Bonjour mes globehopping listeners—it’s Oly Bennet, your adrenaline-fueled sports nut and epic explorer, reporting live from the heart of the City of Light! Today is Friday, September 19, 2025, and if Paris had a heartbeat, it’d be thumping faster than a Tour de France sprint finish. Grab your berets and croissants, because we’re diving into the absolute best things to do in Paris right now.

The current Parisian vibe? It's buzzing with excitement as autumn rolls in—think crisp air, a brilliant blue sky, and the scent of fresh baguettes wafting through the boulevards. According to Paris je t’aime, the city is in full cultural bloom, kicking off a weekend that mixes centuries-old traditions with wild creativity. On the weather front, expect a classic Parisian morning: a gentle chill that calls for a cozy scarf, but with the sun set to take the edge off by lunchtime.

Highlights on today’s Paris agenda will have every interest covered, so get ready for some seriously quirky options:

First up, Paris Design Week is in full swing at the Hôtel de la Marine with “Le Labyrinthe”—an immersive installation that transforms this historic venue into a fusion of fashion and art. Totally free and wildly Instagrammable, this is not your grandma’s museum tour.

Next, art buffs and bargain hunters unite for the Japan Art Festival at Halle des Blancs Manteaux. Over 280 pieces blend Parisian chic with Tokyo cool—from calligraphy to sculpture, it's a cross-cultural slam dunk.

Got street art on the brain? Fluctuart is hosting a free JonOne exhibition on its floating venue. Picture a barge on the Seine, covered in explosive colors—if you find a cooler gallery location today, I’ll eat my baguette.

Hungry? Dash over to La Felicita for The Big Fest(ival)—a street food and music bonanza where top chefs and DJs duel it out for your taste buds and your groove. Night owls: this one is for you!

And for families or secret medieval knights, the Médiévales du Houssoy festival just outside Paris plunges you straight into Middle Ages madness, with an artisan’s market, armoured reenactors, and plenty of mead (that’s medieval for “party fuel”).

Swinging into city news, Paris Select Book reports a foodie frenzy thanks to several brand-new bistros popping up around the Marais—think next-level pastries and fusion plates. Plus, transit lines 7, 8, and 9 are running smoothly, but heads up: advance booking is now essential for some guided tours and kid-friendly workshops, especially during this weekend’s legendary Journées du Patrimoine.

Speaking of which—this weekend is the big Heritage Days extravaganza! You could stroll into the usually off-limits halls of the Palais de l’Elysée, climb the freshly restored towers of Notre-Dame before they shutter for renovations, or hunt for treasure along a pedestrian-only Champs-Élysées. The entire city turns into a living museum, and most events are totally free—so start practicing your “ooh la la!”

Oly’s top local tip: for maximum Paris points, skip the main tourist queues and duck into the hidden nooks of the 9th arrondissement, where the Notre-Dame-de-Lorette and Maison Bucherer are opening doors just this weekend. According to expert guides, these secret spots rival any big-name attraction—plus, fewer elbows in your selfie frame.

Tomorrow? The adventure continues as more Heritage Days events roll out, plus that final chance to see the Pompidou Center’s last exhibition before it closes for major renovations. But for now, carpe diem, wander far, and let Paris surprise you at every corner.

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