From theIndian summer to the dark night ofHalloween and the cultural events that can't be ignored... No doubt about it, the month of October is still as full as ever in Paris and the Ile-de-France! A lot of events and fun outings are waiting for you, each one more diverse than the other. It must be said that during this autumn period, the Paris region reveals another charm under the greyness and is tinged with a mysterious aura as All Saints' Day approaches. You might as well make the most of this very special vibe!
For sportsmen, gourmets, curious people and artists, for families or friends, for those who have a small purse and those who enjoy themselves without counting the cost... For the Parisians of a day or always, and for all those who wish to take advantage of this month ofOctober: we have something to keep you busy. There is no shortage of ideas for going out this month. To make sure you don't miss out on anything in October, and to help you fill your agenda, follow the guide!
Summary
Paris Manga and Sci-Fi Show 2023, dates and program
The Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show is back for a new and 34th edition at Paris Nord Villepinte on October 28 and 29, 2023. During a whole weekend, pop culture fans will meet and enjoy with family or friends the new manga, series and cosplay. Here is the program! [Read more]
Kiosques en fête 2023: here are the dates of this festive and free event in Paris
Every year, the City of Paris organizes Kiosques en fête, a program of free events in the gardens of Paris. Music, dance, theater, readings, shows, nearly 700 events await you from April 15 to December 31, 2023. [Read more]
Les Grandes Eaux Musicales du Château de Versailles 2023: a poetic stroll not to be missed
The Grandes Eaux Musicales and the Musical Gardens of the Château de Versailles return to embellish the basins and fountains of the garden for a new season. From April 1 to October 31, 2023, enjoy walks around the groves and fountains of the estate in a magical atmosphere worthy of Louis XIV. [Read more]
La Malle Courrier: the new free exhibition from Maison Louis Vuitton that invites you to travel
Louis Vuitton invites you to discover its new free exhibition, in the heart of the Galerie-musée de la Maison d'Asnières, until February 17, 2024. Immerse yourself in the world of the legendary "Malle Courrier" and discover the secrets of this emblematic creation, a blend of savoir-faire, travel and adventure! [Read more]
Naples in Paris exhibition at the Musée du Louvre: our photos
Attention Italian art lovers! From June 7, 2023 to January 8, 2024, the Musée du Louvre is hosting some sixty masterpieces from the collections of the Capodimonte Museum in Naples, as part of a partnership between the two institutions. The works will be displayed alongside the Louvre's Italian collections. [Read more]
Formes, the new curvaceous exhibition at the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris
Fashion, contemporary art and geometric construction are the focus of the new exhibition "Forms" at the Yves Saint Laurent Museum. From June 9, 2023 to January 14, 2024, the works of German artist Claudia Wieser will blend with the designer's iconic pieces in a scenography full of shapes and creativity. [Read more]
Quai de la Photo, the new free floating art center on the Seine arrives in Paris
Quai de la Photo is the name of a new floating art center dedicated to contemporary photography, due to open in mid-July 2023. Imagine a 1,000 m² exhibition space, free and open to all, on the Seine near the Pont de Bercy in Paris. [Read more]
The Dior Gallery, the exhibition on the history of the house of Christian Dior at the 30 Montaigne Museum
The Dior Gallery is the spot not to be missed for fashion lovers in Paris. Located in the heart of the 30 Montaigne, this exhibition place plunges us in the heart of the universe of the House of Christian Dior. We go to discover its inspirations and its History through a succession of canonical scenographies gathered in this unusual museum. [Read more]
The Musée du Louvre decodes the sculptural decor of the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in an exhibition
Facing the Louvre, this Arc de Triomphe hides many secrets... Unravel the mysteries of its sculpted decoration in a new exhibition on view from July 12, 2023 to March 11, 2024. [Read more]
Paradox Museum Paris opens its doors, discover the crazy journey in photos and video - promo code
