Unusual experience guide

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!

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.

Did you know? You can visit Aux Belles Poules, a brothel from the Roaring Twenties.

While most of the capital's brothels have disappeared since prostitution was outlawed, one remains open to the curious during burlesque tours and lectures at Aux Belles Poules.

The Edge: the virtual reality revolution in the heart of Paris' 3rd arrondissement

Virtual reality fans, THE EDGE opens a monumental space in the heart of Paris! Dive into an immersive VR experience inspired by "Ready Player One", where realistic sensations and space adventures await you.

Le Chat-Rivari Café: the cosy vegan café where you can adopt a cat in the 13th arrondissement

A new spot for cat lovers! In the 13th arrondissement, the Chat-Rivari Café welcomes you to its cozy nest for a gourmet, plant-based snack, surrounded by adorable cats that you can adopt if you fall in love.

The Verrerie d'art de Soisy-sur-École (91), where you can admire glassblowers at work

In Essonne (91), in the midst of a verdant setting, the Verrerie d'art de Soisy-sur-École reveals the magic of glass being shaped before your very eyes. Free tours from Wednesday to Sunday allow you to watch the glassblowers at work and follow every bubble, every gesture. A unique, lively experience at the heart of an age-old know-how.

A festive pool party at the Piscine Keller in the 15th arrondissement of Paris to end the summer in style.

The Piscine Keller in the 15th arrondissement is organizing a lively pool party on Saturday August 30, 2025, with a Soul Funk DJ set, aquagym performance and access to the jacuzzi. Let's make the most of it!

Sorbonne Observatory: admire the stars through a vintage telescope

Fancy a 360° view of Paris... and a tête-à-tête with the stars? The Sorbonne Observatory, perched 40 metres above the Latin Quarter, takes you on a celestial escapade of heritage, science and panorama. Beneath its historic dome, a vintage telescope awaits you to peer into the celestial vault as if it were 1935!

Nuit d'été à la cour: summer evening visits at the Château de Fontainebleau

This summer, the Château de Fontainebleau is inviting us to experience exceptional nocturnes, to visit the monument in a whole new way. Join us from July 10 to September 11, 2025 for this magical nocturnal experience.

Sleep with the wolves, a night in a comfortable bivouac in the heart of the Rambouillet forest (78)

Want to sleep up close to wolves and deer? This summer, Espace Rambouillet is offering a night's bivouac in the middle of the forest, for a rare and magical immersion in the heart of wildlife.

KaraFun Bar unveils Battle: Who sings the most in tune?

KaraFun Bar unveils Battle: Who sings the best? KaraFun, the pioneer of karaoke in France, is launching Battle, a new experience available today in its bars in Paris, Lille, Brussels, and Noyelles-Godault, ahead of a global rollout on the KaraFun app.

Nuit Blanche 2025: Ernesto Neto weaves his web at the Grand Palais, immerse yourself in this immersive work of art

This Saturday, June 7, 2025, you won't want to miss a visit to the Grand Palais: the Parisian landmark is transforming itself and opening its doors free of charge for the new edition of Nuit Blanche... A wonderful evening awaits you!