Paris is sparkling this week, so let’s dive straight into what you can do in the city right now and through the weekend.
According to Sortiraparis, today you can catch a very Parisian clash of the titans at the Georges-Vallerey swimming pool, where the French men’s water polo team faces Hungary in a high-intensity match, just weeks before the 2026 European Championships. For something more artistic, head to the 13ème Art theater for “The Dancer[s]” by the François Mauduit Company, a neoclassical dance performance celebrating the troupe’s 20th anniversary with elegant choreography and cinematic staging.
If you’re into books and illustration, Sortiraparis reports that Riad Sattouf is in town for a special signing at the Petit Prince Store, presenting his illustrated edition of Saint-Exupéry’s Terre des hommes, enriched with 150 original drawings – a perfect cozy stop for listeners who love both comics and French literature. Music lovers, this evening you’ve got Louane on stage at the Zénith de La Villette with her “Solo tour,” a long-awaited, sold-out date that promises big pop hooks and plenty of emotion.
As night falls, La Nuit au Panthéon returns, offering torchlit tours through the nave and crypt of the Panthéon. Sortiraparis describes this as a rare chance to wander the monument by night, bathed in flickering light and history. Later on, night owls can head to club TABOO, where Spotify’s concert listings show DJ Sowa taking over the decks just before midnight – ideal if you want to end the day dancing.
From today and all through the weekend, the city’s full Christmas mode kicks in. Sortiraparis highlights the Notre-Dame Christmas Market in Square René Viviani, with French crafts, regional treats, and a storybook view of the cathedral. Over on the Champ-de-Mars side, the Eiffel Tower Christmas Village stretches along the Quai Jacques Chirac, serving up mulled wine, Alpine specialties, and artisan stalls with one of the best skyline backdrops you’ll ever see. On the square in front of City Hall, the “Enchanted Forest” Christmas village brings Made-in-Paris artisans, kids’ activities, and festive food under the lights of the Hôtel de Ville.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Parissecret points listeners toward the brand-new Champs-Élysées illuminations: more than 400 trees bathed in shifting colors and music, completely free to enjoy on an evening stroll. They also spotlight “Light Cycles” in Parc de la Villette, a nighttime trail by multimedia studio Moment Factory, where illuminated forests, glowing bamboo, and immersive soundscapes turn a simple walk into a dreamy light-and-sound journey.
If you want even more luminous wonder, Sortiraparis recommends the lantern festival “Japan in Lights” at the Jardin d’Acclimatation, with 2,000 lanterns transporting you from Mount Fuji to neon Tokyo, and “The Luminous Odyssey” at Parc Floral, where monumental lanterns and a drone show create a surreal winter garden. Indoors, the Atelier des Lumières launches a new immersive “Dinosaurs” show this week, surrounding you with prehistoric worlds projected floor-to-ceiling, great for families and the dino-curious alike.
And for those who love art and museums, the Grand Palais is unveiling new exhibitions by Claire Tabouret and Eva Jospin, while the Louvre’s new Gallery of the Five Continents opens up a global journey through artworks from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
Wherever you wander, Paris this week is all about lights, music, markets, and magical nights. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss what’s happening in the city of light. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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