Paradox Museum opens its largest tour in Paris on May 18, 2023! 90 experiences between trompe l'oeil, optical illusions and disruption of the senses, you'll love being deceived and capture surreal clichés. Take advantage of the promo code SORTIRAPARIS10, valid for any visit before June 9! [Read more]
Seth se la joue, the playful street-art exhibition for kids, at the Musée en Herbe - our photos
From June 8 to December 31, 2023, we continue (and end) the year in beauty at the Musée en Herbe, the cultural place on a child's scale, especially designed for children: indeed, it is Seth, the Parisian street artist, who has made the museum his new playground with a new exhibition dedicated to him, Seth plays it. [Read more]
Harry Potter the exhibition : our pictures of the XXL immersive event at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
After a (too) long wait, we are now fixed: Harry Potter: the exhibition is finally coming to Paris Expo from April 21 to October 1, 2023. Dive into the magical world with this exceptional immersive exhibition. [Read more]
Eternal Mucha, the incredible exhibition on Art Nouveau unveiled at the Grand Palais Immersif
After Venice Revealed, the Grand Palais Immersif goes back in time, to the era of Art Nouveau and Alfons Mucha, for an exceptional immersive and digital exhibition, from March 22 to November 5, 2023. [Read more]
Usher in concert at La Seine Musicale 2023 - additional dates
After several years' absence, Usher announces his return to Paris. Usher will give 8 concerts in the capital, at La Seine Musicale, from September 24 to October 5, 2023. A short residency entitled "Rendez-vous à Paris". [Read more]
Brian Eno in concert at La Seine musicale in October 2023
Attention Brian Eno fans! The British musician, arranger and producer announces his first-ever live tour in his five-decade solo career. In France, head to Boulogne-Billancourt's Seine Musicale on Thursday, October 26, 2023 for a one-off, not-to-be-missed concert. On this occasion, Brian Eno will perform live with the Baltic Sea Philharmonic. [Read more]
PJ Harvey in concert at the Olympia in Paris in October 2023
The talented PJ Harvey is back at last! 7 years after her last appearance in Paris, the British artist announces a new European tour to coincide with the release of her new opus. In Paris, PJ Harvey will perform two exclusive concerts at the Olympia, scheduled for Thursday October 12 and Friday October 13, 2023. [Read more]
Phantom at the Accor Arena : discover the program
You attend a concert at the Accor Arena and you want to continue the experience at the end of it? That's what Phantom offers you, the new concept of the concert hall that awaits you from March 17, 2023 in an unoccupied space that can accommodate nearly 3400 people. Discover the program! [Read more]
Madame Arthur's cabaret: drag shows and clubbing to the rhythm of French songs
Since 1946, Madame Arthur's cabaret, a real institution with a drag show inspiration in Paris, has been rocking the nights of the capital. Here's what to expect during these unusual and crazy shows followed by a clubbing to the rhythm of French sounds! [Read more]
Revue Féerie au Moulin Rouge, the report
For several years now, the "Féerie" revue has been enchanting the spectators of the Moulin Rouge. Between cancan, feathers and champagne, we could attend the show of the famous Parisian cabaret. Wonderment guaranteed. [Read more]
Totally Crazy show at Crazy Horse, the report
Since April 2017, "Totally Crazy" has been making Crazy Horse audiences completely crazy. The Crazy Girls of the famous Parisian cabaret perform in a glamorous, sexy show, elaborated by mythical signatures. All washed down with champagne of course! [Read more]
Wizkid in concert at Paris La Défense Arena in October 2023
The musical phenomenon Wizkid announces his return to the capital, with a huge show scheduled in the largest indoor venue in Europe! See you on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Paris La Défense Arena to (re)discover the young Nigerian singer-songwriter live. [Read more]
Mamma Mia! the musical about Abba, at the Casino de Paris in September 2023
Good news for the fans of "Mamma Mia!" and the group Abba. The cult musical is back on stage in the capital. The French production of "Mamma Mia!" is playing at the Casino de Paris for 90 performances, from October 31, 2023 to January 21, 2024. [Read more]
Chloé Olivères at La Scala with When I grow up, I'll be Patrick Swayze
Chloé Olivères performs her first solo show, "Quand je serai grande, je serai Patrick Swayze", at La Scala de Paris from October 3 to December 27, 2023. A funny, poetic one-woman show, with her passion for "Dirty Dancing" as the backdrop. [Read more]
