Yes, we know, it’s ugly. Rain is nice, but only when you’re under the comforter. So when you’ve got no choice, here are the best things to do when it’s raining in Paris. I promise, you’ll finally love the rain! (Well, maybe not, but we’ll have tried).
Drinking a nice hot chocolate – A comforting activity to do as soon as it rains in Paris
Frankly, drinking hot chocolate while it’s raining already smells like a good idea, doesn’t it? You’re in luck, Paris is full of good places to drink exquisite hot chocolate. Creamy, original, classic… Simply delicious.
Go to the Grand Rex to see a great movie
The Grand Rex is a mythical theater where we love to spend time, and see great movies. This month, you’ll be able to enjoy the best films of the moment All you have to do now is make your choice!
📍1 Boulevard Poissonnière, 75002 Paris
Wandering through Paris’ most beautiful covered passages – A romantic activity we love to do when it’s raining
If you never get around to it, when it rains, these passages are the places to go. We go there to buy decor, drink a good coffee, go shopping…Among the most beautiful Parisian covered passages, there’s obviously the Galerie Vivienne, the Passage Choiseul or even le Passage du Grand Cerf in the 2ᵉ. Enough to feast your eyes on!
Take in a free exhibition in Paris to escape the rain
It’s a rainy day, so what better way to avoid the downpour than to take refuge in an exhibition. We recommend the free exhibitions of the moment, such as Martine celebrating her 70th birthday or photo exhibitions….
Having a good brunch – The ultimate remedy whenever it rains in Paris
When appetite goes, everything goes! And believe us, in Paris, there’s no shortage of good brunches where you can feast. L’hôtel 1k et son brunch à volonté, Chez Fuero et son délicieux brunch espagnol, Le buffet des merveilles et son brunch féérique… There’s plenty to choose from!
Have a little Beer spa – For a pure moment of relaxation
When it rains, we can say goodbye to pretty terraces. But we don’t say no to having a good time pampering ourselves. For a moment of pure relaxation on your own or with a partner, we recommend you try the premier beer spa de Paris. Firstly, because it’s great fun: you reap the benefits of hops for your skin. And because it’s friendly, you can choose to drink a small beer while enjoying the bubbles in your bath. In short, we love it!
📍Galerie le Sevrien, 101 Rue de Sèvres, 75006
Take a horror escape game – Scare yourself while having fun
What if during this rainy weather, we had fun scaring ourselves? If we’re going to avoid the rain, we might as well stay a good hour locked up in an escape game! We’ve tested for you the best horror escapes games in Paris. Our favorite? L’abattoir, where in less than an hour you’ll have to… escape a serial killer. A highly immersive atmosphere to experience with your best mates.
📍 23 rue servan, 75011 Paris
🎮 2 to 5 players
☠️ Difficulty all levels
Play video games at La Tête dans les Nuages – And forget the rain in Paris
If you haven’t yet heard of La Tête dans les Nuages, it’s literally the spot to set foot in when it’s raining cats and dogs outside. In this huge 1,500 m² space, with its permanent funfair feel, you can play retro arcade games, go bowling, VR… Clearly it’s not here that you’ll see time go by! Certainly the one of our favorite geek addresses in Paris!
📍5 boulevard des Italiens, 75002 Paris
📍36 rue Dalayrac, 75002 Paris
Take refuge in a bookshop to find your next nugget – The cosy activity when it’s raining in Paris
What could be better than bouquiner when it’s raining? If you’ve run out of books to get your teeth into, we’d advise you to head off to the most beautiful booksellers in Paris on a rainy day. Firstly, because these addresses are so sublime that they’re well worth a visit. And because you’re sure to find your next favorite book! Some bookshops even specialize in second-hand offers so you don’t have to break the bank!
Getting together in a speakeasy
What if, to escape the dreariness, we gave ourselves a rendezvous in a hushed place? There’s nothing like a speakeasy to disconnect! In these hidden addresses, we take the opportunity to drink a refined cocktail while admiring the premises, which are often out of the ordinary.