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Things to do in Paris this weekend (Oct 23–25)

This weekend in Paris: Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · 1 dated event

Find current events, restaurants, family activities, and quick getaway ideas in Paris, France. WonderKit curates these picks daily so the page stays useful for both local search and trip planning.

9 hand-picked things to do in Paris, France right now · 4 with confirmed dates · 9 with live Google ratings. Top-rated this week: Fontainebleau: Royal Palace & Sandstone Boulders at 4.8.

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Day 1

MorningSalon du Chocolat at Paris Expo

The world's premier cocoa celebration opens October 28 with artisan bean-to-bar tastings, the runway show of couture chocolate dresses, and live pastry masterclasses.

$$
AfternoonVegetable-Forward Autumn Tasting at Datil

Chef Manon Fleury turns autumn roots, squash, and wild mushrooms into revelatory dishes in an intimate 33-seat dining room dedicated to small French regenerative growers.

$$$
EveningMoroccan Traditions: From Flamenco to Blues

Rural Moroccan rhythms collide with Andalusian flamenco and desert blues, led by the all-female ensemble Lâabat de Ben Slimane and Amazigh vocalist Chérifa Kersit.

$$

Day 2

MorningAutumn Foliage Stroll at Buttes-Chaumont

Take advantage of crisp 60°F autumn air on the dramatic suspension bridge and winding hillside paths, finishing with warm roasted chestnuts bought near the park gates.

$
AfternoonClassic Autumn Bistro Fare at Bistrot Paul Bert

Dodge the autumn mist and tuck into wood-paneled banquettes for seared steak frites with Sarawak pepper sauce, roasted chanterelles, and house-made warm tarte Tatin.

$$
EveningFontainebleau: Royal Palace & Sandstone Boulders

Catch the 40-minute Transilien R train from Gare de Lyon into vibrant golden beech forests. Tour the Renaissance apartments before an afternoon walk among the sculpted sandstone boulders of the Gorges de Franchard.

$$

Day 3

MorningArt Basel Paris at Grand Palais

International galleries gather beneath the soaring glass dome of the nave for contemporary art weekend, featuring monumental sculptures, site installations, and curator talks.

$$
AfternoonCraft Cocktails & Warm Handrolls at Bar Nomo

Counter seating centered around crisp nori temaki, sea urchin, and Tokyo-inspired cocktails like milk punch and yuzu highballs—ideal for a brisk Thursday evening.

$$
EveningDomain of Chantilly: Art, Stables & Fresh Crème

Just 25 minutes by TER from Gare du Nord, Chantilly pairs the Duke of Aumale's historic art collection with sprawling English gardens in mid-fall color, capped with freshly whipped Chantilly cream at the Hameau.

$$

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🍁 This Weekend in Paris, France · Oct 23–25

Art fairs, autumn foliage, and jazz

Art Basel Paris at Grand Palais in Champs-Élysées, 8th Arrondissement

Art Basel Paris at Grand Palais

4.5

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Grand Palais · $$ · Best for Collectors and art lovers

International galleries gather beneath the soaring glass dome of the nave for contemporary art weekend, featuring monumental sculptures, site installations, and curator talks.

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Moroccan Traditions: From Flamenco to Blues in La Villette, 19th Arrondissement

Moroccan Traditions: From Flamenco to Blues

4.6

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Salle des Concerts - Cité de la Musique · $$ · Best for World music listeners

Rural Moroccan rhythms collide with Andalusian flamenco and desert blues, led by the all-female ensemble Lâabat de Ben Slimane and Amazigh vocalist Chérifa Kersit.

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Autumn Foliage Stroll at Buttes-Chaumont in Belleville, 19th Arrondissement

Autumn Foliage Stroll at Buttes-Chaumont

4.6

Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Parc des Buttes-Chaumont · $ · Best for Walkers, couples, and photographers

Take advantage of crisp 60°F autumn air on the dramatic suspension bridge and winding hillside paths, finishing with warm roasted chestnuts bought near the park gates.

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🍷 Eat & Drink

Warm bistros and seasonal fall plates

Vegetable-Forward Autumn Tasting at Datil in Upper Marais, 3rd Arrondissement

Vegetable-Forward Autumn Tasting at Datil

4.7Thursday: 12:15 – 2:00 PM, 7:15 – 11:30 PM

Upper Marais, 3rd Arrondissement · $$$ · Best for Foodies and plant-forward diners

Chef Manon Fleury turns autumn roots, squash, and wild mushrooms into revelatory dishes in an intimate 33-seat dining room dedicated to small French regenerative growers.

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Classic Autumn Bistro Fare at Bistrot Paul Bert in Charonne, 11th Arrondissement

Classic Autumn Bistro Fare at Bistrot Paul Bert

4.2Thursday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 7:30 – 10:30 PM

Charonne, 11th Arrondissement · $$ · Best for Traditional bistro lovers

Dodge the autumn mist and tuck into wood-paneled banquettes for seared steak frites with Sarawak pepper sauce, roasted chanterelles, and house-made warm tarte Tatin.

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Craft Cocktails & Warm Handrolls at Bar Nomo in Marché Saint-Honoré, 1st Arrondissement

Craft Cocktails & Warm Handrolls at Bar Nomo

4.7Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Marché Saint-Honoré, 1st Arrondissement · $$ · Best for Cocktail enthusiasts and casual dinner dates

Counter seating centered around crisp nori temaki, sea urchin, and Tokyo-inspired cocktails like milk punch and yuzu highballs—ideal for a brisk Thursday evening.

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✨ New & Notable

Limited runs and anticipated seasonal returns

Salon du Chocolat at Paris Expo in Porte de Versailles, 15th Arrondissement

Salon du Chocolat at Paris Expo

4.2

Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Paris Expo Porte de Versailles · $$ · Best for Chocolate lovers and families

The world's premier cocoa celebration opens October 28 with artisan bean-to-bar tastings, the runway show of couture chocolate dresses, and live pastry masterclasses.

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🚆 Quick Escape

Effortless autumn getaways under two hours from Paris

Fontainebleau: Royal Palace & Sandstone Boulders in Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne (45 min south of Paris)

Fontainebleau: Royal Palace & Sandstone Boulders

4.8

Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne (45 min south of Paris) · $$ · Best for Hikers, history buffs, and day trippers

Catch the 40-minute Transilien R train from Gare de Lyon into vibrant golden beech forests. Tour the Renaissance apartments before an afternoon walk among the sculpted sandstone boulders of the Gorges de Franchard.

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Domain of Chantilly: Art, Stables & Fresh Crème in Chantilly, Oise (25 min north of Paris)

Domain of Chantilly: Art, Stables & Fresh Crème

4.6

Chantilly, Oise (25 min north of Paris) · $$ · Best for Couples and history lovers

Just 25 minutes by TER from Gare du Nord, Chantilly pairs the Duke of Aumale's historic art collection with sprawling English gardens in mid-fall color, capped with freshly whipped Chantilly cream at the Hameau.

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Current local highlights in Paris, France include Art Basel Paris at Grand Palais, Moroccan Traditions: From Flamenco to Blues, and Autumn Foliage Stroll at Buttes-Chaumont. WonderKit refreshes this guide daily so the picks reflect real local happenings.

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