What to Do in Paris on Tuesday, August 11, 2026
For those in Paris and the Île-de-France region on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, a variety of activities and essential information are available to help you plan your day. This guide focuses on dated outings and current good deals, ensuring you have the most up-to-date information for an enjoyable experience.
Featured Events for August 11, 2026
- Korean Traditional Dance and Taekwondo Demonstrations in the 15th Arrondissement: On August 11 and 12, 2026, the Town Hall of the 15th arrondissement of Paris will host a free Korean cultural event. Organized with several partners, this event features taekwondo demonstrations and traditional dance presentations, offering a glimpse into Korean cultural heritage.
- Paradox Museum Paris: 5 New Immersive Experiences: The Paradox Museum now offers nearly a hundred experiences including optical illusions and sensory disruptions. Five new immersive experiences have been added, along with a new gourmet café, Hans & Gretel.
- “We Are (Still) Here”: Urban Art at Petit Palais: Following its successful debut in 2024, the “We Are Here” exhibition returns to the Petit Palais. Enjoy a rich urban art trail in the heart of the Museum of Fine Arts, free of charge from June 20 to September 20, 2026.
- Open Gardens 2026 in Île-de-France: From June 27 to August 30, 2026, over 200 gardens across the Île-de-France region will host concerts, shows, visits, workshops, and art installations as part of the “Open Gardens” program.
Ongoing Cultural Highlights
- Leandro Erlich at the Grand Palais: The Grand Palais is hosting a major retrospective dedicated to Leandro Erlich, considered the largest exhibition for the artist in Europe. Running from June 2 to September 6, 2026, this exhibition features installations that challenge perception.
- Art History Courses at the Louvre: The École du Louvre offers public art history courses within the Louvre Palace from September to June. Free lectures are also occasionally provided by the museum.
Travel and Transport Updates
Commuters and visitors should be aware of significant transport disruptions in Paris and the Île-de-France region from August 10 to 16, 2026, due to extensive summer works. Details are provided by RATP and SNCF.
- Metro Line 8: République Station Closure: Starting Wednesday, July 22, 2026, République station on Metro Line 8 will be closed for nine months due to renovation work.
- RER A Disruptions:
- Vincennes to Noisy-le-Grand Mont d’Est: Traffic interruption on RER A is expected throughout August 2026 between Vincennes and Noisy-le-Grand Mont d’Est, affecting travel to Disneyland Paris. Alternative routes are advised.
- Nation Station Closure: Nation station on RER A will be closed for two consecutive months, from June 29 to August 30, 2026, as part of summer works.
- End of Cardboard Tickets: As of November 5, 2025, cardboard tickets are no longer valid in Île-de-France stations. Alternatives include the Passe Navigo Easy, Liberté+, the Île-de-France Mobilités app, and contactless payment on buses.
Weather Forecast for August 10-16, 2026
The weather in Paris and Île-de-France is expected to be particularly hot this week. Temperatures reached 33°C on Monday and Tuesday, with a potential peak of 38°C on Thursday. A drop in temperatures is anticipated for the weekend of August 15.
Other Important Information
- Perseid Meteor Shower: The Perseid meteor shower, the most beautiful shooting star display of the year, will be visible throughout August, particularly around August 12, 2026.
- Olympic Cauldron at Tuileries Garden: The Paris 2026 Olympic cauldron will be on display for free at the Tuileries Garden until September 14, 2026.
- Monceau Park Dog Area Reopening: From July 8, 2026, Monceau Park will reopen its 2,000 m² fenced off-leash area for dogs, supervised by a canine educator until October 2026.
- Swimming in Paris and Île-de-France: Eight monitored swimming sites, including three in Paris and a new spot in Seine-Saint-Denis, will be open in the Seine and Marne rivers from June 20 or July 4 until the end of August 2026.
- Esports World Cup 2026: The Esports World Cup 2026 is underway at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles until August 23, 2026. Over 100,000 tickets have already been sold for this event.
- Free Municipal Showers: Free municipal showers are available across Paris, offering individual cabins and toiletries.
Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026
An exceptional solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible across France. In the Paris region, approximately 92% of the sun will be obscured. Special precautions are necessary for safe viewing. Certified eclipse glasses are essential, and those from 1999 should not be used. Photographing the eclipse with a smartphone also requires specific measures to avoid damaging the device.
Source: https://www.sortiraparis.com/actualites/a-paris/guides/197762-que-faire-ce-mardi-11-aout-2026-a-paris-les-sorties-a-ne-pas-manquer
