What to Do in Paris This Weekend? 7 Original Activity Ideas
Looking for things to do in Paris this weekend without doing the same old outings again? Beyond the museums, restaurants and must-see landmarks, Paris is also full of more original experiences to enjoy solo, as a couple, with friends or as a family.
With Meet People, the idea is simple: discover Paris differently, through local guides, professionals and enthusiasts who know their city, their craft and their world inside out.
Here are several original activity ideas in Paris you can book directly on Meet People.
1. Do a Zumba session facing the Eiffel Tower
For anyone who wants to get moving while soaking up an iconic setting, this experience offers a Zumba session with the Eiffel Tower as your backdrop.
The activity is open to everyone, even if you're not a confirmed athlete: the main idea is to move, have fun and enjoy the moment in a friendly atmosphere. The experience takes place in a small group, with Paris as the backdrop.
👉 Discover the Zumba session facing the Eiffel Tower
2. Paint and share a drink in a Parisian art studio
Fancy a creative activity in Paris? This experience offers a Paint & Wine workshop in a Parisian artist's studio.
The idea: take the time to create, paint intuitively, and leave with your own piece. The experience is designed for small groups and requires no painting experience whatsoever.
👉 Discover the paint and wine experience in Paris
3. Have an artistic picnic at the foot of the Eiffel Tower
For something gentler and more original, Meet People also offers an artistic picnic on the Champ-de-Mars, with a view of the Eiffel Tower.
Painting, music, light snacks and a friendly atmosphere are all part of the programme. All materials are provided, and everyone leaves with their own creation.
👉 Discover the artistic picnic at the foot of the Eiffel Tower
4. Explore Paris's covered passages with a treasure hunt
To discover Paris differently, why not explore its covered passages as a game?
This experience blends a walk, heritage discovery and puzzles. Along the way, participants take the time to spot the details of Paris's passages while chatting with their guide.
👉 Discover the treasure hunt through the covered passages
5. Discover Paris by night in a vintage 2CV
For a truly Parisian experience, you can also discover the capital by night aboard a vintage 2CV.
Over about two hours, the experience lets you admire the illuminated landmarks, take photos, and enjoy Paris in a calmer, more genuine atmosphere.
👉 Discover Paris by night in a vintage 2CV
6. Take a creative walk in Parc Montsouris
If you love art and green spaces, this experience invites you to rediscover Parc Montsouris through drawing and sketching.
Guided by a painter and photographer, you take the time to observe the park and put what you see onto paper in your own style.
👉 Discover the walk and sketching session in Parc Montsouris
7. Try a glow-in-the-dark painting workshop
For an unusual activity with friends, as a couple or as a family, you can also try a glow-in-the-dark painting workshop in Paris.
The experience takes place in a UV-lit setting, with paint that glows in the dark. No artistic ability is needed, and everyone leaves with their own canvas.
👉 Discover the glow-in-the-dark painting workshop in Paris
Why choose a local experience in Paris?
Paris is a huge city, and even after living there for years, there's always something new to discover.
Choosing a local experience lets you step off the classic tourist trail and discover the capital through someone genuinely passionate about their activity, their neighbourhood or their craft.
That's also what defines the spirit of Meet People: not just visiting a place, but meeting someone who wants to share it in their own way.
An activity in Paris for every type of traveller
These experiences can suit many different kinds of people: couples, groups of friends, families, travellers passing through, or Parisians simply wanting to rediscover their own city.
Whether you're looking for an unusual activity in Paris, a weekend outing idea, or an original experience to give as a gift, you can browse all the activities available directly on Meet People.
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