Pink October 2025 is much more than a symbolic month. It’s a collective momentum, a wave of solidarity, prevention and hope that’s sweeping across Paris and the entire Île-de-France region. From the pink illuminations on the Eiffel Tower to the Ruban Rose association’s giant parade on the Champ de Mars, the “Peninsula in Pink” at the Parisian palace with Les Bonnes Fées, not forgetting concrete screening actions… Every initiative counts. Because talking about it is already taking action, and because every gesture can make a difference: here’s everything you can do to support the fight against breast cancer in Paris and the surrounding region.
Comptoir du Ritz’s gourmandises solidaires
For Pink October 2025, Ritz Paris Le Comptoir is joining forces with the association Tout le monde contre le cancer. For the occasion, discover a unique creation for solidarity: a gourmet madeleine adorned with a candy-pink icing. Not only pretty, but also a beacon of hope. Until October 31, head to the Ritz Paris Le Comptoir to taste this madeleine with its melting grapefruit heart, coated in pink-tinted milk chocolate and adorned with the famous ribbon symbolic of Pink October. All proceeds from the Madeleine d’Octobre Rose will be donated to the association– a wonderful initiative, as gourmand as it is committed.
When will the event take place? October1 to 31, 2025 – Ritz Paris Le Comptoir
Address 1: 38 rue Cambon – 75001 Paris – Address 2: 45 rue de Sèvres – 75006 Paris
Single Madeleine: €5 – Boxed set of five: €30 (100% of proceeds will be donated to Tout le monde contre le cancer)
The free event Les Heures Roses d’Aubade
On Thursday, October 16, the capital will host Les Heures Roses, a committed and caring event dedicated to women affected by breast cancer. Organized in the presence of Sandrine Planchon, Director of Ruban Rose, and health and well-being professionals, this free evening will offer precious moments of sharing and care. On the program: bra-fitting sessions to discover delicate and feminine post-operative lingerie, manicure workshops with Zao Make-Up’s natural nail polishes, or “instant beauty” with facialist Alix de Saint Georges and her signature massage method. A warm, intimate moment, available free of charge on registration, that combines well-being, testimonials and commitment – 10% of sales from the dedicated collection will be donated to Ruban Rose. A wonderful way to support the fight against a cancer that affects 1 in 8 women.
As an aside to the event, Aubade is also launching its first permanent post-operative collection. The collection was designed with the expertise of Juliette Moreau, a physiotherapist specializing in senology. Embodied by Sylvane and Camille, two committed patients, this line combines femininity and everyday comfort. 10% of sales will be donated to the Ruban Rose association, in support of breast cancer research and awareness.
When is the event? Thursday, October 16, 2025 – Register for the free event here
The Eiffel Tower illuminated in pink for Pink October 2025 (event completed)
Every year since 2014, on the last day of September, our beloved Iron Lady has been proudly decked out in the colors of female solidarity. To kick off Pink October 2025 and affirm its support for the fight against breast cancer, the Eiffel Tower is donning its glittering gown of pink light. This special illumination, visible from the Trocadero and Champ de Mars, will replace the usual golden lighting from 8pm to midnight, bathing Paris in a symbolic and committed glow.
When will the lights go on? Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 8pm to midnight
A free parade in front of the Eiffel Tower for Pink October (event over)
One woman in eight is affected by breast cancer. That’s why it’s so important to get involved. October Rose is also a highlight: the spectacular free parade on the Champ de Mars, facing the Eiffel Tower. Every year, the month-long awareness-raising campaign run by the Ruban Rose association kicks off with this unique event, where dozens of women affected by the disease, whether undergoing treatment or in remission, parade with pride and emotion. For this year’s event, choreographer Sadeck Berrabah has devised an exceptional performance, designed to sublimate femininity and pay tribute to the courage of these women. This free evening will be presented by journalist Isabelle Ithurburu, and will feature a number of committed artists, including Carla Bruni and Joyce Jonathan, alongside other inspiring personalities.
When will it take place? Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Where? On the Champ de Mars, free access
Peninsula in Pink: the palace supports the fight against breast cancer, alongside the Les Bonnes Fées association.
