What To Do in Paris in February
Why not celebrate Valentine's Day with a romantic Parisian getaway? February is an ideal time to visit the Louvre, enjoy a winter stroll through a park or warm up in a cafe with vin chaud.
February is a peaceful month in Paris – perfect for a romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day! It is also an ideal time to visit the museums, both the famous collections of the Louvre and large museums as well as excellent smaller museums, without the high season crowds. Enjoy a winter stroll through the cobblestone streets of Paris, warm up in a café with a vin chaud and enjoy these fun events in Paris in February.
Rugby Six Nations
5 February - 14 March 2026
The Superbowl might be over, but you can still get your sports fix with the start of the Rugby Six Nations on the 5th of February. The Six Nations is the annual international European tournament, pitting the top players of France, England, Wales, Scotland, and Italy against one another.Â
Website: https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/en
Vintage Car Show
28 January - 1 February 2026
Retromobile opens its doors to one of the world's most renowned collections of vintage cars and prestigious collections from around the world. Car lovers from around the world attend this 4 day convention in the ParisEXPO center at Porte de Versailles. It is a high level trade fair and a captivating exhibition for the public.
Website: http://www.retromobile.com/
Paris Carnival
15 February 2026
Join in the festive spirit as this parade makes its way from Place Gambetta and winds through the streets of Paris accompanied by music, dancing and fun all the way to the Hôtel de Ville. A riot of color and fun to bring in the end of winter!
Website: http://www.carnaval-paris.org/
Chinese New Year Celebration
17 February 2026
With a large and vibrant Asian community, Paris is a fun place to celebrate the Nouvel An Chinois. This year the New Year starts on February 17th and will be celebrated with concerts, special exhibitions and lively parades. These popular parades feature giant serpents, dancing, beautiful traditional costumes and more. There are three parades in Paris for the Chinese New Year, which take place in the city's Chinese quarters, the 13th arrondissement and the Marais.
Website: en.parisinfo.com/paris-show-exhibition/143598/chinese-new-year-in-paris
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