What to do in Paris in August? Here are our ideas for making the most of the capital.

There’s no doubt about it, it’s summer! If you’re staying in Paris in August, or if you’d like to take advantage of the month to visit the capital, here are our suggestions for great fun during the month!

Visit the Musée Grévin by night on August 3

On August 3, visit the Musée Grévin for a most unusual nocturne during the monthly ” Nuit au Musée” event, surely the strangest experience you’ll ever have in a museum. The concept: as night falls, the wax statues come to life, inviting you to take part in a series of wild and wacky activities, divided into 7 tableaux, during an evening out of your comfort zone, where you’ll have to show off your hidden talents. Dancing, singing, conjuring, photography, fortune-telling… We warn you: it’s going to be a short night!

Test Paris’ new indoor water park

Looking for a summer getaway? Head to Futuroscope! The park has opened its brand-new immersive indoor water park. You’ll enjoy 8 slides, a great outdoor area for sunny days, and three ultra-immersive universes… Sets are projected via an absolutely splendid light show! We recommend a visit.

Rediscover Paris’s architectural heritage

This summer, rediscover the Church of Saint-Eustache in a new light with the immersive Luminiscence experience. This sound and light show, featuring digital projections on the church’s facade and a soundscape on the theme of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, reveals all the secrets of this architectural gem in the heart of Les Halles. What’s more, it’s a great way to escape the heat, and night-time sessions from 10pm onwards are 20% off. The only catch:the experience ends on August 17!

Take part in a collective virtual reality experience

Tremble, Parisians! Until September 15, a brand-new immersive horror experience is taking place at Galeries Montparnasse. Based on the great myths of terror, this game lets the public become the hero of a story experienced (and suffered) in the first person. Using one of the world’s most advanced immersive and virtual reality technologies, 90 participants can simultaneously walk through the corridors of Hotel Dracula and discover the horror scenario behind each of its room doors.

Take part in the Rodin Museum sculpture workshop

This summer, take part in your first sculpture workshop during your visit to the superb Rodin Museum. These courses are completely free and highly educational! You’ll learn modeling and assembly techniques, as well as the basics of sculpture.

📍77 rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris

Try out the multiscience trail at Bercy Village

In the middle of August, it’s time to get back into your science program. If you’d like to keep your grey matter sharp, we strongly advise you to take refuge in Science Expériences, Bercy Village‘ s multiscience trail. Here you’ll find an entire living space dedicated to science,astronomy and quantum physics. Thanks to innovative, immersive and interactive techniques such as virtual reality and video-mapping, this immersive trail takes you on a unique journey to the heart of Science.

Enjoy idyllic summer evenings at the Musée de Montmartre

Until August 31, come and enjoy the Musée Montmartre‘s nocturnes every Wednesday until 10pm. You’ll discover the permanent collections and contemplate the ephemeral exhibition of the moment in a unique bucolic setting.

📍12, rue Cortot, 75018 Paris

Rediscover the Star Wars saga

Under the impressive glass roof of Electric Paris, Fans of The Galaxy presents an immersive exhibition filled with emblematic artifacts for a total immersion in the fantastic universe of the saga. You’ll have the chance to explore various experiential spaces , traveling to the planets Tatooine (the desert planet), Endor (the forest planet) and Hoth (the ice planet), as well as huge spaceships, an Empire ATST and an animatronic C-3PO.

Bask in the sun at Paris plage

Summer in Paris inevitably means Paris Plages. It’s the perfect time to soak up the sun under the parasols. New this year: you can swim in the Canal Saint-Martin.

Let yourself be hypnotized

Highly Instagrammable spot alert! The Paris region is home to one of the world’s most important collections of optical and kinetic art (an artistic movement based on the aesthetics of movement). In the heart of the Fondation Cherqui, discover over 5,000 optical works. A unique and absolutely unusual place (the former pharmacy of Jean Cherqui, initiator of generic drugs in the 80s and a great collector), perfect for adding color to your Instagram or Tik Tok feed.

An immersive exhibition for kids

In August, we’ll also be taking the opportunity to learn and marvel at immersive exhibitions. Right now, at the Atelier des Lumières in Paris, immerse yourself in the Egypt of the Pharaohs. Something to captivate the whole family!

Take part in a collective virtual reality experience

Tremble, Parisians! From June 19 onwards, a brand-new immersive horror experience will be taking place at Galeries Montparnasse. Based on the great myths of terror, this game lets the public become the hero of a story experienced (and suffered) in the first person. In a 1,000 m2 space featuring one of the world’s most advanced immersive and virtual reality technologies, 90 simultaneous participants will be able to walk the corridors of Hotel Dracula and discover the horror scenario behind each of its room doors.

Have a drink in one of Paris’s guinguettes

What could be more summery than a guinguette? These bucolic addresses offer a charming country setting. They’re the place to party, have a drink and keep your feet tapping all night long.

See the Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics will be the talk of the town all summer long. It’s the perfect opportunity to support the blues and discover other sports. Tickets are still available, so make the most of it!

Admire the shooting stars

In August, you could be one of the lucky ones to see the Perseids! This magnificent shower of shooting stars takes place every year around mid-August. If you’re not lucky enough to be able to get away from Paris, there are still a few spots where you can observe the stars.

Visit the Musée de l’Élysée

The “Musée de l’Élysée” just opened on July 24. This unique venue, part museum, part boutique and part tea room, is located right opposite the presidential palace. You’ll discover an immersive 600-square-meter journey through the history of our republic’s presidents.

📍88, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris

Wingstop: the famous American fried chicken restaurant

Do you like fried chicken? Then try Wingstop! Popular with Americans, this fast-food chain will be present during the Olympic Games. The ephemeral restaurant will be open from July 26 to August 10, so don’t miss out!

📍12, rue Philippe de Girard, 75010 Paris

Family tree climbing

How about taking a deep breath of nature in August? We suggest you book a tree-climbing session in one of Paris’s best spots! Will you dare to challenge the suspended monkey bridges? Or cross the forests on the zip lines without flinching? Remember, the most important thing is to have fun!

See the night show at the Château de Versailles

This summer, don’t miss the Grandes Eaux Noctures at the Château de Versailles. You’ll see more than 500 drones light up the sky, as well as a breathtaking pyrotechnics show. An enchanting show not to be missed!

Open-air cinemas

Fancy a movie? All summer long, treat yourself to a movie at La Belle Étoile! There are plenty of spots to discover all over the capital. Our favorite? The rooftop of the Hotel Paradisio, which offers “Le film du dimanche soir”, free admission with reservation.

Have a drink in the Marta’s pretty rooftop garden

If you want to prolong the “vacation” effect, we recommend you try the bucolic rooftop of the Marta. Enjoy a cocktail, with or without alcohol, while admiring the Eiffel Tower!

Picnic at Buttes-Chaumont

Why not take advantage of this sunny month to organize a little picnic? It’s a summer activity we love to organize when the weather’s nice in Paris. All you have to do is prepare some sandwiches (or buy some),lay out your best tablecloth, and you’re ready to go!

Take a dip in Paris’s most beautiful pools

What better way to cool off than with a splash in the water? In August, it’s time to discover the most beautiful outdoor pools in Paris, and really enjoy the moment! Let’s get in the water!

Admire the blue moon (August 19)

Do you love observing the sky? August is perfect for that! Don’t miss the super blue moon that will appear in the sky on August 19. This rare astronomical phenomenon is not to be missed!