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Where to celebrate Halloween in theme parks? Top 11 best places in 2025
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An evening at the Moulin Rouge in Paris in 2025: information and advice
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Climb the Eiffel Tower in Paris in 2025: information and advice
Published on 07/10/2025 Activities and experiences
Climbing to the top of the Eiffel Tower is a must on any trip to Paris. It means getting up close to a monument that is in itself the symbol of a country, admiring the iron structure designed by Gustave...
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Discover Paris
You'll find everything you need in this part of your guide! Whether you're here for the first time in your life, a regular visitor, or even a local, perhaps, in all modesty, you could learn even more about Paris and its surroundings. In order, you'll discover (or rediscover) the geographical and historical aspects of the area - with the historical section taking you from antiquity to the present day. Want to know more about architecture, fine arts, sports, gastronomy or culture? The pages you'll be browsing successively evoke these key points of the capital region's identity! Finally, if you're short of ideas on what to bring back from the City of Light, for yourself or your loved ones, you'll find a few duly referenced ideas, from the most iconic to the most surprising. Happy reading!
The 12 keywords à Paris
5 hours..
... Paris awakens! If Dutronc's lyrics haven't aged a day, it's because his description of them remains true: at this hour, the atmosphere is unique, with revelers heading home, sweepers starting their day and commuters in the stations. Every early riser must stroll through Paris at this hour.
Love
A romantic city par excellence, the capital of love for the most enthusiastic, the city has no shortage of magical places to celebrate love, from the quays of the Seine to small restaurants, for a weekend, a week or more. A city of today's lovers, it can also be a city of tomorrow's lovers: it's easy to meet people.
Budget
It's true: life in and around Paris is a little (a lot, for some) more expensive than elsewhere in the provinces. Housing, food, restaurants: the budget can indeed jump compared to the rest of France. Fortunately, we've got the solution: the multitude of good deals you'll find in this guide. Keep your eyes peeled!
Capital
Because Paris is the capital! A world metropolis, it has benefited from French centralization. Disadvantage: the rest of the country doesn't have a city this big. Advantage: in France, it's here that (almost) everything happens, and this edition of the Petit Futé should, once again, help you discover its secrets.
Party
Paris is a party! For centuries, this phrase has been heard over and over again. Let's face it: Paris is a great party, and so much more besides! From the "guinguettes" on the banks of the Marne to the dance halls on the banks of the Seine on sunny days, not forgetting the countless clubs in the city... it's hard not to find something to do.
Metro
Iconic here, the metro is part of the local landscape: the 16 lines that criss-cross the capital and its inner suburbs have given rise to some typically Parisian expressions: "on se retrouve sur le quai de la 1", "le dernier métro"... Whether it's overhead or underground, whether its trains are new or date back to the 60s, its charm is intact.
Mode
Everywhere in the world, when people say "fashion capital", they think of Paris! Of course, the capital is the place of inspiration par excellence, with the greatest concentration of designers, but also - and for many - the greatest concentration of shops. Department stores, ateliers, showrooms: there's no shortage of them here!
Museum
From the smallest to the largest, whether they concern painters, sculptors, particular periods or historical events, there are hundreds of museums: you'll find a selection validated by us here. But don't forget to plan ahead, for example, by buying tickets in advance!
Nature
Get off the beaten track, take the RER to the terminus, get away from the hustle and bustle of the city: Paris and the surrounding region also offer this possibility! The Fontainebleau forest, the Cergy leisure park, the Château de Versailles or the Val de Bièvre green corridor: dozens of natural areas are just a few minutes away.
Sociability
It's said that Parisians aren't sociable: the bustle of life here can indeed give that impression. But that's also ignoring the hundreds of associations, sports and arts clubs and initiatives that exist all over the city. What's more, the city's festive life offers countless opportunities for a good time!
Sport
It will certainly be hard to compete after a 2024 marked by Olympic and Paralympic Games that dazzled the world! But on a day-to-day basis, Paris is home to thousands of clubs, competitions and associations that give you countless everyday opportunities, and challenges only to be met once in a lifetime!
Street-art
It's contemporary art par excellence: street art, which first appeared in the 80s, has acquired its letters of nobility over the last decade, much to the delight of enthusiasts. Vitry-sur-Seine, Cergy and Paris's 13th arrondissement, for example, are brimming with these works.
You are from here, if...
You name the metro lines by their numbers, which you know by heart!
You brunch at least every other Sunday.
You recommend a small organic caterer to all your friends.
You can happily pay €10 for a pint of beer on the terrace.
You've learned how to optimize a living space of just 20m2.
Part of your wardrobe comes directly from thrift shops and small local boutiques.
You never climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower.
You're the city's scooter and bike pro.
You're the kings and queens ofafterwork.
You know all the restaurants that close at 5am.
You know the best happy hours in your neighborhood!
You have your favorite museums and know their opening hours by heart.
You don't hesitate to help a lost tourist (contrary to popular belief!).
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