Unusual experience guide

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.

Hilarious Labs, an immersive experience inspired by the TV game Lol Qui rit Sort in Paris

Looking for a good idea for an unusual activity to do with friends in Paris? Hilarious Labs has come up with an original concept inspired by the TV game "Lol Qui rit sort". Locked up for an hour, your mission is to make others laugh... without making yourself laugh. Prepare your best jokes, and may the best person win!

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.

Custom Jewelry Design Studio in Paris

Experience a one-of-a-kind adventure by crafting your own jewelry — from bracelets and necklaces to phone charms and keychains — all within a charming Kawaii-inspired setting. Located near the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées, My Nice Bracelet is the perfect studio-shop to create a unique Parisian keepsake, celebrate a special occasion (bachelorette party, birthday), or host a team-building activity. You can also explore a second location just steps from the Louvre Palace.

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!

Pillow Fight Championship: a huge pillow fight at the Italie 2 shopping center

Bring out the child and the warrior in you (yes, both), and take part in the Pillow Fight Championship, the big pillow fight organized this June 7, 2025 at the Italie 2 shopping center in Paris.

Discovering dinosaurs: the immersive exhibition arrives in Meudon (92) in May 2025 - CANCELLED

Get ready for a prehistoric invasion in Hauts-de-Seine (92)! On Wednesday May 21, Saturday May 24 and Sunday May 25, 2025, the travelling exhibition "Discovering dinosaurs" stops off in Meudon for a Jurassic face-to-face encounter with some twenty larger-than-life mastodons, punctuated by fun and educational activities for the whole family.

A pack of wolves arrives at Espace Rambouillet: observation, feeding, bivouac and nocturne

An animal as fascinating as it is disturbing in the collective imagination, the wolf has had its own place in the forest since Espace Rambouillet reopened in April 2025. This is your chance to get to know the wolf through exceptional experiences!

Insolite: the crazy free bathtub race returns to the Canal de l'Ourcq

Have you ever been to a bathtub race? It's no joke, this unusual event has been taking place on the Ourcq Canal for 14 years, and you can take part for free on Sunday, July 6, 2025!

L'Aventure Fantastique: our test of the immersive journey between escape game and role-playing game - CODE PROMO

How about an immersive experience in a medieval fantasy world? Immerse yourself in l'Aventure Fantastique, become a mage or a warrior, fight terrible creatures and succeed in your quest, in the basements of Paris! Want to try it out? We've got a 20% discount code!

The World's Biggest Table returns this weekend in Saint-Ouen, Seine-Saint-Denis (93)

The World's Biggest Table returns to Saint-Denis this Sunday, May 4, 2025. Come and take a seat along rue Eugène Berthoud, and join in this festive record-breaking event, open to all, in good spirits!

L'Heure du bain: concert and reading in an empty swimming pool in the 19th arrondissement

Take advantage of the draining of the Georges Hermant swimming pool to rediscover it for a few hours, animated by an artistic fiber, thanks to two performances between concert and reading, on February 17, 2024.

Le Train des Bulles: a vintage train journey from Gare de l'Est to Reims

Board a vintage train from the Gare de l'Est for a day trip through Champagne on October 12, 2024, in vintage and historic carriages, for a journey through Meaux, Château-Thierry, Epernay and Reims!