Bonjour, listeners, and welcome to your friendly guide for what to do in Paris this week, starting right now on this beautiful Thursday, April 16, 2026. Spring is bursting alive with cherry blossoms, tulips, and a whirlwind of cultural gems—let's dive into the fun!

Today, kick off with FFRandonnée's monthly Panamée urban walk, a free three-hour cultural stroll exploring Paris's historic Centraux Téléphonique, according to Secrets of Paris. Join locals—sometimes hundreds strong—for this relaxed ramble where you can listen, wander, and soak in hidden stories without any pressure to chat. It's perfect for discovering the city like a true Parisian. Meanwhile, at the Opéra Bastille, catch the Paris Opera Ballet's enchanting Romeo and Juliette—tonight's one of the sold-out dates, so if you haven't booked, hurry, as Paris Discovery Guide reports multiple performances already gone.

Flower lovers, the Jardin des Plantes is dazzling with tulips, anemones, and poppies celebrating its 400th anniversary along the Grand Perspective—stunning blooms already in full swing, per Sortiraparis. Head to Parc de Sceaux for Hanami cherry blossom festival through April 19, with free activities, avenues of pink petals, and a viewing platform—reserve for the lawns if you want to picnic under the trees. In the Yvelines, Château de Dampierre's Printanières feature thousands of tulips, a Tulip Day, and Plant Festival into early May.

Tomorrow, Friday, gospel vibes hit the American Cathedral with Gospel Dream on April 18. Saturday and Sunday bring the Evangelical Centre at Espace Grand Paris on April 15-16, themed "The One Church: Together with our differences," uniting diverse Protestant voices for inspiration and unity, as A Rocha France notes.

Music fans, Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Mozart's A Little Night Music light up La Madeleine Church on April 17 and 21, plus Gospel Dream there on April 23 and at Saint-Germain-des-Prés on April 25—pure classical magic in historic venues, courtesy of Paris Discovery Guide.

Art-wise, dive into Annette Messager's "A Swallow Doesn't Make Spring" at the Museum of Hunting and Nature through September 20, blending animal imagery with hybrid installations. Musée d'Art Moderne's Lee Miller retrospective runs to August 2, showcasing her war photos and fashion shots. Street art calls at Espace Cinko with Kaldea's free kawaii Japan immersion through April 18.

Don't miss ongoing blooms at Tuileries Carnival or cherry blossoms citywide. Paris is alive—grab your walking shoes and dive in!

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