginative play. From 12 years old
- until May 31, 2022
- At the Béliers Parisiens theater (Paris 18e)

The nursery rhyme fairy
A poetic show all in song. From 18 months
- Until June 26, 2022
- At the Théâtre de la Boussole
Up to -39% discount

The Bourgeois Gentleman
A sparkling and luminous version. From 6 years old
- Until June 26, 2022
- At the Point Virgule theater

What to do on the evening of May 1st in Paris?
- ONE OF THE SHOWS of the moment (see above)
- A TUKTUK RIDE (1h30 walk)
- ELECTRIC QUAD 1h30 to 19h30 to discover Paris differently
- THE MONTPARNASSE TOWER BY NIGHT(to enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Paris)

Seeing animals on May 1st
- THE ZOOLOGICAL PARK OF PARIS (in the 12th)
- THE AQUARIUM OF PARIS (in the 16th)
- THE RACECOURSE IN FAMILY (in the 16th)
- SEA LIFE AQUARIUM (77)
- THE BEAUVAL ZOO (41)
- THOIRY SAFARI ZOO (78)

Our reduced rates in May 2022 in Paris
The cruise in Bateaux-Mouches : -30% on adult tickets
The 1 hour guided cruise of the Vedettes de Paris : -25 % on all tickets
The Vedettes de Paris Family Cruise : reduced rate for 2 tickets or more
The panoramic bus tour of Paris : -15% on all tickets
FlyView, the virtual flight over Paris : - 20% on tickets
Guided electric scooter ride : reduced rate for 2 tickets or more
Paris by night in electric scooter : reduced rate for 2 tickets or more
Commented ride on an electric Quad 14% reduction
Hoverboard guided tour : reduced rate for 2 tickets or more
Electric scooter rental : 20% reduction
The Aquarium Ciné Aqua Reduced rate on adult and child duets
The Rex Studios up to 14% discount
Escape Games in the streets of Paris : 10% reduction
Unusual guided tours : -10% reduction
The Puzzle Walks : 20% reduction
Visits and shows with comedians : 20% reduction