This post lists several fun activities, tours, and events you can enjoy in Paris during the month of April, updated for 2023.
TOP 12 EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO
This list will include a variety of different family-friendly, nighttime and free activities for audiences of all ages.
April weather in Paris proves that spring has arrived.
Temperatures start in the 50s early in the month and are in the low 60s by the end.
Read more about it in our post on April weather in Paris.
If you’re looking for even more ideas, check the following posts:
Don’t forget to check our top activities in Paris post for additional attractions available year-round.
1. Attend a Concert
There are some great concerts in Paris in April 2023.
Find a full list of concerts here.
You can find some major touring artists as well as some great regional singers below:
- Avril Lavigne | April 12th
- Imany | April 17th
- Macklemore | April 18th, 19th
- Tori Amos | April 20th
- Ryan Adams | April 21st
Find all of the Paris concerts here.
2. Celebrate Easter with Brunch and Egg Hunting
Easter weekend in Paris will mean slightly larger crowds than is normal for the city, and there might be fewer restaurants and attractions open, especially on Monday.
However, several of the restaurants that are open tend to have special Easter brunch or lunch menus!
Popular brunch spots in the city include Echo for gluten-free options, Cafe Mericourt for a more Mediterranean-style spread, and Le Fumoir for its traditional French menu.
If you really want to splurge, the Hotel de Crillon offers a set brunch menu. Reservations are required.
If you're traveling with kids, they'll enjoy the Easter egg hunts! Although dates haven't been released yet, most of the following have annual events.
The Paris Zoo usually offers children under 6 the chance to find up to 5 eggs during a 10-minute hunt, included in admission.
If you're willing to travel outside the city, the largest easter egg hunt in the country usually takes place over a few days at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte.
There have also been easter egg hunts at The Musée de Montmartre and there's been a rooftop garden with animals at La Defense.
3. See a Theatre Production
If ever there is a time to see a cabaret it’s when you’re in Paris!
The Paradis Latin Cabaret offers dinner and champagne before the main event starts, which includes dancers, singers, and comedians.
For a more classical performance, Opera Garnier usually has a ballet or opera production running.
Here are a few more options you might want to consider:
- Moulin Rouge
- Crazy Horse Cabaret
- This show is included at no extra cost with the Paris Passlib Prestige
- How to Become a Parisian in One Hour
- This show is included at no extra cost with the Go City Paris Explorer Pass.
We also have full posts where we list more evening activities.
4. Take a Sightseeing Tour
Take in the City of Lights with a tour guide and sightseeing tour.
Since April marks the very beginning of springtime weather, it's the perfect time to find a pay-what-you-like walking tour.
If you're looking to cover more ground or have some convenient transportation included, hop-on-hop-off bus tours are available that feature recorded commentary in multiple languages!
They also make stops at Paris's most popular points of interest.
If you really want to see the lights, you can take a night bus tour. These tours do not allow you to hop off in the middle, but you’ll get a great overview of Paris.
If you're looking for a tour with a topical focus, Street Art Tours have become quite popular in the last few years.
History buffs will also enjoy a guided tour of the Pere Lachaise cemetery.
It's the largest cemetery in the city and has headstones and mausoleums with many famous names on them, including Moliere, Edith Piaf, and Oscar Wilde.
5. Take a Relaxing Dinner Cruise
Taking a cruise down the River Seine is a beautiful and relaxing way to see the City of Lights!
And if you're looking to indulge a little, why not have dinner or a glass of bubbly during your boat ride?
There are plenty of options to choose from:
- Cruise and 4-Course Dinner with Music
- Cruise and 3-Course Dinner and Champagne
- Early Evening Cruise with Dinner
Some of these cruises are included with at least one of the Paris Passlib' tourist passes, so that might be a good way to save some money on tickets.
To find more options for a cruise down the Seine River, check out our full post here.
If you're looking for other evening activities, we also have a post about things to do at night in Paris.
6. Taste the Best of Paris on a Food Tour
Paris is known the world over for its cuisine. The delicious pastries, dishes, and drinks are embedded in the Parisian way of life.