Dior Paris 30 Montaigne, boutique - museum, café and restaurant
The mythical Dior address at 30 Avenue Montaigne reopens its doors and reveals its new face. Renovated and redesigned, this is a new address that should seduce all fashion addicts but also fine gourmets in search of a gourmet café or a refined restaurant. [Read more]
Samaritaine Paris : discover the shopping areas and restaurants
La Samaritaine finally reopened its doors in 2021 after 16 years of work. Discover its new shopping, beauty and restaurant areas. You will love to stroll around, enjoy the tea rooms and discover its majestic staircase. [Read more]
Five South Korean beauty brands land at Galeries Lafayette Champs-Elysées
Sponsored - Until June 12, Galeries Lafayette Champs-Elysées is showcasing Korean skincare through 5 cosmetics and make-up brands straight from South Korea. [Read more]
La Fantaisie, the new hotel, rooftop bar, restaurant and SPA opens its doors
La Fantaisie is the name of this new, leafy hotel set to open on June 15, 2023 in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, in the heart of the Faubourrg Montmartre district. A chic and cosy hotel, with Dominique Crenn at the helm of the café and restaurant, a SPA and a rooftop bar, we're going to love going there! [Read more]
Annette K., the unusual barge that offers a gym, a pool and a place to live on the water
Have you ever done sports on a boat? Annette K. is your new floating gym, where you will also find a swimming pool and a real place to live, for a combination of well-being and wild parties! [Read more]
Disneyland Paris: The Disneyland Hotel unveils its Snow Queen suite at D23
Disney has unveiled, at the D23 on Sunday, September 11, 2022, a concept art of rooms and suites stamped The Snow Queen for the flagship hotel of Disneyland Paris, the Disneyland Hotel, announcing at the same time a date of opening. See you in 2024 to live like a prince or princess in a real royal setting! [Read more]
Aquaboulevard, the water park for the whole family in the heart of Paris
We go with our family to swim in the middle of Paris at Aquaboulevard, the water park where we come all year long to enjoy the wave pools, the 11 giant slides, the bubbling baths and the waterfalls, in an atmosphere maintained at 29°C. [Read more]
A huge Kilo Shop thrift store has opened in Paris!
Kilo Shop, the famous thrift store, opened a new 300 m2 boutique in the Saint-Michel district on April 7, 2023! Lovers of second hand clothes can discover a large selection of unique and quality clothes, sold by weight, in an ultra-vintage decor. A new good address for eco-responsible shopping in Paris! [Read more]
Good deals at AccroCamp adventure parks
Sponsored - In June, AccroCamp's accrobranche parks are getting into the swing of summer by opening during the week! For early birds, take advantage of a 50% discount every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm during the month of June! [Read more]
Summer Game Fest: final trailer for Immortals of Aveum, the FPS in Doctor Strange mode
A nice surprise at Summer Game Fest! Immortals of Aveum, a single-player first-person shooter mixing magic and action developed by Ascendant Studios and published by EA Originals, has shown its face one last time before its release, with a final trailer unveiled on June 8, 2023. The game is still scheduled for release on PS5, Xbox Series and PC on July 20, 2023. Get ready for an epic adventure in a captivating fantasy universe! [Read more]
Disneyland - Avengers Campus : Spider-Man WEB Adventure, our test of the new Marvel attraction
Attention Spider-Man fans! Since July 20, 2022, Disneyland Paris has been offering you an attraction dedicated to Spider-Man in its new Marvel land. Entitled Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure, this one offers you to shoot webs, like Spider-Man, in a family attraction as fun as intense... We tested it, we tell you about it! [Read more]
Undawn: survive the Apocalypse with Will Smith in this PC and mobile RPG
Discover the post-apocalyptic world of Undawn, the new open-world RPG from Level Infinite and LightSpeed Studios, due June 15, 2023 on PC, iOS and Android. Renowned actor Will Smith accompanies players on this perilous adventure, adding a fascinating dimension to this promising title. Pre-registration is now open, offering the chance to unlock exclusive rewards ahead of launch. [Read more]
Where to see the remains of the Bastille Prison in Paris?
