Bonjour, listeners! Welcome to Things to Do in Paris with Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting, laughter-powered guide to Europe’s quirkiest city—live on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Paris this morning is buzzing with that golden autumn light, crisp air (expect highs around 21°C), and a mood that’s positively electric thanks to a jam-packed weekend line-up. Cafés are spilling onto the sidewalks, laughter floats through the parks, and the Seine is whispering, “Adventure awaits!”

Hold onto your croissants, because Paris is having its biggest annual blowout: the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine—Heritage Days! That means hundreds of usually secret or closed monuments flinging open their doors for free guided tours, workshops, and behind-the-scenes access. Picture yourself wandering the grand halls of the Palais de l’Élysée or snooping backstage at the Louvre, all for the price of a baguette (aka, absolutely free). Fancy peeking at the astronomical wonders of the Paris Observatory or ogling the hidden salons of the Sorbonne? Today’s your lucky day.

For culture fiends, Hôtel de la Marine is hosting a fashion-meets-architecture bonanza called Le Labyrinthe, an immersive art installation you’ll be talking about for weeks. Don’t miss the Pierre Soulages exhibition at the Musée du Luxembourg for a world of mind-bending blackness—perfect for those who like their art existential and their Instagram feeds dramatic.

Feeling competitive? The Champs-Élysées transforms into an epic playground, featuring a citywide treasure hunt and the legendary Course des Cafés—yep, that’s the one where Parisian waiters dash down the avenue, trays in hand, risking their pride and coffee for eternal glory. Prefer toy bricks to caffeine chaos? The Grand LEGO Tournament is about to unleash a tidal wave of tiny plastic masterpieces—wouldn’t want to step on one, but oh, what a sight!

Electro beats and fireworks fans, Versailles is calling your name. Tonight, the Nocturnes Electro festival turns the iconic château’s illuminated gardens into a dancefloor under the stars, topped off with a firework show so dazzling, even Louis XIV might boogie in his grave.

Let’s get mouthwatering: The city is abuzz with new flavors, particularly at Sept Lieux—the dazzling food court in the just-opened Ancienne Poste de Versailles, offering local treats, pop-up kitchens, and spontaneous tastings galore. If you’re hitting the museums and fancy a legendary meal, make a dinner reservation at La Coupole in Montparnasse, an Art Deco palace that’s been fueling Parisian legends with seafood towers and champagne since Hemingway was in short pants.

Heads up if you’re tramming about—public transit is running extra lines near the Champs-Élysées and key Heritage Days sites, so hop aboard and join the throng. City planners have even pedestrianized some main avenues, making strolling more magical and selfie opportunities easier than ever.

Ollie’s tip du jour: Parisians adore a last-minute adventure, so channel your inner flâneur and let yourself meander wherever the city’s energy leads you. Pop into an art studio tour, strike up a chat with a waiter racing by, or investigate that jazz band powering up in your local square. Dive in with wild curiosity and you’ll always find the unexpected.

Tomorrow, get ready for even more festival fever, with the Japan Art Festival wrapping up, plus a sneak peek at the FAB Paris international art fair setting up at the Grand Palais. Want rooftop views? Paris Rooftop Days kicks off soon—think sky-high parties and panoramic magic.

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