Bonjour mes intrepid listeners, Oly Bennet here—Paris’s unofficial cheer captain of everything bizarre, wonderful, and “can you believe that actually exists?!” Welcome to Things to do in Paris, and it’s Saturday, October 4, 2025. The autumn sun’s peeking between fluffy clouds, a light breeze ruffles the chestnut trees, and the city’s in full swing: some Parisians are lounging at cafés plotting their next fashion statement, while visitors dash from gallery to pâtisserie like it’s an Olympic event for all five senses. The mood? Caffeinated, playful, and ready for adventure.

What’s on the agenda today? Buckle up! First, art lovers, get those sneakers laced for the John Singer Sargent “Dazzling Paris” retrospective at the Musée d’Orsay: all the Belle Époque flair you can handle. Meanwhile, across town, the Grand Palais is packed with kinetic sculptures and wild correspondence from the Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, and Pontus Hulten exhibition—if modern art had a party, this would be it. Tonight, high culture takes center stage at the Palais Garnier with the Paris Opera Ballet’s “Giselle”—if emotional leaps and ghostly romance are your thing, don’t miss it. Need something for the little (or, let’s be honest, big) kids? Disney’s Halloween Festival is in full pumpkin-rolling swing at Disneyland Paris—villains, candy, and cobwebbed castles until November. Need a festival fix? Head to Belleville for the Fête de la Lune—gorge on Asian street food, marvel at lion dancers, and craft your own lanterns for pure lunar joy. And don’t forget, geek squads and curious families: the Fête de la Science is storming Paris this week with hands-on workshops and open labs that’ll make you wish you paid more attention in physics class.

Now for the local scoop: Paris Fashion Week is wrapping up—prepare for stylish stampedes around the Marais and Tuileries as everyone rushes for last-minute looks. The MansA (Maison des Mondes Africains) just opened near Goncourt, free to enter and home to the “Noires” exhibition—spotlight on African and Afro-diasporic creativity in a former haute-couture den. Hungry? Word is out about new pâtisseries popping up near Canal Saint-Martin, featuring wickedly experimental eclairs—think yuzu basil and praline feuilletine—get in line before the locals discover their secret stash. Public transit tip: the metro’s running on its reliable weekend schedule, but the stations nearest the Eiffel Tower and Musée d’Orsay can crowd up late morning so factor in a little extra time if you’re museum-hopping with kids or suitcases. Jazz fans, do not snooze on the Baptiste Herbin “Django” Trio at Sunset Sunside just off rue des Lombards—those sax riffs are known to get even Parisians dancing.

If you’re hunting for Paris off the beaten path, slide over to the Ardif “Felines Mechanimal” solo street art show in the third arrondissement—think wildcats, but with a steam-punk twist which is basically catnip for Instagram. For a chill-out zone, join the Salon Zen wellness festival at Espace Champerret through Monday. Meditation booths, wandering yoga gurus, and the chance to sample teas that’ll turn your chakras into disco balls.

Local tip straight from the boulangerie queue: October is chestnut season. For a taste of autumn in Paris, try a street-side cornet of roasted marrons—it’s the edible version of a Parisian hug when the air turns brisk.

Looking ahead, tomorrow’s shaping up wild: the renowned “Seven Celestial Senses” immersive art experience closes at Hôtel de la Marine—final entry if you want to trip both your mind and your senses at once. And on the family beat, five of the grand châteaux around Paris open for free on Sunday, so get your inner lord or lady ready for a royal ramble.

Tune in tomorrow for more Paris curiosities and events—think of it as your daily adventure playbook for the City of Light. Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.

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