Unusual

Cable C1: hop aboard the first cable car in Île-de-France starting December 13.

Cable C1, the very first cable car in Île-de-France, is set to take off in Val-de-Marne on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This urban cable car will serve five stations, flying over the towns of Créteil, Limeil-Brévannes, Valenton, and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges. We tell you everything you need to know about this highly anticipated first urban cable car in Île-de-France.

A climbing competition and free introductory sessions are coming to an RER station in Paris.

Come and watch a climbing competition in an RER A station and enjoy free introductory sessions to this climbing sport in an unusual location, courtesy of the RATP Vertical Series.

Unusual: Out of the blue, the cinema bar that mixes natural wines and arthouse short films in Paris

In the heart of Paris's 11th arrondissement, Out of the Blue combines a wine bar and cinema for the curious and cinephiles alike. With arthouse short films, natural wines, and a cozy lounge atmosphere, here you can sip, nibble, and immerse yourself in an experience that is unusual, creative, and convivial all at once.

Why is there a giant flying saucer in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93)?

In the inner suburbs of Paris, a strange object stands in the heart of the Marché Dauphine, at the Saint-Ouen flea market. What is this huge flying saucer that seems to have come straight from another universe?

L'As du Zinc: an absurd bar games tournament and beer workshop at Communale

In Saint-Ouen, on November 27, 2025, Communale is hosting the "As du Zinc" tournament, which brings together contenders for the title of best bar champion. Take part in 421, belote, pinball, foosball, and darts competitions, while enjoying a beerology workshop.

Contes et Histoires 2025: family tours to explore the secrets of Sainte-Chapelle

In Paris, the Christmas holidays are synonymous with discovery: the Sainte-Chapelle invites us to join them on December 20 and 21, 2025, for the latest edition of Contes et Histoires. On the program: unusual and exciting tours for young and old alike!

Christmas 2025: an ice rink on the outskirts of Paris, in Vincennes (94)

Get your skates on! This Christmas 2025, Vincennes is delighting young and old alike with an open-air ice rink on the esplanade of the Town Hall. See you there from December 5, 2025, to January 4, 2026!

Paris Sausage Walk 2025: the dachshund walk returns this Sunday - the route

The Paris Sausage Walk is back on November 16, 2025 for its 6th edition in the capital! An XXL walk where dachshunds, aka sausages on legs, invade Paris for a good cause: to support the "Dachshunds without sweet homes" association. Maximum cuteness guaranteed!

Fêtes Galantes 2026, a lavish costume party at the Palace of Versailles - ticket office date

The Fêtes Galantes are back at the Palace of Versailles! For one evening, on Monday, May 25, 2026, slip into the shoes of a marquis or princess and take part in the dances and games of this wild celebration, which ends in style with fireworks! Ticket sales open on Thursday, November 13, at 2 p.m.

Colors Festival 2025: last days of the street art exhibition in Dia de los Muertos mode

The Colors Festival, under the artistic direction of Farid Rueda, is in its final days until November 2, 2025. And it is under the theme of Halloween, and more specifically Dia de los Muertos, that the festival welcomes you for this final extension. In a colorful and joyful atmosphere, by candlelight, we celebrate All Saints' Day in this house taken over by street artists.

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 theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum in 1911: here's the story

On August 22, 1911, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa disappeared from the Musée du Louvre, under the noses of the guards. It was a shock. It would be another two years before Mona Lisa's smile could be seen again in sunny Florence.

Elmgreen & Dragset's free, hyperrealistic installation in a gallery in the Marais district of Paris.

Behind the window of the MASSIMODECARLO Pièce Unique gallery, a scene that is more real than life itself stops passersby in their tracks: a gallery assistant slumped over her desk, frozen in silence. Created by Elmgreen & Dragset, this hyperrealistic sculpture is at the heart of October 2025, a free exhibition that can be viewed day and night until October 31, 2025.

Did you know? There is a huge open-air water reservoir between the rooftops in Passy.

Since 1866, the 16th arrondissement has been home to the Passy Reservoir, a vast hydraulic structure perched on the Chaillot hill. Designed by engineer Eugène Belgrand during the Second Empire, this discreet site still supplies non-drinking water to gardens and fountains in western Paris.

Unusual: An exhibition - sale of Playmobil in all shapes and sizes in Alfortville (94)

The town of Alfortville will be transformed into a playground for Playmobil fans with an exhibition-sale full of surprises on Saturday November 1 and Sunday November 2, 2025. Figurines from private collections, 100% winning envelopes and Playmobil of all kinds at low prices await you for a fun, creative and free weekend in Val-de-Marne (94)!

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.

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.

Les bals de l'Hôtel de la Marine: dance evenings that take you back in time

Take a step back in time, and attend an 18th or 19th century ball, with the magical evenings organized once a month at the Hôtel de la Marine. Here are the dance events not to be missed in the coming weeks.

Watercolor workshops during a gourmet snack at Sofitel Paris Baltimore Tour Eiffel

Feeling like an artist? Sofitel Paris Baltimore Tour Eiffel is offering watercolor workshops until the end of the year, for a creative and gourmet moment, with a snack included in the workshop.

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.