Unusual activity guide

Games, street food, cocktails: here's why TOCA Social could become Paris's most coveted hotspot

Jouer, manger, trinquer, vibrer devant un match et recommencer. In Paris, TOCA Social is shaking up the entertainment scene with an innovative concept that brings together interactive football, premium street food, cocktails, and stadium vibes under one roof. A venue designed for people who want to experience something more than just a pastime. Here you don’t need to be a football expert to have fun. The aim is simple: share a great moment, tackle a few challenges, eat, drink, and soak up the atmosphere.

La Caverne du Pont-Neuf: JR's giant installation finally open to the public - reviews and photos

JR finally opens his Pont Neuf Cavern to the public. After several days of repairs caused by bad weather, this monumental installation turns Paris’s oldest bridge into a dark, mineral corridor, threaded with quiet sounds, fleeting scents, and augmented reality experiences. The work opens to visitors for free starting Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., 24/7, until June 28.

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.

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.

Monster Trucks, motorcycle freestyle and Transformers: the show has been extended near Paris — reviews and photos

Buckle up, it's going to be wild: the Hells Drivers Danglade Show is extending its run near Paris with monster trucks and spectacular stunts. From May 16 to 31, and then from June 5 to 14, 2026, head to Soisy-sous-Montmorency, just a stone's throw from the Enghien-Soisy Hippodrome, for this explosive family show. Read our review.

What if the culprit was at your table? The murder dinner with Ivan, Boris and you back in Paris

On July 1, 2026, the experience “Ivan, Boris and You” returns to Paris with an immersive murder dinner that blends an aperitif, dinner, and an interactive investigation.

Beauty and the Beast, the sound-and-light show returns to Château des Cèdres in Montfermeil (93)

From June 25 to 28, 2026, Montfermeil will host its show Son & Lumière, inspired by Beauty and the Beast, featuring 3D mapping, dancers, riders, extras, and outdoor holographic technology.

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

Nestled within 250 hectares of forest, explore a one-of-a-kind site in Île-de-France dedicated to European wildlife—animals that are currently found in France or once part of its fauna: red deer, fallow deer, roe deer, wolves... You’ll also discover its bird-of-prey center, home to more than 200 raptors with live flying demonstrations. Don’t miss the 1,500-square-meter of giant trampolines suspended among the trees, or the Forest Mission playground. An offering sure to delight families, nature lovers, and anyone looking to reconnect with what truly matters: the living world.

Immersive detective dinner in Paris: board the La Dame de Canton in June 2026

La Dame de Canton hosts La Dame Secrète, an immersive mystery dinner on the Seine featuring a cocktail reception, dinner, and a puzzle to solve, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Quirky: build a giant, collaborative hut for the Maif Social Club’s 10th anniversary.

Want to build a hut? Le Maif Social Club invites you from September 4 to 6, 2026 to take part in a collective and artistic experience to celebrate its 10th anniversary. For three days, a vast ephemeral house will take shape with your help in the heart of the Marais.

Bronzette: A festive cruise to soak up the sun and dance on the Seine on Saturday afternoon

From Saturday, May 30, 2026, the summer event Bronzette sets up aboard the River’s King for festively sunny afternoons along the water. This relaxed cruise pairs two hours of sailing on the Seine with outdoor electro-dance DJ sets against the backdrop of Paris’s most iconic monuments.

The Stalls Tour: medieval tastings and gourmet workshops at the Conciergerie

On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the Conciergerie revives the culinary splendor of the 14th century with an immersive discovery tour through the heart of Île de la Cité. From theatrical workshops and spice secrets to tastings of recipes inspired by the famed chef Taillevent, this quirky rendezvous playfully reshapes our preconceptions about medieval dining.

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!

Pop Central: museum of iconic movie cars and vintage video games - CLOSED FOR GOOD

- The museum closed its doors permanently in November 2025 - Who hasn't dreamed of taking the wheel of the Batmobile or reliving the arcade-hall vibe of the 1990s? In Étréchy (91), the Pop Central Museum invites you on Wednesdays, Fridays, and weekends, for a total immersion in pop culture, with legendary film cars and vintage arcade cabinets galore.

Giorda at L’Européen: a participatory hypnosis show in Paris

Giorda presents HYPN’OSE at L’Européen in Paris, running through June 27, 2026. A participatory hypnosis show that blends humor, audience interaction, and a warm, immersive stage experience, to be enjoyed in the 17th arrondissement.

Sleep with the Wolves: We spent a night in a cozy bivouac in the Rambouillet Forest

Want to sleep as close as possible to wolves and deer? L’Espace Rambouillet is offering a bivouac night in the heart of the forest, a rare, magical immersion in wildlife that we put to the test.