What to do this Monday, October 12, 2026 in Paris? The must-see outings

Published by Julie de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on October 9, 2026 at 10:24 a.m.
Outings, exhibitions, performances, activities, and smart deals: here are ideas to explore in Paris and Île-de-France this Monday, October 12, 2026.

This guide focuses on dated outings and the latest deals. For a fuller view of the agenda, also check our guide to Paris outings on Monday, October 12, 2026.

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Journées du Patrimoine 2023 à la Pitié Salpétrière, le plus grand hôpital de France, et sa chapelleJournées du Patrimoine 2023 à la Pitié Salpétrière, le plus grand hôpital de France, et sa chapelleJournées du Patrimoine 2023 à la Pitié Salpétrière, le plus grand hôpital de France, et sa chapelleJournées du Patrimoine 2023 à la Pitié Salpétrière, le plus grand hôpital de France, et sa chapelle Science Festival 2026: the lineup of activities at the Brain Institute in Paris
On the occasion of the 2026 edition of the Science Festival, organized from October 2 to 12, the Brain Institute (based at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital) will exceptionally open its doors for neuroscience workshops. [Read more]

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Oktoberfest lands at Boom Boom Villette on Saturday, September 12, 2026. A brass band, beer pong, DJ set, workshops and mini-games are on the program for this free celebration inspired by Bavarian tradition. [Read more]

What starts this Monday

Daroco Bourse - Pizza mortadelle pistacheDaroco Bourse - Pizza mortadelle pistacheDaroco Bourse - Pizza mortadelle pistacheDaroco Bourse - Pizza mortadelle pistache Pizza Week 2026: The lineup in Paris and Île-de-France pizzerias
Pizza Week 2026 is back in Paris and Île-de-France, from October 12 to 17, 2026, with events across about twenty Parisian and Île-de-France pizzerias. Discover the lineup! [Read more]

Ferme bien ta gueule (doigt d’honneur), six histoires d’amour au Théâtre du ChariotFerme bien ta gueule (doigt d’honneur), six histoires d’amour au Théâtre du ChariotFerme bien ta gueule (doigt d’honneur), six histoires d’amour au Théâtre du ChariotFerme bien ta gueule (doigt d’honneur), six histoires d’amour au Théâtre du Chariot Shut your trap (middle finger), six love stories at the Théâtre du Chariot
Shut Your Trap (the middle finger), written and directed by Marie Bucas-Français, brings six characters to the Théâtre du Chariot in Paris. See it Mondays and Tuesdays at 9 p.m., through October 27, 2026. [Read more]

Andromaque à deux voix : Sava Lolov et Valérie Bezançon au Poche-MontparnasseAndromaque à deux voix : Sava Lolov et Valérie Bezançon au Poche-MontparnasseAndromaque à deux voix : Sava Lolov et Valérie Bezançon au Poche-MontparnasseAndromaque à deux voix : Sava Lolov et Valérie Bezançon au Poche-Montparnasse Andromaque in two voices: Sava Lolov and Valérie Bezançon at the Poche-Montparnasse theater.
Sava Lolov adapts Andromaque for two performers at Théâtre de Poche-Montparnasse. Three performances are announced for October 12, 24 and November 30, 2026. [Read more]

As We Are : Germaine Acogny et Gregory Maqoma réunis à ParisAs We Are : Germaine Acogny et Gregory Maqoma réunis à ParisAs We Are : Germaine Acogny et Gregory Maqoma réunis à ParisAs We Are : Germaine Acogny et Gregory Maqoma réunis à Paris As We Are: Germaine Acogny and Gregory Maqoma reunite in Paris
Germaine Acogny and Gregory Maqoma present As We Are at Théâtre de la Ville in Paris from October 12 to 18, 2026: Joséphine, a tribute to Joséphine Baker, and Bantu with twelve dancers. [Read more]

Last chance this Monday

Le jardin botanique de Launay et arboretum de l'Université Paris Saclay à Orsay - les photosLe jardin botanique de Launay et arboretum de l'Université Paris Saclay à Orsay - les photosLe jardin botanique de Launay et arboretum de l'Université Paris Saclay à Orsay - les photosLe jardin botanique de Launay et arboretum de l'Université Paris Saclay à Orsay - les photos Science Festival 2026: a rich family-friendly program in Orsay (91)
The 2026 Science Festival takes place from October 2 to 12 in Orsay, in the Essonne department. The program includes workshops, talks, laboratory tours, and free activities for the whole family. Here are the events you won’t want to miss. [Read more]

