Last-minute gift ideas guide - activities

5 unusual ways to become a zookeeper for a day in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

For a number of years now, the dream of becoming an animal caretaker has been within the grasp of the youngest visitors to certain zoos and menageries in Paris and the Île-de-France region, thanks to the "Soigneur d'un jour" (animal caretaker for a day) program, which lets you slip into the shoes of an animal caretaker for an afternoon or a day.

The Cabinet des Curiosités Social Club: a temporal immersive experience in the heart of Paris

Attention immersive experience fans! Eat the Cake Studio invites you to discover Le Cabinet des Curiosités, a new interactive experience at the bar Les Écuries, in the heart of the capital, on October 22, 2023, one Sunday a month. An intimate, exclusive afternoon in a themed gourmet setting.

Cinema: our 4 favorite books and comics to give to movie buffs

As the new academic year begins in 2023, many books, essays and comics are focusing on important figures in the history of cinema. Discover our selection of favorites!

Fort Boyard Aventures: our test of the TV-style action game in Essonne

Have you always dreamed of playing Fort Boyard? Otium Leisure offers an action game in the spirit of Père Fouras, Fort Boyard Aventures, at Brétigny in Essonne, just 30 minutes from Paris. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it!

On the other fish, the creative and colorful store for affordable and unique gifts

On Rue Sadi Lecointe, between the Parc des Buttes Chaumont and the Bassin de la Villette, lies one of the most original boutiques in Paris: On the other fish, a veritable Ali Baba's cave of personalized gifts and other treasures.

Unusual: slip into the shoes of a street artist with this graffiti workshop

Street Art fan? How about going through the looking glass to express your creativity through graffiti? It's a good thing because in Paris, a collective offers you initiation workshops to put yourself in the shoes of a Street-artist. Its name? Graffiti Paris.

Wave In Paris: Indoor surfing in Paris!

How about surfing in the heart of Paris? The first indoor static wave sports complex awaits you in the capital's 15th arrondissement. A unique new venue, where you can experience unprecedented sliding sensations on flowboard and bodyboard boards, a mix of surf, snowboard and skateboard.

Mazette, the first creative DIY lab in Paris

Mazette is the new place to be for creative people in Paris! DIY fans, you will be happy with this creative lab where you can try your hand at crocheting, knitting, drawing and candle-making!

La Papoterie, the ceramic café to spend the afternoon chilling and crafting

With a ceramic café in Paris 9th arrondissement and another one in the 11th, La Papoterie welcomes children and adults, ceramic painting professionals and amateurs for 2.5-hour sessions to create the design of your choice on dozens of crockery pieces, decorations…

L'Atelier Geneviève, a café where you can enjoy ceramic workshops

L'Atelier Geneviève is the cool new spot in the 11th arrondissement. Both a café and a ceramics workshop, L'Atelier Geneviève offers you to personalize all kinds of ceramic objects but and to take them home afterwards! All this while drinking a good coffee.

Spa Luxury Paris, an immersive relaxing moment in a dreamy setting

Needing a relaxing moment on your own, with your partner or friends? Head to Spa Luxury Paris providing you with a break in Bali, Greece, or the Caribbean, without leaving Île-de-France!

Les Cognées: Paris' first axe-throwing venue

If you've always been fascinated by Canadian lumberjacks, then head for Les Cognées, the capital's very first axe-throwing center!

Unusual: this aquatic spa offers unique treatments while floating on water

Need to take a breather? We take you to Clemens, Paris' first aquatic spa. This hot spot unveils pools in vaulted cellars in the heart of the Latin Quarter and invites you to try massages while floating on water. It's one of the capital's most exhilarating experiences.

Maison Laugier, a niche perfume boutique-workshop where you can create your own bespoke fragrance

After its first boutique-atelier in Lyon, Maison Laugier has arrived in Paris! In this spot dedicated to haute-parfumerie, you'll discover a line of niche perfumes, but above all you'll come to create your own fragrance.

Le Crime de l'Orient Express, the escape game/Murder Mystery at The One Escape

Fans of escape games and Agatha Christie novels will want to check out Le Crime de l'Orient Express, an escape game by The One Escape that plunges you into the heart of a murder on the legendary train... except that one of you is the criminal! Except that one of you is the criminal!

Les Etonnantes, boutique et ateliers DIY éco-responsables et made in France - CLOSING

Les étonnantes is a new concept store in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, with a boutique side, featuring regional designers, DIY workshops and a cosy café corner!

Discover iFLY Paris, indoor skydiving at Vill'Up

iFLY Vill'up, the world's most beautiful free-fall tube, offers a thrilling adventure! At 14 meters high, this fully glazed tube lets you discover the sensations of freefall for anyone aged 5 and over. Whether you're an expert or a beginner, there's no need to worry about weather conditions, and you can experience the thrill of skydiving without any risk.

BAM Karaoke Box Etoile, the festive karaoke of the Champs-Élysées

BAM Karaoke Box Etoile has finally opened its doors just a few steps from the Champs-Elysées! First planned for 2020, it's finally since September 9th 2021 that the festive spot is waiting for you to break your voice. Warm up your vocal cords, your evening may be melodious (or not).

Paris Fury Room to let off steam

Feel like on the verge of breaking it all? Head to the Fury Room that reopened this past May 12 to let off steam without having to clean everything up after. Such a good idea in Paris!

Unusual: an escape game with cats in Paris

The planet of cats is the name of this escape game room in Paris where you find yourself locked up for an hour with cats! Ready for a purring adventure?