Did the celebrations get a bit too lively? Are you planning to cut back on drinks as part of your New Year's resolutions for 2026? Or perhaps you're looking to embrace a healthier lifestyle? Why not take advantage of January to join the Dry January challenge? This collective initiative encourages participants to abstain from alcohol for about thirty days, or even longer! It's a perfect way to start the new year by prioritizing your health.
Dry January, the alcohol-free month: how to successfully take on this healthy challenge in January 2026?
After a month without tobacco, it's time for a month without alcohol! But where did this Dry January challenge come from, and how can you take part? Here's what you need to know. [Read more]
However, if you're used to aperitifs with friends and festive evenings where one drink follows another and the party ends with a hangover, you may be afraid of giving in to "social drinking". To avoid temptation, why not take the opportunity to discover other Parisian spots where you can relax alone or with your loved ones during Dry January? After all, January is the perfect month to go into cocooning mode.
So, what to do during Dry January in Paris? From places to drink alcohol-free cocktails, gourmet coffee-shops to replace aperitifs, wellness addresses to get together and healthy restaurants, you'll finally be able to take some time for yourself, and only for you. This could be the starting point for a good resolution: to take care of yourself, your mind and your body! And who knows, you might even convince your friends and family to take up the challenge with you?
It's time to rethink your routine and get back into the swing of things. We've put together a selection of spots to discover during the month of January, a month dedicated to well-being. All you have to do is make your choice and concoct your program. Dry January, here we come!



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Dry January, the alcohol-free month: how to successfully take on this healthy challenge in January 2026?














