Feeling sad, down, gloomy, melancholy, lacking energy? It's normal: this Monday, January 20 , 2025, is officially the most depressing day of the year: it's known as Blue Monday. The end-of-year festivities are officially over, the skies are grey, the next vacations are still a long way off... In short, a slight drop in morale is to be expected. But we're not going to give up that easily!
Paris is the city of love, fashion and gastronomy, the City of Light! There's no doubt about it: in all this flurry of activities, we're bound to find something to cheer us up. To counter the "Blue Monday" effect, we've come up with a few morale-boosting activities to get you out of the doldrums in record time, in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
Whatever your passion, whatever the state of your wallet, there's bound to be an outing for you. Sport or relaxation, good restaurants or exhibitions, walks, family time, comedy shows... So, what's your choice of anti-depression spot this Monday?
Blue Monday: the anti-depression plays to see in Paris this January 20, 2025
Beat the Blue Monday gloom with invigorating plays in Paris, emotions and smiles guaranteed. [Read more]
Blue Monday: 3 comedies to chase away the blues in cinemas this Monday, January 20, 2025
Blue Monday, considered to be the most depressing day of the year, is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a light-hearted interlude at the cinema with a good comedy. [Read more]
Blue Monday: anti-depression comedy shows to see in Paris this January 20, 2025
Discover our selection of comedy shows to brighten up your Blue Monday 2025 in Paris - Laughter guaranteed! [Read more]
Blue Monday 2025: 10 exhibits to brighten up this depressing day in Paris
The third Monday in January - which this year falls on January 20, 2025 - is considered to be the most depressing day of the year. To put a smile on your face, there's only one solution: take advantage of today's beautiful exhibitions! [Read more]
Blue Monday: 5 anti-depression films to see this Monday, January 20, 2025
Escape Blue Monday with our selection of the most heartwarming films to discover in Paris cinemas or on platforms this Monday, January 20, 2025. [Read more]
Comforting restaurants in Paris, our top picks
To help you get through the grey, sad days, there's nothing like a comforting, generous and gourmet restaurant. Here are the best addresses in Paris! [Read more]
A hammam in Paris? Well-being addresses to discover
Fancy a good hammam with a scrub? We'll take you on a tour of the wellness addresses to discover in Paris, so you can enjoy these Turkish baths you just can't get enough of! Ready to relax? [Read more]
Escape games and investigative games to discover in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Addicted to the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and other enigmas? Head for the various escape games in Paris and the Île-de-France region to experience the adventurous life for an hour, with family or friends. And because we're so fond of you, we've come up with a selection of the ones we've tried out. Ready to solve some puzzles? [Read more]
The most beautiful secret gardens and squares in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, a must-see!
Parks, squares and gardens attract Parisians in search of a breath of fresh air or a desire to go green. Discover the little-known spots, the pretty green spaces in Paris, which are still secret or hidden, the ideal corners for a quiet stroll. [Read more]
Unmissable comedy shows in Paris: discover current and upcoming highlights
Paris, the capital of laughter: a panorama of not-to-be-missed comedy shows! Discover the must-see shows of the moment and keep up to date with future performances. [Read more]
Of course, you can pull out this guide whenever you're feeling blue, to turn every drop of rain into a ray of sunshine. Take good care of yourself!
