Unusual activity guide

Paris Sausage Walk 2026: the dachshund parade takes to the Champs-Élysées for the first time!

The little sausage dogs on legs are changing neighborhoods! For its 7th edition, the Paris Sausage Walk is leaving the banks of the Seine, where it has taken place since its inception, to take over the Champs-Élysées on Sunday, October 4, 2026. A first for this charitable stroll, which each year brings hundreds of dachshunds and their humans out into the streets of Paris.

A festive pool party is coming to Keller Pool, featuring a giant aqua gym and a DJ set.

La Piscine Keller in Paris’s 15th arrondissement is hosting a pool party on Friday, August 21, 2026, featuring a DJ set, a giant aqua gym, and access to the jacuzzi for a night designed to cap off the summer in style.

Outdoor Pilates class and Italian aperitivo on the terrace of a hotel in the 8th arrondissement

Pilates on a hidden terrace and Italian aperitivo: discover Maison Delano's Sunday ritual! Until August 30, 2026, the hotel in the 8th arrondissement is offering a summer experience that blends outdoor fitness sessions with shared gourmet plates.

Gally's Mazes: embark on the grand adventure at the Saint-Cyr-l'École Farm (78)

From spring through autumn, the Ferme de Gally in Saint-Cyr-l'École reopens its labyrinths: a word to budding adventurers—you might not find your way out.

This farm in the Yvelines region offers rustic evenings with barbecues, concerts and games.

From July through September 2026, the Gally Farm in Saint-Cyr-l'École unveils a vibrant lineup, with the return of its countryside evenings for families and friends to gather around a wood-fired barbecue and a selection of board games.

Stag and hen parties, paintball near Paris: 20% off Loisirs Prod activities

Looking for ideas for a bachelor or bachelorette party, or a group outing near Paris? Loisirs Prod is offering its outdoor activities at 20% off with the code LPSAP20, valid until mid-August.

Le Paris Élysées Club: Paris’s stronghold for casino gaming.

Craving the casino buzz right in the heart of Paris? Visit the Paris Élysées Club. Paris’s first gaming club, located on Rue Marbeuf in the Golden Triangle. Fans of Ultimate Poker, Punto Banco, or Blackjack flock to this refined, intimate venue.

Here’s Paris: La Maison — the free PSG pop-up in Paris

Here’s Paris: La Maison opens from July 4 to 8, 2026 at 73 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris. A free PSG pop-up blending sport, music, fashion, gastronomy, and wellness.

iFLY Paris: Indoor Skydiving for an Unconventional Flying Experience

iFLY Paris welcomes the general public, companies, and seasoned athletes for indoor skydiving in a giant glass tube. iFLY lets you fly, risk-free and with no prior experience, from ages 5 to 105! Soar!

Espace Rambouillet: a forested and wildlife park to reconnect with nature

Nestled within 250 hectares of forest, discover a unique Île-de-France site dedicated to European wildlife, featuring species still present in France today or once found here: red deer, fallow deer, roe deer, wolves… Also explore its aviary and raptor centre, home to over 200 birds with demonstrations of free-flight birds of prey. Not to be missed are the 1,500 m2 of giant tree-suspended trampolines or the Mission Forest playground. A offering sure to delight families, nature lovers, and anyone eager to reconnect with what truly matters: life in the living world.

Paris Under the Stars: Free stargazing in the city’s parks this summer, 2026

Paris Under the Stars is back from June 27 to September 5, 2026. The French Astronomical Association organizes in the capital a series of stargazing evenings across various Parisian parks and gardens.

The Hôtel de la Marine’s balls: the season’s final ball postponed because of the heatwave.

Step back in time and attend an 18th- or 19th-century ball, part of the magical evenings hosted monthly at the Hôtel de la Marine. Here are the upcoming dance dates you won’t want to miss. The next ball is scheduled for July 2026.

La Caverne du Pont-Neuf: Final days to discover JR's giant installation — reviews and photos

Only a few days left to experience JR’s La Caverne du Pont-Neuf. Until June 28, 2026, this monumental installation reimagines Paris’s oldest bridge as a dark, mineral corridor, alive with sound, scents, and augmented-reality moments. An immersive work you can explore for free, around the clock, before it closes.

This medieval troglodyte castle in Val-d'Oise hides a giant dragon.

A giant dragon in a troglodyte medieval castle? That's what you'll be able to see during La Vie de Château, the château's contemporary art exhibition at Château de la Roche-Guyon in the Val d'Oise, running from June 20 to November 1, 2026.

Games, street food, cocktails: here’s why TOCA Social is poised to become Paris’s most coveted hotspot (+ promo code)

Jplay, eat, toast, cheer in front of a match, and do it all again. In Paris, TOCA Social shakes up the entertainment scene with an original concept that blends interactive football, premium street food, cocktails, and stadium vibes under one roof. A space designed for those who crave more than just an activity. Here, you don’t need to be a football ace to have fun. The goal is simple: share a great moment, tackle a few challenges, eat, enjoy a drink, and soak up the atmosphere. Enjoy -20% with the promo code TSOCIAL20!

Free workshops and tastings on honey and apitherapy at this Marais hotspot

The world of honey invites itself into the heart of the Marais with this temple of apitherapy, offering urbanites a chance to reconnect with the medicinal virtues of the hive through a program of workshops and free diagnostics.

Polpo Plage 2026: a beachfront terrace and boats on the Seine in Levallois

Polpo Plage is coming to Levallois-Perret for summer 2026, inviting you to put your feet in the sand along the Seine, with a Fever-Tree–designed bar, bonfire nights, and rides on permit-free electric boats.

Stars of Paris: outdoor cinema makes a comeback in front of the Eiffel Tower

The Vedettes de Paris open-air cinema is back from August 26 to 30, 2026 at Port de Suffren, opposite the Eiffel Tower, with public voting, online ticketing, and screenings on the quay.

Zippin' Paris: the zipline that lets you soar over Parc des Princes is back this summer

From June 13 to August 16, 2026, take to new heights at the Parc des Princes with a zipline above the stadium. Share adrenaline-fueled moments with your loved ones as you experience an exceptional activity: crossing the Parc des Princes by zipline!

Tamure Marathon: a Tahitian dance marathon lands in Paris—and you can take part.

Want to dance to the rhythm of Tahiti? The Tamure Marathon is coming to Paris on June 28, 2026, with a participatory event open to everyone, offering a Tahitian dance intro, a danced marathon through the 20th arrondissement, and a festive Polynesian party in the evening.