101 things to do in Paris

  1. Explore Les Passages Couverts
  2. Attend an auction at Drouot
  3. Independent cinema at La Pagode
  4. Float along the Canal Saint-Martin
  5. Play boules by Canal de l'Ourcq
  1. Explore Les Passages Couverts

    Explore Les Passages Couverts

    Dinky boutiques for everything from precious stones, stamps and jewellery to antique cameras and furniture
  2. Attend an auction at Drouot

    Attend an auction at Drouot

    Everything from medieval manuscripts and antique furniture to oriental arts, modern paintings, posters, jewellery and fine wines might be up for sale
  3. Independent cinema at La Pagode

    Independent cinema at La Pagode

    Renovated in the late 1990s, this is one of the loveliest cinemas in the world
  4. Float along the Canal Saint-Martin

    Float along the Canal Saint-Martin

    Many former factories have become lofts for Paris’s ever-growing Bobo population, and dozens of bars, restaurants and shops line its quaysides
  5. Play boules by Canal de l'Ourcq

    Play boules by Canal de l'Ourcq

    Canal de l’Ourcq ends its journey in front of the arty MK2 cinemas at Stalingrad’s Bassin de la Villette


Welcome to the definitive guide to getting the most out of Paris. Read our list of the 101 best things to do in the capital put together by Time Out’s troop of expert writers and editors.

For the full 101, click here.

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Culture

Discover our selection of the capital’s unmissable museums, art galleries, visitor attractions and landmarks.
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Attractions

Keep the whole family entertained, with Paris' vast range of things to do for all ages.
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Things to do outdoors

Stunning gardens, green parks and pretty avenues – make the most of Paris outside.
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Restaurants

Gorge on patisseries, classic afternoon tea, classy cocktails and the best steak in the capital.
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Shopping

Enjoy the capital's roster of boutiques, department stores and markets.
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Nights out

Go clubbing, head to the opera, listen to live music or try something completely different.
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  • My wife and I are in the last few days of a month in Paris and have absolutely loved it! We just had a few laughs at the Parisians expense and walked around Paris today taking some pretty funny photos (http://thenurseandthebuilder.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/the-things-parisians-really-love/) but a quick five things you should know about Paris are: 1) picnic in any and every park you can. You can also enjoy a bottle of wine in the parks. 2) the big markets in the north of the city (Les Puces) are only on Weekends but well worth a visit 3) little corner Bistros are great food and atmosphere for a good price, just choose a busy one 4) always try french before English when speaking to anyone, it will significantly improve the response 5) if its raining the Paris monents look unreal at night, so don't be too disheartened Enjoy

    Jonti Balboa Thu Apr 25
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  • i was touched several times by a man dressed in a tight lether uniform who said he was a part of the law force fair enought to him but i dont no why we got naked tho

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  • I want to let you all know how pathetic you are and wish you burn in a shithole.. BEST WISHES MUM.

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  • paris rooooooooooooooooooocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Hey guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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