Ironman Versailles 2026 : restrictions de circulation et de stationnement ce week-endIronman Versailles 2026 : restrictions de circulation et de stationnement ce week-endIronman Versailles 2026 : restrictions de circulation et de stationnement ce week-endIronman Versailles 2026 : restrictions de circulation et de stationnement ce week-end Ironman Versailles 2026: traffic and parking restrictions this weekend
The Versailles Ironman is set for Sunday, October 11, 2026. A number of streets will be closed and parking banned along parts of the course, with additional restrictions in place through Monday, October 12. Here are the key zones and times you need to know. [Read more]

photographiephotographiephotographiephotographie Photo Doc. 2026 in Paris, the go-to event for documentary photography at the Hôtel de l'Industrie
The Hôtel de l’Industrie welcomes the new edition of the Photo Doc. international fair, running October 9–12, 2026. Don’t miss this must-attend rendezvous for enthusiasts of documentary photography in Paris. [Read more]

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The Science Festival is making a triumphant return with a new edition, taking place from October 2 to 12, 2026. In Moissy-Cramayel, a number of activities are on the agenda, including at the town’s media library and game center. [Read more]

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The Science Festival lands in Cergy (95) with a program designed to make research and science accessible to everyone, through experiments, discussions and activities around the theme “Scholarly Flavors,” from October 2 to 12, 2026. [Read more]

A Few More Ideas for Getting Out This Monday

Visitez la Tour Eiffel de 1889 en VR  - 1Visitez la Tour Eiffel de 1889 en VR  - 1Visitez la Tour Eiffel de 1889 en VR  - 1Visitez la Tour Eiffel de 1889 en VR  - 1 The Eiffel Tower in virtual reality: relive its construction and the 1889 World's Fair
Discover Viality Tour’s immersive virtual reality guided tour of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Step into the Champ de Mars and relive the construction—and the 1889 inauguration—of the Iron Lady. A brand-new version, truer to history than ever, was released on March 31, 2026. For the Toussaint holidays, we’ve got a promo code for you! [Read more]

Où sont nos thunes ?, l'exposition au centre Tignous à MontreuilOù sont nos thunes ?, l'exposition au centre Tignous à MontreuilOù sont nos thunes ?, l'exposition au centre Tignous à MontreuilOù sont nos thunes ?, l'exposition au centre Tignous à Montreuil "Where's our money?" — a free and socially engaged exhibition on the economic power of women
"Où sont nos thunes" is the free, activist exhibition that casts a critical eye on women’s economic power. Nearly a dozen artists question society through the lens of art in a parcours that blends works, texts and archives, on view until October 24, 2026. [Read more]

Expo des 150 et StreetArt Denfert : l'immense expo street-art gratuite se dévoileExpo des 150 et StreetArt Denfert : l'immense expo street-art gratuite se dévoileExpo des 150 et StreetArt Denfert : l'immense expo street-art gratuite se dévoileExpo des 150 et StreetArt Denfert : l'immense expo street-art gratuite se dévoile 150th Anniversary Expo and StreetArt Denfert: the massive free street-art exhibition unfolds.
The 150th Expo and StreetArt Denfert reveal themselves in the former Zara store at Denfert-Rochereau, Paris 14th arrondissement. We caught a sneak preview of this enormous, free street-art exhibition, on offer from October 3 to 25, 2026. Note that access requires free registration—book your tickets now! [Read more]

Remember Me : nos photos de l'exposition à la Bourse de CommerceRemember Me : nos photos de l'exposition à la Bourse de CommerceRemember Me : nos photos de l'exposition à la Bourse de CommerceRemember Me : nos photos de l'exposition à la Bourse de Commerce Remember Me: more than 700 photographic masterpieces from the Pinault Collection on display at the Bourse de Commerce
La Bourse de Commerce presents the photographic masterpieces from the Pinault Collection, on view from October 7, 2026 to January 18, 2027. For a little over three months, come and explore roughly 700 works by more than 70 artists, including Irving Penn, Raymond Depardon, Cindy Sherman, Annie Leibovitz, Man Ray, Erwin Blumenfeld, as well as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Richard Avedon. [Read more]

