What’s on this October in Paris
Aren’t you lucky? Spending the beginning of autumn in arguably the most beautiful city in the world, Paris, the famous “cité des lumières“. Aside from jumping in the golden leaves in the Jardins des Tuileries, warming up with a chocolat chaud whilst you people watch on a café terrace and shopping for a chic new scarf to take the edge off the cold this October, Paris has so much for you to see and do you won’t know where to start.
What’s on this October in Paris? That’s where we come in. We’ve picked out a few little gems for you to experience before or after your French class at the French-Paris French language school.
Top tip: If you’re here during your school’s half term for a French exam prep course at French-Paris, keep your ID on hand to show at the ticket booth to get discounted rates or even free admission.
Ready? Allons-y!
What’s on this October in Paris
Paris Games Week
October 30th – November 2nd
The biggest gaming event of the year is back for its 14th outing at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles this autumn. It’s a real sensory experience, combining gaming, retro-gaming, esports, cosplay and music. PGW sees console manufacturers, publishers, studios and accessory makers get together to give you a sneak preview of new releases, the hottest games for 2026 and emerging cultural trends.
Dive into the world of gaming with the latest releases, exclusive previews, esports tournaments, meet & greets with designers, performances and so much more.
Tickets start from 20€ for visitors aged 17 and under.
What a great way to let for all you GCSE and A-Level students to meet up with your new friends and let off steam after your exam prep French course at French-Paris.
1925-2025: 100 Years of Art Deco
October 22nd – April 26th 2026
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs brings visitors a celebration of classic French style and sophistication this half term. Soak up the artistic buzz around the movement with a thousand pieces of furniture, jewellery, glassware, sculptures and the iconic posters we all know and love. The star of the show is the Orient Express, with one of the Étoile du Nord’s actual carriages and three models of the future Orient Express by Maxime d’Angeac taking centre stage in the lobby. This is a must for any art lovers, history buffs and culture vultures out there with a passion for iconic French chic.
What’s more, visitors aged 18 and under get in free whilst anyone aged 18-25 gets free admission subject to availability. Just bring your ID along and spend your money on some Art Deco souvenirs at the gift shop instead.
Musée des Arts Décoratifs website
Salon du Chocolat
October 30th – November 2nd
You’re going to feel like you’re spending as much time at Paris Expo as you are at our French-Paris French language school this half term! Head back to Porte de Versailles to indulge your sweet tooth at the Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie. Visit Santa’s Grotto for a festive feast for the eyes, stroll down the Allée de l’Inspiration to see the incredible chocolate sculptures by up-and-coming creatives lining the path, learn from the masters at interactive workshops and meet some of the biggest names in the world of chocolate and pâtisserie. It’s a great way to practise your oral communication in French as you ask pastry chefs for top tips and keep an ear out for exhibitors offering tasters (come hungry).
Students get discounted rates so bring your ID along with you to fill your tummies without breaking the bank!
Dia de los Muertos
October 4th – November 2nd
If the best bit about the October half term is Halloween to you, make a beeline for the Jardin d’Acclimatation for their Mexican-themed festival and funfair rides. Squeeze through hoards of skeletons, take care not to wake up the sleeping spiders, hide from the ghosts, cheer on the parades, dance with the mariachis and marvel at the fire eaters (rather them than us). If all that isn’t exciting enough for you, hop on the hair-rising rollercoasters and heart-stopping attractions at the park. After all that excitement, you’ll appreciate some downtime meeting the park’s llamas, goats, peacocks, parrots and all the other furry and feathered friends that call it home.
It costs 7€ to get into the park then you have to pay for each ride you go on or you can buy a ticket online which includes the rides.
Jardin d’Acclimatation website
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