So how better to discover local culture and history than through a food tour?
The Secret Food Tour in Paris will take you through the Montmartre district on a 3.5-hour walk.
It features 6 stops with a guide who knows the best foodie spots and the history of the area and the food selections!
You can also upgrade the food tour to include a wine tasting.
Learn more about the Paris Secret Food Tour here.
7. Save Money with a Tourist Attraction Discount Pass
No matter where you’re planning to go this March in Paris, you can save some euros using a tourist attraction discount pass.
They don’t just offer discounts – keep in mind that most of these passes offer skip-the-line access at several notable landmarks.
Here are a few of the more popular attractions included with various Paris tourist passes:
Depending on which pass you choose and how you use it, you could save anywhere from 15% – 50% off general admission prices.
For more details, please read our post covering Paris tourist passes.
8. Go to a Live WWE Event
Fans of wrestling will be excited to discover that WWE Live will be held right here in Paris on April 29th, 2023.
This is a chance to see some of the best wrestlers in the world perform for a live audience.
This will be one of the events in the weeks following Wrestlemania, so there are sure to be some interesting things happening!
Here are some of the wrestling superstars you can expect to see:
- AJ Styles
- Bobby Lashley
- Seth "Feakin" Rollins
- Bianca Belair
- Matt Riddle
- Bayley
- And more!
9. Visit the Louvre
The Louvre is the largest art museum in the world and holds paintings, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman Antiquities, sculptures, Islamic art, and drawings, among other pieces.
The Louvre is never without a crowd, but visiting in April is preferable to the peak summer months!
If you're in Paris for the first or fifth time, there will still be just as much to see at the Louvre - that's just how huge it is!
Whether you prefer to take a guided tour or wander a bit aimlessly, we can help you plan your visit.
Get more information and find discounts for the Louvre.
10. PAD Paris Art + Design Fair
The Paris Art and Design event has been running for almost 20 years and comes back to the Tuileries Gardens from March 29th - April 2nd, 2023.
Attendees range from professional designers and collectors to those who just enjoy finding interesting pieces or inspiration for their homes.
You'll find local and international art dealers, jewelry, modern art, sculptures, and indigenous art from nearby regions.
You can find more information on the website.
11. Go to Disneyland Paris
Last year was Disneyland Paris' 30th anniversary!
April is an excellent time to visit this beloved and family-friendly amusement park and experience everything they have to offer.
There will probably be more crowds than usual in April, but it should still be early enough in the spring to avoid the extremely busy season of the summer.
Even if it is busier than usual, there are ways to avoid the long lines and get priority access to certain rides.
To learn more and find out the best ways to save money on tickets, make sure to read our full post covering Disneyland Paris.
12. Explore Montmartre
You’ll find Montmartre in the 18th arrondissement of Paris on a steep hill.
It became part of the city in 1860 and was originally the home of vineyards, an abbey, and eventually the stereotypical starving artists of Paris.
The neighborhood is full of old-world Parisian charm.
It’s also home to the famous Sacre Coeur Basilica, famous art history, the Dali museum, and other great attractions.
If you want to learn more about what you can do in the neighborhood, read our full post here.
Honorable Mentions
The art fair Art Show brings the works of almost 1,000 artists to the Grand Palais Éphémère.
The event takes place from March 30th - April 2nd. Tickets and information can be found on their website.
European Days of Crafts takes place throughout Europe.
In Paris, you can find events at over 200 locations including such sites as the Paris Opera and Louvre.
Events take place from March 27th - April 2nd. The event is free.
The Paris Marathon brings 50,000 runners to the city on April 2nd.
The race starts at the Champs-Elysees, winds throughout the city past well-known sites, and ends on Avenue Foch.
Registration runs from €110-125. If you'd like to watch from the sidelines, a good spot is near Place de la Concorde.
If you are a book lover, you might like to attend the annual Salon Du Livre.
The impressive book festival includes talks, author readings, signings, and more with talent from around the world.
All of this takes place at Porte De Versailles Paris Expo from April 21st-23rd.
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