What to do in Paris when it rains? Our favorite ideas for escaping the rain!

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Yes, we know, the weather is awful. Rain is nice, but only when you’re under the duvet. So when you have no choice, here are the best things to do when it rains in Paris. We promise, you’ll finally love the rain! (Well, maybe not, but we’ll have tried).

Try The FRIENDS™ Experience at Galeries Montparnasse

What better idea than to take refuge at Galeries Montparnasse and enjoy an afternoon immersed in the world of the FRIENDS™ series? Among the most iconic sets from the sitcom, you can play foosball, sit in Joey’s recliner, cuddle his giant stuffed animal Hugsy the penguin, step into Ross’s shoes (or rather, the anteater’s) in the episode where he introduces his friend Ben to the Jewish holiday Hanukkah, take a photo on the orange couch… A multitude of iconic scenes to recreate!

📍Location: Paris

Let yourself be lulled by a romantic candlelit concert

© Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées

Candlelight concerts are the perfect remedy to mark the occasion and chase away the gloom. Genuine anthems composed by timeless artists such as Elton John, Carlos Gardel, Edith Piaf, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Elvis Presley… Not to mention the most beautiful film scores by Ennio Morricone, the Aladdin theme song… All this by candlelight in an enchanting setting:the Odéon Théâtre de l’Europe. You’re sure to make an impression and score some points!

📍 Location: Place de l’Odéon, Paris, 75006

📆 Date: Multiple dates

Drink a delicious hot chocolate: a comforting activity to enjoy whenever it rains in Paris

Hot chocolate at L’Éclair de Génie Café

Honestly, drinking hot chocolate while it’s raining sounds like a great idea, doesn’t it? You’re in luck, because Paris is full of great places to drink exquisite hot chocolate. Creamy, original, classic… Simply delicious.

📍Location: Paris

Go to the Grand Rex to see a great movie

Le Grand Rex activity when it rains in Paris

The Grand Rex is a legendary theater where we love to spend time and watch great movies. This month is the perfect time to see some excellent films. Comedy, action, thrillers… All you have to do is choose!

📍Location: 1 Boulevard Poissonnière, 75002 Paris

Stroll through the most beautiful covered passages in Paris – A romantic activity we love to do when it rains

What to do when it rains in Paris

If you never have time to visit them, when it rains, these passages are the places to go. Go there to buy decorations, drink a good coffee, do some shopping… Among the most beautiful covered passages in Paris are, of course, the Galerie Vivienne, the Passage Choiseul and the Passage du Grand Cerf in the 2nd arrondissement. There’s plenty to feast your eyes on!

📍Location: Paris

Visit a free exhibition in Paris to escape the rain

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When the weather’s bad, what better way to avoid the rain than by taking refuge in an exhibition? We recommend the free exhibitions currently on, or the photo exhibitions that are not to be missed…

📍Location: Paris

Book a good brunch—the ultimate remedy when it rains in Paris

A great brunch at Keopi

When you’ve got an appetite, you’ve got everything! And believe us, in Paris, there’s no shortage of great brunches to enjoy. The 1k hotel and its all-you-can-eat brunch, Chez Fuero and its delicious Spanish brunch, the buffet des merveilles and its magical brunch… There’s plenty of choice!

📍Location: Paris

Enjoy a beer spa – For a moment of pure relaxation

Photo © Taaka Beer Spa

When it rains, we can say goodbye to the pretty terraces. But we don’t say no to a good time pampering ourselves. For a moment of pure relaxation, alone or with a friend, we recommend trying Paris’s first beer spa. Firstly, because it’s great fun: you can enjoy the benefits of hops for your skin. And secondly, because it’s a friendly atmosphere where you can choose to enjoy a small beer while soaking in the bubbles of your bath. In short, we love it!

📍Location: Galerie le Sevrien, 101 Rue de Sèvres, 75006 Paris

Try a horror escape game – For a fun scare

L’abattoire, one of the most terrifying escape games in Paris

How about having some fun and scaring ourselves during this rainy weather? If we’re going to avoid the rain, we might as well spend a good hour locked up in an escape room! We’ve tested the best horror escape rooms in Paris for you. Our favorite? L’abattoir, where you’ll have less than an hour to escape from a serial killer. A highly immersive experience to enjoy with your best friends.

📍 Location: 23 rue Servan, 75011 Paris
🎮 Players: 2 to 5 players
☠️ Difficulty: all levels

Play video games at La Tête dans les Nuages – And forget about the rain in Paris

La Tête dans les Nuages to play video games when it rains in Paris

If you don’t know La Tête dans les Nuages yet, it’s literally the place to be when it’s pouring rain outside. In this huge 1, 500 m² space, which looks like a permanent funfair, you can play retro arcade games, go bowling, try VR, and more. You definitely won’t notice the time passing here! It’s definitely one of our favorite geeky spots in Paris!

📍Location: 5 Boulevard des Italiens, 75002 Paris

Have a good laugh at the Golden Comedy Club in Paris