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10 Cool Things to Do in Paris

What defines cool? The dictionary would say something along the lines of 鈥渓acking heat鈥�, but we all know that cool means the opposite when referring to doing appealing activities in a new city. 

It鈥檚 not hard to do cool things in Paris; many would say this city is the epitome of 鈥榗ool鈥�. Here are a few of my favorite things to get up to: 

1. Visit the Mus茅e des Arts Forains in Paris

This is a very different museum experience to what you鈥檇 expect from Paris. The museum is comprised of a very carefully curated collection of abandoned fun fair equipment such as rides, carousels and game stations. There are also objects from old theaters and music halls. 

Mus茅e des Arts Forains – by Mus茅e des Arts Forains –

These days its somewhat impossible to find 19th century carnival equipment still in working order. The collection is the work of a man named Jean Paul Favand; and it is officially the largest collection of fairground and show objects in Europe. 

Entrance is 鈧�16 for adults, and half that price for children under 11 years old.

2. Visit the Arthouse Cinemas of Paris

Being the historic, romantic city that it is, Paris has an abundance of old theatre buildings that have almost all been transformed into arthouse screening spaces. 

There is something undeniably whimsical about watching films in these spaces as opposed to attending a regular movie house in a mall. For a more detailed list of your cinema options, click here.

3. Hang Out in Belleville in Paris

People in Paris joke that the neighborhood of Belleville doesn鈥檛 know if it is coming or going. Torn between four different arrondissements, Belleville is an identity crisis materialized into a Parisian suburb. 

Belleville – by Citizen59 –

It鈥檚 vibrant, it鈥檚 quirky and it鈥檚 exceptionally laid back as far as this part of town goes. Its inhabitants are a mix of French locals, university students and a large portion of the Chinese community in Paris.

4. Drink Absinthe in Paris

What could be cooler than meeting the green fairy in her homeland? Unfortunately, the original recipe for Absinthe was banned across most of Europe and the world many years ago.Absinthe was invented by a doctor in France in the 1700s. It quickly became the backbone of the Parisian nightlife thanks to its hallucinogenic effect on the mind.

You鈥檒l find unusual bars in Paris that remain dedicated to the memory of the drink. Most bars in Paris, however, will have the regulated version of the beverage on offer.

5. Dance at Bal des Pompiers in Paris

The pubic balls that take place around the city of Paris are something that the locals hold dear to their hearts. They are one of the best kept secrets in terms of local Parisian culture, with very few tourists ever learning of their existence, much less actually attending one.

Bal des Pompiers – by NickK –

Every year, during a weekend in July, all of the town halls around Paris host an event called the Bal des Pompiers, which translates to the fireman鈥檚 ball. If you expect to be in Paris during July then ask around about the Bal des Pompiers. Locals will be able to give you the best insights into the event.

6. Eat at a Traditional Bouillon in Paris

I feel at my most cool when dining at a classic bouillon in old Paree. Today, eating in a bouillon is somewhat of a cultural experience. There are a few of them that have been brought back from the dead, and are able to hold around 300 diners at any give time.

Bouillon food menu鈥檚 have traditional French cuisine of top quality, but everything is priced well below average costs. My favorite one is in Pigalle and is the newest of the bunch!

7. Walk Through Atelier des Lumi猫re in Paris

Situated in the 11th arrondissement, the Atelier des Lumi猫re is France鈥檚 first digital museum. Renowned artworks are displayed across 10m high digital panels that cover the walls and ceilings of the old warehouse.

Atelier des Lumi猫re – by Atelier des Lumi猫re –

It is a spectacle that captures the attention of the youngest of children to the eldest of society. I equate it to entering a paralleled universe where you lose a bit of touch with reality for a few hours.

8. Ride the Bustronome of Paris

The Bustronome is a double decker bus with a transparent top floor made entirely of glass. The bus takes travelers on tours through the city both by day and by night, giving them exquisite views from the rooftop even in the depths of winter.

It鈥檚 cooler than it sounds, trust me!

9. Go Celeb Spotting at Paris Fashion Week

Depending on the season, there will be week long periods in which Europe鈥檚 most stylish individuals flock to the city for the local shows. If you鈥檙e in town for one of these events, simply find out where said shows are taking place and head to the venues.

Paris Fashion Week – by Dustin Gaffke –

You鈥檒l be able to linger outside of the events and observe the show-goers arriving up to an hour prior. Street style is a big part of PFW, so seeing the photographers and paparazzi running around is quite something. You might even spot someone seriously cool鈥� 

10. Salsa Dance in R茅publique Square in Paris

Every Monday evening in the Bastille there is public salsa dancing in the R茅publique Square. It takes place close to the center statues around sunset time.

Joining in is absolutely free and usually spontaneous. It鈥檚 good fun, and no need to worry about showing up without a partner; there are always lingering folk who will be over the moon to dance with you.