Who said autumn was gloomy? After discovering the things to do in Paris at least once in your life, and 30 unusual places to see, here are the best things to do in autumn in Paris. Concerts, walks, gourmet tea time…
1 – Jardin Albert-Kahn to see the Japanese garden in autumn colors
If you want to see colorful landscapes, we recommend a visit to the Albert-Kahn. Autumn is the perfect season to see the maple trees change color: it’s called “momiji”. A natural spectacle to behold all autumn long.
📍Location: 1 Rue des Abondances, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France
2 – Chill out at the cinema to see the best films of the moment
Autumn is also the perfect season for a little cinema. You can take advantage of tickets priced at 6.50 euros at the Grand Rex and 9.99 euros at all Pathé cinemas. The perfect opportunity to see the best films of the moment!
3 – Have a hot chocolate at Angelina’s
What could be more comforting than a hot chocolate this time of year? The perfect occasion to visit Angelina, one of the best hot chocolate bars in Paris. This rich, creamy chocolate can be enjoyed without moderation, on the premises or to take away.
📍Location: 226 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
4 – Candlelight concert
A candlelit concert? That’s what the Candlelight evenings are all about! You choose your style: Chopin, Vivaldi’s 4 Seasons, Colplay, Taylor Swift, Zelda… And you get to enjoy one of the most iconic venues in Paris. In short, there’s bound to be a Candlelight concert for you!
📍Location: Choose your Candelight concert
5 – Taste one of the best chocolate mousses in Paris during autumn
Autumn is the season for comfort food! For a real treat, we recommend you try the chocolate mousse from the bistro Le Bon Georges. The mousse, served in an old-fashioned cocotte, is absolutely divine and will make you forget everything else. The special touch? The little chocolate shavings on top of the mousse, for even more deliciousness.
📍Location: 45 rue Saint-Georges, 75009 Paris
6 – Good cheese at Fromage Pain et Vin
Pain, vin et fromages is our favorite autumn address. If you’re looking for gourmet plates, French regional specialities, cheese fondues, raclette and even country-style croute, now’s the time to go and try this nugget of an address.
📍Location: 3, rue Geoffroy Langevin, 75004 Paris
7 – A feast for the eyes at Lumières en Seine
Come and enjoy an all-new immersive trail for the 5th edition at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud during the promenade with new light structures. A total of 25 illuminated tableaux, each more beautiful than the last, including the Route des Étoiles, the Symphonie des Éléments, the Champ de Luminescences, the Grande Cascade and the Forêt Cosmique, not forgetting the gourmet chalets, form a magical, interactive experience to be discovered from November 14 to brighten up your autumn-winter season.
📍Location: Grille Clemenceau – Saint-Cloud, 92210
8 – Treat yourself to a delicious pastry at Comptoir du Ritz
For a gourmet break, try the delicious pastries at Le Comptoir du Ritz. Refined pastries lovingly crafted by pastry chef François Perret. Our favorites? The filled madeleines, the signature marble cake and the red fruit tart. Simply a must!
📍Location: 38 Rue Cambon, 75001 Paris
9 – Watch the best Halloween movies on Netflix in autumn under the comforter
Autumn means chills… And in this Halloween season, what better way to watch the best horror films and series than at home? With a good plaid and a hot drink in hand, you’re in for a weekend of scares!
📍Location: Your home
10 – Admire Montmartre’s wall of leaves in autumn
Autumn is the perfect time to see the leaves change color. Montmartre’s leaf wall is clearly the spot not to be missed. Those red, orange and yellow colors are absolutely sublime this time of year! A bucolic stroll in Paris!
📍Location: Rue Saint-Vincent 75018 Paris
11 – Go backstage at Grand Rex Studios
What if you could go behind the scenes of one of the capital’s most legendary movie theaters? Le Grand Rex invites you into its secret studios for a never-before-seen tour. Experience the magic of cinema even more intensely!
📍Location: 1, Boulevard Poissonnière, 75002 Paris
12 – Stroll through Père-Lachaise cemetery throughout autumn
Yes, it’s true, we could advise you to visit Père-Lachaise in every season, so sublime is this cemetery. But in autumn, it’s even more majestic. The autumn colors of its trees are absolutely magnificent. And who knows, with a bit of luck, you might even catch a glimpse of the cemetery’s foxes?
📍Location: 8 boulevard de Ménilmontant, 75020
13 – See the Disneyland Paris Halloween Parade in autumn
In autumn, Disneyland Paris is decked out in 1,000 lights for Halloween. Young and old alike flock to admire the horrific parade of villains for the evening. The park, too, is decked out as a pumpkin and ghost paradise. A feast for the eyes, to be enjoyed all season long!
📍Location: Bd de Parc, 77700 Coupvray
🚆RER A direction Marne-la-Vallée Chessy
14 – Do a horror escape game in Paris during autumn: L’abattoir
For a good scare with your friends, we recommend a scary Escape game. Our favorite? The slaughterhouse! An immersive escape game where you have to escape from a serial killer… Are you ready to shiver?
