How about we get off the beaten track and enjoyParis in a different way? In November, it's easy to hide away on the sofa watching TV series, hoping for sunnier days. Come on, let's leave the hot water bottle behind and rediscover Paris in an unusualand original way. It must be said that there is no shortage of things to do, and every month, more and more exciting new activities await us.
So we've put together a list to help you shake off the lethargy. The Sortiraparis team, always on the lookout forgreat things to do in Paris, has once again put together a carefully curated guide to help you get through Novemberwithoutgetting depressed. It includes all the latest and greatest new attractions, unique and original exhibitions, experiences you absolutely must try—in short, everything you need to have a great time in Paris!
Christmas lights 2025: Julien Cohen's giant flash mob in Paris - photos and video
To mark the Christmas lights season, Julien Cohen, the pianist behind the Bohemian Rhapsody live in Paris phenomenon (over 500 million views), organized a new giant flash mob with Violin Phonix and hundreds of musicians on Sunday, November 9, 2025, on the Faubourg Saint Honoré. [Read more]
The Luminous Odyssey at Parc Floral 2025: discover a magical journey with a drone show.
The Luminous Odyssey awaits you once again at the Parc Floral de Paris, in the 12th arrondissement, from November 19, 2025, to January 11, 2026. This new edition features no less than 1,000 monumental lanterns, a drone show, and the Northern Lights in a huge immersive experience. We'll tell you all about it. [Read more]
Roadmap 2: street art and contemporary art exhibition in a 1950s house in Seine-Saint-Denis
How about an immersive street art exhibition in an old house in Neuilly-sur-Marne? Roadmap 2 takes over an abandoned building from the 1950s, with 14 artists working on the theme of "Memory". Join us on weekends and during school vacations from this Saturday, October 18, 2025, for this wonderful discovery in Seine-Saint-Denis. [Read more]
The free street art festival at the Poste du Louvre 2025, photos and program
Calling all street art fans! The Street Art & Contemporary Art Festival at the Poste du Louvre is back for a third edition from November 15 to 23, 2025, in the 1st arrondissement in central Paris. And the icing on the cake is that the 350 m² exhibition and live performances are free! Head over to discover more than 200 works and meet the artists. [Read more]
Les bals de l'Hôtel de la Marine: an evening of dancing on the theme of the Belle Epoque
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 next not-to-be-missed dance events in Paris. [Read more]
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! [Read more]
Christmas window displays and giant Christmas tree at Galeries Lafayette, inauguration in photos with Clara Luciani
Galeries Lafayette unveils its 2025 Christmas decorations on Boulevard Haussmann in Paris with a beautiful inauguration ceremony attended by Clara Luciani! This year, illustrator Jeanne Detallante has designed the Christmas window displays and decorated the giant Christmas tree under the famous dome, from November 12, 2025, to December 31, 2025. [Read more]
Gerhard Richter Nocturne #2: an intimate artistic evening at the Louis Vuitton Foundation
The Louis Vuitton Foundation invites us to visit its exhibition on Gerhard Richter during a special artistic evening. Discover the program for this second late-night opening on Friday, December 5, 2025. [Read more]
Salon Idées Japon 2025: the Japanese Christmas market opens at the Bastille Design Center this weekend.
From November 21 to 23, 2025, the Salon Idées Japon will be setting up shop at the Bastille Design Center in the 11th arrondissement. Sixty Franco-Japanese designers, 19 workshops, and 12 conferences will take over the 670 m² of this historic venue, with free admission. So make the most of it! [Read more]
Imperial Chocolate 2025: the gourmet fair at the Château de Fontainebleau (77)
The Château de Fontainebleau will be transformed into a temple of chocolate from November 28 to 30, 2025! The Salon Impérial Chocolat invites foodies and chocolate lovers on an unforgettable culinary journey. [Read more]
So, how about spicing up our November in Paris?
To go further:
10 unusual outings and activities not to be missed in December 2025 in Paris
Looking for unusual experiences and original outings? How about stepping off the beaten track and treating yourself to some amazing, out-of-the-ordinary activities? Whether you're with your partner, family, or friends, discover the top 10 original outings that will brighten up your December 2025 in Paris. An astonishing exhibition, a nighttime immersion in a monument, and a unique escape game are all on the program. [Read more]
In Paris, unusual tea rooms offer much more than just hot drinks. Surprising decor, original concepts, and creative treats make every break an unexpected moment. [Read more]
Looking for something new, something spectacular, some wow factor on your plate and some glitter in your eyes? Here are our top addresses for unusual restaurants in Paris! [Read more]
Did you know that Paris has the highest concentration of art galleries in the world? Every month, they offer us the chance to discover sometimes unusual works of art, at captivating exhibitions in the heart of the capital. [Read more]
Every year, festivals of light take over Paris and the surrounding region to light up our autumn-winter evenings. Follow the guide to discover the places that will dazzle us with lanterns and other breathtaking scenographies for this 2025-2026 season. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From November 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025
Location
Paris
75 Paris
Recommended age
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10 unusual outings and activities not to be missed in December 2025 in Paris
Unusual tea rooms in Paris, our favorite original spots
Unusual restaurants in Paris, our original addresses
Unusual art gallery exhibitions in Paris at the moment
Light festivals and illuminated trails to discover in Paris and the Île-de-France region in 2025-2026
