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live music$85

Rock en Seine 2026: The Cure, Tyler The Creator, Lorde & Nick Cave

One of Europe's premier rock, pop, and indie festivals held across five open-air stages at the historic park of Domaine National de Saint-Cloud, featuring legendary international headliners and top French talent.

Wed, Aug 26 · 2:00 PMDetails →
arts$18

Musée d'Orsay Thursday Night Nocturne

Experience the world's greatest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Van Gogh under evening lighting inside the Beaux-Arts railway station with late hours until 9:45 PM.

Thu, Aug 27 · 4:00 PMDetails →
comedy$18

Paname Comedy Club - Daily Stand-Up Showcase

Paris's premier springboard for French comedy talent at the famous Paname Art Café in the 11th arrondissement, presenting top rotating rosters of stand-up comedians every evening in an intimate dinner-and-show setting.

Thu, Aug 27 · 6:00 PMDetails →
arts$19

Renaissance: Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo at Atelier des Lumières

A breathtaking 360-degree digital immersion inside a restored 19th-century foundry, projecting high-definition animations of Italian Renaissance masterworks and Van Gogh's radiant canvases accompanied by an evocative musical score.

Fri, Aug 28 · 8:00 AMDetails →
live music$30

Sunset/Sunside Paris Jazz Sessions

Two iconic stages under one roof on legendary Rue des Lombards, featuring double bills of acoustic swing upstairs at Sunside and electric groove and modern jazz downstairs at Sunset.

Fri, Aug 28 · 6:00 PMDetails →
nightlife$20

Rex Club Opening Weekend: AMS & Paula Tape

Dive into the epicenter of Parisian electronic nightlife with a high-energy house and techno marathon powered by the club's world-famous sound system on the Grands Boulevards.

Fri, Aug 28 · 9:59 PMDetails →
food drinkFree Entry

Marché des Enfants Rouges Artisan Food & Lunch Scene

Explore Paris's oldest covered market (dating from 1615) in the Upper Marais, bustling with gourmet Lebanese traiteurs, savory Moroccan couscous, fresh Breton crepes, oyster bars, and natural wine counters.

Sat, Aug 29 · 8:30 AMDetails →
outdoor$16

Vedettes du Pont Neuf - Sunset Seine Illuminations Cruise

A 1-hour panoramic river cruise gliding past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and Musée d'Orsay, culminating right in front of the glittering Eiffel Tower as its hourly sparkling lights illuminate the water.

Sat, Aug 29 · 6:30 PMDetails →
Curated Recommendations

Iconic Local Gems in Paris

Musée du Louvre

4.7

The world's largest art museum and historic royal palace

Housed in a grand palace on the banks of the Seine, the Louvre holds over 35,000 works of art spanning millennia, including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory of Samothrace beneath I.M. Pei's iconic glass pyramid.

~$24morning

Jardin du Luxembourg

4.7

The quintessential Parisian park of tree-lined promenades, fountains, and classic green chairs

Commissioned in 1612 by Queen Marie de' Medici, this 25-hectare Left Bank oasis blends formal French parterres, English-style gardens, the monumental Medici Fountain, model sailboats on the central grand bassin, and shaded chestnut tree groves.

Freeafternoon

Basilique du Sacré-Cœur & Montmartre

4.7

The hilltop white basilica overlooking bohemian cobblestones and panoramic skyline views

Perched atop the highest point in Paris on the Butte Montmartre, this Romano-Byzantine white travertine basilica offers sweeping vistas over the entire city, surrounded by historic windmills, vineyards, artist ateliers at Place du Tertre, and winding alleys.

Freeevening

Musée d'Orsay

4.7

Masterpieces of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism in a grand Beaux-Arts railway station

Located inside the historic Gare d'Orsay along the Seine, this world-renowned museum holds the world's most comprehensive collection of 19th- and early 20th-century art, including masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, Cézanne, Degas, and Rodin.

~$18morning

Sainte-Chapelle

4.6

Jewel of Rayonnant Gothic architecture with breathtaking 13th-century stained glass

Built by King Louis IX on the Île de la Cité to house precious relics, this royal chapel features 15 soaring stained glass windows rising 15 meters high that bathe the sanctuary in a kaleidoscopic sea of crimson and sapphire light.

~$14morning

Coulée Verte René-Dumont

4.6

The world's original elevated linear park built atop an abandoned 19th-century railway viaduct

A lush 4.7-kilometer elevated pedestrian parkway stretching from the Bastille Viaduc des Arts to the Bois de Vincennes, filled with rose arches, bamboo groves, and peaceful walking trails overlooking Parisian streets.

Freeafternoon
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paris

What are the top things to do in Paris?

Paris offers a vibrant mix of live concerts, stand-up comedy shows, historic sights, culinary food halls, and scenic parks. Check our live guides for real-time recommendations.

How do I find free things to do in Paris?

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