In Paris, the Place de la Bastille is a reminder of an important time in the country's history. In the past, a great fortress, the Bastille prison, was built there. Destroyed during the French Revolution of 1789, the remains of the place are now rare. Here is where you can see what is left of it. [Read more]
Disneyland Paris: TOGETHER - A Pixar Musical Adventure arrives this summer at Walt Disney Studios
New at Disneyland Paris! Immerse yourself in the magical world of Pixar with the all-new immersive show, TOGETHER: A Pixar Musical Adventure, starting July 15, 2023 in the Studio Theater at Walt Disney Studios Park. Discover a breathtaking multi-sensory journey in the company of your favorite Pixar characters, featuring cutting-edge technology, contemporary choreography and a live orchestra. A unique experience that makes Disneyland Paris the must-see destination of the summer! [Read more]
The sublime Japanese garden of the Albert Kahn Museum and its other gardens that take us on a journey
The Albert Kahn Museum, which has just reopened its doors, reveals sublime gardens that are a must-see. Imagined as a garden with scenes, this 4 hectare space gives us to see notably, a magnificent Japanese garden and village, an English garden, a French garden and forests and meadows. What to feel absolutely disoriented. [Read more]
The Greenway of Paris, the unusual and hidden walk from Bastille to Vincennes
The Coulée Verte René-Dumont de Paris, formerly called Promenade Plantée, is a beautiful walk unknown to Parisians that takes us on a green route from the Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes while passing over the Viaduc des Arts. We take a little height and we offer ourselves a beautiful unusual and shaded discovery, sheltered from the cars and the Parisian tumult. [Read more]
Good plan in Paris : go boating in the Bois de Vincennes or Boulogne
Looking for an original outing? Why not go boating in Paris! In the Bois de Vincennes and in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, it is possible to rent a boat to enjoy a good time in a beautiful green setting. [Read more]
Disneyland Paris: our tips and tricks to make the most of your day in the parks
Are you heading to Disneyland Paris soon, and want to make the most of your day? We've got a few tips to help you make the most of your time and your day! [Read more]
LV Dream, the new Café et Chocolaterie by Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton is open!
Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton, this is the name of the new Café and chocolate shop that opens to you within LV Dream, the new exhibition space of Louis Vuitton, to be discovered since this Thursday, December 15, 2022. [Read more]
Mistinguett, the Casino de Paris restaurant and its breathtaking Années Folles decor
Nestled on the second floor of the Casino de Paris, the bistronomic Minstinguett restaurant with its Années Folles decor is breathtakingly beautiful. [Read more]
Under the Sea, the first immersive restaurant in Paris by Ephemera that takes us under the ocean
Under the Sea is the name of the first immersive restaurant in Paris. An unusual and affordable concept imagined by the Ephemera group. Head to the 13th arrondissement in the heart of a hidden room of the MK2 Bibliothèque for an original experience during a meal. [Read more]
Fabula, the terrace restaurant of the Carnavalet Museum, is back with a menu signed by Julien Dumas
Fabula, the terrace restaurant of the Carnavalet Museum in Paris, returns for the 2023 summer season. From May 5 to the end of October, the starred chef Julien Dumas and the renowned mixologist Rémy Savage will offer us an enchanted interlude in a historic setting. [Read more]
Café Messika: the first café-terrasse overlooking the rooftops of Paris, from the Maison de Joaillerie
Café Messika, the first art de vivre project of the eponymous Haute Joaillerie House, will open its doors on May 16, 2023, on the 7th Heaven terrace of Printemps Haussmann. The ephemeral café-terrace will offer a festive, gourmet and stylish experience in an elegant and relaxed setting, with a 180° view of the Paris sky! The menu signed by Juan Arbelaez, the DJ sets, and many other surprises will make the address your future summer hangout! [Read more]
Le Café de l'Homme: the Trocadero's terrace restaurant with a view of the Eiffel Tower, reborn!
