Bonjour, globe-trotting legends! It’s Oly Bennet here with your daily scoop on Things to Do in Paris for Thursday, September 25, 2025. I hope you’ve brought your adventurous spirit—and maybe an appetite for baguettes—because Paris is buzzing louder than a Parisian espresso machine this week.

Today, Paris is absolutely sparkling with that autumn “la rentrée” energy. Temperatures are hanging around the low 20s Celsius, so it’s warm enough for strolling but crisp enough to make you fall in love with your own scarf. The city’s still basking in golden late-summer sunlight, as Parisians return from their holidays ready to take on a new season of art, music, and sport.

Your day in Paris kicks off with a seriously stacked lineup of events. For music lovers, French icon Florent Pagny is electrifying the Seine Musicale tonight with his Taratata concert event—think superstar duets, original covers, and the kind of musical surprises that leave you shouting “encore!” If your feet aren’t made for standing still, the urban dance universe descends on Zénith for the final of the Fusion Concept Festival, where the world’s top hip-hop dancers will spin, pop, and lock for glory. Meanwhile, art fans have a feast at their fingertips as PHOTOCLIMAT, the city’s open-air gallery, transforms Parisian squares and quays with striking photographic installations all month long, putting environmental activism center stage. Got kids — or are you simply a kid at heart? Hit the Tuileries for a wild “Heroes of Mythology” treasure hunt or take a family-friendly cruise on the Seine—the boats are practically waving at you.

And if you’re more of a night owl, the Parisian nightlife doesn’t disappoint: from jazz sessions at Sunset Sunside to a cocktail crawl in the Marais, you’ve got plenty of choice between classy and quirky.

Now for some city buzz. The big local news? Notre Dame’s towers are finally reopening this month! That’s right, you can climb the legendary 424 steps and enjoy spectacular views from a revitalized, enhanced itinerary. Public transit’s just gotten a boost too, with extra late-night Metro trains running during the festival-heavy weekends, so catching that midnight show just got way easier. And foodie alert: two sizzling new bouchons (that’s Lyon-style bistros) just opened in the Latin Quarter, serving up everything from duck confit to mysterious sausage dishes. Take your tastebuds on their own Tour de France, minus the spandex.

Paris is all about living in the moment, but here’s an Oly original must-do for this glorious Thursday: picnic like a true Parisian! Nab a flaky croissant and a coffee, head to the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, and watch locals walking their impossibly tiny dogs. Want to feel like a native? Order your croissant “bien cuit” if you like it extra crispy. Fun fact: The Paris Metro has 16 lines and counting, but did you know Line 14 is the only one fully automatic? That means sometimes, there’s nobody in the driver’s seat—just like my approach to life and sports.

Don’t you dare close that travel diary yet, because tomorrow promises even more magic. The European Heritage Days are kicking off with hundreds of hidden gems and historic mansions opening to the public, plus the Techno Parade storming through the city’s streets in a symphony of beats and neon. Tune in tomorrow for your all-access pass to the Parisian wonderland—who knows, you might catch me bobbing along in an inflatable Eiffel Tower hat.

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