In the cobbled streets of the City of Light, a secret world blossoms, a parallel reality where technology and imagination meet in spectacular fashion. Welcome to the geekiest addresses in Paris, a veritable paradise for curious minds, video game fans and science fiction enthusiasts!
Stranger Things (Paris Event Center)
A retro-futuristic universe, a fascinating 3D experience as if you were trapped in a video game, in Hawkins, arcade terminals to indulge in the joys of retrogaming… The Stranger Things experience at the Paris Event Center is THE geek den par excellence ! Good news: this spring, you can join the club for just €29. And if you’re a student, you get a special rate!
Stranger Things: The Experience – Paris Event Center 20 Av. de la Prte de la Villette, 75019
eSpot
Planned to host esport competitions but also to offer self-service PCs and consoles to gamers, eSpot opened its doors in July 2021 to give Parisian gamers a playground. The principle is quite simple: players pay €5 admission and are entitled to half an hour’s play and a drink. Then you can top up your playing time, or take out weekend or hourly subscriptions. The venue is designed to be rented out for events, but also to provide a meeting place for video game enthusiasts.
eSpot – 150, rue de Rivoli, 75001
Head in the Clouds
In the 2nd arrondissement is home to, the world’s largest arcade. With over 100 activities in the heart of a 1,500 m² area dedicated entirely to gaming, it’s hard to know where to turn. Video games, VR simulations, bowling… At the heart of Tête dans les Nuages, our special mention goes to the selection of arcade terminals Arkanoïd, Pac Man or Tetris.
La Tête dans les Nuages – 5, boulevard des Italiens, 75002 France
Sim Drivers
Further proof of the public’s growing interest in motor racing: Sim Drivers ! In the heart of Saint-Germain des Prés this immersive car simulation center opened its doors in Paris at the beginning of the year. On the menu: 170m² of adrenalin and 14 high-tech simulators, the ideal playground to feel like a real pilot!
Sim Drivers – 110, boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006
Extra Life Café
Directly inspired by Japan, theExtra Life Café is an off-the-beaten-path escape for lovers of video games, mangas and japanese culture. Tucked away in a hidden passageway in the 5th arrondissement, this venue sits at the crossroads between cyber café, arcade and library. Follow us as we discover this highly original Parisian address.
Extra Life Café – 9, passage des Patriarches, 75005