Bonjour, globe-trotters and quirky adventure seekers! Oly Bennet back again with wild energy and a big “salut” to everyone tuning in to Things to do in Paris. It’s Sunday, October 12th, 2025—and the city of light is pulsing with that autumn electricity: crisp air, fashionable scarves swirling, and buzzing crowds riding high on the weekend’s grand finale.

Right now, Paris is beaming under mild skies, locals are out for their classic Sunday brunches, and the city’s café terraces are rocking that unbeatable combo of croissants, people-watching, and caffeine. To give you a flavour of today’s epic Parisian lineup before la semaine recommences, here’s your can’t-miss menu, suitable for culture vultures, sports nuts, families, party animals and, you know, fans of the delightfully odd!

First up, it’s time to uncork tradition at the legendary Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre. The 92nd edition of this beloved grape harvest festival is in full swing atop the Sacré-Coeur hill, with a sprawling taste trail, vineyard tours, a grand parade, concerts, and a closing ball. If you like the idea of dancing—outdoors, with wine glass in hand, among street musicians, vintage stands and merry locals—this is the place to let your quirky flag fly!

Lace up those sneakers, sports lovers—the Vredestein 20km de Paris kicks off under the Eiffel Tower today! Whether you’re a hard-core runner or just in it for Olympic-level people-watching, this solidarity race weaves along Paris’s most iconic roads. Bonus feel-good points: proceeds go to Bleuet de France, a cause supporting veterans and victims of war.

Foodies and fun hounds, the Belleville district is throwing its vibrant Festival de la Lune, dedicated to the awe-inspiring Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. Expect Asian street food galore, lion dances, workshops and dazzling lantern parades, splashing colour all over the 20th and 11th arrondissements. Forget bland Sundays—this is a feast for every sense!

For the artsy in the crowd, the Salon de la Photo is wrapping up at Grande Halle de la Villette. Think exhibitions, workshops, and the chance to rub elbows (or lenses) with top photographers and digital creators. If music is your soul food, rock out at Dôme de Paris: One Night of Queen is striking up those stadium anthems for a burst of Mercury-fuelled nostalgia, and later on, catch a piano concert at Saint Julien le Pauvre or candlelit classics at Saint‐Louis‐en‐L'Île.

Little ones or science geeks in tow? Head to the Grand Palais where the Fête de la Science is offering hands-on experiments and family-friendly workshops. Even the most serious Parisian can’t resist a bit of scientific magic.

Let’s talk local buzz. In big food news, Chef Philippe Etchebest has just opened his pop-up ravioli bar “Signature”—an instant hit for pasta devotees, with crowds already slurping up his famous stuffed creations. Public transit’s rolling smoothly, but expect a few detours near major race routes for the 20km run—perfect excuse for a spontaneous wander.

For the full Oly Bennet Paris experience, turn classic into quirky: stroll Montmartre’s secret vineyards, try Belleville’s mooncake, or make a game of spotting runners in costume. Need a tip to blend in? Parisians swear by a slow, confident café sashay—linger at tables, greet with a hearty “Bonjour,” and never, ever rush!

Tomorrow? Don’t miss the kickoff of the Journées Nationales de l’Architecture: guided tours, pop-up workshops, behind-the-scenes peeks at Paris’s greatest buildings—like urban exploring, but with a hard hat and French pastry in hand. Keep an eye out for the start of Thoiry Lumières Sauvages, too—Paris’s wildest autumn light festival is about to illuminate the night. And trust me, the city’s just getting started.

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