Bonjour listeners, welcome to Things to Do in Paris! It’s Saturday, September 13, 2025, and your tour guide today is Oly Bennet—the globe-hopping sports nut with an insatiable hunger for quirky fun, wild competitions, and Parisian hijinks.
Right now, Paris is buzzing with a perfect slice-of-life September weather—think sunny intervals, a little scarf-worthy breeze and crowds as diverse as the cheese counters at a local marché. As for city vibes, it’s pure back-to-school energy mixed with festival fever, with everyone ready to squeeze in a bit more summer fun before the leaves start falling in earnest.
Today, Paris cranks up the charm with events for every breed of curious wanderer. First up: the Fête de Saint-Denis takes over the streets with wild roller parties, free family workshops, and impromptu shows right by the stately Basilica. If you’re dreaming of art, the Salon des Beaux-Arts unfolds at Réfectoire des Cordeliers—imagine a swirl of paintings, sculptures, and textile wonders, all free to ogle.
For families and thrill-seekers, Parc Astérix is open, slinging rollercoasters, the brand-new Cétautomatix ride, and tickets so cheap you’ll think Asterix himself haggled for you. Switch gears at Paris-Vincennes racecourse, hosting La Fête du Cheval: pack in trotting races and dazzling, free entertainment. Night owls will love Final Cut—the cavernous Cité du Cinéma morphs into a giant dancefloor for one last epic electro bash before closing.
If competitions are your jam (Oly’s forever love!), don’t miss the grand finale of Eté Ping en Fête, a table tennis tournament at Parc Carpentier—free entry, big energy, and a crowd ready to cheer every wild ping and pong. For something completely different, trek to Fontainebleau for Impérial Trail, the ultra-trail race where the mud meets the magic of French forests.
Culturally speaking, Paris clocks several notables: Piou Piou Market brings vintage and second-hand treasure hunts at prices that’ll make bargain-hunters do a victory lap. Tattoo enthusiasts, swing by Girl’Ink Convention, spotlighting women’s artistry. As for families, Fables Immersives unlocks La Fontaine’s wild animal tales with full 3D flair near the Champs-Elysées, and Pokémon fans can chase Mega-Evolutions at the Westfield Forum des Halles with real-world stamp hunts.
On to today’s hot headlines! Véligo Location is popping up in the city center, offering free pilates classes and bikes to stroll into fall fit as a fiddle. Public transport runs smooth, thanks to post-summer upgrades, and a wave of trendy restaurants has peppered the Marais and Saint-Germain with menus that promise everything from Korean barbecue to avant-garde veggie feasts. For design buffs, it’s the tail end of Paris Design Week—catch awe-inspiring decor ideas before the city swaps cushions for winter coats.
For must-do activities, stroll the Luxembourg Gardens—Oly’s pick for kid fun, jogs, and classic Parisian people-watching. Take a selfie outside the newly renovated Orangerie at Sceaux, or lose yourself to jaw-dropping street art at Puteaux’s Graffic Art Festival—free, flamboyant, and totally Instagram worthy.
Here’s a local tip to win “Parisian for the Day”: When ordering coffee, ask for “un café” if you fancy a tiny punch of espresso, or “un crème” for extra milky magic. Never sit inside if the terrace’s got a free spot—outside’s where the city winks back!
Before you bolt for croissants, mark your calendars for tomorrow. Rue de Rivoli turns into Boulevard du Sport—think 50 federations, Olympic athletes and a sports carnival from the Concorde to the Hôtel de Ville. And flea market fans, the Yvelines region explodes with vintage finds.
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