📍Location: 23 rue servan, 75011 Paris
🎮 2 to 5 players
☠️ Difficulty all levels
15 – Spend the evening at the Oscar Comedy Club
If you’re looking for a good night out, we highly recommend the Oscar Comedy Club. Founded in 1993, it’s one of the oldest comedy clubs in Paris. We go there to applaud tomorrow’s new talents, in a hushed, warm setting.
📍Location: 155 rue Montmartre, 75002
16 – Pamper yourself in autumn at Paris’ first Beer spa
A beer spa? Yes, it does exist, and you’ll find it in Paris. To unwind in a setting that’s as relaxing as it is unusual, we recommend you try this spa like no other. Hops, malt and brewer’s yeast are said to have beneficial properties for skin and nails. And if you’re feeling a little thirsty, you can drink a cold beer from the tap.
📍Location: 101/103, rue de Sèvres, 75006 Paris
17 – Tea time in a mysterious place: café contresort
Are you a fan of magic? In this cool season, we’d love to try a cocooning place. Café Contresort is more than that! It’s a real place dedicated to magic and gourmet delights, where your sorcerer’s soul will come out! Here, you can sample delicious sweet and savoury delights, as well as have your cards drawn! A deliciously esoteric and spooky place, perfect for this season.
📍Location: 11, rue des Portes Blanches, 75018 Paris
18 – Cuddle up with cats at Chat Mallows Café
During these cold months, we’re craving warmth and comfort. So why not head to a cat bar? At Chat Mallows Café, you’ll revel in gourmet drinks while cuddling big tomcats.
📍Location: 30 rue des Volontaires, 75015 Paris
19 – Find your wizard’s wand at the 2 broomstick boutique
Harry Potter fan? Then this is the store for you. It’s clearly THE paradise for all wizards and muggles! You’ll find official wands, never-before-seen goodies like the Marauder’s Map or the Time Turner, and of course books on the adventures of your favorite wizard. You’ll be well equipped to start your marathon of the whole saga!
📍Location: 61 Boulevard des Batignolles, 75008 Paris
20 – Visit the Musée des Arts Forains
The Musée des Arts Forains is an absolutely wonderful place to see at least once in your life in Paris. But it’s true that in autumn, when the sun declines faster, that’s when all the magic happens. A magical place to discover during this season (and all others).
📍Location: 53 avenue des Terroirs de France, 75012 Paris
21 – Book a treehouse to see the autumn landscapes 2 hours from Paris
For an outdoor getaway, why not rent a tree house? Our favorite is the Spa Beau Rivage tree house. The view of the lake is sublime, and will give you an instant change of scenery! It’s like being in Canada, without leaving Paris (or almost).
📍Location: Rue des Etangs 60170 Saint-Léger-aux-Bois
🚗1 h 30 from Paris
22 – See street art in Paris
Welcome to the temple of street art in Paris. If you love urban art, graffiti and bright colors, then this is a must-see.
📍Location: 1 place d’Italie, 75013 Paris
23 – Take a ride on a vintage train at Parc des Chanteraines
To make the most of autumn, you can also take a ride on an amazing little train, and admire the sublime colors of this season. A ride of over 5 km to appreciate the park from every angle. A great walk for the whole family this time of year!
📍Location: 46 Avenue Georges Pompidou, 92390 Villeneuve-la-Garenne
24 – Celebrate el dia de los muertos
During autumn, we celebrate the dead in color and music with El Dia de lors muertos. A festive, joyful and colorful day to experience in Paris on November 2.
25 – Take a pastry class to create delicious autumn macaroons
Macaroons are part of France’s sweet heritage. They were Queen Marie Antoinette’s favorite pastry. To make this delicious sweet confection, why not book a pastry class? In the end, you’ll be the king of the oven!
📍Location: 40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris
26 – Try one of Paris’s best bistros: Au Moulin à Vent
This autumn, we’re in the mood to try out some fine restaurants. Let’s head for “Au Moulin à Vent“, where you can enjoy simple, authentic cuisine. A real must-try!
📍Location: 20 rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris
27 – See Giverny and the beauty of Monet’s gardens
If you’ve never been to Giverny, now is as good a time as any to visit. In autumn, Monet’s gardens are decked out in flamboyant colors, to the delight of your eyes. Discover this incredible place, less than 2 hours from Paris, and enjoy the landscapes that inspired the artist.
📍Location: 84 Rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny
28 – Take a stroll through the Tuileries Gardens
The Jardin des Tuileries is simply a must-see in any season. But in autumn, it’s a fabulous place to be! The colorful trees are sublime and will make you want to take a stroll on a sunny afternoon.
📍Location: 113 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
29 – Celebrate Halloween and pull out your best costume
Of course, autumn means Halloween! And once again this year, a host of activities are on offer throughout Paris on the evening of October 31! Evenings on a haunted barge, in a fake mansion, in a dance bar… The hardest part will be choosing!
📍Location: Paris
30 – Take a ceramics workshop in Paris
In autumn, let’s face it, the weather doesn’t always cooperate. So rather than moping around the house, we suggest you take part in a ceramics workshop! You choose a piece to customize, then wait a few days before picking it up. It’s clearly THE trend of the moment for relaxing and having a good time.