Belmondo le magnifique : l'icône du cinéma français au cœur d'une exposition à la CinémathèqueBelmondo le magnifique : l'icône du cinéma français au cœur d'une exposition à la CinémathèqueBelmondo le magnifique : l'icône du cinéma français au cœur d'une exposition à la CinémathèqueBelmondo le magnifique : l'icône du cinéma français au cœur d'une exposition à la Cinémathèque Belmondo, the Magnificent: the Cinémathèque honors the icon of French cinema
Bébel shines at the Cinémathèque française: Jean-Paul Belmondo is the focus of a major retrospective running from October 7, 2026 to January 31, 2027. [Read more]

Look, 40 ans de mode au musée : l'exposition couture retrospective du musée des Arts décoratifsLook, 40 ans de mode au musée : l'exposition couture retrospective du musée des Arts décoratifsLook, 40 ans de mode au musée : l'exposition couture retrospective du musée des Arts décoratifsLook, 40 ans de mode au musée : l'exposition couture retrospective du musée des Arts décoratifs Look, 40 years of fashion at the museum: the Musée des Arts Décoratifs retrospective exhibition — our photos
At the Museum of Decorative Arts, the 40th anniversary of the Museum of Fashion is celebrated with "Look: 40 Years of Fashion at the Museum," a must-see fashion exhibition. Forty iconic ensembles take the runway in the nave's central space, surrounded by sketches, patterns, and embroidery, showcasing four decades of style and craftsmanship. [Read more]

Practical information for this Monday

EN DIRECT : Le trafic et la circulation à Paris ce mardi 22 septembre 2020 en temps réelEN DIRECT : Le trafic et la circulation à Paris ce mardi 22 septembre 2020 en temps réelEN DIRECT : Le trafic et la circulation à Paris ce mardi 22 septembre 2020 en temps réelEN DIRECT : Le trafic et la circulation à Paris ce mardi 22 septembre 2020 en temps réel Metro and RER updates: closures, work, and demonstrations in Paris this Monday October 12, 2026
In a flash, get all the latest updates on traffic and transportation in Paris, refreshed in real time. Whether it's the Metro, RER, or Transilien services operated by RATP, construction work, ongoing circulation, major events, or demonstrations — we provide all the essential information you need before heading out in Paris this Monday October 12, 2026. [Read more]

Fin du ticket carton : comment voyager quand on est de passage à ParisFin du ticket carton : comment voyager quand on est de passage à ParisFin du ticket carton : comment voyager quand on est de passage à ParisFin du ticket carton : comment voyager quand on est de passage à Paris End of paper tickets: how to travel when visiting Paris, alternative solutions
Since November 5, 2025, paper tickets have been phased out in stations and train stations in the Paris region. This may be unsettling for travelers passing through the capital. Whether you're a tourist or an occasional visitor, we'll guide you through the different options. Rest assured, between the Passe Navigo Easy, Liberté+, the Île-de-France Mobilités app, and contactless payment on buses, you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to getting around Paris. Follow the guide to find out which options are the most affordable for your needs. [Read more]

Simulation géante des pompiers de Paris sur les quais parisiensSimulation géante des pompiers de Paris sur les quais parisiensSimulation géante des pompiers de Paris sur les quais parisiensSimulation géante des pompiers de Paris sur les quais parisiens Grève des pompiers : a notice filed for September 8 to October 20, 2026
Professional firefighters file a national strike notice spanning September 8 to October 20, 2026, and vow to keep up the pressure on the government after a summer marked by megafires and anger that shows no signs of abating. [Read more]

Métro à Paris : stations Hôtel de Ville et République fermées ce dimancheMétro à Paris : stations Hôtel de Ville et République fermées ce dimancheMétro à Paris : stations Hôtel de Ville et République fermées ce dimancheMétro à Paris : stations Hôtel de Ville et République fermées ce dimanche Metro Line 8: République station closed for nine months starting Wednesday.
The coming months look set to be challenging for many riders on Paris's Line 8 metro. From Wednesday, July 22, 2026, République station will no longer be served due to renovation work. [Read more]

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