What to do in october

Scary Trip: An Immersive Escape Game and Theater Experience in Paris

Scary Trip is an immersive Parisian experience combining escape games and immersive theater that you have to try! For 60 minutes, or 2 hours for the bravest, with your team of 3 to 7 people, you will infiltrate a laboratory hiding dark secrets. Like a life-size role-playing game, you will be the actors in a scenario full of twists and turns with multiple possible endings, all in a 300m² setting.

Shrek The Musical: the quirky family musical at the Folies Bergères from October 2026.

Shrek finally swaps his swamp... for the Folies Bergère in Paris! To mark his 25th anniversary, cinema's most iconic ogre arrives with Shrek The Musical, from October 2, 2026, or January 17, 2027. Accompanied by Fiona, the talkative donkey, and all the heroes from the DreamWorks film, he takes the audience on an adventure full of pop rock, soul, and funky music and offbeat humor. Tickets are now on sale!

Les Tontons de Neuilly, the elegant bistronomic restaurant in Hauts-de-Seine

Les Tontons de Neuilly is located on Place Parmentier in Neuilly-sur-Seine in the Hauts-de-Seine department. This bistronomic restaurant, created by Alexandre Baizet, Gérard Castellani, and chef Rachid Djillali, offers generous French cuisine in a refined Art Deco setting, with a beautiful spacious dining room and a lovely terrace for sunny days.

Le 20 Maison de la Mutualité, the new creative and welcoming bistro just a stone's throw from Notre-Dame

In the heart of the 5th arrondissement, Le 20 is a new creative bistro hidden under the arches of the Maison de la Mutualité, where traditional cuisine flirts with the flavors of travel. A friendly place for a business lunch, dinner with friends, or a pre- or post-show meal in the Latin Quarter.

Rayon Noir, the modern and welcoming tattoo and design studio in the 12th arrondissement

Behind an intriguing storefront in Paris's 12th arrondissement lies Rayon Noir, a new-generation tattoo and design studio that welcomes a variety of French and foreign artists in a modern, welcoming atmosphere.

Kustom Tattoo: the Paris tattoo studio that pushes the boundaries of realism

Discover KUSTOM TATTOO, the tattoo studio in Paris specializing in realistic tattoos.

La Bête Humaine, the tattoo parlour for a 100% customized project in Paris

Looking for a place to get a unique tattoo in Paris? Head to La Bête Humaine on the République side of Paris' 10th arrondissement, a salon-gallery where ink becomes a work of art, and each project a personalized creation.

Maison Python, the inclusive tattoo parlour in Paris' 19th arrondissement

If you're wondering where to get a tattoo in Paris, head to Maison Python, the conceptual tattoo studio in the 19th arrondissement, far from clichés, focused on mastering the 10th art, but also on the human touch.

Épopée: the delicious bistronomic restaurant with Japanese chef Yurika Kitano at the helm.

Looking for a tasty bistronomic spot in the Charonne district of Paris? Head to Épopée, a restaurant for bon vivants that showcases sincere and oh-so-delicious dishes concocted by Japanese chef Yurika Kitano.

Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir in concert at the Zénith in Paris in October 2026

Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir invite you to the Zénith de Paris on Friday, October 16, 2026, for an evening of extreme metal! The Polish band and the Norwegian combo are set to rock the Parisian venue during their European co-headlining tour, dubbed "In League With Satan"! Sweden's Dark Funeral will also be there as special guests.

Gallery of the Five Continents: opening of a new exhibition space at the Louvre Museum

From December 3, 2025, the Gallery of the Five Continents will be open to visitors at the Louvre Museum, offering an opportunity to admire works from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, in a journey that reveals the diversity and dialogue of human creativity across the globe.

Louvre Museum: sharp increase in admission fees for foreign visitors starting in 2026

The Louvre is preparing to review its pricing policy with a significant increase in admission prices for visitors from outside Europe starting in January 2026. This decision was made by the government at a time when the museum is reaching historic visitor numbers and preparing new projects.

Zen restaurant's exclusive Omakase: a Japanese immersion in Paris

The Japanese restaurant ZEN has opened an incredible dining room with typical Japanese decor on the first floor of 8 rue de l'échelle in Paris's 1st arrondissement. Available for reservations for 8 or more people only, OMAKASE by Zen offers a true immersion in Japan with high-quality cuisine and a timeless atmosphere.

A Korean restaurant is hidden away in the heart of the Guimet Museum: Hanok.

You may not know it, but there is a discreet Korean restaurant hidden away inside the Guimet Museum. Open all year round and with a rooftop terrace in summer, we invite you to discover Hanok, a spot that smells of kimchi.

Fay'si Tis, ultra-indulgent cookies and hot chocolate at low prices in Paris

Let's discover Fay'si Tis in the 11th arrondissement, near Bastille. This shop offers generous cookies, original hot chocolates, and creative lattes that you can enjoy without breaking the bank. Fay'si Tis and its beautiful story delight us with affordable homemade creations. We'll tell you all about it.

Féerie at the Moulin Rouge: a night of feathers and dreams in Montmartre

Every evening, the Moulin Rouge presents Féerie, a spectacular revue in four tableaux, at 9 or 11 pm, preceded or not by a dinner imagined by their chef.

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.

Sports Bar & Lounge Disney Village: the immersive bar where you can watch all the games live

The Sports Bar & Lounge has been given a makeover at Disney Village with a redesigned interior and an expanded menu. The establishment now offers an immersive experience centered around sports, sharing, and relaxation, open to all since November 22, 2025.

Europe celebrates 40 years of "The Final Countdown" at the Olympia in Paris in October 2026

To mark the 40th anniversary of their hit album "The Final Countdown," Europe has announced a European tour! In Paris, catch the Swedish hard rock band on stage at the Olympia on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

The Tour Jean-sans-Peur, a medieval treasure in Paris

Immerse yourself in medieval history at the Tour Jean-sans-Peur in Paris. The last vestige of the Hôtel des Ducs de Bourgogne Valois, the Tour Jean sans Peur was built in 1409 and offers a glimpse of life in the Middle Ages in a reconstructed residence. It currently houses an exhibition on Health in the Middle Ages, which runs until September 10, 2023 (excluding the month of August).