For 11 years now, The Peninsula Paris has been committed to the fight against breast cancer on the occasion of October Rose, through its“Peninsula in Pink“operation, conducted alongside the Les Bonnes Fées association. Created in 2015, the association Les Bonnes Fées works to help women in fragile situations, particularly those affected by cancer. Concrete actions are carried out, such as the opening of Maisons des Bonnes Fées, veritable havens of well-being, where complementary therapies and care workshops are offered.
The “Peninsula in Pink” program throughout October:
- Every night booked at The Peninsula Paris donates€2 to the Les Bonnes Fées association, in a refined setting subtly tinged with pink.
- A pink Tea Time by Anne Coruble and David Bizet donates€3 to Les Bonnes Fées.
- Each Anne Coruble signature dessert donates€2 to the Les Bonnes Fées association.
- Every cocktail, mocktail or tea ordered from the Bar Kléber donates€3 to the Les Bonnes Fées association.
- Every Soin Visage Longévité booked at the Peninsula Spa donates€10 to the association Les Bonnes Fées.
When will it take place? From October 1 to 31, 2025 – Find out more here
Where ? The Peninsula Paris, 19 avenue Kléber, 75 116 Paris
And also… Monuments illuminated in pink (event over)
Once again this year, several of the capital’s iconic landmarks will symbolically join the Pink October movement on the evening it kicks off. These include the Eiffel Tower, of course, but also the Assemblée Nationale, the Mairie du 5e and the Obélisque du Louxor.
When will the event take place? Tuesday, September 20, 2025
Where? Champ de Mars, free access
Pink October 2025 at Fauchon l’Hôtel Paris
For the second year running, Fauchon L’Hôtel Paris is getting involved in style for October Rose 2025. On the program: a refined vegan menu and an alcohol-free mocktail at the Grand Café, as well as a Signature Massage at the Beauty Spa, with part of the proceeds going to the Ligue contre le Cancer. Between gourmet delights, well-being and solidarity, the hotel invites its guests to enjoy a committed experience, combining pleasure and support for an essential cause.
Please note: Throughout October, the Grand Café Fauchon is offering the Octobre Rose menu at 62€ and the“Madame Fauchon“mocktailat 18€. For each menu sold, 8€ and for each mocktail, 1€ will be donated to the Comité de Paris de la Ligue contre le cancer. These exclusive creations are available for lunch and dinner, from October 1 to 31, 2025.
When are they available? From October 1 to 31, 2025
Where? Le Grand Café Fauchon, 11 place de la Madeleine, 75 008 Paris
The Belle et Bien association works alongside women affected by cancer in Paris & Ile-de-France (and throughout France).
Since 2001, the Belle & Bien association has been supporting women affected by cancer by offering them onco-aesthetic care and advice through workshops and masterclasses, helping to restore their image and femininity. For Pink October, Belle & Bien is redoubling its efforts with its onco-aesthetic workshops, real bubbles of softness and confidence for women affected by cancer. These events, designed to soothe both body and mind, are taking place this month in 28 towns across France, combining kindness, care and solidarity. A wonderful way to reclaim your femininity, surrounded by a warm community ready to accompany every woman on her journey of reconstruction. Participating towns in Paris and Ile-de-France include Bobigny, Villejuif, Briis-sous-Forges, Créteil, Férolles-Attilly, Jossigny, Poissy, Saint-Cloud and, of course, Paris!
When’s the event? From October 1 to 31, 2025
Where? Throughout France
Breast cancer awareness and screening at Hôpital Saint-Joseph in Paris
To mark Pink October, Hôpital Paris Saint-Joseph, a reference center in oncology, is raising awareness of the importance of breast cancer screening. The program includes a day open to the public on October 2, with conferences and self-palpation workshops, as well as a week of well-being workshops reserved for patients and their families. The aim: to inform, prevent and support.
- Thursday, October 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: A free day open to the general public, dedicated to breast cancer screening, with lectures, practical self-palpation workshops and essential information on prevention.
- Week of October 6 to 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Care and well-being workshops, exchanges of experience and support for patients and their families. These workshops are internal to the department.
Where? Hôpital Paris Saint-Joseph – 185 rue Raymond Losserand, 75014 Paris
