Do you live in Paris or have you just moved there? Are you looking for unusual and fun things to do in the afternoons or at weekends? This article is for you! Here you'll find 10 must-do activities in the City of Light.
Keeping with the Parisian theme: L'atelier des lumières (€)
If you feel like spending an afternoon disconnecting yourself from the world, head to Atelier des Lumières. This digital art center, located at 38 rue Saint-Maur in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, will amaze you and promises to give you a unique experience.
In this former foundry, 140 video projectors are set up in a huge complex where you'll find exhibitions by great painters including Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir and Marc Chagall. The opportunity to move among these unique, moving works promises to leave you with a pleasant memory of your Parisian stay.
https://www.atelier-lumieres.com
Unusual activities for an outing with friends include a drink in an ice bar, the Ice Kube Bar (€€).
Have you ever thought of having a cocktail in a bar where the temperature is -25°C? This bar/restaurant in the 18th arrondissement offers just that. A unique sensation that you can experience in a group, obviously all dressed in your warmest down jacket and gloves to avoid losing limbs after your second drink. When you think cold, you think Russia... so you'll be served vodka-based cocktails to keep you warm in the cold.
https://www.kubehotel-paris.com
Journey to the heart of the Parisian underground: The catacombs of Paris (€€)
Get ready for an emblematic visit to the dark side of the City of Light... An ossuary of colossal proportions where the remains of literally millions of Parisians lie, and which still hides many secrets today... The mystique of this unusual activity makes the catacombs a must-see place in the capital, but you'll have to be prepared for a visit that may leave some of you with some very special memories!
https://www.catacombes.paris.fr
Floating on the Paris basin: Marin d'Eau Douce (€€)
In the heart of the magnificent Bassin de la Villette, rent a boat without a license and cruise the various canals of the basin.
You'll be able to discover Paris from a whole new angle. Rentals can be made by the hour or for a full day, giving you a multitude of choices for organizing your day.
https://www.catacombes.paris.fr
A unique experience: In the dark, a unique restaurant (€€€€)
Have you ever thought of dining in a restaurant where all the senses are active, except for sight? That's what the Dans le Noir restaurant chain offers. Regularly ranked among the top 10 most original restaurants in the world, Dans le Noir is located in the4th arrondissement of Paris, at 51 Rue Quincampoix. Here you'll find creative, gourmet cuisine that's socially and environmentally responsible.
The restaurant's chef, Antoine Bouaziz, selects high-quality ingredients, 80% organic and local. Still not sure about this concept? Rest assured, all menus are tasted by sensory experts in absolute darkness. So, when will it be your turn?
A desire to take to the skies in Paris: AviaSim - Flight simulator (€€€€)
Embark on a unique and unforgettable experience as you take the controls of various simulators, including airliners, fighter jets and helicopters.
Don't worry, everything is detailed in the packages offered to customers. There's something for every taste, and you should be able to find your dream machine without a hitch. All you have to do is go to 16 rue Raymond Aron in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. You'll then be able to take control of an airliner for a Paris-New York flight 🙂
Stroll from tree to tree in Paris: Evasion Verte (€€)
In the heart of the Parc Floral de Paris, 10 minutes from Porte de Bercy, you'll find over 52 workshops spread over 4 acrobatic courses for children and adults. You'll be welcomed by a team of qualified professionals who will help you enjoy this fun, sporting and educational activity!
Overcome your fear of heights: iFLY Vill'up (€€€)
Try a unique attraction in the heart of Paris, in the 19th arrondissement. iFLY offers you the chance to take to the skies in the world's most beautiful indoor free-fall tube, over 14 meters high. In this glass tube, you'll experience all the sensations of a parachute jump in complete safety, with an air flow of up to 270km/h. Instructors will guide you and give demonstrations before it's your turn to throw yourself into the void. So don't hesitate if you're a thrill-seeker, and treat yourself to a breath of fresh air!
https://www.iflyfrance.com/locations/paris
Unwind in Europe's largest Trampoline Park: Let's Jump Paris Sud (€)
In a huge 4500 m2 complex in Massy Palaiseau, you can enjoy a wide range of sporting activities. There's the famous Ninja Warrior course and even an indoor tree climbing course. So if you're a fan of all kinds of rolls and jumps, this center could be just what you're looking for!
https://www.trampolinepark.fr
And last but not least, try your hand at axe throwing, not in Canada, but in Paris at Les Cognées (€€).
At this axe-throwing center in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, at 5 rue Stephenson, you can enjoy a unique activity. This hobby, so popular with our North American friends, has quickly conquered French hearts. With 3 people on a target, you can play a variety of games explained by an instructor on arrival, and try out different types of axe. Become a master in the art of axe throwing. If you want to let off steam and try an unusual activity in Paris, Les Cognées is the place for you!
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