What to do in Paris on May 1st?

It's possible to find activities open on May 1st in Paris! Contrary to popular belief, not everything is closed on May 1st.  Some castles and amusement parks are open on May 1st. If you want to go to the theater, below, we list the plays that are performed on May 1st. in Paris.  

Ideas for family outings on May 1st...

Must-see events on May 1st

Animals

Theme parks

An accrobranche

Parks and gardens

A stroll through a Paris neighborhood

Activities to be booked soon, on May 1, 2024...

• Family visits "Street Art explained to children + mini-workshop".
• The treasure hunt "The last secret of Arsène Lupin" (from 10 years old)
• The treasure hunt "2 hours to discover the secret of Montmartre". (from 10 years old)
• The visit Show "The Eternal Spirit of Montmartre"
• The survey visit "The Père Lachaise Inquiry
• The investigation game "2 hours to unlock the secret of the Treasure of France". (from 12 years old)
• The survey visit "The wonderful legend of the Tuileries
• The survey visit "The Palais Royal Inquiry
• In Versailles • The "2 hours to save the King" treasure hunt (from 10 years old)
• In Versailles • The "Versailles Revolution Tour" guided tour (from 8 years old)

Fun walks in Paris on May 1st

• In electric scooter • A 2-hour guided tour, from 12 years upwards
• Electric quad bikes • A walk for 9-year-olds and up
• By Tuk Tuk • A Tuk Tuk ride à la carte (all)
• On the Seine • A cruise on the Seine (classic cruise, family cruise, private cruise, catering cruise ...)
• By bus • Discover Paris by panoramic bus
• In Hoverboard • A 2-hour guided walk, from 8 years upwards
• On foot • Enigma walks in 12 districts of Paris

Unusual outings on May 1st

• Backstage at a cinema • The Rex Studios (from 6 years old)
• Paris in virtual reality • Flyview (from 8 years old)
• Paris by hot-air balloon • The Generali Paris balloon

These museums and monuments are open on May 1st

• The Museum of Illusion (1st)
• Rex Studios (2e)
• The Grévin Museum (9th)
• The Chocolate Museum (10e)
• Paradox Museum (9th)
• Science Experiments (12th)
• Eiffel Tower

3 châteaux open on May 1st

• the castle of Breteuil (78)
• the Château de Chantilly (60)
• the castle of Vaux le Vicomte (77)

Exhibitions to see on May 1st

• Seth plays it cool from 2 years - Musée en Herbe
• Egypt of the Pharaohs - From Khufu to Ramses II for everyone - Atelier des Lumières
• "Art of the brick", the LEGO® art exhibition for everyone - Galeries Montparnasse
• Tutankhamun - The Pharaonic Immersive Experience from 8 years - Galeries Montparnasse
• Eternal Notre-Dame from 11 years - parvis Notre Dame
• The World of Banksy from 12 years - Banksy museum

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)

What to do on the evening of May 1st in Paris?

• Scootering in the evening
• ONE OF THE SHOWS of the moment (see above)
• A TUKTUK RIDE (1h30 walk)
• ELECTRIC QUAD 1h30 to 19h30 to discover Paris differently
• PARIS BY NIGHT BY PANORAMIC BUS (10% discount on all tickets)
• THE MONTPARNASSE TOWER BY NIGHT(to enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Paris)

Our reduced rates in May 2023 in Paris

• The panoramic bus tour at night : -10% on all tickets
• The 1 day, 2 or 3 day panoramic bus pass : -10% on all tickets
• The Vedettes de Paris Family Cruise : reduced rate from 2 tickets purchased
• Rental of electric scooters : -30% on all tickets
• Guided electric scooter ride : reduced rate from 2 tickets purchased
• Paris by night on an electric scooter : reduced rate from 2 tickets purchased
• Commented ride on an electric Quad : – 14% discount
• Hoverboard guided tour : reduced rate from 2 tickets purchased
• Electric scooter rental : -20% discount
• Aqua Ciné Aquarium : reduced rate on adult and child duets
• Escape Games in the streets of Paris : -10% discount
• Unusual guided tours : -10% discount
• The Puzzle Walks : -20% discount
• Visits and shows with comedians : -20% discount

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 25th 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 of outings, there is something to do! On the program, unusual visits, exhibitions, castles, animals ...