What to do in october

Paris fire department open house dates in 2025

The fire stations of Paris and the Île-de-France region open their doors to you free of charge on certain Saturdays and Sundays (depending on the station) throughout the year, giving you the chance to immerse yourself in the life of firefighters in and around the capital.

L'Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, restaurant and confidential bucolic terrace

Looking for serenity, calm and greenery in the heart of Paris? Discover the restaurant and hidden garden terraces of the Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, a bucolic and confidential setting in the heart of the 18th arrondissement. A former Hermès residence, this secret spot, accessible via the Rocher de la Sorcière passage, invites you to discover its lush garden, refined bistronomic cuisine and cocktail bar all summer long. Open every day, from breakfast to dinner, including brunch and cocktails.

Le Café A: the hidden terrace restaurant near the Canal Saint-Martin

A terrace restaurant in Paris, Café A, located in the former Récollets convent a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin, unveils a vast hidden terrace in the 10th arrondissement. Open every day until 11pm, it's the ideal place to enjoy the warm weather in a peaceful setting, right in the heart of Paris.

Maliki Poison of the Past: demo available on PC for Steam Next Fest

Maliki goes video game! Ankama and Blue Banshee have unveiled Maliki: Poison of the Past, available on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch from April 22, 2025. In the meantime, check out the playable demo at Steam Next Fest on PC! at Steam Next Fest, from February 24 to March 3, 2025. A sneak preview of this adventure RPG inspired by the cult comic strip, ahead of its release on April 22.

The Montparnasse Tower Observatory has a free plan for families

Want to see Paris from above with your kids? Until October 29, 2025, admission to the Montparnasse Tower Observatory is free for children under 12, every Wednesday and Sunday. It's a great way to get away from it all!

South of Midnight unavailable: our review of Compulsion Games' spellbinding game

South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games, has been waiting for you since April 8, 2025 on PC and Xbox Series. Find out what we think!

Le Guru: festive restaurant, cocktail bar and Sunday brunch in the heart of Bastille

Discover Le Guru, a festive place to be in the Bastille district. A bar, restaurant and club, Le Guru is a hybrid spot for lunch, drinks and dancing the night away on Friday and Saturday nights. On Sundays, discover the Guru brunch!

Les Petits Crus: the culinary escape game that awakens your senses at Bastille

Immerse yourself in the sensory world of Petits Crus, a unique culinary escape game in the 11th arrondissement, combining wine, cheese and chocolate tasting with puzzle-solving. An immersive experience to enjoy with friends!

La Petite Boutique des Horreurs: the cult musical at Porte Saint-Martin

The cult musical La Petite Boutique des Horreurs runs from September 12 to October 12, 2025 at the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin, directed by Valérie Lesort and Christian Hecq, members of the Comédie-Française.

Rosa Bonheur des Buttes-Chaumont, the festive guinguette in the heart of the 19th arrondissement park

Feel like going green? Then head for the Rosa Bonheur in Buttes Chaumont, nestled in the heart of a lush green park. Le Rosa Bonheur, as the owners call it, is a friendly, tolerant place, open to different mixes, ages and tastes, where quality and atmosphere come together every day. And of course, it's the place to go to find happiness!

Les Maquereaux Rive Droite in Paris: the iodized terrace on the shore of the Parc Rives de Seine

Ready for a new breath of iodized air in Paris? Head to Les Maquereaux on the Rive Droite side to enjoy its terrace and breathtaking view over Ile Saint Louis, while feasting on delicious iodized flavors. From April to October, you'll feel like you're on vacation!

Rosa Bonheur à l'Ouest: a guinguette on a barge on the banks of the Seine in Asnières

On the quays of Asnières-sur-Seine, Rosa Bonheur à l'Ouest invites you to enjoy a festive, bucolic barge terrace, Thursday to Sunday, all year round.

EP!C, the huge delicatessen at the Palais des Congrès, Porte Maillot

Inside the Palais des Congrès, the EP!C delicatessen extends over 1400m2, with the assurance of offering everything you're looking for.

L'Hippodrome en famille: free weekend events for children in 2025, in Paris

From March 30 to November 15, 2025, it's possible to take the whole family to the racecourse! Every weekend, France Galop offers pony christenings, sack races, lots of horse-related discovery games, and for parents, horse racing at Ile de France racecourses.

Inès Règ: her next show dates in Paris and Île-de-France in 2025

After selling out the Casino de Paris, comedian Inès Règ is back in Paris at the end of the year with her latest show, On est ensemble. October 10-11, 2025 at the Grand Rex.

All-you-can-eat brunch at Umami Burger Paris: the ideal address for a convivial Sunday feast

Umami Burger Paris offers an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet featuring American specialties, with generous homemade dishes. A perfect rendez-vous for comfort food lovers, to share with family or friends, with a dedicated children's area and a nanny to entertain them.

Swan Lake: Matthew Bourne's iconic show at La Seine Musicale

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake is presented at La Seine Musicale from October 9 to 26, 2025 in a contemporary version with a cult following, performed by a male corps de ballet.

Tron: Ares - Disney unveils the first image from the next chapter in the iconic saga

Jared Leto and Greta Lee enter the digital universe in Tron: Ares, due in cinemas on October 8, 2025.

Trinquet Village: A must in Paris

Not to be missed: the Trinquet Village is back for conviviality and sharing. This multi-faceted spot will be "the place to be" for festive aperitifs with friends! Foodmarket, Fiesta & Auberge Basque: head for Trinquet Village in the 16th arrondissement.

Flocco, the tasty Italian terrace in the 17th arrondissement of Paris

For all those with a passion for Italy, the Flocco restaurant opens its doors to you every day, whether indoors or out, in a unique setting and warm atmosphere. From lunch to dinner, not forgetting aperitivo, enjoy an authentic Italian meal with homemade antipasti, pasta, secondi piatti, pizzas and dolci.