The Café de l'Homme is getting a makeover after several months of renovation and closure in May 2023. Let's go and rediscover this restaurant whose terrace offers one of the most beautiful views of Paris on the Trocadero and the Eiffel Tower. New decor, new gourmet menu, the place reinvents itself and awaits you again every day from noon to 2 am. [Read more]
Louise Beaubourg, artisanal French ice cream at Châtelet-les-Halles
Sponsored - Louise Beaubourg is an artisanal ice cream parlour located in the heart of Paris, at 131 rue Saint Martin, overlooking the Centre Pompidou. Louise Beaubourg offers authentic, high-quality ice creams. It's the ideal place for gourmands and ice cream lovers to relax and enjoy a unique tasting experience. [Read more]
The Jardin du Petit Palais, a hidden gem with terrace and café-restaurant
In the heart of the Petit Palais, which is freely accessible to all, all year round, lies a green and exotic garden. Like a real oasis, this place is the ideal setting for a drink in the sun. There is a café-restaurant with a pleasant terrace and deckchairs installed around the peristyle. [Read more]
Sena, the new terrace overlooking Île St Louis: pizzas, spritzeria, rooftop and pop-up store
Sena, the new festive and gourmet hotspot in Paris, will open its doors on May 25, 2023! Imagine a large sunny terrace on the banks of the Seine, offering pizzas, Italian specialties and cocktails, in a 60's dolce vita atmosphere that will transport you straight to Italy without leaving the Marais ... Without any doubt the future HQ of your summer evenings ! [Read more]
Bonnie : the bar-restaurant and club perched in the SO/Paris hotel
A new spot with a perched terrace opened in Paris on September 6, 2022. Here is Bonnie, the restaurant-bar and club signed Paris Society which takes its quarters on the 15th and 16th floors of SO/Paris, the trendy hotel on the quays of the Seine in the Marais district. [Read more]
Acid, by Just Philippot and with Guillaume Canet, at the Cannes Film Festival: review and trailer
After "La Nuée", director Just Philippot presents his second film, "Acide". A nightmarish thriller about a storm of acid rain presented in the Midnight Screening at the Cannes Film Festival, and expected in theaters on September 20, 2023. [Read more]
Catherine Breillat's L'Été dernier: a family heartbreak presented at Cannes - our opinion
L'Eté dernier, the comeback film from director Catherine Breillat, is in Competition at Cannes 2023. A remake of May el-Toukhy's 2019 Danish film Dronningen (Queen of Hearts), this French drama explores the tensions and passions of a blended family. Scheduled for release on September 20, 2023. [Read more]
Wim Wenders' "Anselm (The Sound of Time)": our opinion of the documentary presented at Cannes
Anselm, a documentary by Wim Wenders on the artist Anselm Kiefer, will be presented in a Special Screening at Cannes 2023 and in French cinemas from October 18, 2023. [Read more]
Killers of the Flower Moon, by Martin Scorsese, at the Cannes Film Festival: our opinion
Martin Scorsese returns to the silver screen with Killers of the Flower Moon, the adaptation of David Grann's 2017 book. The new film reunites Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons in an investigation into the pursuit of native American killers by settlers, which led to the birth of the FBI. The feature film had its world premiere at the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, before a theatrical release on October 18, 2023. [Read more]
Les feuilles mortes by Aki Kaurismäki, Prix du Jury at the Cannes Film Festival: Review and trailer
Finnish filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki, known for his work on his country's proletariat, returns to Cannes with "Les Feuilles Mortes", a brilliant comedy. The film wins the Prix du Jury at Cannes 2023. [Read more]
The Creator: Trailer for Gareth Edwards' new sci-fi film
Gareth Edwards explores the rise of AI in his latest film, The Creator. Scheduled for release on September 27, 2023. [Read more]
Amazon Prime Video: Warner's Pass is coming to the platform, with HBO and all 12 Warner channels
Ever since the partnership between HBO and OCS ended, the question of content from the Warner Bros. channel has been on the table. Starting March 16, the Warner Pass will be available to all Amazon Prime Video subscribers. For €9.99 per month, it will allow access to programs from all Warner channels, including HBO. [Read more]
Lupin part 3 with Omar Sy: Netflix unveils (finally) the release date
"Lupin," the Netflix series starring Omar Sy, is soon to return online for a 3rd part. The platform, has just revealed that the part 3 will be launched in October 5, 2023. We will still have to be patient! [Read more]
Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Studio Galande in Paris: an unusual movie session!
In Paris, the Studio Galande invites you to (re)discover the Rocky Horror Picture Show through unusual and interactive projections. Animated by crazy troupes, these sessions offer you guaranteed laughter! [Read more]
The Goldman Trial by Cédric Kahn: Our opinion on the opening film of the Fortnight
Cédric Kahn's Le Procès Goldman (The Goldman Trial) opened the Directors' Fortnight at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival with a lively look at the Pierre Goldman case. [Read more]
Once again, we are enjoying an exceptional program, and crazy events! There is no question of being bored during this month of October in Paris and the Ile-de-France. Keep this guide in your favorites and consult it regularly, because other unmissable Parisian events are coming!
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