5 things to do in Paris this weekend

After the tidal wave caused by Fashion Week, the city finally seems to have returned to its usual pace. However, the week is coming to an end, and the weekend is on the horizon. It’s time to enjoy the “mild” temperatures by venturing out of your cocoon, as the streets are still buzzing with activities to suit every taste. Discover what the city has in store for you this weekend. 

Where to Eat: #Compartir8 at La Bagarre Restaurant

Until October 12, Joyce & Gaby have set up shop at La Bagarre for a four-handed residency. These pastry chefs, originally from Beirut, honed their skills at Baron, the neo-bistro gem voted best restaurant in Lebanon in 2022. Here, in the heart of Belleville, they fuse Mediterranean, South American, and Lebanese flavors, all with a modern touch. The menu? Dishes that tell a story—one of their homeland, heritage, and the cosmopolitan influences they’ve picked up along their travels. La Bagarre, known for its French taquería vibe, becomes the stage for a culinary encounter that will ignite your taste buds.

4 Rue de l'Orillon, 75011 Paris

To Discover: Phrases en L’Air by Clarisse Prévost

Phrases en L'Air by Clarisse Prévost is now available at Ofr and Ojjo Paris. More than a book, it’s an invitation to listen to what often escapes us: fragments of life captured on the fly. Clarisse Prévost, along with Antoine Vella and Engy Saint-Ange, transforms these snippets of conversation into an urban symphony. In a café, on a train, or on the street corner, we hear these bursts of truth, vibrating with sincerity. It’s the sound of everyday life, absurd jargon, intimate confessions, and everything we wish we could say out loud but don’t dare. 446 pages of subtle moments where we cross paths with strangers and their stories suspended in the air. 

Where to Have Fun: At the Maison de la Culture du Japon

Japanese cinema lovers are in for a treat: the Maison de la Culture du Japon is celebrating kaijū (those gigantic monsters that destroy entire cities) with a retrospective covering 70 years of cinematic history. From October 5 to November 9, legendary creatures like Godzilla, Gamera, and Mothra will grace the big screen in all their glory. The highlight? A 4K screening of Ishiro Honda’s 1954 masterpiece Godzilla. The program also includes works as strange as they are captivating, such as the bewildering Biollante, an improbable hybrid of Godzilla and… a rosebush. With a sharp selection, this retrospective invites you to dive into a post-apocalyptic Japan, where the ground trembles under the steps of legendary monsters. 

101 bis Quai Jacques Chirac, 75015 Paris

Where to Shop: Emmaüs Alternatives Kilo Sale 

The solidarity thrift shops are back in the Marais. Emmaüs Alternatives is hosting another kilo sale this weekend, October 4–5, at the Halle des Blancs Manteaux. Here, ethical fashion is sold by weight: €12 per kilo. Browse the racks to find autumn coats, wool sweaters, and even some vintage pieces. Not only will you leave with treasures, but you'll also contribute to a good cause. Every purchase supports Emmaüs' efforts to help people in need. Because dressing ethically is also doing your part.

48 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75004 Paris

Where to Party: Just Steps from Pigalle for the Return of The Night Embassy

Night Embassy, the Berlin-based collective that energizes the nightlife, is finally back in Paris after a four-year hiatus. On October 4, 5, and 6, forget the borders: Broodoo Ramses, Julius Trésor, and Lou Fauroux are here to make you rediscover Parisian nightlife. Mentored by Andy 4000, Mariana Benenge, and Ur Trax, these young voices of the night scene invite us to dive into the underground, dancing to Ballroom, Afro-Fusion, and New-Rave. Long kept secret, the location has finally been revealed. Get ready for three nights where anything can happen, where diversity is the norm, and where the party reinvents what it means to be together, without judgment. 

26 Rue Capron, 75018 Paris