Unusual experience guide

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2025-2026, immerse yourself in the enchanted dance of spirits.

Looking for a magical winter outing? Head to Yvelines to discover the new edition of Thoiry Lumières Sauvages and its mysterious Bal des Esprits. From October 17, 2025, to March 8, 2026, this 8th edition takes us into the world of spirits and Dia de los Muertos celebrations.

Zoo Art Show: the huge temporary street art museum in Paris La Défense - extended

4,000 m² dedicated to street art, spread over four floors of a building located on the forecourt of Paris La Défense. That's what awaits you at the Zoo Art Show, described as an immersive museum of urban arts. For the occasion, works by more than 500 artists are on display. Find out more about the Zoo Art Show in Paris La Défense, open to the general public since June 7, 2025. Due to its success, the Zoo Art Show has been extended until June 2026.

Night at the Pantheon 2025-2026: upcoming dates for these unusual torchlight tours

La Nuit au Panthéon returns to Paris during the winter evenings, from December 10, 2025, to January 28, 2026, for some exciting nighttime events. What's on the program? Torchlight tours of the legendary Parisian monument, from the nave to the crypt!

The Museum of Illusions in Paris: the must-visit spot for this winter!

The Museum of Illusions, located in the heart of Paris's 1st arrondissement near Châtelet-Les Halles, is the perfect spot for family outings or outings with friends. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind, immersive experience as you explore the captivating world of illusions, where your senses will be completely challenged... And there's more exciting news: starting February 6th, the museum will be opening its doors for evening sessions.

Bal du Siècle 2025 at the Palace of Versailles: an exceptional evening in the heart of the Roaring Twenties.

The Palace of Versailles is commemorating its Fête Merveilleuse of 1923... by organizing an even more magical evening on Monday, December 8, 2025. A Ball of the Century not to be missed!

The 2025 Bear Festival: video mapping, dance, projection, and DJ set at the Museum of Hunting and Nature

The 7th Bear Festival takes over the Museum of Hunting and Nature in Paris on October 29, 2025! With bear-themed performances, immersive installations, contemporary dance, and a film screening about this mythical animal, get ready to growl, roar, and let yourself be carried away by the magic of the wild.

A giant Gallic banquet at Orly airport organized for residents of neighboring towns

On Friday, October 24, 2025, Orly Airport will host a giant banquet to celebrate the release of the new Asterix and Obelix album in Lusitania. Reserved for 250 residents of neighboring towns, the event will combine a Gallic feast with Portuguese flavors in the heart of Terminal 4.

The cellars of Pontoise (95): plunge into the city's mysterious underground world

Beneath the medieval streets of Pontoise, in the Val d'Oise, lies an astonishing treasure: medieval cellars that bear witness to the town's past. An unusual, original and little-known tour of the Île-de-France region awaits you, upon reservation. Find out more about Les caves de Pontoise, an astonishing place within easy reach of the Navigo transport network!

Le Banquet des Troubadours: gourmet medieval dinner and show in Provins (77)

In the medieval town of Provins, the Banquet des Troubadours revives the art of medieval feasting every weekend. Dive into the festive atmosphere of the Middle Ages with family and friends in a vaulted hall!

Catacombs special night: enjoy a last evening underground before the site closes

Before closing its doors for several months for renovations, the Catacombs are inviting Parisians to experience one last night underground, during a unique nocturne on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Reservations are now open.

The Catacombs of Paris, an unusual visit to the bowels of the capital

Have you ever ventured into the Catacombs of Paris? Let's go and discover this creepy brown place, known to all but where most have never been. A fascinating and historic site, a guided tour of the Catacombs is well worth the detour, as well as keeping you cool on hot days.

Sing along! An immersive concert concept to make you feel like a star

Ready to awaken your inner star? From November 2025, an immersive concept invites you to slip into the skin of a music icon in the middle of a concert. You don't need to know how to sing, just be ready to shine.

SILENCE: the most terrifying immersive Halloween experience of the year in Paris

Dive into horror with SILENCE, a unique immersive experience combining a trail, scream zone and show, in a cursed circus populated by demonic creatures. A safari of anguish where your only weapon will be your survival instinct. Book now! This experience only takes place for 3 weeks in October and on November 1 and 2, for Halloween.

10 unusual outings to brighten up October 2025 in Paris

Looking for unusual outings? Whether you're a couple, a family or a group of friends, discover our top 10 new and original outings in and around Paris in October 2025. From hair-raising immersive exhibitions to night-time strolls through castles, from activities that stand out from the crowd to surprising food concepts, we'll take you away from your daily routine.

Light Cycles, a trail of light in the heart of the Parc de la Villette in Paris this autumn

Light Cycles is the next trail of light to be set up in the Parc de la Villette from October 31, 2025. The program includes 5 artistic light installations to be discovered during this nocturnal stroll in the heart of nature.

Last days to visit Station K, Noisy-le-Grand's abandoned metro station, before the work begins

Beneath the ground in Noisy-le-Grand lies an abandoned metro station, Station K, which was supposed to be futuristic when it was created in 1991. It never saw the light of day, but will soon be renovated into a lively third place. You can visit it until November 2, 2025, before work begins.

Les filles d'à côté: the florist where you can learn to create your own bouquet of flowers in DIY workshops

Discover the art of flower arranging at Les filles d'à côté, the 11th arrondissement's colorful and cheerful florists, where you can buy your bouquet or learn to make your own!

Dalí x Rubinstein, Illusions croisées: an original dialogue in the heart of Montmartre

Located in Montmartre, the mecca of Parisian artistic creation, Dalí Paris has been home to the largest private collection dedicated to Salvador Dalí for over thirty years. More than 300 works, brought together by collector and gallery owner Beniamino Levi, reveal the rich universe of the master of surrealism. Sculptures, engravings, oil paintings, drawings, and watercolors testify to the richness of his inspirations, from science to alchemy, through Antiquity, the Renaissance, and religion.

Euphoria: an exceptional night for the last days of the inflatable exhibition at the Grand Palais

A new inflatable exhibition lands in the capital from June 6 to September 7, 2025, following its run in Rome. The Grand Palais, freshly renovated, is transformed with huge installations and works of art that will amaze the whole family. Don't miss the exceptional nocturne on September 6, 2025.

Colorimetry workshops for 30 euros: sublimate your image at Galeries Lafayette Wellness

Every Monday at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, Delphine Perl welcomes you to the Wellness Galerie's Bulle Rose for a colorimetry workshop open to all, with personalized advice on how to find your color palette and look your best every day.