La Défense
Walk to the arena and back. Business hotels here are often cheaper on Fridays and Saturdays, when the offices are empty.
Make a weekend of it
Paris guide for concert-goers
Turn your concert night into a Parisian trip: where to stay, where to eat and what to do in May.
Where to stay
Three smart bases
Champs-Élysées & Étoile
Classic Paris on Metro line 1 and RER A, a direct ride to La Défense. Perfect for combining the concert with sightseeing.
Le Marais & Châtelet
Lively streets, restaurants and bars, with direct RER A and Metro 1 connections. Ideal if you want nightlife after the show.
Paris in May
May is one of the most beautiful months in Paris: long evenings, café terraces, and gardens in bloom. Temperatures are mild, but evenings can still be cool, so bring a light jacket for the walk back from the arena.
A perfect concert day
- Morning: stroll along the Seine or visit a museum.
- Lunch: a long Parisian lunch on a terrace.
- Afternoon: rest at your hotel and get ready.
- Early evening: head to La Défense early and enjoy the view from the Grande Arche esplanade.
- Night: the concert, then a late supper in central Paris.
Time zoneCEST (UTC+2) in May
CurrencyEuro (€)
Bank holidaysSeveral in May: check opening hours
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